Inheriting a house after the death of a loved one in Denver
While inheriting a house is in some ways a gift, it can also be an emotional time. In the midst of grieving, financial and legal issues must also be dealt with, and there are a lot of challenges to get through and […]
What is mortgage default?
According to RocketMortgage, “Mortgage default occurs when a homeowner fails to uphold the agreed-upon terms defined in their promissory note or deed of trust they signed when taking out their mortgage. It’s possible to default on a mortgage loan in a few ways, the most common being if a homeowner […]
Which neighborhoods are being affected by gentrification in Denver?
Gentrification occurs when more affluent people move into a neighborhood and push out long-term residents. Denver comes in 2nd in the U.S. for gentrification, according to a study from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Only San Francisco has more gentrification. The report claims that 27 […]
Is downsizing your house right for you?
When it’s time to retire, people often find themselves considering a change in housing. Keeping up a larger house is expensive what with property taxes, high utility bills, and maintenance costs. It’s also labor-intensive and time consuming to keep the house clean and to keep a large […]
How to navigate real estate scams in Denver
Selling a house in Denver is a multi-step process with several interested parties. At any point along this journey, there is an opportunity for real estate fraud. According to a report from the FBI, losses from housing scams increased by 64% from 2020 to 2021, at a […]
You can’t beat the amenities in Denver, Colorado.
Denver, Colorado, also known as "The Mile High City," has a beauty that few other cities possess. Situated at the base of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, the view is spectacular from just about anywhere in the city.
Close to snow skiing and winter sports, Denver also offers urban amateur […]
Vacant houses can attract crime, create health hazards, and hurt your property value. Left abandoned too long, these unpleasant eyesores can suffer broken windows, holes in the roof, rodent infestations and/or graffiti. If there is an unattended house in your Colorado neighborhood, we are here to educate you on your rights to take action.
What to […]
As the executor of an estate, you may be called on to sell a house to pay off debts or expenses, or simply to distribute the estate among the beneficiaries.
But things can get complicated when the beneficiaries can’t agree whether or not to sell the house. Some beneficiaries may want to keep the house […]
Will your insurance cover flood damage to your Denver home?
Even if you don’t live in a flood zone, your Denver home could still be flooded. One in five flood insurance claims occur in a low-risk area. The damage alone is hard to handle, but it’s nothing compared to the anguish of discovering that the […]
Houses are condemned when building inspectors for the county or city of Denver have determined that the house is unsafe or unfit to live in.
Because the city has decided the home is unfit or unsafe to live in, when a home is condemned, there will be orders from the building instructor for the home […]
