Investors

Colorado Real Estate Market, Home Facts, Investors, Sellers

Zillow & Zestimate

The nationwide median error rate for the Zestimate for on-market homes is 1.9%, while the Zestimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 7.5%. Now don’t get me wrong, my calling out of the inaccuracy of Zestimate’s off-market pricing is not a dig at Zillow. I am a big fan of Zillow, it’s […]
Investors

Cash Flow

There are many key performance indicators that investors use when determining if a property is worth buying or not. However, when running an analysis on any investment property, my standard measurables are Cash Flow and After Annual Tax Yield (a KPI that considers appreciation). I’ll focus in on Cash Flow as it is the primary […]
Buyers, Buyers & Sellers, Investors, Sellers

COVID-19 & The National Housing Market

How will COVID-19 impact the national housing market? Take-aways from Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner Housing Market Expect a 10% -15% contraction in the number of home sales for 2020 Contraction is anticipated to be brief and pick back up quickly Qualification and financing is going to more achievable than ever Low supply in new […]
Investors, Renters, Sellers

When To Sell An Investment Property

Common and urgent reasons to unload your investment property: If Real Estate Is Too Much of Your Net Worth Experts recommend holding investments in at least three or four different asset classes, with a roughly equal portion of your value in each class. If real estate is more than half your net worth, […]

Colorado Real Estate Market Zillow & Zestimate The nationwide median error rate for the Zestimate for on-market homes is 1.9%, while the Zestimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 7.5%. Now don’t get me wrong, my calling out of the inaccuracy of Zestimate’s off-market pricing is not a dig at Zillow. I am a big fan of Zillow, it’s […]

Investors Cash Flow There are many key performance indicators that investors use when determining if a property is worth buying or not. However, when running an analysis on any investment property, my standard measurables are Cash Flow and After Annual Tax Yield (a KPI that considers appreciation). I’ll focus in on Cash Flow as it is the primary […]

Buyers COVID-19 & The National Housing Market How will COVID-19 impact the national housing market? Take-aways from Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner Housing Market Expect a 10% -15% contraction in the number of home sales for 2020 Contraction is anticipated to be brief and pick back up quickly Qualification and financing is going to more achievable than ever Low supply in new […]

Investors When To Sell An Investment Property Common and urgent reasons to unload your investment property: If Real Estate Is Too Much of Your Net Worth Experts recommend holding investments in at least three or four different asset classes, with a roughly equal portion of your value in each class. If real estate is more than half your net worth, […]

Buyers & Sellers So you bought an investment property, now what? Investing in a home is a great way to build passive income but earning from your investment will take a little groundwork to become a well-oiled machine. This is your beginner’s guide to owning an investment property so you can set up that foundation properly to avoid future headaches. Make sure it’s livable It’s […]

Buyers END OF YEAR HOME BUYING Here is a fact… If you have ever thought about owning a new home, the last two months of the year are usually the best time to make that happen. Here’s why… Many builders have year-end goals and sales quotas to hit. If they have a “standing inventory” of homes that are completed but […]

Buyers NEW BUILD ON WINDSOR LAKE! What a view! In addition to the beautiful mountain scenery and glass water that mirrors Colorado’s amazing skies, Windsor Lake offers peace and tranquility to its visitors. The lake is surrounded by a well-maintained paved 2.25 mile trail connecting to miles of extended trails that run through the lovely town of Windsor. Walk your furry […]

Buyers What You Need To Know About Buying a Bank Owned Home Recently, news about how to purchase a real-estate owned (REO/bank owned) home, foreclosure property or short sale is everywhere. Bank owned homes are sold directly from the lender after the foreclosure process is complete, and while you may save quite a bit of money by choosing to go for this type of home, it is […]

Colorado Real Estate Market Considering becoming a landlord? How to evaluate whether to rent or sell your property Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in homeowners choosing to become landlords rather than placing their homes on the market. In deciding whether or not becoming a Landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the following three categories: Financial Analysis, […]