Do Denver homes come with a home warranty?

By Corcoran Perry & Co
Posted Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012

Do I get any sort of warranty when I buy a home in Denver? It isn't a question I get too often and unfortunately, it typically only comes up after a client has bought a home and a problem arises. The best answer I can give is no, there is no warranty when you buy a home in [...]

How much water does my Denver lawn need?

By Corcoran Perry & Co
Posted Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012

Up until this weekend, this incredible heat streak in Denver had done little to help the state of Denver lawns. Driving around last weekend I couldn't believe how bad so many lawns looked, mine included. It got me wondering, how much water does my Denver lawn really [...]

How to beat this crazy summer heat in Denver.

By Corcoran Perry & Co
Posted Thursday, Jun 28, 2012

As long as I have lived in Denver, I don't remember it being this hot for so long, especially this early in the year. I'm trying to find ways to cool my house, without A/C and a small swamp cooler, it is pretty miserable. As I swelter in my house, I look with envy at my neighbor's house that stays in the shade all day long thanks to two [...]

Is it a seller's market in Denver real estate?

By Corcoran Perry & Co
Posted Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012

Metrolist, the largest real estate multiple listing service (MLS) serving Colorado real estate agents, recently reported data suggesting the Denver real estate market is heading towards a seller's market, something unimaginable just one year ago. Their report, published on June 7th, shows increased sales volume and price in our residential [...]

Are HUD homes in Denver really a good deal?

By Corcoran Perry & Co
Posted Wednesday, Jun 6, 2012

Can you really get a good deal on a HUD home in Denver? I would say 75% of all new buyers I meet with tell me they want to buy a HUD home and a HUD home only. I assume that so many buyers think a HUD home is the way to go from advice they have heard from a friend or the media. And while buying a HUD home, essentially a government [...]

Have you heard of the FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage?

By Corcoran Perry & Co
Posted Tuesday, May 29, 2012

The FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage. It certainly isn't a mortgage type that gets a lot of press but the more I learn about it, the more I'm convinced it definitely should. According to Preston Luckett, loan consultant with Guild Mortgage, the FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) is a normal FHA loan where the borrower finances 100% of the [...]

What is a CLUE Report and should I get one when buying a Denver home?

By Corcoran Perry & Co
Posted Wednesday, May 23, 2012

There is quite a bit to think about when buying a home and typically insurance is isn't at the top of the list. Most buyers will make sure they can get insurance on the house they are buying and that is enough for them. But perhaps it would be wise to look further into the insurance history of the home and that is where a C.L.U.E. report [...]

Race to Your Next Place is this Saturday. Win $10,000 and help Habitat for Humanity.

By Corcoran Perry & Co
Posted Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Can you believe your chance to win $10,000 is only a few days away? I know there are lots of participants who can't wait and have been looking forward to this day for months, and why shouldn't they? There is still time to sign up so if you have been on the fence about it, now is the time to register and start collecting [...]