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 [...]
Buying a home in Aspen is a big deal – but for most people, the terminology gets a bit confusing. One thing you’re likely to hear (and possibly even read about in your own contract, whether you’re buying or selling) is the term contingency. So what is a contingency in real estate, and what kind [...]
When a seller accepts your offer on a home for sale in Aspen, your next step is to hire a home inspector. Your inspector will go through the house looking for any issues that could affect your decision – and he or she will be on the hunt for defects. If your inspector uncovers any [...]
When you take out a mortgage to buy a condo for sale in Aspen, you'll have to deal with closing costs. In some cases, the seller can pay them - or at least a portion of them - but in other cases, that responsibility falls solely on the buyer's shoulders. Here's what you need to [...]
