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home location: Are You Using Buyer’s Eyes? Part Two. By Dan Polimino. - 03/01/10 08:20 AM
Last week, we began taking a look at rating your home for sale with a buyer’s eyes. What are buyer’s eyes and what do they look for when evaluating a home to buy? For that information and to re-read Part One of this series, go to www.coloradodreamhouse.com/denverpost and click on the “News” button at the top of the page.
This week, we’ll continue discussing the top categories that buyers use to rate your home. In Part One, we covered condition and location. Today, we’ll cover size, features, and amenities.
1) Size: You know how this goes. Most people look to buy … (1 comments)

home location: Why “Less Is More”……….. - 02/26/10 03:40 AM
I must admit, for far too many years I originated loans and guided my clients by the philosophy to “buy as much home as you possibly can afford” believing that most people ended up “growing into their mortgage payment” as they continue to improve their employment skills and subsequently their income levels. While this might be true for some younger buyers, often that this is not the case. In addition, when you buy “maximum” house with your money you also get “maximum” utility bills, insurance, and property taxes that go along with that maximum mortgage payment.
The meaning of “Less is … (1 comments)

home location: Are You Using Buyer’s Eyes? Part One. By Dan Polimino. - 02/22/10 06:05 AM
As Realtors, we tell sellers all the time to look at their homes with buyer’s eyes. What does that mean exactly? When you are selling your home, walk through it with a critical eye. Pick out and point out every flaw, imperfection, or anything that does not show well in your home. Sellers should also be honest with themselves about other critical factors that influence a buyer’s decision like location, size, features, and price. Is this easy to do when it’s your castle? No way. Do most sellers do it? No way. A good real estate agent representing you on the … (3 comments)

home location: Must Have’s and Have Not’s, Part Two. By Dan Polimino. - 01/25/10 09:27 AM
Last week, we started taking a look at a checklist of items that every buyer should focus on when getting a home. The priority list should include location, size of home and lot size. Why are those the first and most critical pieces to buying a good investment? Go ahead and reread Part One of this series at www.coloradodreamhouse.com/denverpost.
Today, I want to focus on the things that you could live without and probably could sacrifice if you are buying a home on a budget.
1) Condition: Believe it or not, condition of the property does not make the top three … (1 comments)