When you’re buying a home in Aspen, it’s a great idea to use the equity in your current home as a down payment – and then add to that the amount you have in savings. The higher your down payment is, the lower your monthly mortgage payments will be. Additionally, you’ll likely get better terms […]
If you’re like many people who have visited Aspen, you’ve fallen in love with the community – but should you buy a vacation property here? This guide gives you the pros and cons of buying a vacation property in Aspen so you can make the right choice. Should You Buy a Vacation Property in Aspen? […]
If you’re like many people, you know that buying a home is a risky proposition – there’s a possibility that you could make an offer on a real lemon. Although having your future home inspected by a professional can save you from being forced to buy a money pit, it still pays to watch out […]
Whether you’re buying your first house or your tenth, check out these five things every buyer should do before closing. 5 Things You Must Do Before Closing On Your New Home Here’s a short list of five things you must do before closing on your new home. Your Aspen REALTOR® will help ensure you get […]
If you’re like most people, you’re starting your house-hunt online – and that means you’re looking at pictures of homes that interest you. Hopefully you’re also reading listing descriptions, which tell you the basics about each home you see. These listing descriptions are a real estate agent’s way of vetting people who aren’t really interested […]
If you’re buying a home for sale in Aspen and you’re paying cash, you’ll still have to pay some significant closing costs – even without a mortgage lender involved. But what will you have to pay for? This guide explains the most common closing costs for cash buyers. When you buy a home with cash, […]
If you’re like many people, you know that buying a home is a huge deal – and that you’ll have to sign a contract to facilitate the deal. Part of that contract will be dedicated to contingencies; those are conditions that either you or the seller must meet in order for the transaction to go […]
You’ve found a home you love. The only problem is it smells of cigarette smoke, which leads you to suspect that a resident is a smoker. Although sellers aren’t obligated to tell you that their residence is home to a smoker, you can ask your home inspector for their opinion. Also, if you ask, a […]
If you’re like many people, you know that buying a home near a school can have a major impact on long-term property values – but is living near a school the right choice for you? This guide can help you decide. Should You Buy a House Near a School? School’s in session for about 180 […]
If you’re like many people buying a home in Aspen, you already know that bidding wars are real – and that it’s possible to end up sitting on the edge of your seat hoping that another buyer has run out of money and can’t bid any longer. Bidding wars are stressful, but there is something […]
