real estate: Getting a "Lot" For Your Money in Real Estate
- 05/11/10 07:00 AM
If you have the time and don't want or need to move into a new home immediately or just want a home that is customized to yuor personal tastes and style, consider new construction when house shopping. In most communities you have a good selection of neighborhoods, lots, builders and home plans for about the same price as a resale home. In some cases the price of the lot includes the home plans and still allows you to work with the builder to change or customize the plan and finishes at a reasonable cost. Most builders will work with you to … (0 comments)
real estate: Is It Too Early To Call It a Trend?
- 02/02/09 08:27 AM
Earlier this week, the National Association of Realtors reported that in December, existing home sales rose unexpectedly while inventory declined. Over the past few months we have started to see a gradual turnaround in home sales in Northern Colorado. So why the sudden, surge in sales? Here are a few reasons:- A lot of people who were previously priced out of the housing market can finally buy.- With interest rates under 5%, a buyer's purchasing power is at its best in more than three decades.- After months of increasing or stable inventory, we are finally starting to see the numbers fall.- … (0 comments)
real estate: Big Mistakes in Real Estate
- 09/03/08 10:10 AM
There are several things that could cause problems when trying to purchase or sell Real Estate-here are the top 10! On stage: Not staging your home for sale will most likely cost you more time on the market and could affect your price too. Most buyers will notice more negatives in a vacant home than in a home that is staged well. What's wrong: Get a professional inspection. Trying to save a few hundred dollars could cost you thousands. The professional will have special tools to check the electrical, plumbing, moisture and much more. The "A" Team: Be a partner in … (0 comments)
real estate: What is that strange noise coming from my house??? Opportunity knocking!!!
- 08/26/08 10:24 AM
If you have equity in your house now is the time to cash in and maybe double it! NOW is the time to sell your house (yes maybe for less than you would like), take your equity and purchase your next house at probably a larger discount and put some money in your pocket. You could listen to the media that says "what a terrible time it is to sell a house" or you can contact your local Realtor and discuss your current local Real Estate market to show it is probably a great time to buy. If there is a … (0 comments)
real estate: Top 10 Reasons to Buy Real Estate in Fort Collins Now
- 08/13/08 05:20 AM
10. $7500 tax credit for first time home buyers. First time home buyers who meet the qualifying guidelines may receive a tax credit for 10% of the purchase price up to $7500. 9. The Fort Collins, Colorado market is poised for a quick rebound. Fort Collins was named the #2 city to live in by Money Magazine in 2008. Affordability, job growth and year round outdoor recreation makes this a great place to invest in real estate. 8. Interest rates are still near historic lows. As of 8/12/08, rates in Colorado range from 5.68% to 7.71% depending … (0 comments)
real estate: Avoid Real Estate Scams
- 07/24/08 07:06 AM
Avoid being scammed!!! There are several different ways people can be scammed in today's world. Be sure that you are always thinking safety when you are in a Real Estate purchase, sale or lease; crooks know you are vulnerable prey. When renting a home, never send a check without meeting the homeowner or homeowners representative at the property and making sure the person you are writing a check to is the Seller (check public records). I was just involved in a scam on Craig's List where I have the home listed for sale and someone copied my pictures and remarks about … (5 comments)
Every bank or asset management company (the company the bank hires to sell their foreclosures) has their own set of rules. The first thing you should do is hire a good Realtor that understands this market and can get you in the property as soon as they are listed for sale. Have your Realtor find out what the Bank's "rules" are and get a copy of their addenda to see exactly what you are getting into-and READ IT. Get your Realtor to talk to the Listing Broker about how this foreclosure transaction is going to work and if … (5 comments)
If you have the time and don't want or need to move into a new home immediately or just want a home that is customized to yuor personal tastes and style, consider new construction when house shopping. In most communities you have a good selection of neighborhoods, lots, builders and home plans for about the same price as a resale home. In some cases the price of the lot includes the home plans and still allows you to work with the builder to change or customize the plan and finishes at a reasonable cost. Most builders will work with you to … (0 comments)
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