When you're selling a piece of real estate property, you will be exposing yourself to a certain amount of legal risk. Most lawsuits relating to real estate, however, stem from the seller's failure to disclose specific facts and information relating to the property. As...
Year: 2017
What to include in condo association bylaws
If you own a condo, chances are that you are also a member of the association governing its use. With new condos popping up in the Denver area, prospective buyers may be interested in learning more about how associations come together and write the rules. Balancing...
What’s better: A ski condo or a ski house?
If owning a ski home is your dream, you're probably considering which options could be most appropriate for you and your family's needs. One question you'll need to debate is whether a ski condo or a ski house will be best. This article will discuss the potential...
Are Chinese conglomerates halting their real estate buying spree?
Are Chinese conglomerates halting their real estate buying spree? The first half of 2017 has seen a dramatic decline in commercial real estate investments by Chinese firms. The change is largely due to actions taken by Chinese government authorities to discourage such...
What to learn before you buy commercial real estate property
The benefits of owning a commercial real estate property are many. First, you're dealing with companies and businesses rather than individuals. Therefore, your relationship with them will be conducted in a more professional manner. Second, commercial real estate...
New law promotes growth of Colorado condo market
Over the past decade, Denver’s condominium construction has been very limited. The percentage of new condos has fallen well below that of most major US cities. A new Colorado bill passed this spring looks to jump-start the Colorado condo community, and spark...
What’s a mechanic’s lien?
A mechanic's lien usually applies to real estate construction projects, and they rarely have to do with an actual mechanic. These liens are placed on the value of a Colorado property, when the property owner fails to pay a contractor for specific work that was...
Construction reform bill paves way for new condos in Denver
In May, Governor John Hickenlooper signed HB 1279. The legislation will make it more difficult for condominium owners to sue developers for construction defects.Previously, a homeowner association only needed a majority of votes to move a lawsuit forward. This meant...
Rent prices are rising in Denver considerably
The metro Denver area has experienced a dramatic rise in the cost of rent. During 2017's second quarter the metro area reported average monthly rent to be $1,419. This represents a 3.5 percent increase compared to the second quarter last year, when the cost of monthly...
Are you suffering from a toxic mold problem?
Construction managers and construction companies are never perfect. In fact, even those most beautifully-built and expensive luxury Denver homes will have their flaws when we look closely enough. In most cases, those flaws just come with the territory, they're not...