What Are Contingencies in Real Estate?

By |2017-09-03T10:00:18+00:00September 3rd, 2017|Blog, Buying|

Whether you’re looking for a luxury home for sale in Carbondale, a farm or ranch, or a Carbondale condo, you’ll probably have contingencies built into your real estate purchase contract when you make an offer. But what are contingencies, and how do they help you? What Are Contingencies in Real Estate? Real estate contingencies are [...]

Should You Work With Your Own Realtor When You Buy New Construction?

By |2017-08-30T10:00:06+00:00August 30th, 2017|Blog, Buying|

Whether you’re looking for a luxury home in Aspen, a ranch in Basalt, or a condo in Snowmass, you’ll want to work with a knowledgeable Aspen Realtor®--even if you’re buying new construction. Why You Should Work With Your OWN Realtor When Buying New Construction Buying a newly constructed home seems like a cut-and-dried process, doesn’t it? You simply [...]

What is Title Insurance When You Buy a Home in Aspen?

By |2017-08-13T10:00:43+00:00August 13th, 2017|Aspen, Blog, Buying|

If you’re financing a new home, whether it’s a luxury home in Aspen, a ranch in Basalt, or a condo in Snowmass, you’ll most likely have to purchase have two types of title insurance to protect your financial investment: lender’s title insurance and a homeowner’s title insurance policy. Lender’s Title Insurance Policies When you are buying a new [...]

Should You Buy a Ski-In, Ski-Out Condo as an Investment Property?

By |2017-08-08T10:00:20+00:00August 8th, 2017|Aspen, Blog, Buying|

For some people, one of the best investments to make in real estate is a ski-in, ski-out condo. Sure, you can use it seasonally to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer, but a condo like this could turn into a great secondary income throughout the year. With the high demand for ski-front property, it can [...]

What Are Mortgage Fees?

By |2017-08-03T10:00:55+00:00August 3rd, 2017|Aspen, Blog, Buying, Financial Preparation, Financing, Mortgages|

Whether you’re buying a luxury home in Aspen, a ranch in Basalt, or a condo in Snowmass, you’re most likely going to take out a mortgage. Mortgages aren't free, however, so you’ll always find mortgage fees tacked on. (If you want to learn more about mortgage fees and what they pay for, talk to your lender or your [...]

How to Figure Out if a Seller is in a Rush to Sell

By |2017-07-22T10:00:14+00:00July 22nd, 2017|Aspen, Blog, Buying|

Whether you’re buying a luxury home in Aspen, a ranch in Basalt, or a condo in Snowmass can be a long process. However, much of this depends on exactly how eager (or desperate) the current owner is to sell. If you find a homeowner who’s extremely eager to sell, it may be worth considering putting in a fair, [...]

What General Home Inspections DON’T Cover

By |2017-07-13T10:00:51+00:00July 13th, 2017|Aspen, Blog, Buying|

Whether you’re buying a luxury home in Aspen, a ranch in Basalt, or a condo in Snowmass, you need to know that general home inspections don’t cover everything. Most lenders require a home inspection before they’ll hand over the cash to buy a home. Unfortunately, a general inspection doesn’t typically include checking for dangerous mold, asbestos or radon [...]

What Are Property Disclosures?

By |2017-07-03T10:00:58+00:00July 3rd, 2017|Aspen, Blog, Buying|

Whether you’re looking for a luxury home in Aspen, a ranch in Basalt, or a condo in Snowmass, you need to know that property disclosures are an important part of your transaction when you decide to purchase a house. What Are Property Disclosures? Every home has its own quirks and flaws. Although most buyers opt for the security [...]

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