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Why Choose a REALTOR® Instead of a Real Estate Agent?

Posted on April 4, 2016July 20, 2017 by Sarah Scott

Did you know that there is a difference between a REALTOR®, and a real estate agent? When I first became a real estate agent I thought that if you were a real estate agent you were also a REALTOR®. I was wrong, there’s a big difference. The real estate industry in Colorado is regulated by…

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Buying in a Seller’s Market

Posted on February 22, 2016July 20, 2017 by Sarah Scott

Tips For Buying in a Seller’s Market Today, a typical buyer in the Denver Metro area who is looking for a home in the $150,000 to $400,000 range will have to compete with multiple offers. This can be an incredibly frustrating experience, especially when a buyer loses out on a house they loved while prices…

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The Importance of Using an Experienced, Local Mortgage Broker

The Importance of Using a Mortgage Broker

Posted on May 28, 2015July 20, 2017 by Sarah Scott

Times are rough for home buyers in Denver these days. They spend months searching over limited inventory, race to write offers on properties they like, and often have to offer $10,000 – $30,000 over the listing price just to have their offer considered. When a listing agent reviews offers with the seller one factor they…

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Move-Up Buyers Win in Denver’s Market

Posted on April 10, 2015July 20, 2017 by Sarah Scott

I keep telling those that inquire about the real estate market in Denver that it is insane, unless you are a “move-up buyer”. This week realtor.com ranked Denver fourth in their list of The 20 Hottest Housing Markets in the US Right Now, and with good reason. Last month sales prices in Denver leapt 6.3%…

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Financial Boot Camp for First Time Buyers

Buyer Boot Camp #2

Posted on July 7, 2014July 20, 2017 by Sarah Scott

  Buyer Boot Camp #2: The Two-Year Rule, Keep Your Job If you started a new job today, one with higher pay and great end of quarter bonuses, congratulations! But, it will be two-years until you can qualify for a mortgage with that new job. Just like you learned in Buyer Boot Camp #1, it’s…

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Financial Boot Camp for First Time Buyers

Buyer Boot Camp #1

Posted on June 5, 2014July 20, 2017 by Sarah Scott

You’ve done the research and know that buying a home is the best big-ticket purchase you will ever make, so what’s next? Buyer Boot Camp #1: Check your credit score. A FICO score is a three-digit number that determines the interest rate you will pay on your credit cards, car loan, home mortgage, and is connected…

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Why You Shouldn’t Be Renting in Denver

Posted on May 6, 2014July 20, 2017 by Sarah Scott

Sure renting is convenient. Renting makes you feel like you can leave at anytime. You aren’t responsible for major improvements or if the toilet starts to leak. And owning a home is expensive, right? If you are or have been renting in the Denver metro area for more than two and a half years I recommend…

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