Author: Golden Sky Properties

Did you just inherit a home? Well, paying taxes on an inherited property can be a little bit tricky. For example, do you still get up to a $250,000 tax credit? Can a capital loss be deducted if the home sells for less than market value? It’s probably a little overwhelming. But not to worry, … Continued

Dealing with an abandoned home in your neighborhood? It can be frustrating. Not only do abandoned homes become an eye-sore in the community, but they also can attract squatters or unsavory characters to spend time in the neighborhood. But you’re just a member of the community — you’re not the owner of the home. Can … Continued

Want some tips for buying a home? It’s an exciting time! But it can also be a little overwhelming — what should homebuyers look for in a new home? How much can they afford? How are they going to coordinate the sale of their current home with the purchase of their next? We’ve been working … Continued

Is your home even worth repairing? Obviously, you don’t want to live in a home with broken appliances, bad plumbing, dangerous wiring, or ineffective air conditioning… But you also don’t want to spend an arm and leg to live in a home that’s functional. Truthfully, you shouldn’t have to spend massive amounts of money to … Continued

Have you been scammed on the sale of a home before? Maybe you worked with a real estate agent who listed your home for a low price and you later found out that you could have sold for quite a bit more. Maybe you worked with an agent who didn’t actually work all that hard… … Continued

Thinking of selling a house with lots of memories? It can be difficult to let go of a home with sentimental value — maybe you remember your parents sitting at the dinner table, your kids playing in the backyard, or your family sitting around the fireplace during the holidays. Now you’re thinking of selling… and … Continued

Are your tenants disturbing the peace in the neighborhood? That’s frustrating for a lot of different reasons. First, it’s often indicative of a bigger problem in the home. There could be excessive substance use. Not to mention that those tenants might end up getting the police called on them. And it’s also not good for … Continued

Suspicious that tenants are smoking on your property? Obviously, that can be a big problem. Consistent smoke inside your property will cause damage to the walls, carpet, furniture, and even some of the appliances. It’ll fog glass, leave residue on walls, and create a stubborn smell that’s difficult to get rid of. We know… because … Continued

Is it time to bite the bullet and sell your rental property?  From managing tenants to paying for repairs, owning a rental property can sometimes end up being more work than it’s worth (especially if your tenants aren’t respecting the property).  But selling the property is so final… Is it really time to sell your … Continued

Interest rates for mortgages recently hit record lows again! The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped all the way to a measly 2.86%. And while there’s been a very slight uptick since then — to 3.09% — interest rates are still stifling low. Of course, it’s hard to know how long that … Continued

How To Sell Your House Without an Agent in Colorado Want to sell your home in Colorado without using a real estate agent? Well, we don’t blame you. The standard commission for a real estate agent is 6% of the sale price of your home. That might not sound like much, but on $250,000, that’s … Continued

Can’t afford to stage your home for selling? Many buyers today expect the homes they’re viewing to not just be clean and in good quality, but they also want them to be staged — this means the furniture and appliances match the home, look brand new, and improve the overall aesthetic of the property. To … Continued

Are your home’s appliances breaking down? Most appliances last quite a while, but still… time takes its toll. And eventually, even refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers, air conditioners, and heating elements need to be replaced. Unfortunately, appliances aren’t cheap. To replace all appliances in your home, you’d be looking at well over $10,000. Even just … Continued