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Why Coldwell Banker? The Whole Story.
April 25th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Real Estate Tales, Selling Thoughts
The Coldwell Banker Story. I’ve been on a lot of listing appointments lately with spring arriving here in Boulder Colorado and included in the listing presentation are reasons why to choose Coldwell Banker. I, myself even had to ponder the reasons why to choose one brokerage company over another when becoming a real estate agent. [...]
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Examples Of Short Sale Financial Hardship Letters
March 25th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, REO and HUD Talk, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Yes, we can help! Short sales are increasingly common as new government acts have passed to find alternatives to foreclosures. You are not alone. The economy is tough in Boulder Colorado and elsewhere; people are losing jobs and it’s been a difficult time in real estate as property values have dropped below mortgages owed on [...]
Written by Julie Johnson | Discussion: 2 Comments »
Yes! It’s Another Short Sale Blog.
March 17th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, Selling Thoughts
But worth your while, I guarantee you. The Troia Team from Boulder Colorado is writing so much on the subject lately because IT IS the subject lately. Real estate short sales are everywhere and the numerous listings are partially due to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program; go ahead, call it HAFA.
The information is non-ending. You [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: 3 Comments »
What You Need To Know About A Short Sale
March 10th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, REO and HUD Talk, Selling Thoughts
What is it when a seller’s lender agrees to accept a lower amount for a property than is owed?
Yes…a short sale.
This is big real estate news in Boulder Colorado and throughout the country. If the owner of a home has an outstanding loan/lien that is greater than the value of the home and they are in [...]
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Foreclosure Verses A Short Sale
March 7th, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, REO and HUD Talk, Selling Thoughts
A short sale is when the real estate sale proceeds fall short of the balanced owed on the property’s loan. This happens when the borrower is unable to pay their property’s mortgage. Instead of penalizing the mortgagor, the lender agrees to sell the property at a moderate loss. This is an advantage to both parties as it [...]
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What Is An Eco Friendly Renovation? Part Two
March 3rd, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Home Inspections and Maintenance, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Why is this information important?
For several reasons: Being more conscientious is the way to be. It’s the right choice. The eco evolution is not only taking over Boulder but it’s blossoming throughout the world. We drive Priuses, shop locally, and remodel with the consideration of the environment.
You’re not only saving mother earth but yourself as [...]
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What Is An Eco Friendly Renovation? Part One: Flooring
February 17th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Home Inspections and Maintenance, Market Watch, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Just what defines a home remodel going eco friendly? It’s important to know if you are a home buyer and a home seller.
If you are a home buyer then this will help you know what to look for when house shopping. Sellers wanting to increase the value of their home and attract more buyers, need to [...]
Written by Julie Johnson | Discussion: No Comments »
Homebuyer Tax Credit…Extended AND Expanded
February 14th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Market Conditions, Market Watch, Selling Thoughts
Recently I was showing homebuyers around Boulder Colorado and they made an interesting comment about it being unfortunate they missed the deadline for the tax credit and they don’t qualify because this wasn’t their first home. Just when I thought EVERYONE knew about the homebuyer tax credit! I was quick to correct them and reassure my [...]
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Why People Love Prospect; Longmont Colorado
November 11th, 2009 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Relocating, Selling Thoughts
A newer subdivision along the Front Range of Longmont Colorado that needs your attention is Prospect; a part of Boulder County. After recently hosting an open house at our newest listing, I truly discovered that people love this neighborhood. Curious neighbors and potential homebuyers couldn’t stop the positive comments about wanting to live and loving to live in [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: 1 Comment »
Agent Relationship – a valuable part of your home search
September 2nd, 2009 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Relocating, Selling Thoughts
Value in finding the right real estate agent to help you buy or sell a house.
Written by Karen Cifala | Discussion: 2 Comments »
