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First Right of Refusal Contract

March 28, 2022January 23, 2021 by Mimi Foster

Is it wise for a Buyer to make or a Seller to accept a First Right of Refusal Contract (also known as a Contingency Contract)? And what is a kick-out clause?

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How We Live Now – Redefine Home

March 28, 2022July 11, 2020 by Mimi Foster

Now that we are spending so much time in our homes, we are redefining how we live in them. They are so much more than they used to be.

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INSPECTION REPORT IN COLORADO

March 28, 2022May 30, 2020 by Mimi Foster

Does a Seller have to repair all of the items found wrong with a home in an Inspection Report? In CO, they can fix all or some or none. Find out how this affects you.

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The Government Agrees With Me – Realtors Are Essential

March 28, 2020March 27, 2020 by Mimi Foster

CO Springs Realtors Working to Keep Clients Safe During COVID-19 We are still doing business, but it’s not “business as usual.” While many states ignored the plight of people who … Read more

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VA Loans Being Denied to Vets Who Work in the Cannabis Industry

January 10, 2020July 12, 2019 by Mimi Foster

Veterans in Budding Industry Penalized Eligible veterans who qualify under the GI Bill for a VA home loan are being denied their allowance by the Department of Veterans Affairs if … Read more

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Realtor Experience Invaluable in the Home Buying and Selling Process

March 28, 2022August 3, 2016 by Mimi Foster

The Ribbon is Free A neighbor recently asked, “Do we really need to use a Realtor when purchasing a home? We can find houses online and look for ourselves.” In … Read more

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10 Things Your Realtor Can’t Tell You

March 28, 2022February 19, 2016 by Mimi Foster

People often ask Realtors questions they can’t (or shouldn’t) answer, often because the law prohibits us from sharing certain information. Here are a few instances.

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Are you actually motivated to buy a house now?

March 26, 2022October 11, 2015 by Mimi Foster

Are you ready to make an offer today? For many years, it has been my personal and office policy to not show homes to prospective buyers who have not been … Read more

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What is a contingency offer?

January 24, 2020September 21, 2015 by Mimi Foster

What is a contingency offer and should we accept it? A contingency is an offer or a contract dependent on the Buyer being able to sell a property they currently … Read more

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5 Strategies to Know Before Buying a House

March 28, 2022September 20, 2015 by Mimi Foster

Sell First, Then Buy If you have to sell your house before purchasing a new one, don’t go house hunting until your current property is Under Contract. Let’s suppose you find the perfect … Read more

Tags buyer strategies, buying a home, colorado springs, loans, Tips and Tricks Buyers
Not getting the house you wanted

Losing a deal – what you get is always better than what you thought you wanted

January 24, 2020September 11, 2014 by Mimi Foster

Losing the bid when making an offer on the house of your dreams Having been in the real estate industry for over two decades, there aren’t many stories I couldn’t tell … Read more

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Do you want to be friends with your Realtor?

January 10, 2020December 18, 2012 by Mimi Foster

You will often become friends with people with whom you work in a close relationship, especially something as intense as purchasing or selling a home. But your primary goal is to hire someone whose expertise and professionalism are evident, and who can get the job done in a timely manner, always keeping your best interests in mind.

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