Buying & Selling

Buying & Selling How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home Posted in Selling by John Trupin Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the appraisal process, what goes into them, their benefits and […]
Buying & Selling How Staging Your Home Well Impacts Its Value Posted in Selling by John Trupin   For more than 20 years, the benefits of staging a home have been well documented. Numerous studies show that staging helps sell a home faster and for a higher price. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 88 percent of homebuyers start their search online, forming impressions within […]
Buying & Selling Don’t Get Spooked! These Are a Buyer’s Warning Signs of a Haunted House Posted in Buying by John Trupin While you hear a lot about ghosts in October, they’re actually a year-round phenomenon (and they’re not all as friendly as Casper). Specters come in all shapes and sizes in real estate, and they can be spookiest to prospective buyers. So, if you’re in the market for a home […]
Buying & Selling Stay Safe While Selling Your Home With Our Seller’s Checklist Posted in Selling by John Trupin Staying organized while uprooting your life and moving from one home to another can feel impossible. Not only are you trying to get the best financial return on your investment, but you might also be working on a tight deadline. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean […]
Buying & Selling Home Inspections Matter So Be Sure to Get Them Right Posted in Selling by John Trupin For many people, a home inspection is a hurdle that has to be overcome during the process of buying or selling a home. But, in fact, it can be a useful tool for buyers, sellers or anyone who plans to get the greatest possible value from their home. Find […]
Buying & Selling How Restrictive Growth Policies Affect Housing Affordability In Many Cities How Restrictive Growth Policies Affect Housing Affordability In Many Cities Posted in Economics 101 Videos by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains how restrictive growth policies are affecting housing affordability in many cities.​      
Buying & Selling How Reliable Are Home Valuation Tools? Posted in Selling by John Trupin   What’s your home worth? It seems like a simple question, but finding that answer is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And which one do you […]
Buying & Selling Fall Perspectives 2018: Our Pledge To You Posted in Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood Change is afoot. We suppose it always is, but doesn’t it all seem to come at us so much faster in today’s world? We see change all around us. Just consider, for a moment, how much technology has changed our lives thanks to […]
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Buying & Selling 5 Dangers of Overpricing a Home Posted in Selling by Windermere Guest Author   It is still a great time to be a seller, but in much of the Western U.S., the local real estate market has begun to soften. With significant increases in inventory, buyers now have more choices and less sense of urgency. If you are thinking about selling […]
Buying & Selling 5 Reasons Rising Interest Rates Won’t Wreck the Housing Market By Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate Interest rates have been trending higher since the fall of 2017, and I fully expect they will continue in that direction – albeit relatively slowly – as we move through the balance of the year and into 2019. So what does this mean for the US housing […]
Architecture Building Character – Balancing a Home’s Personality and Amenities By John Trupin It’s sometimes said that the limitations of a house are what help make it a home. For many, however, it is a point of pride to accept only the finest in their new residence. How can you find the balance between cultivating a lived-in home with personality and quirks versus a house […]
Buying & Selling 4 Ways to Make Smart Tech Upgrades to Your Garage Posted by Guest Author When it comes to upgrading your home with the latest technology, your garage is likely to be the last thing on your radar. But as electric vehicles and even self-driving cars are hitting the road across the country, real estate listings are touting smart garages in high-tech cities like Palo Alto, […]
Buying & Selling How Staging Your Home Well Impacts Its Value Posted by John Trupin For more than 20 years, the benefits of staging a home have been well documented. Numerous studies show that staging helps sell a home faster and for a higher price. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 88 percent of homebuyers start their search online, forming impressions within three seconds of […]
Buying & Selling 10 Key Qualities to Look for When Selecting an Agent By John Trupin Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process but one who can also answer your questions and represent your needs from start […]
Buying & Selling Yard Sale Success Yard sale season has arrived! Many people shy away from the idea of having a yard sale, but do you truly need that broken down accordion or the 80’s styled prom dress? A yard sale is a great way to get out with the old and make room for the new. Here are some tips […]
Buying & Selling 5 Deal Breakers that can blindside home buyers   Purchasing a home can be a complex endeavor for even the most well-prepared home buyer.  You’ve diligently saved for your down payment, followed the market, researched agents and now you are ready to make an offer on your dream home.  Don’t let these 5 “Deal Breakers” come between you and your new home. Big […]
Buying & Selling Colorado Real Estate Market Update ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Colorado added 45,300 non-agricultural jobs over the past 12 months, a growth rate of 1.7%. Although that is a respectable number, employment growth has been trending lower in 2017 as the state reaches full employment. Within the metropolitan market areas included in this report, there was annual employment growth in all areas other […]
Buying & Selling Find your Real Estate Agent You have many tough choices to make as you start looking for the home of your dreams and prepare to make one of the largest financial decisions of your life. Finding the right agent to represent you shouldn’t add to your worries. I’ve met a few real estate agents over the years and here are […]
Buying & Selling Top five words of advice for a seller today As a seller today you are faced with a challenge when it comes to selling your home for a fair price and getting it done in a reasonable amount of time. Even though inventory is lower than it was five months ago, we are still looking at about 9 months of inventory in many areas. […]
Buying & Selling Questions to ask your home inspector To get a quality home inspection, ask the right questions before you put your inspector to work. Here are some of the basics. What does your inspection cover?  Insist that you get it in writing. Then make sure that it’s in compliance with state requirements and includes the items you want inspected. How long have […]