Paul Gruber's (gruber99) Blog

Some might think that the market is bad but I have been selling Real Estate in the Littleton market for years and prices are stable. Sure we have all seen that foreclosure in our neighborhood go for what seems to be next to nothing but the truth is, a home in good condition still is going for top...

by Brandon Cornett The Internet has made the house-hunting process quicker and easier by putting a wealth of information at your fingertips. Literally. But many home buyers don't realize the many ways that web technology can help them. So let's take a look at some of the ways you can use the Int...

If you're planning the purchase of your first home, you're probably experiencing two conflicting emotions - excitement and apprehension.  The positive energy from your excitement is an asset in your home search, but the negative energy from your fear of the unknown is a liability you can leave be...

"Buyers market."  "Sellers market."  What does it all mean when you find yourself ready to buy or sell a home?  The basic concept behind a "buyers market" is that there are more houses or residential properties for sale in your community than there are buyers qualified to make a purchase.  This c...

2 Bed, 1 Bath, NEWER SIDING, KITCHEN, , BATH AND PAINT. VERY NICE LARGE MANICURED BACK YARD-GREAT SMALL HOME AT A GREAT PRICE! EXCELLENT CONDITION! NO HOA'S! Paul Gruber    CRS, e-Pro, REALTOR Broker/ SR Partner Metro Brokers - The Edge Group, Inc. paul@theedgegroup.net www.theedgegroup.net 7400 ...

When you start planning to put your home on the market, it's time to show off!  Try to imagine that your in-laws are coming for an extended visit, and then triple the effort you would put into preparing for their arrival.  Sellers are competing for offers, and it all starts at your front door - l...

If there were a health issue in your family, you would turn to your doctor with questions.  Likewise, you would consult an attorney if you were facing a legal problem.  Chances are, however, that you would first go online to any number of medical or legal websites to familiarize yourself with the...

How would you place a value on your home?  More critically, how would you put a price on your home?  Sounds like the same question, but it suggests the difference between price and value that's important to understand as you prepare to sell your home.   Two homes may have identical features and p...

If you move out of your home while it's on the market, you'll expect your real estate agent to handle showings in your absence.  But how do you avoid the unwanted attention that a vacant home can attract from uninvited intruders?   There are many suggestions to offer to increase your security.  W...

Foreclosure.  The very term strikes fear into the heart of any homeowner.  Would you believe that two in every 100 homes in the U.S. were in the process of foreclosure at the end of 2008?  If you're facing such circumstances, first understand that you are not alone.     Most people got into this ...