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How To Buy A House: A Complete Guide to the Home Buying Process

Sep 19, 2025 • 13 min read

How To Buy A House: A Complete Guide to the Home Buying Process

Ready to buy a house? This simple guide will help you understand the home-buying process. Once you sign a contract, buying a home usually takes between 30 and 45 days.As an experienced Realtor, I've helped many buyers find the right home. This guide will show you how to get your finances set, manage your credit, and handle offers, so you can own a home without stress.Save this post for quick answ

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The 20 Most Common Home Inspection Issues in Colorado
May 14, 2026 10 min read
The 20 Most Common Home Inspection Issues in Colorado

Most buyers panic when they first read a home inspection report. That reaction makes sense, but the panic is usually wrong. A thick report probably means your inspector did the job right. The goal was never a perfect house. The goal was to provide information you can use.I'm a real estate agent at Great Colorado Homes, and I've sat through more inspections than I can count. Home inspection issues

How Do Realtors Get Paid? Commission Explained
May 11, 2026 9 min read
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Realtors usually get paid through a commission when a home sale closes. The commission is based on the final sale price, paid at closing, sent to the agent's brokerage, and then split between the brokerage and the agent.In many transactions, the seller's proceeds cover the commission at closing. Buyers typically do not pay their agent directly out of pocket, but buyer-agent compensation should no

How To Buy A House: A Complete Guide to the Home Buying Process
Sep 19, 2025 13 min read
How To Buy A House: A Complete Guide to the Home Buying Process

Ready to buy a house? This simple guide will help you understand the home-buying process. Once you sign a contract, buying a home usually takes between 30 and 45 days.As an experienced Realtor, I've helped many buyers find the right home. This guide will show you how to get your finances set, manage your credit, and handle offers, so you can own a home without stress.Save this post for quick answ

What Does A Realtor Do? | Buyer & Seller Agent Roles Defined
Sep 9, 2025 11 min read
What Does A Realtor Do? | Buyer & Seller Agent Roles Defined

Have you ever wondered what a Realtor really does? Behind the scenes, these independent contractors are the unsung heroes of real estate, tirelessly working around the clock to help people buy and sell homes.A skilled Realtor has the magic touch to make complex real estate transactions seem like a breeze. But let's set the record straight - their job is anything but simple.In this article, we'll

Is a Home Inspection Worth It? What to Expect and Why It’s Important
Aug 19, 2025 14 min read
Is a Home Inspection Worth It? What to Expect and Why It’s Important

Thinking about buying a house? One big question for many buyers is whether to get a home inspection. In hot housing markets, some people feel pressure to skip the inspection to win a bidding war, but this can lead to regret later.Most real estate experts strongly recommend a professional home inspection before you buy. In fact, about 86 percent of buyers hire an inspector, according to the Nation

18 Ways To Get Your Offer Accepted & Win a Bidding War
Aug 12, 2025 13 min read
18 Ways To Get Your Offer Accepted & Win a Bidding War

Getting your offer accepted in a hot housing market is a big challenge for buyers. When inventory is low, and many buyers are looking for homes, you will likely face competition. Real estate agents and buyers need smart strategies to stand out.As a real estate broker in Colorado Springs, I have seen buyers use all kinds of creative tactics to land their dream home. I have reviewed hundreds of sal

12 Pros & Cons of Buying a Home in Winter
Aug 5, 2025 9 min read
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If you talk to most real estate agents, they will tell you that spring and summer are the busiest seasons for selling homes. In Colorado Springs, sales are much higher during these months. In fact, home sales typically double in the warmer months compared to winter.Summer brings more buyers and competition, but that does not mean winter is a bad time to sell your house. Selling success depends on

The 10 Most Common Home Buyer Questions
Aug 1, 2025 8 min read
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Buying a home is both exciting and a little scary. There are many steps, and each one comes with new things to learn. Knowing the answers to the most common home buying questions can make the process feel a lot easier and less stressful. If you ever feel overwhelmed, you are not alone.This guide will help you understand the basics of buying real estate. With the right advice and a helpful Realtor

15 Pros & Cons of Buying a New Construction Home
Jul 15, 2025 11 min read
15 Pros & Cons of Buying a New Construction Home

Given their numerous advantages, newly built houses are in high demand. These homes offer the opportunity to create a personalized living space by providing flexibility in selecting floor plans, construction materials, and custom cabinetry.This article will also examine the benefits and drawbacks of purchasing a newly built home. Before making a decision, weigh these potential disadvantages along

5 Reasons Not to Use the Listing Agent as Your Buyer’s Agent
Jul 8, 2025 8 min read
5 Reasons Not to Use the Listing Agent as Your Buyer’s Agent

Buying a home is a big step. Your choice of home will shape your day-to-day life and create new memories. The journey can get overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. Having the right Realtor in your corner makes all the difference. They help smooth things out and protect your best interests from your first showing through closing day.In every real estate deal, there are usually two kind

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