Buying

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14 Mar

Find Homes in a Custom Area by Drawing on the Map

When you imagine your dream neighborhood, what do you see? Is it within walking distance from your favorite coffee shop? Or across from the park where you walk your dog? Your ideal neighborhood might not match perfectly with a specific zip code, city limits, or even school district. But you can still search for exactly […]

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27 Feb

Where in Colorado is your new home?

There are so many reasons to love Colorado: the mountains, the cities, the communities. How do you decide where in the state you want to live? The home search is about more than the house you’ll live in. It’s about finding the neighborhood and community that fits you, your family, and your lifestyle.

21 Feb

Owning vs. Renting in Colorado: The Pros and Cons

Whenever there’s a strong demand for housing, prices tend to rise, making the choice between renting or buying a real concern. What are the benefits of buying a home vs. renting a home?

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14 Feb

A REALTOR’s Value: Make Home Buying Simple

If you’ve recently bought or sold a home, you know that a REALTOR® provides value beyond simply finding a home. With guidance and expertise, a real estate agent makes the home buying process painless, and even fun!

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31 Jan

Preparing for the Hidden Costs of Buying A Home

Have you ever tried to calculate the TOTAL cost of purchasing a home? Not all of the cost is included in the listing price.

28 Jan

Utility Costs Got You Down?

The things we love about Colorado – the changing seasons, the snowy days, the warm summers – can make planning for utility costs a challenge. With UtilityScore, house hunters can find estimates for monthly utility costs of a home for sale.

2 Jan

How to Save for a Down Payment

Whether you’re saving for a down payment or simply want to grow your bank account, try these tips to save money at home.

8 Nov

Choose a REALTOR®: The Local Expert

REALTORS® are local experts. Because they live and work in Colorado neighborhoods, they have insider information that can help home buyers and sellers looking to move to that area. Their knowledge about the neighborhoods, schools, services, and culture, on top of real estate experience, make them incredibly valuable.

1 Nov

Colorado House Flipping 101

You know the formula — buy an “okay” home with good bones, update with modern finishes, then put it back on the market and collect the profits. Sounds simple, right? Success stories and popular television shows make house flipping seem tempting to many home buyers. But what does it really take to flip a house?

4 Oct

How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent for You

If you’re considering buying or selling a home, finding the right agent can be daunting. A successful home buying and selling experience has a lot to do with finding an agent that is a good fit for you. But how do you find the best agent for you?