As you may know, I’ve been sharing part 1 and part 2 of the Top Winners of the CAGGYs. As a reminder, the CAGGY is a special award and recognition for top Colorado Golf Courses from the magazine Colorado AvidGolfer. Colorado AvidGolfer is a great resource for golfers throughout the Centennial state and is published 8 times a year. The …
Best Golf Courses In Colorado Part 2
A couple of weeks ago, I shared part 1 of the Top Winners of the CAGGYs. As a reminder, the CAGGY is a special award and recognition for top Colorado Golf Courses from the magazine Colorado AvidGolfer. Colorado AvidGolfer is a great resource for golfers throughout the Centennial state and is published 8 times a year. The CAGGY winners are …
Best Golf Courses In Colorado (Part 1)
Top reviews mention reasonable prices, a beautiful course with smooth greens and beautiful rocky scenery all around. A special note of unique trivia, this course was originally designed by my uncle, Richard Phelps.
A 2023 Client Success Story
The greatest joy I get in my real estate profession is the impact I can make for families by helping them move from the life they have to the life they dream about.
Creating the ultimate recreation space
Sometimes it’s an entire basement and other times it’s part of another room like a corner of a bedroom or living room. Colorado is a state known for its many options for recreation and enjoyable living.
What does a real estate agent actually do for you
For me, I am with my clients every step of the way and I’m available for any questions or guidance they need. Let’s take a look at all the surprising values a real estate agent can add to your house hunt.
A Golf Course Home Case Study: Properties in City, Rural and Mountain Areas
For this exercise, we’ll be looking at median home prices in different areas and golf course homes throughout Colorado like the city, rural areas and mountains.
How long should I hold onto my house before selling
Industry best practices usually suggest that a homeowner keep their home for about 5 years before selling, and at least two years living there.
How to protect yourself from wire fraud
Wiring money is a common practice in the home buying and selling process. Wiring money is an electronic transaction that happens between two entities, such as from a buyer’s bank account to a mortgage company to cover things like earnest money, down payment or closing costs. Mortgage companies also commonly pay the proceeds of a home sale through a wire …
The Process of Manual Underwriting
In today’s market, it’s very common that most lenders use a combination of both auto and manual underwriting.
Home Title Scams 101
When a title scam happens, it’s not as if the scammer would start living in the home, but instead things like a fraudulent refinance can happen and the scammer can borrow money against your home without your knowledge.
Is now the right time to sell my Denver home?
In past posts, I’ve shared advice about the market and if it’s the right time to buy a home, as well as who is buying homes right now in the Denver metro area.
10 Tips for Buying a home when you have student loan debt
If your dream is to be a homeowner but you have student loans, read on for 10 hopeful tips about how to become a homeowner while dealing with student loan debt
How to protect yourself when you buy a home with a friend or partner
Buying a home with a friend may work for those who are wrestling with the fast moving real estate market and the current value of Denver homes but still want to get started on their home purchasing desires.
How to include your whole family in your home search
If you’re between 40-59, you’re likely part of the “sandwich generation” which implies that you may be taking care of both your children and your parents. If you are trying to accommodate for both a young child and an elderly parent, consider their actual space in the home.
How Your Golf Game is Like Buying A Home
In golf, the best players always know where they’re aiming with the next shot. The same can be said for buying a new home. Sometimes the home buying process can be long and frustrating at times, but keeping in mind your end goal can help immensely.
Due Diligence when buying a golf course home
In fact, depending on the community, according to the National Recreation and Parks Association homes that have golf course views, or sit on a golf course, can have up to 15-30% higher property values compared to homes that do not.
Are Adjustable Rate Mortgages Gaining in popularity in Denver?
For some buyers, in this current higher fixed rates marketplace in Denver, ARMs can be a good way to initially get into a home and then they opt to refinance near the end of the ARM term into a 30-year fixed loan at a lower rate than the ARM was.
How Can A Good Realtor Help You Through Underwriting?
Of all the lending companies here in Denver, I know all about the reputations and recommendations for lenders and underwriters and I can send you some great contacts.
What makes Colorado such a great place to put roots down?
Staying active and healthy allows people to enjoy their lives and work more. Many Colorado residents cite that their lives are overall happy ones and it shows so why wouldn’t you want to buy a home here?
