Are we in a buyers’ or sellers’ market?

Are we in a buyers' or sellers' market? Donna and Frank, Great question! Our market is the tale of two markets…those properties under $300,000 and those properties priced over $300,000 (particularly those properties priced over $400,000). First let’s look at the absorption rates we currently have in the market. You may ask, what are absorption …

Should I sell in the fall or wait?

Should I sell in the fall or wait? Dear Dave, I am thinking about getting my house on the market but I have a couple of questions for you before I do that. First, if I'm not ready to put it on the market for another 30 days, is that going to be too late …

Should I shop around for a mortgage lender?

Should I shop around for a mortgage lender? Dave, Simple question: should I shop around for a lender? I’ve heard it’s good to interview a few different real estate agents before starting the home buying process. Is it the same thought for lenders or are they all pretty much the same across the board because …

Infographic: What You Need to Know About Millennial Homebuyers

Millennials have been the largest group of homebuyers for the last three years running, and with most millennials yet to enter the housing market, their dominance is unlikely to end any time soon. This is great news for real estate agents. In 2016, 88 percent of all buyers used an agent; however, a full 92 percent of millennials purchased their home …

Ask Dave: Inspection Questions

Dear Dave, We have our home under contract and the buyers ordered a home inspection. The home inspection report contains four substantial errors in the areas of heating, cooling, plumbing and sewer system. The inspector misidentified a sprinkler valve as a sewer service cap and reported a possible "active sewer leak" in that area which …

ASK DAVE: Will unattractive concrete on my driveway hinder the sale of my home?

ASK DAVE: Will unattractive concrete on my driveway hinder the sale of my home? Dear Dave, My company is transferring me to a new location and I am going to be selling my home in the coming months. I own a fairly new home, about 6 years old, in a nice north area subdivision. My …

Buying a home with pet & smoke odors? Here’s how to get rid of them!

Buying a home with pet & smoke odors? Here’s how to get rid of them! Dear Dave, After months of house hunting, we have found one that is within our budget and which perfectly suits our needs. The problem is house odors. The sellers are an older couple who both smoke and who have a …

ASK DAVE: Tips for Choosing the Best Realtor to Sell Your Home

ASK DAVE: Tips for Choosing the Best Realtor to Sell Your Home Hello Dave,  Let’s assume that I have done my homework and I have decided on a Realtors’ office based on brand name recognition, market share, aggressive marketing, reputation and other factors. Now what? Is there a way that I can pick an agent …

Is carpet or laminate wood best for bedroom flooring?

A question often asked by many! Is carpet or laminate better for the bedroom?

Fruita Real Estate and the Love/Hate/Love Pet Issue

Fruita Real Estate and the Love/Hate/Love Pet Issue Pets and Fruita real estate have a love/hate/love relationship—a strong one. For prospective Fruita buyers and renters who own pets, a home’s suitability can be a make-or-break element in their decision. But how the home sellers handle their own pet wrangling is another matter entirely. The statistics …