Looking for a home.
Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property. Get [...]
Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property. Get [...]
Buying a home, especially for the first time, is a big financial commitment. It might be a bit stressful but it also yields big benefits. Owning a home is a whole different feeling and status [...]
Develop a household budget. Instead of creating a budget of what you’d like to spend, use receipts to create a budget that reflects your actual spending habits over the last several months. This approach will [...]
Exclusions to coverage. For example, most insurance policies do not cover flood damage as a standard item. Those types of coverage are generally bought separately. Dollar limitations on claims. Even if you are covered for [...]
Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score: Your payment history. Did you pay your credit card obligations on time? [...]
Using an inexperienced real estate agent who is a friend of a friend, a relative, or someone at their own place of business. There are generally between 150 and 200 real estate agents in our [...]
These are some of the better online sites I've found when looking for a home. JoAnn State of Colorado - Department of Local Affairs Puzzle of Homeownership Information for Homebuyers and Homeowners Colorado Housing [...]
Why You Should Work With a REALTOR: The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its Code [...]
JoAnn can provide a suggested listing price for you based on her extensive knowledge of the market. She'll review MLS sales and see where you can fit in. The goal will be to list it [...]
Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential [...]