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Littleton Colorado Real Estate

Denver-Up-front Points to Lower the Rate

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Pete Doty

While there is an overall savings by paying up front “points” (now known as discount fees in Denver – “points” is so 1990) there is even more in tax savings. Over the past number of years the IRS has treated … Continue reading →

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Debt Relief May Trigger Tax

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Pete Doty

The Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act, originally passed in 2007, was extended three times to protect homeowners from paying income tax on debt that was relieved due to foreclosure, short sales or deed in lieu of foreclosure. The law expired on … Continue reading →

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Indecision is Not a Decision

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Pete Doty

Wanting to buy a house in Denver takes some definite and strategic planning. First, make sure that you can get a loan. What do I need to get a loan? Typically, it takes about $60,000 gross income per year to … Continue reading →

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Denver: Risk Rate Relationship?

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Pete Doty

Many years ago when I was just starting in real estate in Denver, I had clients who would shop interest rates and pick a lender based upon the rate quoted. More often than not, and in spite of my coaching, … Continue reading →

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Denver: Pre-approval is Good for Everyone

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Pete Doty

“CASH IS KING” in Denver’s real estate market these days and our “word” that we can afford to buy the house just does not work anymore. The Seller wants to see that someone else, who has the ability to provide … Continue reading →

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Denver Real Estate Play the Game

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Pete Doty

So many times I have seen folks get that glassy eyed look over a foreclosure or other “deal” in Denver real estate. Friends are especially happy to help you leave your money with them. It would be my pleasure to … Continue reading →

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Investing on Your Side of the Fence in Denver

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Pete Doty

Denver horse properties is not the topic here so lets not get distracted! Below is a sound investment opportunity for anyone who has owned a home and is worried about college tuitions in the future, or just wants a steady, … Continue reading →

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Your Denver Home’s Equity Could Be the Answer

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Pete Doty

When I got into real estate here in Denver one of the first things I realized was there were months with nothing and others with plenty. Home sales were good and bad, so I needed some kind of way to fill in the dips, valleys and smooth the road Continue reading →

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Denver & Our Aging Parents – 1 Aging in Place

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Pete Doty

The myths of aging are astounding to me, even here in Denver! For instance: “Old People are all the same”! Actually, all of us have lived very diverse lives and have an amazing collection of experiences and memories that we … Continue reading →

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Which Value Do You Want?

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Pete Doty

Often, when asked to help someone sell their home, or to just sit and visit, the true value of the conversation ends up being staying in Denver, versus moving across town or to another state. Your decision may be based … Continue reading →

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