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I am a realtor and real estate investor based in Centennial, Colorado, With over 15 years of experience, I aim to help homebuyers make smart, strategic purchases. I advises first-time and “experienced” buyers alike to build a team of experts, scrutinize their finances, and remain in control throughout the process. Buying a home or investing in real estate is one of the most expensive and life-altering decisions most people make. Since it's not a topic that's heavily touched upon in school, most people end up "winging it" and learning on the fly. Sure, that's one way to approach it. A better way is to get familiar with important concepts and practices that can help you make sound buying decisions and avoid costly mistakes. As a real estate agent, investor, and coach, I've been through countless transactions with clients. My goal is always to provide a framework for buyers to make smart, strategic purchases. Here are my eight best pieces of advice for ...
BUYER’S CHARGES (buyer getting a VA loan) 1. Purchase Price 2. Mortgage Title Policy 3. Miscellaneous Title Endorsements as Required by the New Lender (see title commitment) 4. Recording Fees 5.. Tax Certificate 6. Doc Fee (.01 cent per $100 of sales price) 7. Insurance Reserve Account* 8. Tax Reserve Account 9. VA Funding Fee* 10. Loan Origination Fee* 11. Discount Points* 12. Premium for Hazard Insurance 13. Survey* 14. Credit Report* 15. Appraisal Fee* 16. Interest on New Loan* 17. Miscellaneous Loan Fees per New Lender* 18. Express Mail Fees (if applicable) * *Amounts Determined by the New Lender Note: Seller can pay all closing costs and pre-paids for the buyer if agreed to all parties in the sales contract.
The typical home buyer for the United States and the West region have something in common, the average age is 39 years old. The highest percentage of buyers in the U.S. is in the 25-34 year range. See the chart below about buyers who purchased a home in 2007 AGE All Buyers The West Including Colorado 18-24 5% 5% 25-34 30% 31% 35-44 24% 25% 45-54 19% 18% 55-64 15% 13% 65-74 5% 6% 75 + 2% 2% Median Age 39 Y.O. 39 Y.O. Information Provided by the National Association of Realtors in 2007
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Colorado’s system of real property taxation can leave homeowners confused and frustrated. This may be especially true if a homeowner receives a Notice of Valuation reflecting an unexpected increase in the value of his or her home which results in an increase in taxes owed. This article will provide an overview of the process by which property values are determined for the purposes of taxation and the options for homeowners who believe their properties have been incorrectly valued. Colorado has a two year cycle for valuing real property for the purposes of assessing property taxes. In odd years, properties are revalued; even years are considered “intervening years” and properties are generally considered to have the same value as in the prior year. In intervening years, notice of the value of property is often contained in a short form along with the property tax statement issued in January. However, in odd years assessors are required to mail a Notice of Valuation, or NOV, to taxp...
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