Vlog: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Foreclosed Home

don't be afraid to buy a foreclosed home

As many of you already know, a foreclosure starts with late payments, then the bank repossesses the home, and the property is offered for sale, usually in an auction at the county courthouse.

Typically, though, the bank that owns the property will list it for sale through a local brokerage.

As Katie and I discuss in this week’s Let’s Get Real With Real Estate, though foreclosures are certainly a bad thing for the previous owners that didn’t make their house payments, for buyers, a foreclosure can represent an excellent opportunity.Read more

Vlog: How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Real Estate

How the government shutdown

As the partial government shutdown continues on, you’ve no doubt heard how many federal workers are furloughed or working without pay.

Government shutdowns like this can have a number of impacts on the real estate market too, and on you as a homeowner or prospective homeowner as well.

In this week’s vlog, Katie Vroman and I take a look at some ways that the government shutdown is impacting the real estate market in Fremont County, as well as take a look at a number of real estate-related programs that are still up-and-running.Read more

Vlog: Decluttering, Organizing, and Staging, Oh My!

Decluttering, Organizing, and Staging, Oh My!

It’s that time of year when everyone has their New Year’s resolutions all lined out and still has the energy to try to keep up with their goals.

That being the case, now is a prime time to tackle some decluttering, organizing, and staging of your home! This is especially important if you’re planning to sell your home, but even if you aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, a clean and organized home can be a total blessing!

Vlog: 6 Things Every Homebuyer Should Do Right Now

6 Things Every homebuyer should do right now

Buying a new home is definitely one of the most stressful events you’ll undertake in your life. In fact, according to University Hospitals, moving ranks in the top five most stressful events, right up there with the death of a loved one, divorce, losing your job, and a major illness or injury.

However, there are a variety of things you can do right now to help minimize the stress of buying a new home!Read more

Vlog: You Might Qualify for a $5,000 Grant to Help You Buy a Home

you might qualify for a $5,000 grant to buy a home

To buy a home is probably the biggest financial undertaking of your life. It’s no wonder, then, that some prospective homebuyers feel a little panicked about their investment.

But there are plenty of ways to help defray some of the costs of purchasing a home, from no-money-down home loans that help you keep more money in your pocket up front to grant programs that help reduce your closing costs.Read more