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. …
Do I really need to use a real estate professional?
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. …
5 Questions To Ask When Buying A House
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 …
Did COVID-19 cool the market?
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. …
5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment
One of the biggest misconceptions of home buying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down. Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get to the good stuff, you’ve got to cobble together a down payment, a daunting sum if you follow the …
Can I Fire My Real Estate Agent?
Sometimes it just doesn’t work out. Here’s how to say goodbye when you’re unhappy. You know how to break up with a romantic partner when it’s not working out. “It’s not you, it’s me,” you tell them. Or, “I’m not ready for a long-term commitment.” But how do you break off a professional relationship — like with a real estate …
Here’s How Doug Moves You!
Hi, I’m Doug Phelps with Colorado Home Realty. For most people, the process to sell or buy a home is emotional, involved, and tricky to navigate; doing any step wrong causes anxiety and it unnecessarily steals away your time and money. After all, it is from home that your every day begins and ends. It is your refuge and it …
Z- Zinger: Surprises in the home search
Home buying surprises can be good or bad. In this post I talk about a few of the most common ones.
Y- Yips: Quelling nerves for a first time home buyer
Like stage fright or other anxiety-induced reaction, the yips are something that can negatively impact a golfer. The yips is basically a slang term for anxiety and tension that a golfer may feel, especially when putting. This reveals itself in short, jerky, uncoordinated movements instead of a smooth stroke. Anxiety can be a tough feeling to overcome in any aspect …
3rd Quarter 2019 Denver Market Update
In this market update video I look at quarter 3 of 2019 compared to quarter 3 of 2018 and talk about the data, which shows a healthy Denver market.
X – X-out: Making sure you get exactly what you want in new construction
When buying a new construction home there are a couple of things to be aware of ahead of time to ensure you get exactly what you want when you want it.
W – Whiff: How to Avoid Buyers Remorse When Buying A Home
In this post, I talk about a few of the biggest reasons for buyers’ remorse after the home buying process and how to avoid them.
V – Visualization: How to Turn Your Home Buying Wishlist Into Reality
Whether this is your first home or your tenth home, your wish list varies every time. Read this post for tips to turn your wishlist into reality!
U – Upright: Picking the Correct Location for Golf Course Living
Whether you are new to golf course living or a seasoned pro this list will help you find the perfect location for your next Golf Course home.
August 2019 Denver Real Estate Market Update
Are we moving to a buyers market?
Hear a few of my thoughts as you watch me look at the latest data.
S – Slice: How to deal with changes during the home buying process
Changes during the home buying process will inevitably arise. Thinking about them now will set you up for success when they show up.
R- Recover: Buying in An “Up and Coming” Neighborhood
Does “up and coming neighborhood” scare you a little? In this post I talk about some surprisingly great benefits to buying a home in an up and coming neighborhood.
P- Pace: How to Look for a House Quickly and Correctly
Setting the correct pace for your home buying or selling journey is crucial to finding success and enjoying the process as well.
O- Overclub: The Importance of Staying Within Realistic Expectations and Budget
Just like choosing the wrong club can wreak havoc on your golf shot, not paying attention to your true budget and life situation can ruin your home buying experience.
Home Buying Guide
If you are like most people,
you might be nervous about the process, anxious about moving, stressed about money,
concerned about the future. I understand; I’ve been there myself and also have helped many
people to successful outcomes. This guide is meant to be an aid before, during, and after your home buying journey.