The Colorado real estate market has finally started shifting, slowly evening out and getting closer to a balanced position. So what does this mean? For sellers, it means that your home may sit for a while longer than it did earlier this year. You may not get the insane offers buyers were putting in this past spring, but the inventory is still historically low, and there are always folks looking to buy. If you price it right it should sell in about 2 months, (one month to receive a contract, and one month to close,) and if you’ve had your home for even 1-2 years, you’ve made some awesome equity ..read more

The aftermath of the Marshal fire in Superior. Jan. 18, 2022. At 11:08 am on December 30th, 2021, Boulder County emergency operators dispatched firefighters to an area near Highway 93 and Marshall road to investigate reports of smoke in the vicinity.  Twelve minutes later, at 11:20am, firefighters and a park ranger near the area spot the first fire. Dry conditions and hurricane strength winds would propel the expanding fire through neighborhoods in Superior and Louisville, leveling homes as it raged, and leaving unsuspecting home owners in complete devastation in its wake. By January 1, 2 ..read more

Greg Charlton from Wisdom Real Estate, and RJ Baxter from Fairway Mortgage discuss the importance of home buyers having a strong realtor/lender relationship when you are house hunting and trying to win a home contract ..read more

Real Estate Investing Video Series – with Sr. Buyers’ Agent, Jason Collins, and our awesome lending partner, RJ Baxter with Fairway Mortgage Corporation. In our new video series on Real Estate Investing, RJ Baxter, Fairway Independent Mortgage Lender, and Jason Collins, buyers’ agent for Wisdom Real Estate, have teamed up to cover all the ins and outs of buying real estate as an investment. Jason Collins has been working in Real Estate for over 16 years, and owns several investment properties around the Denver Metro Area. If you have questions about the process of buying a real estate investme ..read more

Whether you’re buying your first house, looking to downsize, or need a new house for a growing family, a real estate agent can be your best friend. They’ll give you advice about the market, answer your questions, and negotiate on your behalf so you can get the best deal possible while not offending the other party.  The question is, how do you find a realtor you’d like to hire? Here’s a few things to keep in mind because they’ll make finding that perfect agent a little easier.  1. Figure out what you want Long before you even begin your house hunt, you need to have a clear idea of wh ..read more

GOVERNING DOCS DECLARATION A governing document that defines the homeowner’s rights, including division of ownership and protective standards/restrictions, creating the overall framework for operation and organization of the association. BY-LAWS         A governing document that illustrates the details of running the association including general powers and duties of the board, procedures for member/board meetings and elections, and the voting rights of members. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION A governing document that establishes the association as a corpora ..read more

Some deadlines listed below may not be applicable to your contract.   Colors on your e-calendar may not change, but don’t be concerned as we will keep you updated during the process. EARNEST MONEY This is the deadline that the buyer’s Earnest Money must be delivered to the title company, or real estate office stipulated in the contract. Your agent will provide this information to you. If Earnest Money is not delivered by this deadline, the sellers can decide to terminate the contract. ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS (If applicable) Seller/Title company must deliver to buyer all applicable HOA docs ..read more

SELLER’S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE This is where the seller is supposed to disclosure all known material defects of the home. Often, their defects that are not listed on here. Doing your own home inspection with a is critical. SQUARE FOOTAGE DISCLOSURE This discloses the source of the square footage they used for marketing the property. This often is not the actual square footage. CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS This document provides instructions to the title company who will facilitate the closing of the transaction. SOURCE OF WATER ADDENDUM This states who the water provider is. This is important so you ca ..read more

If you have ever purchased a home before, then you could probably relate: it’s kind of a big deal. If you are a rookie, then it probably feels overwhelming at the very least. But rest assured, your trusted agents at Wisdom Real Estate have got your back. Our goal is to ensure that you make the most informed decision possible when choosing a new home. That is why we wanted to share with you this month’s trusted partner, Alpine Building Inspectors! As Alpine Building Inspectors like to say, “Don’t settle for a standard home inspection. Alpine Building Performance goes beyond the basics – Invest ..read more

It’s one of the biggest fears of many homeowners: something has gone wrong with your homes plumbing or sewer system and you need emergency repairs. Not sure who to call? Look no further than this month’s featured partner, Discount Rooter! Discount Rooter offers full service plumbing, drain cleaning, video pipe inspection, and service water and sewer excavation. If you’ve got a problem with your plumbing, you can rest assured that the plumbing experts Discount Rooter will be able to fix it. Are you in the process of purchasing a home? We always recommend that you get a sewer scope inspection b ..read more