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 …
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.
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.
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.
Interest Rate Hikes and the Denver Real Estate Market
If you’re in the market to buy or sell real estate in Denver, I don’t recommend pausing your home ownership dreams just for a rate hike that may or may not come to fruition.
You’re active on the market, now what?
Before a home seller is under contract, I’m here to answer some best practices once we are active on the market here in Denver.
Is My Primary Residence an Investment?
Many view a primary residence as just a home, not an investment, however real estate appreciates over time. Buying a home is the most financially significant thing we do in life and because of that we want to make sure we’re spending our money wisely.
7 Steps to Showing Your Home While Living In It
As we prepare to present your home to the public marketplace, the condition of it is king as it greatly influences the selling price.
From Chicago to Denver: A client success story
This client success story focuses on a client who was referred to me after relocating to Colorado. This success story is even more delightful when a Realtor colleague in another state refers me to a previous client relocating from out of state to the Denver area.
10 Reasons You Want a Real Estate Pro to Sell Your Home in Colorado
The Colorado real estate market is in high demand with low inventory, fast moving and complex when negotiating. So if you’re thinking about selling your home, don’t do it alone!
Should I sell my home before buying another?
Assuming that we’re only speaking about primary residence homes and not rental property or vacation homes, here are some factors you should consider:
Welcome to Colorado: A Client Success Story
The greatest joy I get in doing real estate as a profession is the impact I can make in helping families move from a life they have to a life they dream about. This is even more delightful when a past client refers me to a work colleague relocating from out of state to the Denver area.
Month-End Recap: Denver Real Estate January 2023
Overall: As expected, now that holidays have passed and most folks are back to business as usual showings are up, contract submittals are up and days on market are coming down.
What’s going on with interest rates in 2023?
Simply, interest rates influence how much a mortgage is both in a lifetime and a monthly payment. In the last few weeks of January 2023, we’ve seen interest rates hover around the upper-5% to lower-6% range for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage