New West Realty Blog

You made one of the most important decisions in your life: you’re buying a home! You found your ideal home. It’s in your desired neighborhood, close to everything you love, you love the look and feel, and you’re ready to finalize the deal.But wait a minute! Buying a home isn’t like buying a toast...

 Maybe your dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction--wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white picket fence. Or, maybe your dream home has all the conveniences of mo...

  Despite the grim economic outlook for some industries, one sector is gaining viability--real estate. According to the 2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, which was released by the Urban Land Institute earlier this year, trends such as “18-hour cities” and millennial parents increasing moving f...

  How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. It is especially important to have clean credit before...

Whether you're putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home's resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your bank account on closing day.  Small Mainten...

New Listing in Carriage Place!  Call Susan TODAY at 303-324-3545 to see if this home is still available and arrange a private showing!Details: 18351 East Hampden Place, Aurora, Colorado 80013 2,060 Square Feet on First and Second Floors 816 Square Feet in Partially Finished Basement  Formal livin...

New Listing in Sturbridge North!  Call Susan TODAY at 303-324-3545 to see if this home is still available and arrange a private showing!Details: 7186 East Appleton Circle, Centennial, CO 80112 1,408 Square Feet on Upper and Main Floors 660 Square Feet in Unfinished Basement  2-car detached garage...

Thinking about buying a home? Since it’s likely the single biggest investment you will ever make, being prepared will help you make a smarter purchase decision. Don’t make an offer until you read and understand these real estate insider tips. Know Your Buying PowerWhat is buying power? It is the ...

Seasonality in Real Estate: How Weather and the Time of Year Affect Housing!Weather and the time of year have a big impact housing activity, and in every housing market there are times of the year when fewer homes sell. For most, that time of year coincides with the winter months, and in much of ...

 Top Homeowner Tax Deductions That Decrease Your Tax Burden You can't avoid paying taxes, and we all need to pay our fair share. However, paying your fair share shouldn't place an unjust burden on you. As a homeowner, your tax burden is doubled because you pay both income and property taxes. To d...