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Family living on your property but not helping to pay the bills? It’s crazy… …you try to do something generous, something kind, something selfless, and your family doesn’t even OFFER to help with bills (or they do… but they don’t follow through). It’s frustrating… At Golden Sky Properties, we’ve worked with TONS of people in … Continued

Being a landlord isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be… It seemed like such a good idea at first — you’d own one additional property, manage tenants, and make some extra cash every month. Why not? But then it became EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to find trustworthy tenants… repairs got out of hand… and let’s not even … Continued

Have to relocate for work and in a bind to sell your house quickly? Totally understand. Here are some tips! Clean & Fix Important Stuff FIRST — Most sellers have plenty of time to make renovations, updates, clean, and fix items. But if you’re in a bind, then you need to prioritize your time to … Continued

Own a bigger property than you need? Struggling to keep up with the maintenance? Heck… you’re probably thinking of downsizing at this point… It certainly would be easier to keep a smaller home clean and tidy (not to mention the repairs). And what do you need such a big home for anyways? It’s turning out … Continued

Were you planning to fix up your house just perfectly before selling? Everything was going to be just right and you were going to get top-dollar for the home… …but then, maybe you ran out of cash or maybe you ran out of determination… …whatever the case, you’re not going to be able to finish … Continued

Are you, as the owner of the property, even allowed to do that? What do you need to know? Well, at Golden Sky Properties, we’ve helped lots of different people in Lakewood, CO, sell their homes — even people who had tenants in their property. And the real key here is the lease you have … Continued

Have you listed a house on the MLS and… well, things aren’t moving as quickly as you hoped they would? You’re not getting many showings. You haven’t found a buyer yet. And it’s starting to get a little frustrating. Well, you’re not alone. In fact, the average amount of time that a property stays on … Continued

Dealing with termites? 😬 It’s a homeowner’s nightmare… ESPECIALLY if you’ve been thinking of selling your home. Unfortunately, you can’t sell your home the traditional way if it has termite damage (not until the termites are killed and the damage is completely fixed). But you CAN sell to a professional home buyer like ourselves who … Continued

Have terrible tenants that you need to get rid of?Oh boy… 😬 I know, I know. It seems like a nightmare. How do you get rid of bad tenants (legally)? And howdo you it get rid of them as soon as possible so they stop destroying your property? Well, since we’re in the real estate … Continued

Wondering what you need to fix up before selling your home? 🏠Well, before you pick up the hammer, here are 5 renovations that RARELY give you a healthyreturn on your investment. Beware… Plumbing Or HVAC — Buyers only really care about what they can see, so unnecessarilyupgrading to PEX when you have functional plumbing or … Continued

Want to pay less in bills toward your property this month… and next month? Whether you have tenants in it or not, here are 5 ways that you can reduce your monthly bills ona property that you own (and estimated monthly savings). Refinance ($100+ per/month) — Refinancing your loan is one of the best ways … Continued

Thinking of downsizing? Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing forretirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’regoing to have to sell a lot of … Continued

Does your house need to be cleared of trash and junk? Not sure what to do about it? Here are your options… Clean It Yourself — This is definitely the most time-intensive option. But if you love the propertyand don’t have the budget to pay for cleaning services, then you’ll have to put in some … Continued

When is the best time of year to sell your house? The winter season? NOPE 👎⛔ ❌ Summer? YEP 🤝🤑😎 Assuming that your house is in tip-top condition (fresh paint job, sparkly clean, greatlandscaping), then if you list your house during the summer, you won’t only sell your housefaster, you’ll get more money for it. … Continued