Often folks consider only the homes they see when searching on zillow, realtor.com, and other home search sites. And while these sites are a reliable way to find property, limiting yourself only to the homes you see online limits your options. What if in your search for homes for sale in Fort Collins or other Northern Colorado […]
Using our home affordability calculator is a great first step, but you may need more help with cost estimates than that. To help clients estimate the cost of new constructions, I’m currently using $175/square foot to estimate the cost of construction. But that does not factor in utility installation costs. If your home has public […]
Are you looking for homes for sale in Fort Collins or elsewhere in Northern Colorado? Here’s a tip you won’t want to neglect. A few months ago, we had some buyers considering a townhome in central Fort Collins. The unit and complex were both beautiful and they decided to write an offer despite a small […]
While you can get a general idea of what you’ll pay on a home loan using a mortgage calculator, there are still other costs to consider. Buyers often ask me how much they can expect to pay in loan closing costs. I’ve heard Realtors use a rule of thumb of 1%-2% of the loan amount […]
A survey is a professional drawing of a property that shows the lot lines as well as improvements on the property. Improvements are things like structures, fences, driveways, sidewalks, wells, ponds, decks and any other permanent feature. A survey will also show easements that run with the land. The most common easements are for utilities such as power, gas, […]
One of our Fort Collins home buyer tips is for buyers to know what they need to know concerning Radon and their homes. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that exists in Colorado and naturally emanates from the ground. While radon exists in very low levels even outside. It becomes a concern when it […]
Today’s Fort Collins home buying tip involves your potential new home inspection. When considering which home inspector to use, ask for inspection reports from a few different inspectors. An actual report the inspector has performed in the past is a great way to evaluate the inspector’s proficiency. In our experience, inspection reports vary greatly from […]
You’ve probably already spent time calculating your mortgage to try to figure out the costs of a new home. When shopping for new construction, you’ll often see the builder offering incentives if you use their preferred mortgage provider. They may offer $5,000 towards upgrades and options, which sounds great, and, in some cases, it is […]
When our clients are searching for homes for sale in Northern Colorado, replacing flooring is often something they have to consider. We like to keep tabs on flooring install prices to help our clients estimate re-flooring costs when we’re walking through homes. Right now we’re estimating flooring installation costs at $8/square foot for oak, $4.5/sf […]
If you have begun your search for a home in Northern Colorado, whether you dream of finding the perfect house for sale in Berthoud or in another nearby city, you may need the help of a realtor. What can you expect to pay for a Grey Rock Realty agent? My services are always free to home […]
WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN
Buying a home can be confusing. If you're a first-time home buyer there are 10 things you need to know.