Slowing Down or Taking a Breather? I wish I knew the answer. The real estate market always slows down around end of summer. Everyone is settling into a new routine whether they're in school or not. It's just how we think--a hard habit to break. I propose we celebrate the New Year in September. It makes more sense to me. The Crystal Ball Saga Continues However, I have seen a substantial amount of price reductions, especially of vacant homes. What does this portend? Once again, I dug through the …
Your Magical Real Estate Agent
I had been working with a new buyer the last few days—her first house—and I just assumed I’d be working over the Labor Day Weekend for her. My client didn’t assume that. “Go have fun,” she says. “I’m going to Breckenridge.” It didn’t occur to me that I would have a holiday weekend off. If I wasn’t showing property, I’d be creating a new marketing plan or writing a note for our new Market Reports or write a few blogs for the next couple of weeks. I’m not alone. Many self-employed folks are …
When Home is Home
Jessica was a vet student with enough money to buy a half-duplex with a small yard for her dog. That was twenty-years ago. When she called a real estate agency about that duplex, I answered the phone. Jessica was my first client. She had inherited the down payment and was able to afford the $900 a month mortgage with a roommate and somehow, she qualified for the loan. She turned the beaten-up old rental into her first home. And it was beautiful. But she moved on with a marriage then babies …
Why Everyone Should Own a Rental Property
Confession time--I didn't buy a rental because I thought as a single mom with young kids, 3 dogs and a burgeoning real estate career, I didn't know enough or had the energy to learn about being a landlord. It's one of my top 5 regrets. It competes for #1 with a major regret I'm not going to reveal in this post. Come to one of my storytelling events and you'll probably hear it there. Of course, you say, back then prices were more affordable even if interest rates were higher. Back then, it was …
Good time to Sell–or Buy?
Is this the best time to sell your home? Maybe. Common belief says that May and June are the best months to sell your home, but July is still pretty good. Buyers are looking despite vacations, hot weather and music festivals. I’ve noticed quite a bit of homes with price reductions recently, especially Fort Collins and Loveland. Old Town Fort Collins also has 15 listings below $350k still on the market and have been for a couple of weeks. My buyers are primarily looking for larger family …
Did You Protest Your Property Taxes?
You should have heard back about your property taxes from Larimer County by now. If you protested and received a reduction in your assessment, congrats! I would love it if you contacted me with your experience--what is was assessed at and what you thought it should be assessed at--and the result. If you did not receive a reduction after protesting, I need that information, too. You can appeal that decision but you only have until July 15. Call me if you need help. So far, the agents at ROOTS …
