For years, you could dispute anything on your credit report that you believed to be inaccurate and the act of doing so would not be counted against you. While you still can dispute anything on your credit report according to the Federal Credit Reporting Act, you might want to think twice before doing so. Both […]
Archives for June 2011
Credit Disputes Gone Bad
Filed Under: Blog, Selling a Home Tagged With: Alaris Properties, Colorado Real Estate, credit counseling, credit disputes, Sarah Kahley-Rufo
Short Sale Frustrations: How Do I find the best deal?
Given the volume of short sales and default resolution cases that we help buyers and sellers complete, we hear a great deal of frustration expressed by all concerned. The sellers have legitimate concerns about deficiencies, buyers have concerns about waiting around for what seems like an eternity, Realtors® wonder if they will ever earn their […]
Filed Under: Blog, Buying A Home, Short Sale Tagged With: Alaris Properties, Buy home, Colorado Real Estate, foreclosure, short sale
The Great Short Sale Debate: Critical Steps in the Short Sale Process
There are a number of critical steps through the short sale process. Once the first lien holder has reviewed all the documents, determined they have a complete package, and determined that the seller is eligible to participate in a short sale program, they will order a broker price opinion (BPO) or an appraisal (this is […]
Filed Under: Blog, Buying A Home, Short Sale Tagged With: Alaris Properties, Buy home, Colorado Real Estate, short sale
The Great Short Sale Debate: Is it worth it?
If you’ve heard of a short sale, you’ve probably also heard they take forever and are very uncertain. As a result, the question is, should you submit an offer on a short sale at all? If so, why? The answer is an unequivocal yes! However, you need to work with someone who really knows what […]
Filed Under: Blog, Buying A Home, Short Sale Tagged With: Alaris Properties, Buy home, Colorado Real Estate, short sale
Garage, More Than Just Home for Cars
Today’s garage has evolved almost as much as homes themselves. Four decades ago, garages were small enough to fit merely the family car. Now we expect our garage to house not only our SUVs, but also our gardening centers, tools, festive holiday garb, and sports equipment. Creative storage solutions are needed. Consider the following options: […]
Filed Under: Blog, Buying A Home, Green Home Tips, Selling a Home Tagged With: Alaris Properties, Buy home, Colorado Real Estate, Four Seasons Property Inspections, garage uses
Paper or Plastic
At the grocery store when the bagger asks “paper or plastic” what is your response? In the past, mine has always been plastic, it saves trees. Right? Wrong! Recently, I learned that plastic bags are polluting our environment and contributing to our dependence on foreign oil. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 12 million barrels […]
Filed Under: Blog, Green Home Tips Tagged With: Alaris Properties, Colorado Real Estate, environmental impact of plastic, green real estate, green Realtor
Benefits of Owning Your Own Home
While the housing market has certainly kept us on our toes over the past few years, I believe it is important to remind ourselves that owning a home does have its benefits. The return on your investment, income tax savings and stable housing costs can certainly provide you with financial gain. Our buyers also often […]
Filed Under: Blog, Buying A Home Tagged With: Alaris Properties, Buy home, Colorado Real Estate