Fix-and-flips are all the rage, but have you ever considered a fix-up to live in? (Photo: Pexels). Fix-and-flips are all the rage, but have you ever considered a fix-up to live in? You might be able to find the perfect location an older home that may need more renovation than your budget allows. The answer […]
Being Thankful in 2020
Thanksgiving has passed and 2020 is drawing to a close with less than a month to go. It has been a tough year with the onset of COVID-19 shutting down our typical way of life, but we still have so much to be thankful for. It’s a perfect time to reflect on how fortunate we […]
Realtor for Life: What It Takes To Fix-and-Flip – Part 2
Fix-and-flips are beloved home show staples, and they make these ventures look easy and highly profitable – but are they? In my previous article,What It takes To Fix-and-Flip – Part 1 I discussed building a team of experts, which you will need as you move forward with any property renovation. I also provided a Cost […]
What It Takes to Fix-and-Flip – Part 1
The time and money it requires to renovate a property and the time it will take to sell the property are critical factors in whether or not you make a profit in your fix-up venture. (Photo: Rene Asmussen/Pexels). With the innumerable “fix-and-flip” shows that make home renovations look so easy, many people think purchasing […]
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 […]
Smile! You’re on (Candid) Camera
If you’re old enough, you might remember the old “Candid Camera” TV show hosted by Allen Funt, which featured hidden video cameras recording staged situations in the interest of comedy. During the 1950s and 1960s, video cameras were very large devices, making them hard to hide when tricking the unsuspecting people that we laughed at. Today, both […]
Fair Housing in 2020
In light of recent events, Realtors® are affirming their support for equal opportunity and are at the forefront of ensuring that people are not discriminated against with regard to housing. Here’s how: Realtor® Code of Ethics In 1908 the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) was formed. In 1913, NAR established and adopted the Realtor Code […]
Coronavirus and the Local Residential Real Estate Market
Changes are taking place in the real estate market due to the Coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Bigstock). The coronavirus pandemic has hit the global and national economy, but as stay-at-home orders have been gradually lifted, changes are taking place in the real estate market. To learn how COVID-19 has affected our local residential real estate […]
Coronavirus and Mortgage Relief: Forbearance Options
The coronavirus has led to an unprecedented spike in unemployment in across the nation. During the Great Recession from 2008 to 2012, the highest number of people without jobs reached 15.3 million. Now, over 26 million workers have filed jobless claims in a five-week period, according the U.S. Department of Labor. Combine that with the […]