With the right planning, buying a multi-unit and living in one of the units could be a great way to start your real estate investment portfolio. (Photo: Pexels). When most people think of buying a home, condos, townhouses, or single-family houses usually come to mind. It is very rare that you might think of buying […]
Tips for selling or buying homes with solar panels
Selling or buying a home with a solar panel system lease or loan could introduce a few challenges for a real estate transaction. (Photo: Pexels). In the 1980s, there was a significant 70% Federal tax credit available if you added solar panels to your home. At the time, we saw solar panels on rooftops popping […]
Being thankful in 2021
Thanksgiving week has passed. 2021 is drawing to a close with just over a month to go. It has been a tough year with COVID-19 still being a part of day-to-day life, but we still have so much to be thankful for. It’s a perfect time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be […]
A post-closing occupancy agreement: How does it work?
Using a Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement with all the issues discussed and agreed upon can be a great tool for creating a seamless home sale to meet the needs of all parties involved. (Photo: Pexels). In the Boulder-area market, possession of a home most commonly happens upon delivery of the deed. In other words, the home […]
Now is the time to buy your retirement home, even if you’re not ready to retire
No matter when you’re planning to retire, the earlier you take action the better. (Photo: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels). No matter when you’re planning to retire, the earlier you take action the better. The sooner in your life you start saving, the more time there is to grow your retirement nest egg. In addition to financial investments, […]
Where’s the sun?
This Sun Seeker app has many uses for real estate, including homebuying, homeselling and homebuilding. When buying a home, many of our homebuyers will ask, “Where is the sun?” The immediate answer is “look up and see!” However, it is a bit more complicated than that. It’s essential to know where the sun is relative […]
Homeowner wealth vs. renter wealth
There are many times in life when it makes sense to rent the place you live in, such as for a temporary job assignment. However, over the years, owning real estate has proven to be the greatest wealth builder for most Americans. Advantages of renting • More mobile in the event of a job or […]
Buying a ski country home – Part 2
There are quite a few things to consider in order to make the vacation home buying experience a happy one. (Photo: Ian Keefe/Unsplash). Have you been thinking about buying a vacation home in ski country for you and your family to enjoy? There are quite a few things to consider in order to make the […]
At Home in Ski Country – Part 1
Summer has gone by fast! In Summit County, our ski country playground, there is already a hit of yellow in the aspen trees. If you are thinking of purchasing a second home in ski country, now is the perfect time to get started, before the snow starts falling. Over the years, I have found that […]
Grow your real estate wealth one owner-occupied home at a time
Most people start investing real estate by buying their personal residence. Yet the majority of Americans will stop there in terms of building their real estate portfolio. This is because when people are motivated to buy their first investment property, they are often told they will need a 20- or 25-percent down payment. Finding it […]