Monthly Archives: January 2010

Selling Your Home 101-The Cliff Notes

Selling a home need not be difficult. Each deal is unique and requires many different skill sets.  No two deals are alike because of seller circumstances, market conditions, house condition, pricing. Find a good realtor that you like, you trust … Continue reading

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12 Questions (A conservative approach to buying a home during a recession)

By Michael Hughes January 30, 2010 Make sure your finances are in order. Do I have a solid finances and/or Job? Do I have solid credit and a great FICO score? Do I have a decent down payment or cash? … Continue reading

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Home Buying 101-The Cliff Notes

By Michael Hughes  January 29, 2010 Buying a home need not be difficult. I have been doing deals since 1996 and multiple deals later, each deal is unique and require different skill sets. No two deals are alike because of … Continue reading

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Real Estate 2010-A Balancing Act

By Michael Hughes  January 28, 2010 What Do I Think 2010 Will Bring? The fallout from the jobs market will continue with an increase in Foreclosures and Short Sales mostly on the coasts and Las Vegas, NV. Look for more … Continue reading

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Aren’t You Glad These Aren’t Your Neighbors!

By Michael Hughes   January 28, 2010 While sometimes it is funny to have Pink Flamingoes in your front yard,  or have a rainbow colored house, try selling a home when you have one of these homes next door.  Check it … Continue reading

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Reading Between the Lines-Real Estate Buzzwords

By Michael Hughes  January 27, 2010 Listing agents represent the seller, they sometimes tend to be a little…”Creative” when describing some properties, This list is only a partial coverage of words unique to the business. I thought it would be … Continue reading

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As Predicted M Rates Start To Rise Before FOMC Meet

Posted by Michael Hughes January 25, 2010 The pre FOMC jitters are being reflected in what will be higher mortgage interest rates.  They may come down but once the fed stops buying mortgages with their $1.25 Trillion program the end … Continue reading

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We Don’t Need No Stinking Septic

By Michael Hughes January 26, 2010 If you are buying or selling a home in the *suburban plains, rural or mountain areas of Boulder County, the property most likely has a septic system and is not served by a municipal … Continue reading

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New York Times; No Better Time To Buy Boulder Real Estate

By Michael Hughes January 25th, 2010 Regarding real estate anywhere, the question is, should I buy now or should I wait?  Clearly the opinion of the New York Times is that buying Boulder Real Estate in Boulder, Colorado guarantees controlled … Continue reading

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“Drive By”…bad Real Estate Photography

By Michael Hughes When a seller hires a Boulder real estate agent, they are hiring that person to market and sell their property.  So many agents ‘try’ to be photographers. Fantastic images are a key and integral part of a … Continue reading

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