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Guides for buying, selling, and owning a home from Routt Home Team.
The Haunted Listing: Why Overpricing Your Home is A Terrifying Mistake
Like any promising tale, your home sale journey starts with great potential: a beautiful property that's been carefully prepared, the nooks and crannies have been cleaned, and the listing photos…
Can You Work With Multiple Real Estate Agents at the Same Time?
When you're buying a home, it can be tempting to think that working with several real estate agents will give you a huge advantage. More agents could mean more listings, more connections, and more…
Here's Why Having A Good Driveway Matters When Selling Your Home
When it comes to curb appeal, homeowners often overlook the condition and appearance of their driveway. They think mostly of their front door color, mailbox, fence, landscaping, or outdoor living…
Here's One Thing Most Home Buyers Forget to Budget For: Landscaping
A stunning yard, with its fresh lawn, lovely trees, and colorful flower beds and gardens, can absolutely boost curb appeal and home value. These features help create a powerful first impression to…
A Simple Guide To Choosing The Ideal Paint Color For Your Space
One of the easiest ways to refresh a room is with a coat of paint. Deciding to do a new paint job may sound simple until reality hits: choosing the ideal paint color can be overwhelming. With so…
Understanding Cash to Close When Purchasing A Home
Even before starting your home-buying journey, you're probably already aware that the numbers aren’t just about the home’s purchase price and your down payment. There are dozens of smaller fees…
Easy and Inexpensive Bathroom Updates You Can Make Before Selling Your Home
As with the kitchen, the bathroom plays a huge role in making a good impression on home buyers. They love the allure of a fresh and relaxing space where they can envision themselves enjoying a…
Where to Keep Your Down Payment Savings For Your Dream Home
For many aspiring homeowners, trying to save enough money to cover the down payment and closing costs is their biggest hurdle to homeownership. It may feel like an overwhelming task, a goal that…
5 Ways Your Neighbors Can Affect Your Home's Value
There's so much work to do once you decide to list your home for sale. From decluttering and deep cleaning to minor fixes and a fresh coat of paint, you must focus on presenting your home in the…
From Date Nights to Mortgage Payments: Tips for Couples Buying Their First Home Together
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it’s not only love that fills the air, but a renewed sense of commitment among couples. From lovely surprises to grand gestures, the romantic holiday…
7 Simple But Effective Habits For A Cleaner and Tidier Home All Year
Aiming to have a cleaner and calmer home this year? You're still on the right track for a fresh start. Before life gets busier and mess slowly creeps back in, we’ve rounded up small but impactful…
Why You Should List Your Home at the Beginning of the Year
New year, fresh possibilities. And if you're a homeowner considering selling, you might be surprised to learn that the start of the year is also an ideal time to list.
A 7-Step Practical Guide to Unpacking Efficiently After A Move
Mountains of moving boxes. An intimidating labyrinth of bags and bundles. Pieces of wrapped furniture in almost every corner. Whether you've relocated just across town or across the country…
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Your Home Buyer Wants To Extend The Closing Date—What Now? [PART 2]
When selling a home, it's not uncommon for your buyer to ask for more time before closing. This request to extend the closing date might be due to financing, inspection, paperwork delays, or life…
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Your Home Buyer Wants To Extend The Closing Date—What Now? [PART 1]
When selling a home, it's not uncommon for your buyer to ask for more time before closing. This request to extend the closing date might be due to financing, inspection, paperwork delays, or life…
Biggest Home Inspection Red Flags To Look Out For Before Buying
You think you've finally found your dream home and your offer has already been accepted, which means you’re heading into the inspection. You’re already halfway through the process!
5 Budget-Friendly Home Improvement Projects Perfect to Tackle This Fall
Crisp air. Cooler weather. Foliage slowly but beautifully changes from green to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. What is there not to love about fall?
How Many Showings Does It Take To Sell A House?
Photos, videos, and virtual tours—these are all great ways to showcase your house to buyers when selling. However, there's nothing like physically stepping into the home and seeing the condition…
First-Time Buyers, Here's What You Should Know About A Home’s HVAC System
Saying that shopping for a home can be overwhelming is an understatement. You must consider various factors, including location, neighborhood, layout, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and even…
Should You Buy A New House Before Selling Your Old One? Let's Explore the Pros and Cons
POV: You're a homeowner thinking about downsizing, upsizing, or relocating to a new area. Your biggest dilemma now? It’s probably this: whether to sell your current home before buying a new one…
Safety Tips to Keep Your House Safe During A Renovation
Whether you'll be working on small upgrades to simply refresh your space this summer, or diving into a major remodel before listing your home for sale, remember that preparation is key. It’s…
5 Reflective Questions To Ask Yourself Before Deciding To Buy A House
The moment you decide to become a first-time home buyer is a huge feat on its own. After all, buying a home is both a momentous financial and emotional commitment. And just like any critical…
What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
They go by different names depending on the region: accessory apartment, in-law suite or in-law apartment, granny flat, second unit or secondary suite, and are also known as ohana units in Hawaii…
Don't Overlook These Signs of Foundation Problems on A House
A house is only as stable as its base. It can have luxurious finishes and modern appliances, but without a strong foundation, it can pose safety concerns that can potentially put you and your…
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