5 years ago, Mayor Hickenlooper appointed a community-based Zoning Code Task Force to guide and oversee a multi-year effort to update the zoning code that has been in effect since the 1950’s. Back in the 50’s the zoning code was simple, to make Denver as automobile friendly as possible. The old code didn’t just allow [...]
On many days of the week you can bet I am showings houses to people looking to purchase a home. Unfortunately a large majority of the houses I visit, no matter what price range or neighborhood, have not been prepared correctly to welcome potential buyers. Home sellers understand that buyers are interested in finding their [...]
There are a lot of homes on the market right now but one thing I have noticed at every price point & in every Denver neighborhood is the lack of well-cared for homes available for sale. Lately I have been taking a few differ families out to see homes for sale and of the 10 [...]
Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before open houses begin. Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack [...]
It’s not too late for a struggling home owner to turn a bleak mortgage situation around. Borrowers across the nation have been hit hard and a huge chunk of them aren’t able to pay up when the monthly mortgage bill comes. I have clients looking to purchase their first home in Denver county and eight [...]
Right now we are seeing bunches of homes on the market and with this many homes to select from it’s important to position your home well compared to the others available. You’ve really got to make it stand out against the competition and the best thing a seller can do is make sure the property [...]
It’s easy to get mentally fried by the process of buying or selling a home. The transaction is charged with emotion, commitment and thousands of dollars. Home sellers often second guess the pricing if the house sells too fast or exhaust their creative minds with home marketing inspirations. Home buyers romp from house to house [...]