Why Use an Exclusive Buyers Agent?

Monday, February 20th, 2012

When you are shopping for a new home,  you have a lot of options. Buy new, foreclosed, go it alone, find a realtor, etc. How do you know which option is right for you? Why do home shoppers with an exclusive buyers agent have an advantage in this market? Most home seekers don’t understand the [...]

Denver Philharmonic Concert

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Support your local Denver, Colorado musicians at the Denver Philharmonic Concert on Friday, February the 17th. Featuring Young Artist Vocal Competition winners: Amy June Cain, Anna Montgomery, Gene Stenger & Melissa Wimbish. Verdi Bach, Handel and more! The show starts at 7:30 at KPOF Hall, 1340 Sherman St. Denver CO but come early at 6:45 [...]

The $1000 Mortgage Gift Program

Monday, February 6th, 2012

If you are ready to take advantage of Colorado’s buyers’ market then there is great news for you! An incentive to invest in a home today is available with a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Gift Program! Buyers who close on a new home and finance their mortgage with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage are eligible for a closing [...]

Ten Things to Ask Your Seller

Monday, January 30th, 2012

If you are ready to purchase a new home then there are ten questions you should make sure you, or your real estate agent, should ask the seller. Knowing the answers to the questions below may give you negotiating leverage! 1. Why is the seller moving?  This is the one question that every home buyer [...]

The Importance of Pre-Approval

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Are you home shopping in Colorado? If you’re looking for financing then you’ll wan to get- pre-qualified before you start seriously considering your home purchase. Real estate experts agree that the first step in buying a home is obtaining a pre-approval letter. Pre-approval is the first step towards purchasing a home. Many home buyers get [...]

3 Important Tips When Buying a Builder Home

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

If you’re thinking about buying a builder home these three tips will save you money and headaches. First, resale.  Set your budget so that you can afford upgrades.  Builder model homes are top of the line models with many upgrades.  Builder grade is a lot cheaper, but it doesn’t have the resale value that upgraded [...]

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Ten Things to Ask the Seller

Monday, January 16th, 2012

If you are ready to buy a home in Colorado, then are ten questions that you and your real estate agent should ask the seller. This may be the biggest investment that you will make and the answers to these questions could give you leverage when negotiating. 1. Why is the seller moving?  This is the one [...]

This weekend is the division playoffs for the Denver Broncos who are facing off against the New England Patriots!  Tebow was just voted Americas Favorite Athlete, can he pull out this big win?  Denver Broncos fans certainly think so! Tonight ESPN will premiere Sound FX: Tom Brady & Tim Tebow at 7 p.m. MST. The show [...]

What Closing Costs Can You Expect to Pay?

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

If you’re home shopping in Colorado then you’ve probably done a little research on closing costs. But what exactly should you expect to pay in today’s market? Typically, closing costs run between 3% and 5% of your loan amount, so if you’re borrowing $100,000 you can expect closing costs of $3,000 to $5,000. If you’re borrowing [...]

Over my morning coffee I watched My First Sale. The agent was representing both the seller and the buyer. At one point during the negotiations the seller showed the dilemma of an agent trying to work both sides of the sale. She said, “I don’t know what to do. I can’t turn to Sarah [the [...]