April 26, 2019 by RE/MAX of Cherry Creek Buying a home is a big commitment, so it’s understandable if you’ve been postponing this purchase. Like many, you might believe that a home is out of your financial reach. But this thought may also be based on incorrect information. Keeping Current Matters recently disputed 4 commonly held misconceptions you might be harboring about your ability to buy a home. Consider these myths: I need to make a 20%...

April 29, 2019 by RE/MAX of Cherry Creek Now is the time to start thinking about your garden. What big things can you do this year to create a beautiful outdoor setting? Surprisingly, the answer is to focus on something small:  Start by thinking of pollinators, those tiny creatures that flit from plant to plant, making possible the glorious blooms we all enjoy. Pollinators, particularly bees, have been in decline in recent years, so it’s...

Some like buying brand new homes, filled with the latest amenities. Others prefer the charm of an older home, with its unique nooks and crannies and old-world craftsmanship. If you fall into the latter category, keep in mind that charm can come with unexpected landmines. While you are tempted to focus on the design elements that make an older home appealing, it’s important to consider structural issues as well. No matter how much you love those...

Are you getting ready to look for your first home? There’s more to the task than checking out bedrooms and back yards. First, you need to consider important financial issues. Here are 3 key tips, from the real estate website Keeping Current Matters: Get pre-qualified: In a competitive home market like Denver, you need to be able to act immediately if you see a house you’d like to buy. If you are already pre-qualified for a loan, sellers will...

Investing in real estate can be risky, and the uncertainty raises many questions:  Is success based on “timing the market? Is it found in getting only great deals? Or are there more pieces to the puzzle?” These are questions Forbes contributor David Greene, raises in a recent article. He may not have foolproof ways to hit it big, but after nearly a decade of investing in real estate and speaking with other investors, he clearly knows what...