Prepare for House Searching
Prepare for House Searching There are a few things that you should understand when getting ready for house searching. 1. Know that there’s no “right” time to buy. If you find the perfect home now, don’t risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market and interest rates are going. Those factors […]
7 Benefits of Owning a Home
7 Benefits of Owning a Home There are many reasons to own a home. This article discusses the most important ones. 1. Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home. 2. Appreciation. Historically, real […]
7 Things to Know About Working With a REALTOR ®
7 Things to Know About Working With a REALTOR ® REALTORS® aren’t just agents. We’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. Here are 7 things you need to know about working with a REALTOR® and the difference we make for home buyers: 1. Ethical treatment. […]
Deed Restrictions and Affordable Housing
Deed Restrictions and Affordable Housing Summit County is located among the high peaks of the Colorado High Rockies Mountain, west of the Continental Divide. It is centrally located in Colorado and only an hour away from the Denver metropolitan area. The dry, high-alpine climate brings heavy snowfalls and it is a world-class ski resort. Beautiful summers […]
Square Footage Disclosure and Measuring Houses
Square Footage Disclosure and Measuring Houses Square footage disclosure is used to properly report the square footage of a house. It is often a significant issue. Whether square footage is used for the purpose of marketing a house (i.e., including this info in the MLS listing or in an advertisement) or is of concern to […]
Title Insurance Explained
Title Insurance – What is it? Title insurance is a very unique type of insurance. It protects you against ownership claims against your property, property loss or damage you might experience because of liens, encumbrances or defects in the title to the property. It differs to other types of insurance since the buyer pays the […]