Summit County Colorado Home Buying Tips
Home Buying Tips
Here are a few things to think about as you start your home search. Educate yourself on today's issues before making any offers. Knowledge you gain today can save you headaches down the road!
1031 Exchange for Buyers Home Buying Tip
Would you like to invest your money into a property without tax consequences when you decide to sell? How you use the property you buy can be a determining factor in qualifying for a future 1031 Exchange on it. …
Home Heating Sources Home Buying Tip
Heating and cooling systems are some of the most important investments you'll ever make in your home. Heating and cooling accounts for 44% of your home's energy use …
Insulation Home Buying Tip
The most important thing to be aware of with insulation, other than the safety issues of urea formaldehyde and asbestos (covered elsewhere), is the R value, or the insulating factor. The higher the number, the better the insulator …
Home Insurance Home Buying Tip
When purchasing a home, you will need to acquire homeowners insurance. In fact, all lenders will require a policy be in force prior to funding the loan …
Lead Paint Home Buying Tip
All sellers with homes built prior to 1978 are required to fill out a lead-based paint disclosure form and provide you, the buyer, with a lead-based paint educational booklet in any sale …
Plumbing Alert Home Buying Tip
You will spot several different types of plumbing systems in any housing market, including your own. Copper, galvanized, rigid plastic, polybutylene, and soft plastic are but a few. Certain systems are more prone to having certain problems …
Lap Siding Home Buying Tip
When you are checking out homes, there are several items in our market you need to be aware of - including man-made siding. A lot has been said about …
Thinking of Stucco? Home Buying Tip
This is a terrific product, as it adds insulation value to the home, not to mention classy looks. However, it can also be a serious and very expensive repair if it isn't installed correctly …
Energy Efficient Windows Home Buying Tip
Single pane, double pane, thermo pane, triple pane windows, plain glass, leaded glass, low "e" glass, wired glass, and tempered glass, too. WOW - There's a lot to know …
Asbestos Concerns Home Buying Tip
Many sales agreements mention asbestos by saying "the buyer is aware asbestos may be used in the construction of this home." This can be a little unsettling. Asbestos is a known carcinogen …
Planning on Renting Your Vacat Home Buying Tip
You have two options. You can turn it over to a property management company to book it and take care of it or you can manage it yourself using the internet and other resources. …
