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9 Essential Things You Need For A New House

In Homeowners by Doug Phelps

Image: donatas1205/Shutterstock These must-haves will make things a lot easier in the first few weeks. When Lauren Hunter and her husband moved into their first home in Hilliard, Ohio, the previous homeowner had left behind a ladder. “It turned out to be awesome,” Hunter says. “You don’t realize how many situations where ladders make things easier. Hanging pictures is one thing, but …

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I LOVE this house! Should I write a letter to the seller explaining why?

In Buyers by Doug Phelps

For nearly a decade, the Denver metro real estate market has been a wild ride of record-setting activity. This year with COVID-19, this is even more true. We are here to help you prepare for what’s ahead. Since March, home is probably something you have spent a lot of time in and thinking about. Maybe your dreaming of more space. …

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5 Questions To Ask When Buying A House

In Buyers by Doug Phelps

Image: Devonyu/Getty There are no dumb questions to ask a real estate agent. Home buying seems simple enough: Find a house you like that’s close to work or school, tell someone you want to buy it, and move in. But there’s more to it than that. You’ll have to find and get approved by a lender who will let you …

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My neighbor’s house sold for a crazy high price a couple of years ago. Does this mean I can price mine above?

In Sellers by Doug Phelps

For nearly a decade, the Denver metro real estate market has been a wild ride of record-setting activity. This year with COVID-19, this is even more true. We are here to help you prepare for what’s ahead. Since March, home is probably something you have spent a lot of time in and thinking about. Maybe your dreaming of more space. …

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How Can I Sell My House and Not Be Homeless?

In Sellers by Doug Phelps

Don’t feel rushed into buying any old house just because you are closing on your house, you can add a “rent-back” agreement. This enables you to have time to find your dream home, keep your buyer, as well as stay in your home instead of hauling all your items into storage.

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Ready Your House to Sell Quickly at Top Dollar

In Sellers by Doug Phelps

Get Estimates and Certificates Eliminate surprises and be proactive. Find out what it might cost to replace the major systems in your house that could be on its last legs — like the furnace or a/c, roof or water heater, and in older homes, electrical and the sewer system.  You may not be prepared or even want to replace or …

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U is for Upfront Costs

In Buyers by Doug Phelps

This post is part of an ongoing series, “ABC’s of Real Estate.” Stay tuned for more posts as I run through the a-z of real estate and provide helpful tips for home buyers and sellers alike.