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COLORADO REAL ESTATE ARTICLES

Step 21 To Selling Your Home: Hire Movers and Start Packing!

Now that the closing date is scheduled, it is time to call movers and start packing! Also, if you’re moving out of a condo building check with the HOA President or Property Management Company to see if you need to pay any move out fees, reserve an elevator, or if there are move in restrictions,...

Step 20 to Selling Your Home: Schedule the Closing Date on your Calendar

Now that the Inspection and appraisal deadlines have passed and everything has been negotiated AND we have a clear to close, it’s time to put the closing date on your calendar. Usually the seller does not sign at the same time as the buyers. Therefore, we can schedule your portion of the...

Step 19 To Selling Your Home: Mortgage Approval and Clear to Close

A few days to a week before the closing date, the buyer should get the Clear to Close from his or her mortgage lender. This means the buyer’s mortgage has been approved and the Realtors can schedule the closing date. Once a closing date, time and location have been scheduled by the Realtors....

What is an Appraisal?

You may be wondering “What is an appraisal anyway and when does it occur?” If you are, you aren’t alone. We get asked this question all the time after we’ve made an offer on a house, had the inspection done. The rest of the process including the appraisal, underwriting and title are a...

Step 18 To Selling a Home: The Appraisal Occurs

If the buyer is using a mortgage to buy your home then the lender will require that an appraisal be conducted. So what is an appraisal? Read this blog post to find out! Who orders the appraisal? The buyer’s mortgage lender orders the appraisal and the buyer pays for it. When does the...

Step 17 To Selling Your Home: Inspection Time Period Closes

Hopefully we’ve been able to successfully negotiate any inspection repairs or credits and the Realtors were able to come to an agreement on any contract changes. If the above both happen then the Realtors can officially close the inspection time period. After that point, it’s difficult for...

Step 16 To Selling Your Home: The Home Inspection

The home inspection usually occurs within 3 – 7 business days after the contract is accepted. The buyer will schedule the inspection and his/her Realtor will confirm that the day/time works for us. Most inspectors do not work evenings or weekends so usually the inspection takes place during a...

Step 15 to Selling Your Home: Congratulations, we have an accepted an offer, now what?

Congratulations, we’re so happy for you! Once we’ve verbally accepted an offer, both parties will sign the offer. Once that happens, we’ll send you a copy of the executed contract and inspection time period can officially begin on the next business day. In the meantime, within 24 hours of...

Step 14 To Selling Your Home: We couldn’t come to an agreement (this step may not apply to you)

Unfortunately, sometimes we aren’t able to come to an agreement with the buyer. If so, it’s disappointing, but the best thing we can do is move on quickly and look forward. We’ll continue with showings, open houses, marketing etc. Keep your chin up. We’ll find the right buyer. ...

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NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ARTICLES

What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You

Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth. But when it comes to your financial situation, it’s an important thing to remember. When’s the last time you had a professional show you the value of your home?Think about...

What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a good time to buy a home.Take a look at the graph below. It uses data from Mortgage News...

Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House

According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here’s why.That’s just one source’s take, based on their own research. Other organizations run similar...

If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

Some HighlightsUnfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. That’s leading to an uptick in price cuts.Some of the most common reasons this is happening are that they’re not paying attention to current market conditions or they’re trying to leave room for...

Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer.The best time to get serious about buying is...

Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First

Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?”If you’ve been scrolling through social media or watching the news, you might have seen some pretty scary headlines yourself. That’s why it’s no surprise that, according to data from...

Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help

You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. As Freddie Mac notes:“ . . . your tax refund from the IRS...

4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring

Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.If you’re serious about landing a home you’ll love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who can help you put...

A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis

Some HighlightsThere’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us.While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back all the way to 1980, home...

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