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, …
Putting your South Metro Denver home on the market can be a complicated process with many legalities to navigate. It would come as a surprise to many potential sellers how early in the negotiation process they can become “locked-in” to a contract with a buyer. In a normal real estate …
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 …
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 …
The short answer is yes, you should create a home office space. Working from home is becoming more commonplace. When Covid hit many people transitioned to working remotely – and a surprising number of them plan to continue working from home in the future. This has had an interesting effect …
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 …
Covid has really had a surprising effect on the housing market. Not just in South Metro Denver but all across the country. Many buyers are offering well over asking (up to $35k over in some cases) and still losing the bidding war. We’ve seen buyers waive inspection and do all …
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 …
