Any time you are selling one house and buying another there are inherent risks over which you may have no control. Each one of the seven options below has pros and cons. Which option you pick depends on equity levels, qualifying ratios, etc. 1. List your home conditional upon finding replacement property. We can list […]
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Duane's compilation of the most relevant topics to real estate today in Boulder.
Duane’s Top 10 Real Estate Investment Tips
Have a goal and a plan. This can be as simple as “buy one house a year”. Buy houses for appreciation. Buy Multi-units for cash flow. Buy Real Estate and wait – as opposed to “I could have bought that for…” Never Sell – as opposed to “I shouldn’t have sold that for only…” Do […]
Using Retirement Plan Funds to Invest in Real Estate
When most people think of IRAs, SEPs, 401ks, etc they usually think of investing in the stock market, mutual funds etc. However, using a self directed retirement account, your retirement plan can hold real estate, along with a variety of other real estate related investments. Anyone can use their retirement pl an to invest in […]
Buying a Home for your College Student to Live in While in School
Being from a college town, I have many clients coming to me who are considering purchasing a home for their college age child to live in while attending school. By purchasing housing for your college age child you can make a worthwhile investment financially, as well as create an excellent learning experience for the student. […]
Alternatives to Foreclosure
When a homeowner gets behind in their payments, they usually don’t know what to do, so they do nothing. In fact, over 70% of homeowners do just that, absolutely nothing, and walk away from their homes. In reality, there are several options, with foreclosure being the last one. A quick summary of all the different […]
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 […]