Neil Kearney MBA, CRS
Broker/Owner
Kearney Realty Co./ Metro Brokers
303.335.0446
This infographic was created by the good people at ActiveRain which is an online social space for Realtors. It is the result of a survey of real estate agents from around the country. The consensus for 2012 are that; the number of transactions will increase, real estate values will be flat, home starts (new construction) …
Word is getting out through the media on why Colorado is a great place to buy real estate right now. People want to live here!! We have not had a real estate bust. (See the graph below) Low foreclosure rate. We don’t need to wade through tons of short sales and REO sales in order …
Last weeks headlines read “Colorado Foreclosures Down 28%”. Almost every buyer I work with has an interest in looking at foreclosures. Foreclosures are big news, but are they in Boulder Colorado and the surrounding county? After reading the article I decided to delve more deeply into the issue and give you an idea of how …
Yesterday, I shared with you how different price ranges are currently selling in the Boulder County home market. Today we are going to look at the same indicators but today, we will use the data to find out which town has the strongest real estate market. Under Contract Percentage: This is simply the number of …
Right now the broad trends in the Boulder area real estate market are: Sales at a consistent although not spectacular rate. (Down roughly 5% from last year) Inventory decreasing (normal for this time of year) Prices are fairly stable but with a nudge toward the negative. Buyers market with the average negotiation in Boulder County …
Most real estate buyers can’t afford their home. A first time buyer who saves up for a down payment, has good credit still can’t afford their home. Being able to afford their home means paying cash. When a buyer says that they can afford a $300,000 home for example what they actually mean is that …
There are many tactical ideas about real estate negotiation but in my opinion not enough is said about the emotional relationship between a buyer, a seller and an agent. Buyers and sellers don’t often meet in person. This can be a very good thing in many ways because the agents take the direct confrontation out …
This is a mobile world. People don’t want to wait for answers when they are used to getting all of the information they need right now on their phone. This is especially true when you are curious about a house when you are out driving around. This is why I am pleased to announce my …
Many times you will see “Home Warranty Included!” on a property listing. This sounds good right? But many times prospective buyers who negotiate for home warranties have the wrong idea about what a home warranty is and what it covers. Here are some answers. A home warranty is basically a very limited insurance policy that …
It seems like I have been saying this for years but now would be a fantastic time to buy a property. As interest rates drop the payment on the mortgage falls. What is surprising is how much. Say you have a $300,000 mortgage at 6% right now. 6% used to be a great rate. Anyway, …
It is my job to help you accomplish your real estate goals with complete integrity, honesty and professionalism. My goal is to do such an amazing job for you that you feel compelled to refer your friends and family so that they can work with me too!
