Posts in Real Estate

On its face, a lien is a straightforward concept with which most people are familiar. In short, a lien is a type of collateral for a debt that usually takes the form of an interest in real or personal...

Housing insecurity and access to affordable housing are at the center of the current housing crisis. To address these issues, Colorado lawmakers have passed a new bill that went into effect on October...

It’s common for family members or investment partners to come upon times where they can’t agree upon proper use or management of real property. In situations where there is no possibility for resoluti...

Why the One-Year New House Warranty is a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Residential construction project contracts typically have a one-year limited warranty. But, your warranty is statutory and is two yea...

Liens enable creditors to encumber a debtor’s property and initiate foreclosure. When pursuing a lien, creditors need to worry about priority – how your lien ranks against other liens. Homeowners Asso...

Title insurance has become standardized in modern real estate transactions, and for good reason. Prior to title insurance, purchasers bore the risk of obtaining a clear title through employing conveya...

With the rise of online real estate databases like Zillow and Redfin, it has become increasingly easier for the average homeowner to post their home for sale without the help of a real estate broker. ...

Colorado real estate brokers have the unique ability to practice law. Yes, you read that right. Under some circumstances, the execution of legal documents, such as a contract to buy and sell real esta...

Installment Land Contracts are an important financing tool in the real estate industry. Often called Land Contracts, Contracts for Deed, or sometimes presented as a Lease with Option to Purchase, thes...

Purchasing a home is a very important investment that requires careful consideration. In fact, the Colorado Supreme Court has acknowledged that purchasing a home is one of the most important investmen...

In Colorado, real estate brokers and attorneys use a standard contract to buy and sell real estate that has been approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission. The standard contract requires that th...

Homeowner’s insurance covers damage or loss to all types of homes. The purpose of homeowner’s insurance is to protect the owner against property damage to the insured property, as well as from lawsuit...

Easements are a non-possessory right to use the land of another for a specific purpose. Easements do not give you a right to own the land, but simply to use the land for a specific purpose. The person...

With the peak housing season just a few months away, now is a good time to consider some important tips when buying and selling a house. As a home seller, it is crucial that you take the Seller’s Pro...