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In this episode, we review our real estate predictions from last year and make new predictions for 2017.

We bring back our second most listened to episode. First aired on Jan 5, 2016. In this episode, we share the top 10 things your real estate agent might be afraid to tell you and the real truth behind each.

We bring back our most listened to episode. First aired on Dec 8, 2015. In this episode, we discuss what you need to do to prepare yourself to buy a house, from getting pre-approved, to buying insurance, to finally enjoying your new home.

In this episode, we discuss a new type of neighborhood called the WalkUp (walkable urban place). What do they look like and why would you want to live in one? We talk about other types of neighborhood designs and what is driving these types of developments.

In this episode, we discuss some of the pitfalls home sellers run into when they decide on a listing price for their home. From overvaluing personal memories to overpricing for negotiation, these are some of the things you can do if you want your house to stay on the market instead of selling.

In this episode, we discuss what the millennial homebuyer is looking for, how they are affecting the real estate market, and the best cities for millennials.

In today’s episode, we discuss what goes on in our brains when we have a hot seller’s market like we do in Colorado. Are sellers greedy? Are buyers overpaying? Why do we get hot and cold markets in real estate anyway? Hope you enjoy!

In today’s episode, we respond to a listener question about why financing a loan for a condo looks different and has different requirements compared to a townhouse. We go over the descriptions of different types of housing (single family detached anyone?) and why you might want one versus another. Noise? Maintenance? Budget?

In today’s episode, we walk through some things to consider when you are making a long distance move to a new area. What additional concerns come with these types of moves and what unique things should you consider? Kyle’s recommended website: www.city-data.com Mike’s fancy article (targeted towards businesses): www.cobizmag.com/Trends/Getting-your-employees-from-there-to-here/

Due to popular demand our good friend Adam, the former mortgage lender, is back with more inside info on how the lending process actually gets done. We talk about appraisals, title, and areas where the consumer can look for excess fees.

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of having an open house when you are trying to sell your house and talk about what we do with our listings.

In this episode, we interview a mortgage lender to get a behind the scenes perspective on the lending process.

In this episode, we talk about the different ways real estate agents get paid, who pays them, and some generalized numbers.

In this episode, we walk through the best and worst five home improvement projects for resale when it comes to return on investment.

In this episode, we take off our real estate salesmen hats to discuss 10 reasons why you may not want to buy a house.

In this episode, we discuss the current state of the local and national markets, interest rates, and answer a listener question.

In this episode, we talk about representation agreements, otherwise known as those contracts that agents want you to sign before they work with you. Should you sign them? What should you look out for?

In this episode, we discuss what new houses look like these days, their pros and cons, ways to save money, and why you might want to use a real estate agent.

In this episode, Mike pulls back the curtains to tell all as we hear about his background, why he got into real estate, and about some of his thoughts on the industry.