Posts tagged Colorado real estate
Who’s in My House?! What to Consider when Hiring a Contractor

Are you a Colorado homeowner or developer trying to get work done on your property? Looking for the best person for the job, but don’t know what to look for or who to trust? Letting strangers on your property for any reason--but especially to make permanent changes to it-- is a nerve-wracking process. Use this blog as your guide to hire the best, and most trustworthy, person for the job!

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Getting Around Those Pesky Zoning Laws: It’s Your Property, Do What You Want With It

Tired of the city telling you how to use your own land? Zoning Violations? Can’t sure what rights you have to develop your land? This blog will introduce and discuss some of the legal issues regarding those pesky Colorado land use and zoning ordinances so you can start using your property your way.

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Seller Concessions: How Seller Payments Help Real Estate Deals Come to a Closing

Typically, Buyer is liable for all closing costs. Seller Concessions are closing costs that Seller pays instead. This includes property taxes, title insurance, loan origination fees, inspection fees, recording fees, appraisal fees, and attorney’s fees.

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Foreclosures: Navigating the Colorado Foreclosure Process as a Homeowner, Lender, or Buyer

Are you a lender or a borrower facing a foreclosure action, or are you a home buyer looking to purchase a foreclosed home? Are you unsure of how the foreclosure system works in Colorado? If that’s the case, this blog will help you to navigate the foreclosure process and explain some of the key concepts of the system in Colorado.

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A Must-See Trustee: Colorado's Unique Public Trustee System & Foreclosure Process

One of the reasons why Colorado is an ideal place to invest in real estate is the only state in the United States that uses the “public trustee” system for foreclosures. This makes foreclosures very inexpensive and thus, an ideal place for real estate lenders. But because it is unique, it’s also confusing. This blog analyses Colorado’s public trustee system and discusses your foreclosure rights as a lender, borrower, or junior lienor.

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It’s Dim Witted to Not Get Limited: Why You Should Start an LLC for Your Investment Properties

Do you own multiple investment properties in the Denver/Boulder area or thinking about starting to invest in real estate? If so, you may want to consider forming an LLC to limit your liability and to protect your personal assets. Since 2016, GLO has specialized in helping people along the Front Range form LLCs to invest in Colorado real estate.

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Leaf Me Alone! Colorado Tree Law on Encroaching or Boundary Trees

Do you have a neighbor’s tree growing into or over your property? Are you not sure what you can do to prevent damage to your property caused by an encroaching or boundary tree? If so, read this blog about Colorado tree law and what rights you may have to prevent damage caused by your neighbor’s tree.

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Selling Your Colorado Home For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

Are you looking to buy or sale your home in Boulder, Denver, Adams or Jefferson County, or anywhere else along the Front Range, you could save thousands of dollars by not hiring a broker. “FSBO” means “for sale by owner,” and with sites like Zillow, it’s easier than ever. However, Zillow can’t save you from common pitfalls. Read this blog to learn how GLO can save you money and liability.

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Recording Title, Title Insurance, and Owner’s Extended Coverage: 3 Tips for Buying Colorado Residential Real Estate

Are you looking to buy residential property in the Denver/Boulder Metro area? If so, make sure you own your Front Range property outright. Read this blog to learn three tips on ensuring your ownership of the property. This blog discusses key points on recording title in Colorado, title insurance, and owners extended coverage.

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Suit Pending! Lis Pendens and What to Do If You Have One

Are you interested in purchasing property in Denver/Boulder that has a lis pendens attached to it? Do you have a lis pendens attached to your property? Let this blog guide inform you on what a lis pendens is, how they can be filed for and removed, and what to do if your property has become subject to a lis pendens.

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1031 Exchanges: How This Rule Could Save You Thousands of Dollars Investing in Real Estate

Do you own investment property in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County? Do you plan on buying or selling your Colorado investment real estate? If so, you should know about 1031 like kind exchanges. Read this blog to learn how this one tax rule could save you thousands of dollars investing in Colorado real estate.

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Colorado’s Standard Residential Buy Sell Contract Made Easy

Are you buying or selling a home on the Front Range? The Colorado Real Estate Commission requires all real estate brokers use a standard contract for the buying and selling of a home. Thus, you should read this blog to become more familiar with this contract before buying or selling your Colorado home.

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