There are lots of things to do before you buy your Colorado home. One of the most important things is finding the right lender. While it’s tempting to go with the one offering the lowest rate, there are other things you should consider when setting up what will be a long-term relationship. Here are some [...]
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Want that Colorado Home? Write a Letter.
May 12th, 2012 
roshekgroup We’ve said it a lot lately. The market is starting to turn more in favor of sellers, which means increased competition for those buying a Colorado home. One new way to stand out from the crowd involves a very old activity: Writing a letter to the sellers. In one case, a potential buyer wrote to [...]
Open House Questions for Colorado Home Buyers
May 4th, 2012 roshekgroup When shopping for a Colorado home, an open house is a great way to get information on the property and to learn about the neighborhood. Sometimes, you can even check out potential Realtors® to help with your home search. But there’s more to an open house than just a walk-through, and if you know the [...]
Inventory Your Colorado Home
April 28th, 2012 roshekgroup You love your Colorado home along with everything that’s in it. But if you experienced a fire, flood, theft or other disaster that damaged or destroyed your home’s contents, could you remember and list everything you own? If you’re honest, the answer is no. A home inventory, created in advance of disaster, will help ensure [...]
Reasons to Refinance Your Colorado Home
April 20th, 2012 roshekgroup Everyone wants to save money, and where your Colorado mortgage is concerned, the more savings the better. This is the primary reason most people refinance. But there are at least five other good reasons to refinance, each with its own special benefit, and all can be helpful in the right circumstances. Shorten Your Payment Years [...]
Colorado Home Renovations that Create Value and Buyer Appeal
April 18th, 2012 roshekgroup While you’re planning to stay in your Colorado home for the foreseeable future, at some point you may want or need to sell. So in addition to making you happy, any remodeling done to the home should both add value and be inviting to potential buyers. Here are four renovations that can meet all your [...]
Avoid Last-Minute Mortgage Issues on Your Colorado Home
April 6th, 2012 roshekgroup More often than not, mortgage closings go off without a hitch. But today, lenders are extremely cautious about handing out their money and will sometimes continue checking information right up to the closing date, even for Colorado homebuyers with good credit. To make getting your mortgage a hassle-free process, follow these rules of thumb. Hold [...]
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Navigating a Short Sale of Your Colorado Home
March 30th, 2012 roshekgroup The housing crisis is easing, but not in time for many homeowners who can no longer afford their mortgages. Those in this situation can sometimes avoid foreclosure by selling their Colorado home in a short sale. What is a short sale? It’s when homeowners in a bad financial situation sell their home for less than [...]
Options for Buying a Colorado Foreclosure
March 23rd, 2012 roshekgroup Walk or drive through any neighborhood in Pikes Peak or the surrounding area, and there’s a chance you’ll see a home that’s in foreclosure. It’s sad for the families who’ve lost their house, but it’s also an opportunity for many buyers who otherwise could not afford to buy a home. Many folks wonder whether foreclosures [...]
Know the Value of Your Colorado Home
March 16th, 2012 roshekgroup Most folks know that location affects the value of your Colorado home. Much worth is placed on a home in a nice neighborhood or on a quiet street or with a good school district nearby. But you also need to know the things that can decrease your home’s value. These are factors that often go [...]
