1st time buyer: WOW! Lots of Character. - 03/16/10 06:51 AM
This 1929 Denver home is in need of renovation but almost any qualified owner occupant / buyer can get an FHA 203k home renovation loan and make this property in the home of your dreams. The 203k loan will enable you to borrow the extra money to do almost anything from designing the kitchen of you dreams, bathroom remodels, new flooring, windows, roof and may other renovation projects. The home across the street was listed at $299,900 and is currently under contract.  If you would like more info about this home or a FHA 203k loan click http://www.theedgegroup.net/content/contact.html or call us … (1 comments)

1st time buyer: Short Sales I like to call them Long Sales - 03/11/10 07:26 AM
Considering trying to buy a short sale? You will need to ask yourself a few questions first.
 
1)     Am I willing and can I to wait 3-4 months to get an answer from the sellers lender?
2)     Do I fully understand that the seller lender may come back after I wait 3-4 months and say NO?!
3)     Do I fully understand that the sellers lender will probably want more money for the property than I have offered and am I will to pay more?
4)     Do I fully understand that the seller's lender may never give the seller or myself … (1 comments)

1st time buyer: Buying a Foreclosure - 03/10/10 03:46 AM
Most people think that buying a foreclosed home is a good deal. But what is a good deal? If looking at many foreclosures, putting in many offers which many are rejected, no FHA available financing, many repairs required and the lender selling the home as is looks like a good deal then foreclosures are for you.
 
A lot of my buyers over the last several years start out wanting to look at foreclosures and distressed properties but end up buying a home from a regular seller or a fix and flip investor. I was at a seminar yesterday and was … (3 comments)

1st time buyer: Home Buying Tips For the Internet Age - 07/06/09 08:40 AM

by Brandon Cornett
The Internet has made the house-hunting process quicker and easier by putting a wealth of information at your fingertips. Literally. But many home buyers don't realize the many ways that web technology can help them. So let's take a look at some of the ways you can use the Internet to simplify your home search process.
1. Hire a Modern, Web-Savvy Agent
As far as Internet technology goes, there are two types of real estate agents. The first type views the Internet as a "gadget" that's not worth their time to learn. They use the Multiple Listing … (1 comments)

1st time buyer: FREEDOM FROM FINANCING FEAR! - 03/26/09 07:56 AM
If you're planning the purchase of your first home, you're probably experiencing two conflicting emotions - excitement and apprehension.  The positive energy from your excitement is an asset in your home search, but the negative energy from your fear of the unknown is a liability you can leave behind once you're armed with some basic information.
 
Paramount to buying your first home is understanding how much you can afford.  You can start with any number of online financial calculators, and once you've established a budgetary picture, take the all-important next step - loan pre-qualification.
 
Pre-qualification may sound intimidating, but … (0 comments)

 
Paul Gruber, CRS, e-PRO (The Edge Group LLC)

Paul Gruber

CRS, e-PRO

Littleton, CO

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