Home Staging Helps Maximize Your Price
Today’s topic is all about staging. Our friend Pam Sunderman joined us recently to discuss. I get a lot of questions about home staging. A lot of people want to know if it will still make a difference, even in a strong seller’s market like we have here in Fort Collins. Although there ar...
Let Us Add Something Sweet to Your Table This Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, let us take care of dessert. That’s right, our Great Pie Giveaway is just around the corner and we hope you’ll take advantage. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so we’ve got a special offer for you. This year, the pie is on us. That’s right. Our Great Pie Gi...
The Sheffield Homes Difference
One of the most important things to know about Sheffield Homes is their commitment to a high level of excellence that often exceeds local building codes.t I recently had the opportunity to join Jason Gordon with Sheffield Homes to talk about what sets their new homes apart from the rest. One of the most imp...
Can You Get a Home for Less Than 20% Down?
There are plenty of options for buying a home with less than 20% down. Here are a few of them. Our friend Patrick Boehler from Velocity Lending is here once again to answer one of the most common questions he gets from homebuyers. The question is, “Do I need 20% down to buy a home?” The ...
Appraisal vs. Inspection: What’s the Difference?
Today I'm answering the common question “What’s the difference between an appraisal and an inspection?” I get this question all the time: What is the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? In short, the inspection deals with the questions about the condition of the home—does the furn...
The Difference Between Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualification
Today, I’ll be covering a common question I often receive, which is: What is the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval? Let’s find out. Today, I wanted to take a moment to talk about a common question I receive. People frequently ask me what the difference is between pre-qualification a...
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Most homebuyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. It can either turn out to be a complete financial disaster or a smart long-term investment. The person standing between it being a huge financial mistake or a valuable asset is you, the agent. Still, the agent can only help as much as the buyer allows. As vital as having an experienced age...
Signs that Now is the Time to Sell Your Home
There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family or you need to downsize after your kids leave the nest. Whatever your motivations, you want to make sure that you’re timing it right. If you sell when home prices are plummeting, you may end up losing on the deal. If you sell when home prices are highest, there may not be a lot of buyers looking to move. So how do you know when it’s a good time to sell? A quali...
Remodeling Projects That Will Boost Your Home’s Value
There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your timetable, one approach may be better for you than the other. For instance, if you have an unfinished basement, maybe your dream when you first moved into your home was to refinish it. It never happened. But now that you are thinking about selling your home, you feel that a prospective buy...
