Everything You Need to Know About Radon
Credit: JCHaywire under license CC BY 2.0 Radon is an important topic for both home buyers and sellers to understand. While there are differing opinions as to the effects of…
Be Smart, Be Ready and Ace Your Appraisal
The Home Appraisal process is something both home buyers and home sellers need to understand. In the Steps to Selling a House, the appraisal will determine how much your home…
How To Save For A Down Payment On A House – There’s an App for That
While homeownership has long been a central part of the American Dream, these days, it’s an ambition that’s becoming increasingly out of reach for many. Saving for a down payment…
How Much Value Does a Finished Basement Add?
Finishing the Basement: Does the value equal the cost? How much value does a finished basement add to my home? Realtors struggle with this question all the time because homeowners…
Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market, Your Survival Guide
The Colorado Springs Real Estate market has quickly shifted from a strong buyer's market to a strong seller's market. Home buyers had just gotten familiar with the jargon and practices…
What You Should Know When Shopping for a Mortgage
Housing may be a necessity, but real estate is certainly an investment. In fact, it’s the investment of choice for many. In a recent survey, "Bankrate.com" discovered that 25% of…
Understanding Loan Commitment
The loan commitment is the beginning of the final stage in the home mortgage financing process. It is the lender’s conditional promise to offer a mortgage loan to a specific…
Checklist to Assess Your Wants and Needs
Establishing What a Buyer Wants vs Needs A needs assessment with a potential buyer is an essential first step in the home buying process. This type of assessment helps clarify…
Contingent Real Estate-The 5 Big Real Estate Contingencies
Whether you’re buying or selling, you need to understand contingent real estate - what it is and how it works. Contingencies affect every real estate transaction and must be directly…
Does Your Home Have a Firewall?
Last Wednesday on November 15th this home in Rapid City, South Dakota sustained minimal fire damage. The damage could have been much worse and completely destroyed the entire home were…