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Mountain Home Insurance Guide for Winter Park & Fraser Buyers

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Buying a home in the mountains is exciting — fresh air, slower mornings, big views, and a lifestyle that just feels different. Mountain insurance?Also different — and often misunderstood. Whether you’re buying a condo, townhome, or single-family property, here are a few key insurance realities mountain buyers should understand before closing day, plus tips to […]

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Re-Financing a Fixer Upper: Should I Appraise Now or Finish my Project!?

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I’ve done my fair share of fix and flips, rennovations and BRRRRs….so when I got a question about how done the rennovation has to be before the appraiser is called in, I thought it deserved a post! My client reached out to ask about their own situation : “I want to refinance my house, but

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10 Things Owners Hate about Managing their Properties…and How to Avoid them

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I’ve been managing my own short term rentals, long term rentals and mid-term rentals for over 14 years. I get it – it can be A LOT. Especially with a full-time job! But hosting a short term or seasonal rental can be really rewarding – and financially fantastic! You do have to juggle quite a

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Buying a Mountain House – What you need to know!

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There are a few nuances to buying a home located in the mountains and it’s good to be prepared before you dive in. The early stages of buying a mountain home might feel familiar—whether it’s a primary residence, second home, or investment property, you’ll likely start with a pre-approval from a lender and a few

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What’s Seller Financing?

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Seller financing is when the seller acts as the lender, allowing the buyer to make payments over time rather than securing a mortgage from a bank. Instead of receiving the full sale price upfront, the seller collects monthly payments, often with interest, based on terms agreed upon in the purchase contract. Benefits of Seller Financing

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Buying a Second Home: What to Ask Your Lender

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Thinking about buying a second home? Whether it’s a vacation retreat or future investment, understanding the financial requirements is crucial. In this post, I’ll cover everything you need to ask your lender—including loan qualifications, down payment and reserve requirements, interest rates, payoff limitations, tax considerations, and how rental plans might affect financing. I’ll also walk

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Arvada Condo For Sale

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Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 full-bath Condo in Arvada will be going on the market soon! This home has had one tenant since the rennovation and is close to all Arvada has to offer. It would be a wonderful starter home or investment. Currently rented for $1,950 – market rents are over $2K – tenants’ lease

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