Can you imagine buying a $1 million home, only to discover that it requires tens of thousands of dollars worth of termite control treatments? Home sellers are required by law to disclose defects related to the properties they sell. Failing to do so could leave the...
Year: 2017
Homeowners associations can create challenges when selling a home
When you own a condominium property, it's likely that you belong to a Homeowners Association (HOA). You may also belong to an HOA if you live in a neighborhood. While there are many benefits to belonging to an HOA -- such as rules that require neighbors to keep their...
Factors to consider when negotiating a rental lease
If you're a business owner looking to rent a space to conduct business, you may need to negotiate the amount you will pay to lease the property. When negotiating the terms of a commercial lease, it will help you to have an understanding of the market and general...
Amazon’s potential impact on local rentals
In September, the online retail giant Amazon announced that they are seeking to build a second corporate headquarters and are waiting on competing bids from state and local governments. The New York Times named the Denver area as the best choice for the new...
5 kinds of commercial real estate properties
Denver area real estate investors who hope to purchase commercial real estate may want to look at the different options available to them. In fact, there are a lot of different kinds of commercial real estate that you might want to invest in depending on your...
Google buys $131 million property in Boulder
Google recently paid an estimated $131 million to acquire property that will become its new Boulder campus. The technology giant purchased the property from Forum Real Estate Group. Google says that the purchase demonstrates its commitment to the city of Boulder....
3 real estate investment risks
Are you thinking to invest in real estate property for the first time? Maybe you've owned your home for many years, but now you're thinking of investing in commercial or residential property for purely investment purposes. If this sounds like you, there are three...
Factors to consider when buying your second home
One of the first decisions you'll want to make before you even start looking for a second home is how much of a fixer upper are you looking to buy. Many savvy investors enjoy picking up homes that can easily have sweat equity built in them. However, if you purchase a...
Protect yourself when signing a new construction builder contract
When builders are creating a new-construction residence, they often sign contracts ahead of time with prospective buyers. However, these contracts are not always for the benefit of the buyer. They're usually drafted for the benefit of the builder. You'll therefore...
What are some alternatives to home foreclosure?
If it looks like your home will be foreclosed by your lender in Colorado, you may still have some options that you could employ as an alternative to the foreclosure process. This article will take a look at three potential foreclosure alternatives, which you can...