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Buying and Selling Tips

Banking & Loan Information For Buying a Home

Zillow recently reported that the number of applications denied for a mortgage has declined between 2014 and 2015.  After the mortgage crisis, many people were being denied for a mortgage despite having relatively good credit and a steady income.  Those who were approved were put through the ringer – banks required an endless amount of […]

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Open House Hacks: 9 Tips from Realtor.com

Realtor.com narrows down 9 helpful tips for a successful Open House, including something as simple as “white-ing out” your bathroom by using clean simple white towels. Celeste Perron outlines these 9 tried and true tips.  Open House Hacks: 9 Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell Whipping your place into its most marketable shape might land you

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Summit Sky Ranch: What You need to Know

Summit Sky Ranch is the newest development in Silverthorne, CO. Summit Sky Ranch embodies the Summit County lifestyle. Focusing on location, amenities, and community. The Everist Family, who owns Summit Sky Ranch, wants families to enjoy all that Summit County has to offer right outside their back door.  Summit Sky Ranch Site Map (Phase 1A)

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7 Home Buying and Selling Tips From the Property Brothers

The Property Brothers is one of my favorite HGTV shows. My husband and I were able to collect a ton of inspiration for our first home from their episodes. Shannon Petrie with HGTV outlines The Property Brothers 7 Home Buying and Selling Tips that might help you with your home purchase.    By: Shannon Petrie Jonathan

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Even in the Winter You Can Make Your Yard Pop

With the snow falling tonight, it’s official to say winter has arrived in Summit County. An article by Jamie Wiebe on Realtor.com outlines some great tips to keep your yard and landscape looking good even in the winter especially if you are selling. Selling Your Home This Winter? You Can Still Make Your Yard Pop By Jamie

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Choosing a school in Summit County

If you are looking to relocate to Summit County, it is important to know about the options your children have for school.  Dillon Valley Elementary is the only bilingual school in the county.  Check out this great article from the Summit Daily.   At Dillon Valley Elementary, students switch between languages all day every day

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