Posts in Real Estate Transactions
A Tenants in Common Agreement: Clarity and Protection for Co-Ownership of Real Property

Are you about to co-own real property such as a house with a roommate, significant other, or business partner? One of the best ways to ensure a fair and equitable outcome no matter how well the relationship ends is through a tenancy in common. This blog walks you through Colorado law on tenancy in common, the best legal fallout plan for real property co-ownership.

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Understanding Tenants in Common Agreements and the Pitfalls of Partition

Are you and your fellow property owners butting heads? Can you never seem to agree on the use of the building? Do you constantly find yourself carrying more than your fair share of the burden of property ownership? A partition action may be just what you need.

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Seller Concessions: How Seller Payments Help Real Estate Deals Come to a Closing

Typically, Buyer is liable for all closing costs. Seller Concessions are closing costs that Seller pays instead. This includes property taxes, title insurance, loan origination fees, inspection fees, recording fees, appraisal fees, and attorney’s fees.

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3 Common Issues in Real Estate Transactions: the Home Inspection, Earnest Money, and Party Wall Agreements.

Are you planning on buying a home in the Denver/Boulder area? Do you know how to navigate through inspection resolutions, earnest money, and party wall agreements in Adams or Arapahoe County? Purchasing real estate in Colorado can be a long and stressful process, but GLO is here to help. This blog guides you through these residential purchase issues so you can be closer to owning your own home.

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Colorado’s Standard Residential Buy Sell Contract Made Easy

Are you buying or selling a home on the Front Range? The Colorado Real Estate Commission requires all real estate brokers use a standard contract for the buying and selling of a home. Thus, you should read this blog to become more familiar with this contract before buying or selling your Colorado home.

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Understanding Earnest Money Disputes: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Do you currently own or plan on starting your own small business in Denver, Boulder, or anywhere along the Front Range? Do you need help filing your articles of incorporation or developing an operating agreement for your Colorado limited liability company? If so, read this blog to find out about more about LLCs and why it is the perfect business model for your small business.

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Transaction Brokers vs. Buyer or Seller’s Agents

In Colorado, a real estate agent can have two types of relationships with buyers or sellers. They can either be a transaction broker, or they can be an agent that represents one specific party in a real estate transaction. The two roles have some key differences, and it is important that you, as the buyer or seller, know who you’re dealing with to ensure a smooth transaction. This blog breaks down the key differences and demonstrates why seeking out an attorney may still be in your best interests when buying or selling real estate.

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Seller Financing in Real Estate Transactions: A Seller’s Options when the Buyer Cannot or Does Not Want to Obtain a Conventional Mortgage

Is your landlord withholding your security deposit in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County, or anywhere else along the Front Range? Do you need to know your rights regarding your security deposit? If so, read this blog to see if you need legal help with your security deposit return or dispute.

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Gift Letters: Using Gifted Money for the Purchase of Your Colorado Home

Are you looking to purchase a home in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County, or anywhere else along the Front Range? Do you plan to use gifted money for your down payment? If so, ensure that your lender’s underwriter declares you as financially fit using a gift letter.

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Don’t Scare, But Be Aware of Colorado’s Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements

The Colorado Real Estate Commission (“CREC”) has ensured that residential Sellers and Buyers abide by the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure federal regulation by including a lead-based paint provision in Section 10.10 of the CREC approved Contract to Buy and Sell Residential Real Estate. It is important to note that changes to the Contract were made effective on January 1, 2019. The changes to Section 10.10 of the Contract now allow Buyers to “waive the failure to timely receive the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure,” if the Buyer does not timely receive such disclosure.

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Honesty Really is the Best Policy - the Seller's Property Disclosure Form: Discharging Seller's Duty to Disclose

The idea behind property disclosures is to ensure that a buyer knows what they are purchasing. A seller of real estate cannot be deceitful when attempting to sell a property. A buyer must know what “as-is” means before purchasing a property. For example, if a seller knows about a sewage repair that needs to be made on the house, this must be disclosed. It is unfair for a buyer to have to purchase a house without knowing about the mess that needs to be cleaned up. Honesty is the best policy for sellers and buyers when purchasing real estate in Colorado.

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Helpful Tips for Selling a Colorado Home with an HOA Agreement

Are you looking to buy or sell residential real estate in Colorado? Colorado has over eight thousand (8,000) HOAs throughout the state. So, if you are hoping to buy or sell real estate, here are a few helpful tips to facilitate a seamless transaction.

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Buying Colorado Real Estate - an Attorney’s Role

For many, purchasing a home is the largest transaction a person enters in their life. With real estate brokers, appraisers, mortgage lenders, and sellers all feeding you information during the home purchase process, you may resist adding attorneys to the mix. However, this blog explains why having an attorney quickly review your purchase contract in a Colorado home sale might save you time, money, and stress in the long run.

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Selling Your Colorado Home Without an Agent: For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

Are you looking to buy or sale your home in Boulder, Denver, Adams or Jefferson County, or anywhere else along the Front Range, you could save thousands of dollars by not hiring a broker. “FSBO” means “for sale by owner,” and with sites like Zillow, it’s easier than ever. However, Zillow can’t save you from common pitfalls. Read this blog to learn how GLO can save you money and liability.

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Selling Colorado Real Estate - an Attorney’s Role

For many, purchasing a home is the largest transaction a person enters in their life. With real estate brokers, appraisers, mortgage lenders, and sellers all feeding you information during the home purchase process, you may resist adding attorneys to the mix. However, this blog explains why having an attorney quickly review your purchase contract in a Colorado home sale might save you time, money, and stress in the long run.

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Recording Title, Title Insurance, and Owner’s Extended Coverage: 3 Tips for Buying Colorado Residential Real Estate

Are you looking to buy residential property in the Denver/Boulder Metro area? If so, make sure you own your Front Range property outright. Read this blog to learn three tips on ensuring your ownership of the property. This blog discusses key points on recording title in Colorado, title insurance, and owners extended coverage.

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Sharing is Caring: Party Walls and How They May Benefit You

Do you currently own or plan on starting your own small business in Denver, Boulder, or anywhere along the Front Range? Do you need help filing your articles of incorporation or developing an operating agreement for your Colorado limited liability company? If so, read this blog to find out about more about LLCs and why it is the perfect business model for your small business.

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Making the Most of Your (Capital) Gains: Maximizing Your Take-Home Profit with the Capital Gains Tax

Are you a real estate investor waiting to sell your rental property? Are you a homeowner wondering if you’re getting the most out of the sale of your home or investment? This blog aims to help guide homeowners and investors through the complex world of capital gains so they can maximize their profit.

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Easement Disputes Don’t Have to be Gross: Using Your Neighbor’s Property with Ease

Are you looking to buy a property that has an existing easement on it? Do you want to establish an easement with your neighbor? Do you want to terminate an existing easement? This blog provides an overview of easements in Colorado.

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Seeking to Minimize Environmental Liability in Real Estate Investment? CERCLA Liability and Defenses

Potential releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances can subject a landowner to significant environmental liability, so it is crucial to identify potential hazards before investing in commercial real estate. Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), there is broad discretion as to who can be a responsible party of environmental hazards. Fortunately for real estate investors, the Environmental Protection Agency has identified steps that can be taken to minimize environmental liability.

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