When you’re buying a home for sale in Aspen, you’ll have to pay for an appraiser if you’re taking out a mortgage loan. The appraiser will come back with a number – a dollar amount – but what does it mean to you? Here’s what you need to know. What Does an Appraiser’s Price Mean? […]
As you look for homes for sale in Aspen, you’ll see some listed online as “withdrawn.” But what does that mean, and how does it affect your home search? What is a Withdrawn Listing in Real Estate? A withdrawn listing is a home with sellers who no longer want to sell it. They ask their […]
When you find a home for sale in Aspen that you love and you’re ready to buy, your real estate agent will tell you it’s time to come up with an earnest money deposit. But how much are you supposed to give the seller, and what happens to the cash? How Much Should You Put […]
If you’re taking out a mortgage to buy a home for sale in Aspen, you’ll have to pay for a home appraisal. That money comes out of your pocket – so how much does it cost? Here’s what you need to know. How Much Does a Home Appraisal Cost? A home appraisal’s cost varies based […]
In real estate, escrow is there to protect both buyers and sellers. It’s a safe place for money and documents, which are held there until the deal closes and the transaction is complete. Here’s how it protects you. How Escrow Protects Buyers and Sellers Buyers Here’s an example of escrow protecting a buyer. Let’s say […]
In real estate, whether you’re buying or selling a home in Aspen, you’ll hear the term escrow. But what does it mean, and how does it work? Here’s what you need to know. What is Escrow? In real estate, escrow is a secure holding area where all the important items pertaining to the deal are […]
If you’re looking for homes for sale in Aspen, you’re going to see a lot of listing terms that may not be familiar to you. You can always ask your real estate agent what they mean – or you can refer to this guide. Common Real Estate Listing Terms Active Active means a property is […]
If you’re like many Aspen homeowners, you want to know how you can get your home’s listing removed from the internet once you’ve already purchased the home or withdrawn it from the market. The good news: If you’ve just bought your home, the listing on the internet will reflect that. However, it might take some […]
When you buy a home for sale in Aspen (or when you’re selling one) and you’re dealing with a tiny closet, use these hacks to get the most from it. Got a Small Closet? Here’s How to Make it Bigger If renovating your home isn’t in the cards, check out these tips: Work on minimizing […]
It doesn’t matter whether you’re buying a luxury home in Aspen, a ranch in Basalt, or a condo in Snowmass. You’ll have a real estate purchase contract to seal the deal. So what is it, and how does it shape your real estate transaction? What is a Real Estate Purchase Contract? Your Aspen Realtor® will […]
