If you’re buying a home in the South Metro Denver area you will have to deal with an earnest deposit, sometimes called a “good faith” deposit. As a buyer, it’s important to anticipate this cost and understand both the risks and rewards of this very common practice. For this reason, …
Are you ready to purchase a home? Buying a home is just as exciting as it is stressful. And if you’re new to the housing market you probably have a lot of questions. One common question that we get is regarding down payments. How much do you need to have …
Your home has been on the market for a few weeks and you’ve accepted the most appealing offer. SOLD! Well, not quite. Once you’ve accepted an offer on your home you enter the closing process – and it really is a process. Closing day, when the property actually changes ownership …
Closing costs are the cost due at the “close” of the deal and are included in your Settlement Statement. Some of these fees go to the lender and some to third-party participants. They include all the fees and costs associated with completing the sale or purchase of your home. They …
When buyers start looking for a new home in the South Metro Denver area, I like to point out that there is more than one option. You don’t have to buy an existing home. You can purchase a brand new, custom home. How does the process of buying new construction …
Real estate transactions can be a complicated process with many moving parts. Most people don’t have a good understanding of how the process works. One common question we get is regarding how Realtor commissions work. Who pays the commission? And can you negotiate this cost when you’re selling your home? …
The current market in South Metro Denver has seen an increase in home prices. Sometimes we have buyers asking if it is possible to offer below the asking price. Theoretically, yes it is possible to offer below asking. However, in the market we currently find ourselves in, this offer is …
A question that Realtors commonly get is whether or not there will be a survey or ILC done on the property. Let us explain what each is and why, or why not, you might need one when selling or purchasing your next home in South Metro Denver. Improvement Location Certificate …
The real estate market is intense right now with very few homes available for sale. When contemplating a move, it can be a challenge to buy and sell a home at the same time. Even with a balanced market, this can be difficult! If you are trying to buy and …
The market is incredibly active right now and we have a lot of buyers out there looking for their perfect home. Maybe you’ve found the exact home in the South Metro Denver area that has everything you need! You put in an offer, but are heartbroken when it gets rejected. …
