How to Ensure Smooth Moves If you’re one of the many who have recently taken advantage of the first-time or move-up home buyer tax credit, there’s a happy move in your future. Unfortunately, I’ve seen the stresses of moving cast a cloud over the excitement my clients feel about heading to their new home, making […]
Top 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Homeowners Insurance
How to Save Money on Your Homeowners Insurance In today’s economy, homeowners need to save money wherever possible. If you’ve been the victim of damage this winter, thanks to Mother Nature, you may be confronting the not-so-pleasant realities of your homeowners’ insurance policy. From high deductibles to lack of coverage to rising rates, many homeowners […]
Expand Outdoors, Increase Your Home’s Value
With many Americans experiencing a financial pinch these days, there is a growing trend among homeowners nationwide to look to the outdoor areas of their own property for not only relaxation and entertainment value, but to also expand their living space and thereby, increase their home’s value. Through my national network of leading real estate […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy a Second Home
With all the negative news about the economy and the real estate market, in particular, there’s a good chance you’ve put any ideas of buying a second home on permanent hold. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, however, I can tell you that just the opposite is true. The reality […]
How to Help Your Home Stand Out and Sell Faster
In today’s buyers market, home-selling clients are always asking me what they can do to help their homes stand apart from the competition. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network(R), I have seen how effective home staging can make all the difference in not only a quicker sale but a more […]
Buying a foreclosure or REO property in Boulder?
Making an offer on a bank-owned property is not something to be taken lightly. Should you have any questions regarding real estate in Boulder, Colorado, call me or send me an e-mail. What’s an REO? “REO” is Real Estate Owned. These are houses which have been through foreclosure that the bank or mortgage company presently […]
What is the “Sub-Prime Meltdown” and what does it mean to you?
The latest hot button topic in the national media headlines is the “Sub-Prime Lending Market Meltdown”. The media loves doom and gloom and this is yet another opportunity for them to predict financial ruin for our housing market and national economy. While this is overblown there are ramifications for which you should prepare yourself. A […]
Top 5 Tips for Securing an Accurate Appraisal
When it comes to buying or selling property, a successful outcome often hinges upon an accurate appraisal. Unfortunately, due to unrest in the appraisal industry sparked by government guidelines imposed by the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), securing an accurate appraisal can be hard to come by these days. Colleagues have shared many a […]
Is Buying a Foreclosure Really a Bargain? What You Need to Know
In today’s tumultuous economy, it’s no surprise that there are foreclosure properties to be found in just about every community across America—even ours. While a terrible hardship for homeowners to endure, foreclosures can present a unique opportunity for first-time home buyers and investors looking to purchase a “bargain-priced home” with the potential for building instant […]
Shopping for a Condo? Ask These 4 Questions before You Buy
Condominium homes have always been, and will likely always be, an efficient and economical route to becoming a first-time homeowner. They can offer the comfort, prestige, and even luxury appointments that apartment living may lack, often at a cost that is not much different than rent. With the current first-time home buyer tax credit and […]