Selling Thoughts
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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Buying a HUD home? Confused? It’s not that hard!!
February 18th, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, First Time Buyers, Market Conditions, Real Estate Tales, Relocating, Selling Thoughts, Trends
So you are in the market for a HUD home. What is HUD, where do I find the, how do I get one?????? This can overwhelm you and may seem confusing but trust me it’s not.
If a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration or FHA goes in default, the FHA takes certain steps to [...]
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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: No Comments »
Help! Do I Qualify For Housing Assistance?
July 26th, 2009 Categories: Colorado Round Up, Focus on Boulder, Market Conditions, Selling Thoughts
Many people all over the country, as well as locally in Boulder and Denver, are wondering if they qualify for mortgage help under the Obama administration plan. Homeowners may be in one of two scenarios. For instance, many homeowners pay their mortgages on time but are not able to refinance to take advantage of today’s lower [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: No Comments »
Important Mortgage Regulation Updates
July 16th, 2009 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Market Watch, Selling Thoughts
This is important whether you’re a home buyer, seller, or agent; on July 30th 2009, the new Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) laws will go into effect. And Wells Fargo Bank states that this could impact your closing date, so read on.
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: 3 Comments »
