Stars And Stripes Real Estate Blog

Some people work for years to own rental properties while others find they’ve become landlords because of getting transferred with their job or a host of other reasons. Regardless of how you found yourself with a rental property, there are some things every new landlord should know. When you follow these guidelines, you’ll be ...'

The Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) just released their June 2019 report indicating the average price for a single family home in the Denver Metro Area in June 2019 was $527,249.00 - a 2% year-over-year increase.  And the report indicated that the average price for a townhome/condo in the metro area was $370,799.00 - a 2.5% ye...'

Moving to a new city can be an exciting adventure. Whether you’re moving to be closer to friends and family or getting transferred for a new job, the sooner you start researching your new location the better. Finding the perfect place to rent is hard when you can’t go check out a place in person, but there are ways to avoid ch...'

Owner Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)For many, this may be the first time you need to or have considered hiring a Property Manager. We understand this. The information below is provided to help you understand how we do business and how Stars & Stripes Homes serves you. Thuy Beinert, Broker, Licensed Realtor, Property Manager, ...'

Property management is an important part of being a landlord. Whether you’re looking for tenants for your first rental or already have multiple homes to rent, knowing the condition of the rental prior to a new tenant moving in is crucial to protect both parties. The checklist we put together provides a document with all id...'

Douglas County, Colorado Ranked In Top 10 Happiest Places In America.Becca Stanek, CEPF® The U.S. is the 19th happiest country in the world, according to the 2019 World Happiness Report that the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the UN released. Though this is a one-spot drop since last year, there are still plen...'

A homeowners’ association is typically governed by a board of directors that are elected to serve for a certain amount of time. These individuals often live in the neighborhood and are well versed in the rules of the HOA. There can be good aspects to living in a neighborhood that has an HOA as well as drawbacks. HOAs charge monthly ...'

Ok, we get it.  Some investors want to hold onto to their rental homes as long-term investments and others want to sell and move on.  You gotta know when to hold 'em and when to fold ''em as the song goes. Either way, we can be there by your side to provide the professional support and guidance you need to achieve yo...'

 Should I Sell or Rent My Home? Weighing the Pros and Cons...By Cathie Ericson | Realtor.com  Many homeowners who need to move decide to sell their current home so they can have plenty of cash to buy their next digs. Still, though, some might wonder: Should I sell or rent out my house? It's a good question.Owning rental prop...'

There are few jobs that bring people closer together than jobs in the military. The military is a shared experience; it’s not uncommon to feel a closer connection to your fellow service members than to your own families back home. Serving your country has its share of benefits and drawbacks most civilians or extended family might no...'