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Real Estate “How To”

Zillow.com – A Dangerous Tool

In my opinion as a real estate agent, Zillow.com can be a helpful tool for consumers for ball-park property valuation but should not be relied upon to provide exact opinions of value.

If you are going to switch real estate agents be sure that you are doing so for the right reasons. I’ve heard stories of agents being dropped because the seller just needed a “change of scenery.” Be sure to look at things objectively to find out if the problem may be outside of the agent’s control. Also be cautious of unreasonable promises from other agents trying to gain your business. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Selling real estate in this market is a tough business, especially in Estes Park, Colorado

5 Quick and Easy tips to keep in mind when buying a distressed real estate as an investment in Estes Park, Colorado.

A new addition has been placed in the sidebar to the right that connects you to my Facebook Fan Page for Real Estate in Estes Park. This new page on Facebook will allow you to get an inside look into Estes Park Real Estate right in your Facebook News Feed. On the page, you can interact with me and other fans sharing stories, asking questions, and following along with interesting tidbits about Real Estate in Estes Park and the reasons people choose to live here.

Many people still don’t know the difference between a Short Sale, a short payoff, and an REO property.

5 Biggest Real Estate Myths

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Establishing market value of real estate in Estes Park, Colorado is not an easy task. I’ve talked about this matter before in The Art of Pricing Your Home To Sell. Market Value is defined by what a willing and informed buyer and a willing and informed seller agree upon. There are many factors that influence [...]

Mortgage rates are down across the board. While you can find out why on any major financial news portal, you may be a little confused as to what it means to someone trying to buy a home or condo in Estes Park, Colorado. FREE MONEY! Really? Well not exactly…but pretty close. You won’t find anyone [...]

Pricing a property accurately is more often an art form than an exact science. Finding the market value for your home can be tricky in a buyers market. What is Market Value? Market value is determined by the price at which a potential buyer and seller agree to sell the property. Unfortunately, it’s not quite [...]

Mortgage Answers From the Local Estes Park Mortgage Experts

I had the privilege of sitting in on a panel discussion featuring practically ALL of the local Estes Park Mortgage Brokers. It was a lively discussion about how Estes Park property buyers are being affected by the national credit market upheaval. Panelists included Sarah Walsh of First Home Mortgage, Rich Flanery of The Mortgage Center, [...]

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