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Buy & Sell Homes

Why Are Title and Escrow Companies Necessary?

October 28, 2009

If you are buying Denver Metro real estate, you will be using the services of an escrow and title company. Title and escrow companies are necessary third parties that are being used in real estate transactions. You should understand the function and role each play in the transaction.

Title Company
The title company insures that [...]

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Knowing Your Buyers, One of the Main Keys to Selling Your Home

October 26, 2009

Getting ready to sell your home involves more than just researching the comparable home sales in your neighborhood, hiring a Realtor, and getting your home ready inside and out.  You also need to know about your specific buyers.  Once you figure out who your target market is you can concentrate marketing to those specific buyers [...]

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How To Make Low Home Prices Work For You

October 22, 2009

The recent economic downturn and subsequent efforts by government to loosen up the credit crunch have created a truly unique environment when it comes to home prices. In many places, housing prices have dropped dramatically. According to one study by Fiserv Lending Solutions the national media home price is down as much as 26% since [...]

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Videos of Homes in the Highlands Neighborhood

October 20, 2009

The properties on these videos are located in the Highlands and Sunnyside neighborhoods. Both neighborhoods are in north Denver and have been very active markets.

For more information on the Highlands or Sunnyside neighborhoods, or any of these properties you can contact John at 720-353-0353.

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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Update

October 19, 2009

We’ve talked before about the federal first-time home buyer credit, and how this $8,000 tax credit can really be a wonderful opportunity for people who are looking to buy a home in Colorado. Well, we thought we’d take a moment to review how it’s been going, and talk about where things are headed now.
The program, [...]

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New Tools for Effective Real Estate Investing

October 15, 2009

Below is a Dynamic Market Chart from Altos Research. This chart is updated in Real Time and provides state-of-the-art Real Estate stats and information. Sign up to receive great Real Time market analysis to make the most out of your investment!
Below are the Median Price and Inventory for the Denver area. You [...]

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Fix Your Credit Report Before You Buy a Home

October 12, 2009

If you’re preparing to buy a new home, what’s in your credit report can make all the difference. Even if all of your other information is stellar, such as your income to debt ratio or a high down payment, a negative credit report can cost you thousands of dollars in interest or even the ability [...]

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