Perfect Homes

Zapata Ranch

Perfect homes comes after finding the right agent. Colorado Horse Property has previously laid out a guideline of questions to ask  your agent to make sure they are right for you. Expanding on that, a broad skill set is required to select the perfect real estate agent for you.  Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

The way the market used to work, many buyers did not have access to every home that was for sell. Nowadays with the advent of the internet and the sharing of information that has changed. The National Association of REALTORS® is America’s largest trade association. It represents 1.2 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies, and councils. Also, these members are involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

Perfect Homes

Right out of the National Association of Realtors (or the NAR) came a study called the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Indicated in that study was that least fifty-two percent of home buyers wanted help in finding the right home to buy. Nearly a quarter of buyers wanted help negotiating prices. As important as prices, negotiating the terms of sale is paramount. The negotiation takes place when the contract terms are agreed upon. These include the price, closing, and possession.

You could be done there. However, if you have anything else to bring to the table then you will get another chance to bring them up. This is because buyers do not want to pay more than what is absolutely necessary. This is completely understandable in today’s economic climate. Ask the agent representing you to specifically list the tools and talent they have available to address these areas. Ask about their financing and paperwork skills. You may have been through the process before, but if it was been several years then things have probably changed. Talk to you agent. A good agent knows how to deal with them.

Rental Investments

Tumbling River Ranch

Rental Investments: It is no secret that owning a rental property is a great investment. For one thing, they can offer a higher rate of return than other investments. This can be achieved without having to worry about the stock market. Colorado Horse Property has already compared rentals and mutual funds.

Some people’s main source of income comes from other forms of investment. Investments like certificates of deposit and from bonds at less than two percent. If you are one of them then you will probably be looking for an alternative. The answer is investing in rentalsFind out more about how rentals might complement your current investment plans. You cab contact your real estate professionals at Colorado Horse Property for help. Here are a few more reasons to invest in rentals.

Rental Investments: Reasons to Invest

  • Expenses
    When managing a rental you will come across extra expenses. Your tenant may ring you up and inform you that a bulb has blown. Fixing these issues can cost you some time but not money. Income from the monthly rent contributes to paying these expenses. So, you don’t have to come up with any extra money. Rentals pay for themselves.
  • Economy
    Today’s economy is in the perfect condition to benefit rental owners. Increased rents, and low, non-owner occupied mortgage rates amounts to more money in your pocket and very favorable rates of return.
  • Depreciation/Appreciation
    We all know that values can go up and down and that goes for rental properties. If you stay on top of the expenses that your rentals accrue, appreciation will be achieved as the value of the property goes up.
  • Control
    Rental owners have more control on their invest because of leverage. Leverage can increase the return on investment. They do this by using borrowed funds to control a larger asset.

Renting News

Westminster Colorado

Renting news can help you in the decision to rent or not to rent? To own or not to own? These are the questions that inhabit the minds of many young people who are making those first steps to setting down roots. It can be a scary decision whether to rent or buy. On one hand if something goes wrong the landlord can fix it for you, but owning your home gives you a great sense of accomplishment and security.

For some of you it may just come down to dollars and cents. Putting a down payment on a home is a lot more costly than a small deposit on an apartment. If you are on the fence about buying your first home, here is some news that might help you make the decision. For more help contact Colorado Horse Property.

Renting News

  • Interest rates in Colorado have been at an all-time low and show no sign of changing anytime soon. If you get a home now you can be locked-in at these great low rates for thirty years.
  • It is estimated that over ninety percent of taxpayers will elect to use the new standard deduction that is part of the new tax law. This new standard deduction of homeowners.
  • In many cases it is cheaper than ever to buy property. This reduction in the effective cost of housing is due to principal reductions and property appreciation.
  • In this day and age it is easier than ever to research the history of an area so that you can make more accurate predictions of how a home will go up in price due to appreciation.
  • Amortized loans and reduce the balance you owe on a home. The loan applies an amount of each payment you make on your property to the principal amount that you owe to retire the loan over time.What does this financing mumbo-jumbo mean? Think of it as a forced savings account—when you make your payment, the unpaid balance is reduced.

Finding Perfect Agents

State Horse

Finding perfect agents or companies to go with for getting you into your dream home is an important and difficult one. There are many agents out there no matter where you want to live, but not all agents weigh the same. Some companies lack experience, and some agents may be more worried about their commission then making you happy. One of the best ways to find out if a realtor is right for you, is by asking them the following questions. If you are looking for an agent, contact Colorado Horse Property, who work with some of the best agents in the entire state of Colorado, for expert help in finding the perfect agents for you.

Finding Perfect Agents

  • Why do you want to work with me?
    This is a good question to start with because if an agent is really keen on getting you into your dream home then they will be able to articulate that without hesitation.
  • Who can you recommend for service providers like mortgage, inspections, repairs and maintenance? Experienced realtors will know people in these businesses. If an agent trying to get your business fumbles on this question then they might not be as experienced as you thought.
  • How many homes did you and your company sell last year? How long have you been selling homes and is this your full-time job? A straightforward question to learn how experienced an agent is or the company they work for. Many agents do not work full time—some realtors are summer-agents, in that they have another job during a specific time of the year (like a teacher for instance) and work as a realtor in their spare time.
  • What designations or other credentials do you have?
    There are many different certifications out there and the more an agent or company has the better.