Over the past few months with the impact of COVID-19, homebuyers have been trending away from living in downtown areas and have been relocating to the suburbs. (Photo: Emma Bauso, Pexels). Over the past few months with the impact of COVID-19, homebuyers have been trending away from living in downtown areas and have been […]
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The Evolution of Home Office Space
With the rise of COVID-19 many architects and home builders are offering pocket offices and home offices in a variety of sizes and designs, stationed in any number of locations in a floor plan. (Photo: James McDonald, Unsplash). The massive shift to working from home is evident as you drive around town. You can […]
Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud
In 2017 there was a barrage of scams and attacks on real estate transactions by cybercriminals attempting to steal funds from wire transfers. Yes, even right here in Boulder! Cybercriminals have stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars by re-directing wiring instructions in the middle of a real estate transaction. For many victims, their entire life […]
Make Your Home Part of a Multi-Unit
When most people think of buying a home, condos, townhouses, or single-family houses usually come to mind. It is very rare that someone thinks of buying a duplex, triplex, or a fourplex in an owner-occupied situation. However, it could turn out to be an incredible opportunity for the right person or couple. Here’s why! Low […]
Coronavirus and Buying a College Condo – Part 2
In my last article, Part 1 of “Coronavirus and Buying a College Condo” I discussed how buying a condo or house for your child to live in when going to college can be a worthwhile investment and can also have financial as well as other benefits for your college student. As you evaluate this decision, […]
Coronavirus and buying a college condo – Part 1
Every August in college towns across the country college students return for the fall semester. This year is an exception due to coronavirus, although for the colleges that are holding in-person and not just online classes, it has had a drastic effect on housing for college students. The virus has made the close proximity of […]
Analyzing residential real estate investments
My last article I discussed investing in real estate during the coronavirus pandemic. Even with all the uncertainty in our life today, through good times and bad, there are some things that remain constant – that is the way you analyze real estate investment properties. There are several rules of thumb that help you compare […]
Coronavirus and Investing in Real Estate
I have been asked many times, “Is now a good time to invest in real estate with the uncertainty of our current coronavirus environment?” There is always some risk in any sort of investment, anytime, anywhere. For purposes of this article, we will take a look at residential real estate and analyze the factors […]