Monthly Archives: February 2021
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING TIPS WITH BIG ROI
Dear Dave, I have about $5,000 saved up to do some landscaping around my house this spring/summer. I’m trying to decide what my focus should be for my yard/house. I am only planning on staying in this house a couple more years, so I want to make improvements that add the most value. I would really... Read More
PURSUING A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE
Dave, I have lived in the Grand Valley for the past 9 years and we absolutely love living in Western Colorado. I currently work in retail, as one of our store managers, but honestly know that if we continue to reside in Grand Junction there is very little upside potential with my current employer. I am married... Read More
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BUYING A HOME WITH A SEPTIC SYSTEM
Dave, Our Realtor has shown us a few houses with septic systems—which we learned is actually pretty common here—and we hate to admit it, but the houses that have them have moved down our list for that reason alone. We’ve heard some horror stories! We got to thinking about it though and what if we... Read More
FOR SALE BY OWNER: ADVICE FOR WORKING WITH A BUYER’S AGENT
Dave, I’m am going to sell my home by owner this spring and I am willing to cooperate with agents who want to show it to their buyers. One of my friends told me that agents would not show it without offering “agent protection” and I am not exactly sure how that will work or what... Read More
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A HOME APPRAISES FOR BELOW THE CONTRACT PRICE?
Dave, We sold our home last year and during the process our appraisal went by without a hitch, actually everything went as well as we could have hoped for. However, recently it was brought up in a discussion between my wife and I—what happens if the appraisal on a home comes back less than what the... Read More