Between Denver and Boulder

Ahhh, the thrill of making it past all the hurdles, and starting on the last leg - closing! Normally, you've made it past the annoying things that can happen, and you're ready to sign the many, many docs and take your keys home. Here's a few annoying things that can still happen, but shouldn't. 1...

Joetta’s Neighborhood Newsletter January 2010 Hello, Friends & Neighbors!            As we embark upon a new year and a new decade, I find myself contemplating what to say. I know the standards I've set in the past are causing you right now to eagerly anticipate sage pearls of wisdom; carefully s...

If you're getting a loan to buy your house, your lender will require an appraisal, which you will pay for. Appraisal is one of the standard contingencies on Colorado's Contract to Buy. Appraisal is one of the protections for the buyer, but it can be totally annoying, because the process is highly...

Imagine you've found a house you really want, you've considered the sales of similar homes in the neighborhood and written a solid offer. Your offer has been delivered to the seller, along with a letter from your lender saying it looks like you can qualify for the loan you need, and your *earnest...