OUR ARTICLES
We have both Colorado Real Estate specific blog articles as well as National Real Estate blog articles. Take a look around and if you have any questions please let us know.
COLORADO REAL ESTATE ARTICLES
5 Signs You Are Ready to Buy a Home
Are you tired of paying increasing rental rates and watching that money go straight into your landlord’s pocket? Are you always saying ‘one day in my house I’ll have…’? Or, are you wishing you could make permanent design changes? Well, sounds like you might be in the market to buy a home....
Are Zestimates Accurate?
You see a home on Zillow or the like (we’ll call them portals from here on out) and inquire about its availability with us or another agent… and it’s not for sale. You’re looking to sell your home and you LOVE the Zestimate, yet the number is completely wrong when you talk to a Realtor. Why?...
Step 3 to Buying a Home: Download our Homebuyer Checklist
You’ve picked a Realtor (us!). Now what? Now you need to get the big picture of what comes next throughout the entire home buying process which is why we’ve created a handy Checklist for Buying a Home which you can download by clicking here. This gives you an overview of everything you need...
Step 26 to Buying a Home: Review Us
Step 28 To Buying Your Home: Review Us! Last step! Please consider reviewing us. We don’t advertise our services and rely completely on referrals so let us know how we did and consider recommending Wilks Real Estate to your family and friends. The review will be posted onto our website and...
Step 25 to Buying a Home: Attend Closing
Closing day is here! Whoo hoo! We will all meet at our office or the Title Company to sign all the papers which will officially transfer ownership to you, the Buyer. A few important reminders for closing: Bring your photo ID with you (ideally a driver’s license or passport) Bring your...
Steps to Buying a Home
When we represent you, our buyer, we have your best interests at heart. Whether you’re buying a $100,000 condo or a $10 million home, you will get our full attention, 24/7 availability, access to top vendors and home inspectors as well as our expert and honest advice. We believe it’s...
Step 10 to Buying a Home: Give Notice to Your Landlord (if renting)
If you are currently renting, you need to give notice to your landlord. that you’re going to be moving out. By CO law, if you have a month to month lease then you only need to give 30 days notice. If you have a yearly lease, your move out terms might require a longer notice, we can...
Step 23 to Buying a Home: What is Clear to Close?
Soon we should receive what’s called the Clear to Close from your mortgage lender and underwriter. What does Clear to Close mean? Clear to Close means that the lenders and underwriters have looked at all of the paperwork, your bank accounts, etc. and have approved the loan. By giving us the Clear...
Step 20 to Buying a Home: Set up Homeowner’s Insurance
One of the things the mortgage underwriter will require you to do at some point during the underwriting process is to set up Homeowner’s Insurance and it is better to get a start on this task now. For most people, your home is the biggest purchase you will ever make and you want to make sure it’s...
NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ARTICLES
How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market?
Some HighlightsAre you wondering if the upcoming election will have an impact on the housing market? Here’s what history tells us you need to know if you’re considering a move.Data shows home sales slow in November but quickly bounce back and rise the following year. Prices usually keep climbing....
Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier
Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love. As you imagine this exciting new chapter in your life, it's important to think about whether your current home still fits your needs. If it's too big, too costly, or just not convenient anymore, downsizing might help...
The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home
In life, patience is a virtue – but in the world of homebuying, waiting too long in hopes of finding the perfect home actually isn't wise. That’s because the pursuit of perfection comes at a cost. And in this case, that cost may be delaying your dream of homeownership. As Bankrate explains:“One of...
Why Your Asking Price Matters Even More Right Now
If you’re thinking about selling your house, here’s something you really need to know. Even though it’s still a seller’s market today, you can’t pick just any price for your listing.While home prices are still appreciating in most areas, they’re climbing at a slower pace because higher mortgage...
Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008
Even if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the lives of countless people, and many now live with the worry that something like that could happen again. But rest easy, because things are different than they were back then. As...
Homeownership: The Heart of the American Dream
Everyone’s vision for the future is personal and unique. But for many, common goals include success, freedom, and prosperity — values closely tied to having your own home and the iconic feeling of achieving the American Dream.A recent survey by Bankrate reveals exactly that: homeownership is still...
Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year
If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you're building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works.Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan.Over the past year, there...
Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in a home is still a...
What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell
If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re working through that, you’re probably also wondering what went wrong and what you should do next.If you still need to move and want to get it back on the market,...
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