Stars And Stripes Real Estate Blog

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, ...'

The Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) just released their August 2019 report indicating the average price for a single family home in the Denver Metro Area in August 2019 was $517,231.00 - a 2.0% year-over-year increase.  And the report indicated that the average price for a townhome/condo in the metro area was $378,100.00 - an ...'

In the 2019 legislative session, the Colorado General Assemble gave Colorado landlords new legal challenges.  The new laws (3 are listed below) significantly impact rental property owners and highlight the continuing importance of hiring a licensed professional Property Manager. The three new laws highlight the six primary reasons in...'

There are so many things people are able to do now they weren’t able to do before. It’s easy to just hop online and get the answers you need. Whether you want to learn how to change your own oil or learn how to knit, there’s a number of videos available to choose from. While the internet has made so many previously diffi...'

When you’re getting ready to sell or lease your home, it’s important to pay attention to things that might turn off prospective renters and buyers. Although people like and dislike different things, there are some pretty universal things you’ll want to take into consideration before you put your home on the market. To se...'

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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 ...'

In a perfect world, everyone would have the time to look to their heart’s content for the ideal new home. Unfortunately, being able to take extended time to find the right home isn’t always an option, especially when it’s far away. Whether your employer is relocating you or you’re moving to a new duty station, ther...'

Renters Are Getting More TrustworthyTrust me, I'm a renterRenters are less likely to be evicted or skip out on their leases thanks to improving economic conditions in the U.S., according to a new report from TransUnion. The report shows that renter risk decreased by 2% year-over-year as 34% of renters now have renter scores of 72...'

Moving is never easy, especially when you’re doing it cross country. While it can be rough on adults and children, it can be even worse for pets. All they know is that something is going on but they aren’t sure what. This can cause stress and anxiety for them. To keep these feelings at bay, we’ve listed some tips to limi...'