As we prepare to present your home to the public marketplace, the condition of it is king as it greatly influences the selling price.
Denver Market Recap for Year-End 2022
I enjoy providing my clients with any kind of helpful resource or data I can, so as part of an ongoing series from Colorado Home Realty (CHR), I’m going to start sharing market recaps every month so you can know where we stand so you can make the best decision for you and your circumstances.
Big Purchases to Avoid While Looking for a Home
It’s common advice, but if you are in the market looking for a home you want to be extra diligent when it comes to your finances and purchases. Specifically, you want to avoid anything that will lower your liquid asset value or alter your debt to income ratio. Your upcoming home loan will be unfortunately impacted by any large purchase …
Some Perspective for 2022 on the Denver Metro Real Estate Market
There is no expectation of a significant retreat in buyer demand. Therefore, my expectation is that home prices locally will increase up to 10% in the Denver metro area in 2022.
Decorating Ideas for the Holidays
Happy holidays from Doug Phelps and team! Are you in the market to buy or sell your home in Colorado? Call and text me at (720) 323-4176 or email me at [email protected]
Real Estate Agents, Brokers, and REALTORS®: What’s the Difference?
“Real Estate Agent” is a catchall phrase that is often used in casual conversation to describe the three types of professionals who help clients buy and sell real estate: agents, brokers, and REALTORS®
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 …
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!
T – Thin shot: Creating realistic expectations when selling your home
Read up on the most common unrealistic home selling expectations to be prepared for when it comes time to sell your home.
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.
Q- Quail High: Strategizing With An Agent to Sell Your Home
Like a ‘quail high’ in golf, a good real estate agent is a wonderful resource for little-known strategies to make your home selling process a bit easier. Here are a few of the many ways Doug can craft a quail high for your home selling journey.
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.
N – Nineteenth Hole: 4 Smart Ways to Reinvest the Proceeds from the sale of your Home
Now that you’ve had a successful closing and have cash in hand, here are some of the smartest ways to reinvest for the future.
M – Mulligan: House Hunting the Second Time Around
In the housing market, while being a first-time buyer or seller can bring its own unknown excitement, being a second-time market participant can be better as you now know what to expect and you are not so blind going into it.
L – Lag: Benefits of finding a fixer-upper or less than perfect house
Whether you are looking for an investment property, a rental home or a primary residence to gut and fix up into a dream home, a great realtor can help guide a buyer with simple tips and tricks that will turn an unassuming property into a power move!