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Real Estate: Colorado/Questions Answered by Expert Mary Mahoney
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Buying house | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: Ms. Mahoney, I am certain you are busy so even if you just have a link to forward me I would ... A: Linda, This is out of my area of expertise. I have enlisted the help of a retired real estate ... | |
| Easement for Ingress and Egress | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: We own 105 acres with a cabin in Colorado. There is an easement for ingress and egress to a ... A: Indeed, I can see that as a huge safety issue. First, as soon as you see anyone on your property I ... | |
| Real Estate Contract | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: A client of mine sold a parcel of land using the colorado real estate commission approved forms and ... A: Phil, I afraid I am not an expert in land real estate. I work in the city and have never brokered a ... | |
| Easement on Highland Ranch Property | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Background: We have owned our home for 2 1/2yrs. We bought our home from a woman who was divorced ... A: To clarify: It's not really an easement, it's a dispute of ownership at this point, it sounds like. ... | |
| Building a home | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: My fiance and I are looking to buy a home somewhere in the Loveland/Fort Collins area or possibly ... A: I would first find an architect. They usually have contractors they work with and can recommend. I ... | |
| Do I Need a Buyer's Agent??? | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I spoke with you last fall regarding another RE issue and was hoping once again, you'd share your ... A: Ron, The purpose of a Buyer's Agent is to have someone represent you so you know there is an expert ... | |
| EARNEST MONEY | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: WE ACCEPTED AN OFFER ON OUR HOUSE. BUY DID AN INSPECTION. ALL PASSED EXCEPT RADON TEST CAME IN AT A ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. All Experts had an outdated e-mail address that I ... | |
| Earnest Money | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I entered a contract to sell my home (FSBO) to a couple, who approached me wanting to buy my home. ... A: Given your response, you didn't provide full information available about the situation from your ... | |
| Earnest money dispute | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: In August I made an offer on a condo and it was accepted. I wrote an earnest money check for ... A: First let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner. There was a glitch in the site and I ... | |
| life land easement deeds | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: if I have an easement deed on file at the county that shows I have a lot and part of another lot can ... A: No. First let me clarify that and easement gives permission for others passage and usage. It doesn't ... | |
| Condos | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I went online yesterday and began looking at the condo market in the Ken Caryl/Littleton ... A: From what you have explained to me, it sounds like it could be a good opportunity for you to keep ... | |
| Where to retire | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning to relocate to Colorado within a year to retire closer to children living ... A: Boy, there are so many great neighborhoods in Denver without track homes! Infact, the majority of ... | |
| Repainting | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: While moving out of my apartment in Englewood, CO during the walk through the building manager said ... A: No, there is no law that requires a landlord to repaint a unit after a renter moves out. The only ... | |
| I might be ready to try again | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a favorable Zillow "price" and a neighbor in foreclosure. Maybe it's the right time to sell ... A: Karen, Sorry I've never called you back. I tried to reach your next door neighbor for a few weeks ... | |
| I might be ready to try again | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a favorable Zillow "price" and a neighbor in foreclosure. Maybe it's the right time to sell ... A: First, Zillow is not always true 'market value'. I've seen the pendulum swing both directions after ... | |
| Earnest Money Dispute | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: If a standard Denver Board of Realtors contract to buy and sell real estate passes the closing date ... A: The Buyer or Buyers Agent must provide a letter in writing to the Seller on or before the Loan ... | |
| Time share ownership | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: we own a time share in vail,co....the maintenance annually is more than the fair market value of a ... A: Admittedly, I am not an expert when it comes to times shares.It's a different animal all together. ... | |
| earnest money deposit | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Can a Broker deposit a buyers earnest money check prior to the contract being exicuted by the bank. ... A: Excellent question... According to the Real Estate Commission, they require that EM checks go into a ... | |
| soil slipage disclosure - did the seller know? | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I bought a home in Highlands are of Denver, and the disclosure for the home explicitly said there ... A: That's a good question...the disclosure the seller provides regarding the current condition of the ... | |
| A big mess-tenant, landlord,and the prop mgmt | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: This afternoon we got a shock! A certified letter came in the mail for the owner of the home we ... A: I'm sorry to see that you and your husband are experiencing difficulty with your current residence. ... | |
| Help | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My Name is Nik Simonson I am moving from Wisconsin in January to live in Denver. I know this is ... A: Cap. Hill would be a good place. Very 'urban' setting and walking distance to many places. Another ... | |
| Easement Agreement in Historic District | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a row home in the Historic Baker District. It is unusual in that there 7 row homes ... A: I have done a lot of business in the Baker neighborhood over the years, because of the older age of ... | |
| rent private home for wedding? | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been an AllExperts volunteer in another area of expertise for several years. I guess I need ... A: I would definitely consult an attorney instead of me. Depending on how big the wedding is, not only ... | |
| aerial easement | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: Qwest has two overhead cables servicing other properties crossing our property in Colorado Springs ... A: My thought would be to contact the electric company and ask them to move it. They do have the right ... | |
| rental property agent | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning on moving from California to Colorado (Highlands Ranch) and renting a house first. ... A: To answer your question...Since agents get paid on commission, there really aren't agents who ... | |
| Contract and special deed | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are buying a second house for rental investment in Colorado. It will be a cash in full ... A: REO's are a different game all together. I am a lisenced Realtor in the state of CO and play by the ... | |
| Want to look up a parcel... | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: IS there a web site where I can look up the lay out of a subdivision and/or a parcel in a particular ... A: Not that I'm aware of. A title company could help you out with that, if you give them a specific ... | |
| Easement on my property | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a home on a couple of acres in Conifer, CO. Next to my lot is a two-acre parcel just ... A: Well, unfortunately, it looks like he does have the right. As a recorded easement, it clearly states ... | |
| cost to build | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: I know this is not your area of expertise, but since you are the only volunteer for Colorado, i ... A: I do have a couple of friends who are in the building industry, so to answer your question...How ... | |
| earnest money | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently entered into a buyers agency contract, and put 2000.00 earnest money down. The seller ... A: The buyer and the seller DO have to mutually agree to terminate and agree to give your earnest money ... | |
| Buyers Agent? and Home Equity Loan | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: #1. What are the advantages/disadvantages to hiring a "Buyer's Agent"? #2. I am looking for a ... A: I'm not sure what the scenario is like in Mexico, but typically, you are more than likely going to ... | |
| Vesting | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a timeshare in Colorado that my now husband and I purchased before we married. We are about ... A: That's an easy one...When you are signing the documents over to the non profit through the title ... | |
Mary Mahoney
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Expertise
My area of expertise is helping buyers and sellers with the purchase and sale of property. Specifically, I deal with mostly with the older homes in Denver Metro and Golden neighborhoods. The company I work for is called Nostalgic Homes. I have extensive knowledge of all of the neighborhoods in these areas and can make excellent recommendations to fit my buyer's lifestyle and needs, whether they are looking for an already established neighborhood, or are interested in obtaining property in an up and coming area. Since the majority of the homes that I help buyers with are dated between 1860-1945, there can be various expensive items that an agent should pay close attention to, besides the obvious cosmetics. While many older homes have already been updated throughout the years, it's important that I am able to bring to my buyer's attention plumbing, electrical, sewer line, roof, structural, and other major systems that may or may not be in good condition. This gives my buyers a much better sense of what kind of 'fix-ups' that will or will not be in store for them after they make their purchase. When assisting my sellers, in any market place, but especially now, it's important that sellers understand and know what to expect. I do extensive current market research of the neighborhood and area to inform them of how many days they can expect their house to be on the market, the best price they can achieve, given the current condition of their property, any fix-ups they can do to help achieve a higher price, and instruct them on how to stage and prepare their home for the public so that they can achieve the best offer with the shortest days on the market.
Experience
I have been investing in real estate since I was 25 years old and own several properties. I've lived in Denver proper for the last 20 years. I have held a certified real estate license for the last 8 years and have been selling real estate full time since.
Organizations
Denver Board of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Education/Credentials
My actual degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I worked in this field for several years after college, before my love of real estate developed. As a licensed Realtor, I have taken a code of ethics, assuring all of my clients that they are treated fairly, with respect and knowledge of the field that of my expertise. I continually advance my knowledge of the field by taking many different courses that the Denver Board of Realtors offers each year to stay abreast of current and upcoming market conditions and certain problems to stay aware of to keep my clients fully informed as real estate changes.
Past/Present Clients
Can provide a list of names, numbers and emails of current and past clients upon request.
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