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Income Properties in Summit County

Income Properties in Summit County Summit county is a wonderful place to buy a vacation home, but is it a good place to buy an income producing property? The answer to that question can be very tricky.  With prices on the rise, it is becoming more and more difficult to purchase a property that will […]

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Can Cash Offers Get You A Better Deal?

You’ve heard the old adage that seller’s love cash offers.  Why does a cash offer matter and can you get a better deal purchasing with cash?   Cash offers allow the buyer to waive a lot of the financing contingencies.  What does this mean?  It means that you don’t have to have a bank approve

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The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers

Angela Colley at Realtor.com has outlines which type of first-time homebuyers you shouldn’t be. If you’re ever unsure about any step in the home buying process never hesitate to ask your realtor. The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers By Angela Colley Deciding to buy your first home is a little scary. Looking for a

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5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home

As a RSPS certified realtor I can help you find your perfect family get away. Realtor.com explains how owning that home can even help get you more tax benefits.  5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home  By Renee Morad There are tons of benefits that come with owning a second home: novelty and adventure, a place to

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So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs

Closing costs can be a good place to negotiate with the home sellers. Realtor.com outlines what goes into your closing costs and how to potentially save money up front. So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs By Jamie Wiebe If you’re gearing up to buy a home, one bitter pill you’ve got

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Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market

RealtorMag explains why it looks like it is going to be a strong spring in the housing market. Summit County is no different.  Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market Recent housing and economic reports predict we’ll see solid spring home sales, according to Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Here are some signs: On jobs: “Job

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Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early

With appraisal volumes rising be sure to get your high country escape while there is inventory in Summit County. Brena Swanson explains why the homebuying season has started early from HousingWire. Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early by Brena Swanson Appraisal volume jumped 8.4% for the week of Feb. 21, marking the fifth consecutive week

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5 Things Your Accountant Wishes You Knew About Owning a Home

My favorite is “5. Home improvements can lower your tax bill, too.” Jamie Wiebe of Realtor.com outlines 5 very helpful tips accountants wish you knew about owning a home.   5 Things Your Accountant Wishes You Knew About Owning a Home By Jamie Wiebe What’s not to love about tax season? The chill you get when you realize you owe

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New Construction in Summit County

New Construction in Summit County Summit Sky Ranch Site Plan A lot of people are interested in buying new construction in Summit County, however, there are only a few projects that are currently available.  Silverthorne has the most new developments at the moment including Angler Mountain Ranch, Summit Sky Ranch and Rivers Edge. Each builder

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So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 8: Ace the Inspection

Inspections can be a big hurdle in buying or selling a home. Jamie Wiebe from Realtor.com explains how to “Ace the Inspection.” Here in Summit County I can recommend great inspectors and handymen for anything that may arise from the inspection. You can contact me here. So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 8: Ace

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