Who Regulates New Home Construction And Sales?
New home builders are typically licensed or approved to do business through planning and building departments of local government. The real estate license law contains a specific exemption for new …
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What Is The "Standard" Commission Charged In Colorado?
There is no established or required rate of commission charged by licensees for the performance of activities requiring a license. Commission rates are negotiable. However, a broker is not …
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Dealing With Your Neighbors
Living in close proximity to your neighbors can be a wonderful experience. It can mean summers of shared barbeques, help and advice with your yard work and people to count on in the case of an emergency. Yet, living in close proximity to your neighbors can also lead to disputes. Some common situations that lead to disputes among neighbors include, maintaining shared fences or …
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What You Need to Know About Your Home Inspection
Before you purchase a home it is important to have a thorough inspection done by a qualified home inspector. You might think that you’ve found the right home for you based on the information provided by the seller, the look of the home and the location of the home. You might think that you are paying a fair price for this piece of real estate. However, if the home inspection …
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How To Buy a Home
Buying a home can be complicated, but if you take things step-by-step, you will soon be holding the keys to your own home! Step 1: Figure out how much you can afford What you can afford will depend on your income, credit rating, current expenses and debt, the down payment you can afford to make and the interest rate. Your interest rate may be set for the life of the loan or may fluctuate …
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Facing Money Problems? How To Avoid Foreclosure....
Unfortunately, when facing unemployment, unexpected medical expenses, funding the care of a family member, or other financial strains, you may find yourself struggling to pay the mortgages and worry about loosing your homes in foreclosure. The good news is, you can avoid foreclosure and keep your home if you know the right steps to take. The Federal Housing Administration, a …
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