Real Estate & Relocation ^ Colorado

Is a new home in your future?

Here are some things to consider… 

Prep yourself for the financial side of the purchase. Most home builders offer huge incentives to use their lenders.  These incentives may or may not be a benefit to you, the only way you will know for sure is to talk to an outside lender or two to compare the numbers.  The only way to compare is by requesting a “good faith estimate” from each lender. 

Develop a strategy – a game plan that works to your benefit is very important.  When negotiating with a builder, you must be prepared to follow your plan and not let emotions take over.  Get the prices for the home, elevations and upgrades, go home to review them.  Add up what you need and can afford. Make a plan and stick to it. 

Be on the same page – Both you and your partner must agree to agree.  Don’t sit in front of an on-site sales rep and show your weaknesses.  If you need to excuse yourself from a negotiation, do so.   

Keep in mind – The builder’s representative in the model home works for the builder, not for you.  They do not have the ability to make decisions without approval. 

Enlist a REALTOR – hiring a professional brings experience and control to the transaction.  An experienced REALTOR will guide you through the process, without costing you a dime.  In fact, you may find that your REALTOR will save you time and money.  First find your REALTOR, you will be glad you did.

Where to take the kids in Denver

If it's time for the little ones to go run off some steam, consider taking them to the Cherry Creek Mall.  The mall has one of the most unique playgrounds for the kids, no adults allowed!  This miniature theme park is patterned after breakfast food. On the menu is bacon, sausage, waffles, fruit and some sunnyside-up eggs! The area is soft and cushy so the munchkins can run wild without getting hurt.  Mom and/or Dad can relax and watch the fun.

Read more about Things for Kids In Denver.

Golf Course Properties in metro Denver, Colorado

Colorado has many existing golf courses and many more being developed each year.  If you are a golfer or just enjoy living in a country club setting you will be happy to know the Denver Metro area has many choices for you.

To the southeast the neighborhood of Pradera has a very challenging course surrounded my custom homes priced in the high $600's and up.  The area is elevated so homeowners can enjoy the views to the east.

The fastest growing part of town is at the E470 and Smoky Hill location.  Currently, Southlands the largest shopping village in the state is being built.  Due east  a new golf course, Blackstone being developed.  Here you can find a Lennar home right on the course.  These are priced fairly low in the high $400's.

These are just a couple of the many golf course neighborhoods available to homebuyers in the Denver Metro Region.  If you are interested in knowing more...just call, I have a spread sheet with all the Denver metro golf courses so we don't miss any!

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Making a door to door move...

Often times relocation buyers are also sellers in another state. Overwhelmed by the prospect of moving from one home to the next, they make a plan to rent instead of buy. At first this may seem like the best solution, but in reality this only adds one more move to the mix. UGH!

The way to make a door to door move is to plan ahead.  Once your home goes "under contract" you should be prepared to hop on a plane to Denver, spend a few days to find your replacement home.  Once you find the home, the contract dates can be blended with the dates back home, so you can move from the old place to the new without  a hitch.

Details are more readily worked out when you request on the origination end to have a "replacement home time" schedule built into the contract.  Typically this can be about 10 days, enough time for you to find a home in Denver, negotiate and complete inspections. 

Planning a move in advance is not as difficult when you co-ordinate it up front.

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