Denver Mountain Homes

Buying a Mountain Home in Colorado: The Best Tips for Finding Your Dream Property

2021-11-06

One important piece of the mountain home sale puzzle is that you want a mountain real estate agent who is aware of the best deeds for buying a mountain home. The next thing to consider is that your agent needs to know what properties are for sale. That is the next step. Once you pick a real estate agent you will have to decide on a location.Continue Reading

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Renting VS Buying Your Home. Should You Rent or Buy?
Renting VS Buying a home

When you’re ready to buy a home, there are a variety of choices available to you. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or you’re just looking to buy a place to call your own for the first time, there are a number of different options available. Depending on Read more

Idaho Springs, Colorado – A Hot Real Estate Market
Idaho Springs

Idaho Springs, Colorado Real Estate: The Top 5 Reasons to Move to This Colorado Town. Idaho Springs is a great little mountain town. Downtown Idaho Springs Colorado is a place that tourists and locals love to hang out. For decades, Idaho Springs has been known for many different things. It Read more

How to Know if You Qualify for a Home Mortgage: A Simple Guide
Home Mortgages

1. Do I qualify for a mortgage? It's important to think about what your monthly payment will be in a financial capacity. You need to figure out if you have enough income to make your monthly mortgage payments and still have money left over. Some lenders will ask for a Read more

Inventory is picking up – Buyers are seeing more homes for sale 2022
Homes for sale

Home shoppers may have to put in more time and effort to find the right property, but they have a better chance of finding it. With fewer buyers competing for each home on the market, buyers may be able to negotiate better deals and have more flexibility in terms of Read more

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Luxury Real Estate Agents Evergreen Colorado – Listing Your Home

2021-10-07

Orson Hill Realty Real Estate specializes in local real estate, including Evergreen Co. properties for sale in the foothills. We offer Evergreen and MLS listings on our website as well as Denver Metro listings.Continue Reading

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Luxury Realtors and the Luxury Real Estate Market
Evergreen Colorado

The term "luxury homes" can be quite subjective, varying greatly depending on location and property features. In the Denver Foothills, where the average home value is above $500,000, luxury real estate generally starts at a price point of $1,500,000 as of 2023.

Inventory is picking up – Buyers are seeing more homes for sale 2022
Homes for sale

Home shoppers may have to put in more time and effort to find the right property, but they have a better chance of finding it. With fewer buyers competing for each home on the market, buyers may be able to negotiate better deals and have more flexibility in terms of Read more

Golden Colorado Real Estate – Guide to Buying a Home in This Great Denver Mountain Town
Golden-CO

Homes for Sale Golden Colorado - Golden Real Estate A Guide to Homes for Sale in Golden Colorado - A Fun, Informative Guide If you're looking for a new home, it's important to know what to expect. From where to find homes for sale in Golden Colorado, to the different Read more

Evergreen Colorado Dog Park Proposal
Evergreen Dog Park

Evergreen Dog Park in Evergreen Colorado Will Be an Asset To the Community

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What Does Your Colorado Real Estate Agent Do?

2021-09-17

Your Colorado real estate agent does way more than you think. Not only do they market to you to get your business they also know the legal side of your contracts, negotiations, know they are, the issues your property may have or your home may have. Your real estate agent does more behind the scenes than you see in the front lines.Continue Reading

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Finding Homes for sale in a Real Estate Market With Low Inventory

Finding Homes for sale in a Real Estate Market With Low Inventory

How to De-Clutter and Get Your Home Ready for Sale: Expert Guide
Declutter your home

The one thing I tell to any seller at any price point or home size is de-clutter. Get rid of the personal items and stuff that makes your place look even smaller. De cluttering is one of the easiest and cheapest thing you can do to get your home ready Read more

Denver Foothills – Best Places to Live and Things to Do – Realtor Evergreen, CO
Denver Foothills Towns

The foothills are a wonderful place to live. The small towns are charming and offer a slower pace of life that is hard to find in the city. The homes here are generally less expensive than the homes in Denver, and there are plenty of parks and open space for Read more

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How Do You Become a Real Estate Agent or Realtor

2021-08-31

How to become a real estate agent. All states are different but they are pretty similar in the procedure. Most people don’t understand the amount of education and continuing education real estate agents and Realtors take. States want the best real estate agents and people that know what they are doing. Real estate schools and real estate license tests are rather similar. Some states require more school and class hours than other states.Continue Reading

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Cost of Selling Your Home
Selling-Your-Home

Cost of Selling Your Home Are you thinking about selling your house? Before you decide to list your home up for sale, it is helpful to get a clear picture of how much it's going to cost. Whether you are sprucing things up with a fresh coat of paint, replacing Read more

Residential Real Estate
Selling Your Home

A Comprehensive Guide to Residential Real Estate Types The world of residential real estate is diverse and offers a plethora of options for buyers and investors alike. From single-family homes to vacation properties, each type of residential real estate has its unique features, advantages, and disadvantages. This comprehensive guide aims Read more

Denver Foothills – Close Enough to the City but far enough away
Denver Foothills

The Denver Foothills is without a doubt the best place to live in Colorado and arguably the country. It is close to Denver but far enough away. That isn't a slam to Denver but most people that move to Colorado come to Colorado for fresh air, elbow room and the Read more

Is There A Difference Between A Realtor And A Real Estate Agent?
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The use of the term "estate agent" for those unfamiliar with the difference between an estate agent and an agent can be a bit clunky and taciturn, especially when used as an abbreviation to refer to someone helping to buy or sell property. To make matters worse, "brokers" and "titles" Read more

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Realtors Are no Different Than Real Estate Agents. The Cult is Not Worth the Dues

2021-08-10

When I first became a real estate agent years ago I thought you had to be a Realtor (because my Keller Williams firm required it). I started to realize just how worthless the organization was. It is basically a lobbying group that pays politicians (RPAC) to vote the way NAR wants. Most of the politicians I didn’t agree with. At that point when I opened my own brokerage I left NAR (Realtor Association) because it made no business sense to me to pay $1000 a year to an organization that donated money to politicians I despise. Some MLS and state boards require real estate agents to be members.Continue Reading

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Is There A Difference Between A Realtor And A Real Estate Agent?
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The use of the term "estate agent" for those unfamiliar with the difference between an estate agent and an agent can be a bit clunky and taciturn, especially when used as an abbreviation to refer to someone helping to buy or sell property. To make matters worse, "brokers" and "titles" Read more

Why You Need a Real Estate Agent For Any Real Estate Transaction. Never Do FSBO
For Sale By Owner FSBO

Why You Need a Real Estate Agent: Why For Sale by Owner Could be the Biggest Mistake You Ever Made? For sale by owner has 1000 reasons to not do it and only one to do it. Real estate agents know how to market your home, handle complex transactions and Read more

Finding the Best Real Estate Agent Near You
Real-Estate-Agent-Near-You

Everyone knows a real estate agent or two. That person you know may not be the right agent for you. Don't feel bad if you don't hire a friend or relative for buying or selling your home. Agents usually specialize in a certain type of property. That may not be Read more

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Is There A Difference Between A Realtor And A Real Estate Agent?

2021-07-07

The use of the term “estate agent” for those unfamiliar with the difference between an estate agent and an agent can be a bit clunky and taciturn, especially when used as an abbreviation to refer to someone helping to buy or sell property. To make matters worse, “brokers” and “titles” are used interchangeably. Both are licenses for the sale of real estate, but although the title refers to a certain type of real estate professional, there is a notable difference between them.Continue Reading

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What Causes a Buyers, Sellers or Balanced Real Estate Market?

What is a buyers market? What is a sellers market? What are other factors that could cause a buyers or sellers market? Interest rates The health of the economy Is it currently a buyer or sellers market? There are many factors that cause a buyer or a seller market (or Read more

2022 is a Great Year To Upscale or Downsize Your Home
Upsize or Downsizing in 2022

Homeownership is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. With housing markets constantly changing, it can be hard to know what’s best for your family. But there's good news! There are many homes on the market that are perfect for either upsizing or downsizing. Check Read more

The DIfference between Realtor and Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agent Dan Skelly Colorado And Florida

Real estate agents have become a common sight in most cities of the world. Real estate agents act as intermediaries between prospective home buyers or tenants and real estate developers, property managers, landlords, or other commercial property owners. They help people find properties they would like to live in and Read more

Mountain Homes – What Types of Inspections do I Need?
Mountain-Home-Inspections

What Types of Home Inspections Are There for Mountain Homes? - Radon Test - Sewer Line Test - Water Line Test - Foundation Inspection - Roofing Inspection - Insulation Inspection - Lead Paint Testing - Basement or Crawlspace Inspection

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Cost of Selling Your Home

2021-06-27

Cost of Selling Your Home
Are you thinking about selling your house? Before you decide to list your home up for sale, it is helpful to get a clear picture of how much it’s going to cost. Whether you are sprucing things up with a fresh coat of paint, replacing the roof membrane or just covering your taxes, there will be a few bills to pay. Let’s take a quick look at some of the true costs that you’ll incur when selling your home.Continue Reading

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How To Find The Right Real Estate Agent
How to find the right real estate agent

In the offer presentation, the three estate agents include the comparable sale of your home, the average number of days on the market and their proposal for the listed price for the home. These three numbers are similar, but watch out for prices that are much higher than home prices, Read more

Colorado Luxury Homes and Real Estate
Colorado Luxury Homes

Will the Colorado luxury home market continue to rise? We say yes! The demand has never been higher and inventory has never been so low. 2021 is a great year for seller in all price points including the luxury sellers. As a luxury real estate agent, I have seen an Read more

Homes for Sale Evergreen, Colorado – Buying a Denver Mountain Home
Evergreen Colorado

Are you looking for homes for sale in Evergreen, Colorado? In this crazy real estate market, real estate in this ideal mountain town seems to be getting harder and harder to find.

Gated Communities Fort Myers Florida
Fort Myers, Florida Gated Communities

Fort Myers has no shortage of gated communities for all price points and all walks of life. If you like golf, there are plenty of gated communities for you. If you like a large community pool, there's one for you! Big clubhouse? Yep, there are a few for you. Decide Read more