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Property Taxes at Closing: What You Need to Know
Property taxes are paid in arrears, meaning they are due the year after they accrue. As a result, when you (or your mortgage company) pay property taxes for the first time, the previous owner still owes a portion of the bill. To address this, the seller provides a tax...
Video Walkthrough – 5151 W. 29th St #616
5551 W. 29th St #616
Great outdoor space! Price: $229,500 MLS #: 923286 Status: Active City: Greeley Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Year Built: 2005 Total Square Feet: 1158 Garage: 1 Car Detached Interior Exterior Floorplans Video...
Your Investment Property in the Worst of Times
To the extent possible, buy based on the worst of times, not the best. Rental properties are a hot topic right now in Fort Collins. Rents are up, vacancies are down, and interest rates are historically low. At this point in history, it would appear the purchase...
Superficial vs. Enduring
As we see it, you can make two types of improvements to your home — we'll call them "Superficial" and "Enduring." A "superficial" change/improvement could be new paint, countertops, or floor coverings. What we're calling an...
6839 Avondale Rd
Condo/Townhome Insurance: What You Should Know
If you're buying a condo, townhome, or patio home in an HOA, part of your monthly HOA fee typically goes toward the Master insurance policy (sometimes called the Hazard policy). This policy usually covers each unit from the "studs out"—the exterior and shared areas...
Everything Sellers Need to Know About Home Inspections
Once you are under contract, an inspection will be scheduled. Here are some thoughts on how the process works and some things you might consider doing/not doing leading up to and during the inspection. The inspection will usually take 3 to 4 hours, depending on the...