If you are thinking about building your real estate portfolio, or if you need an income stream, this three-part series of articles is for you. In my previous article, Part 1 of the series, I outlined why owning a multi-unit rental property could offer benefits that set it apart from single-family rental properties. I […]
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Why Purchase a Multi-Unit Residential Property? – Part 1
Are you thinking about building your real estate portfolio, or have you started already? Do you need an income stream? In this three-part series, I will outline why owning a multi-unit rental property could offer benefits that set it apart from single-family rental properties – and I will walk you through the steps and considerations […]
2017 Real Estate Statistics – Attached Dwellings in Boulder County
2017 Boulder County Real Estate Statistics – Single Family Homes
Build real estate wealth one owner-occupied home at a time
Real estate can be great way to build wealth. Most people start investing in real estate by buying a personal residence. BOULDER – It’s the new year! Time for a fresh start – for reconsidering your finances and growing your investments. Real estate can be great way to build wealth. Most people start investing in […]
Not ready to buy? Try a lease option.
What is a lease option? Otherwise known as a “lease option to buy,” it is an agreement between a buyer and a property owner in which a buyer pays the owner money to purchase the property at a later date. This real estate tool can be a win/win for all parties involved, especially if both […]
Gifting a Down Payment and Gift Taxes
Duane Duggan with the Boulder Property Network and RE/MAX of Boulder affiliated attorney, Gina Weinberger, discuss gifting money to help someone with a down payment or purchasing a home. We covered lots of ground in this short podcast! Is there a limit to gifting? What is the lifetime threshold? When is there a tax burden? […]
Beware! Real Estate Transactions and Wire Fraud
This year electronic real estate transactions have undergone an onslaught of attacks as cyber-criminals attempt to steal wire transfer funds. Yes, even right here in Boulder! Sophisticated hackers have stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars by re-directing wiring instructions in the middle of a real estate transaction. For many clients, their entire life savings have […]
Alphabet Soup – What Do These Real estate Designations Mean?
When searching for a real estate agent, you often come across their list their credentials including designations and certifications. Real estate designations are a jumble of letters that seem to have little or no meaning. However, they do in fact represent a higher level of education and knowledge, expertise, and professionalism. It is important […]
The Realities of Fix-and-Flips – Part 2
The following article is a summary from the book, “REALTOR for Life”, written by Duane Duggan. Fix and flips are incredibly popular on TV home shows and make these ventures look easy and highly profitable – but are they? In my previous article, “The Realties of Fix-and-Flips – Part 1,” I discussed building a […]