Most people around the country see snow as a cold and brutal nuisance, but not in Colorado ski country -- where snow equals tourist dollars and fun. For example, last year, Colorado and Utah received record levels of snow. Now, realtors who help customers buy and sell...
Year: 2017
What’s an asset-based loan?
Imagine you want to buy a bigger factory to build your widgets in. You don't have enough money to buy the factory, but you have an order to produce 1,000,000 widgets, and your accounts receivable data reflects the future income that will come from the sale of those...
Landlords are making more money than ever in Colorado Springs
The economy in Colorado Springs has experienced remarkable growth this year -- especially in terms of residential real estate and the rental value of apartments. There has been a 7 percent increase in rental income from apartments, and a 4 percent market vacancy for...
A walkthrough checklist before closing on your real estate deal
The best-laid plans of mice and men often lie in ruin because the men didn't have the right checklist. The story is no different when it comes to real estate closings. Many well-intentioned homebuyers have made mistakes that have cost them hundreds of thousands of...
Can I cancel my real estate deal?
Just because you've signed a real estate deal does not mean that you will be forced to close on it. There are many circumstances in which your real estate deal might not feel good anymore, and -- in a tactful and respectful way -- you always have the right to say,...
4 tips for your commercial real estate investment
If you've never made a commercial real estate investment before, you probably know that these investments can be lucrative -- and they can also bankrupt you. As such, you'll be eager to know some tips for successfully finding and buying the right property.The...
Colorado real estate is a seller’s market right now
If you're a homebuyer in Colorado, you might feel like your options are limited. That's because we're currently experiencing something of a "house-drought" in the state. This is excellent for people who want to sell their homes; as soon as they put their homes on the...
Metro Denver residential properties are increasing in value
Home prices in the metro Denver area have been increasing in value. According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), the month of October proved profitable for residential properties in Denver, both for condos and single-family detached homes. The average...
Comemercial real estate opportunities are booming in Denver
There's a lot of new office space available in Denver, and much of it is already pre-leased. According to a recent report, investors and business owners are hungrier than ever for new office space in the city.According to the Vice Chairman of the real estate firm CBRE...
3 common contractual violations in a new home
The builder of your new home must abide by his or her contractual obligations, which you and the builder agreed to before you decided to purchase the property. Failure to adhere to the terms of the contract could result in the builder being liable for financial...