Displaying posts categorized under

For Buyers

Obstacle or Opportunity?

Share
The real estate market certainly has presented its challenges in today’s economy.  Real estate investment obstacles right now are, indeed, real and sometimes quite formidable.  But that is exactly what makes the opportunities even greater.  Why?  Because not everyone is able or willing to overcome the obstacle to seize the opportunity!
Real estate has always been [...]

Enjoy Wide Open Spaces in this Montrose, CO Custom Ranch Home on 11 Acres

Share

Wide Open Spaces

19111 Dave Wood road, Montrose, CO 81403 View Map
 

If you like wide open spaces with all the amenities of a custom-built home, then this property is for you! The energy-efficient, maintenance-free ranch-style home sits on 11.67 acres bordering 1000’s of acres of BLM for great horse-back or ATV riding and hiking. The oversized, [...]

Real Estate Trends – Tips for Buying Homes

Share

Owning real estate has grown as a profitable vehicle used to gain financial freedom for many investors.
It is very important to be aware of what is involved to ensure the success that is desired. One of the key factors is being aware of the trend. Purchasing real estate in an area where [...]

2010 Real Estate Investing Trends

Share
This is a Guest Post from popular real estate blogger, Chris Record, who is a real estate investor and social media marketing coach living in Southern California.  He currently maintains a blog a ChrisRecord.com and stars in a reality show for entrepreneurs called Unstrapp’d.
——————————

Recently I spent some time researching statistics related to mortgage origination, foreclosures, [...]

Transaction Brokerage in Colorado–What the Heck is That?!!

Share
 
Most people have some concept of agency, although a lay person may not understand completely the legal definition and ramifications of agency.  To confuse the issue, many people refer to a licensed real estate professional as a real estate agent, without considering or appreciating the legal significance of the term “agent.”
In Colorado, not all real [...]

Montrose, CO Home Sales Statistics-Now is the Time to Seize the Opportunities!

Share
While the Montrose area real estate market continued to present its challenges in 2009, in my office, we saw a slight improvement over 2008, enjoying even greater activity the last half of the year.  In November, while nationwide home sales were up 7.4%, in Montrose, per the MLS, they were up 53%! 
So, as of [...]

My two cents worth on buying and selling now in Montrose, CO

Share
All’s well and improving, it seems, on the Western Slope of Colorado.  Real Estate is picking up.  We’re actually closing deals, although it takes a lot longer with greater effort, frustration, and not so much help from the lending industry.  For buyers, despite the challenges with financing, it truly, definitely, most assuredly is the best [...]

How to you spell relief? Loan mods, refinances and the $8,000 Tax Credit

Share
It’s been about a three months since Obama’s stimulus plan was first announced and then the details revealed on March 4th.  It does seem to be having a benefit in boosting sales activity in Montrose and the other Western Slope communities we serve.  And now there’s more talk about improving upon it, by allowing its [...]

MOLD in Brand New Construction

Share
Well, here's a first for me.  I just closed yesterday on the purchase by my buyer (whom we'll call "Annie") of a newly constructed home.  We did our walk-through in the morning with the builder/seller and his agent, and Annie's father, a retired public works engineer.  Annie works for a geotechnical engineering company and was especially [...]

First blog-Intro to me

Share
Hello, everyone!
This is exciting!  Maybe I shouldn’t admit this, but this is my first blog.  Of course, I’ve been hearing about them, and am even subscribed to a couple, but this is my first venture into my own blogdom.  I’ll admit, my primary purpose is as a markeing tool, but just as importantly, I want to [...]