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Well maintained with newer appliances, this home is ready to move in. Conveniently located in the heart of Granby, you are close to schools, restaurants, and quick access to all of Grand County's outdoor activities. A full Inspection was recently completed.
Listed by Leah Bishop for West + Main Homes. Please contact Leah for current pricing + availability.
Enjoy sunrises and sunsets from this lot with great views of hole # 5 on the Ridge Course, YMCA, and Sheep Mountain. Located in the coveted Fairways at Pole Creek you can enjoy paved roads, high-speed internet, underground utilities, a year-round restaurant, and 27 holes of golf in your neighborhood. Minutes from everything Grand County has to offer, world-class skiing, biking, hiking, boating, camping, lakes, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Corners and the center of the building envelope are marked.
Listed by Leah Bishop for West + Main Homes. Please contact Leah for current pricing + availability.
Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota
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West + Main Homes, Inc. is happy to announce its expansion into Minnesota. We will now be serving the Twin Cities Metros + surrounding areas. West + Main Agent and Minnesota native Allie Carlson will serve as the branch’s owner + employing broker. Carlson is a member of West + Main Homes Managing Broker program, and leads the New Agent Mentorship Program.
“I’m thrilled to bring the culture and ingenuity of West and Main Homes to the Minnesota real estate market,” said Carlson. “As a Minnesota native, my roots run deep and I can’t wait to share this real estate experience here.”
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have one of our first + most established agents, Allie Carlson, starting the Minnesota branch of West + Main Homes,” said Stacie Staub, CEO of West + Main Homes. “Allie embodies everything that we love about the West + Main Homes brand. She cares about her clients, is passionate about serving her community, and loves educating other agents so they can be the best version of themselves.”
West + Main Homes is excited to bring a fresh update on the traditional real estate brokerage, with a culture that celebrates collaboration, education, thoughtful + intentional marketing and excellent service to the Minnesota market.
About Allie Carlson: As a long time fan of people and exceptional experiences, I have found the harmony of both of those things in real estate. For me, being a part of a real estate experience with my clients is more than simply closing on a home – it is a life experience that deserves the utmost care and attention. With savvy market knowledge, and clear + consistent communication, my clients find comfort in knowing that I’ve likely seen it all – and if I haven’t, I know where to find the answers.
Having grown up in Minneapolis, and the southern suburbs, my passion for the Twin Cities area runs deep. I am thrilled to bring my real estate experience from the Denver Front Range to the cities I love so much. Clear client understanding, cunning negotiation skills, strong anticipatory strategies and continual market education are just a few of my favorite things.
My biggest passion of all is laughing and adventuring with my husband, our 2 sons, and bulldog. We love cozy fires during a snow storm, and backyard barbeques on those perfect Minnesota summer nights. We’re always ready to try a new restaurant, or enjoy a fun nature walk. Looking for playground recommendations in your neighborhood, or need help picking finishes for your investment property? I'd love to assist!
About West + Main Homes: Founded in 2017, West + Main is an independently owned and operated boutique Real Estate brokerage specializing in residential and commercial properties in Downtown Denver and across Colorado’s Front Range, as well as greater Oklahoma City, and Oregon.
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After all, doesn’t everyone want to buy a home that will be their perfect long-term abode? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Thinking about buying your forever home means considering your future needs as well as your present circumstances. It’s an important distinction because not everyone is in a position to buy a house that they can stay in for decades to come.
When you consider buying a home that fits you now, on the other hand, it means identifying what you need right now and how much you can afford to spend on rent or a mortgage in the short term while you continue saving for a down payment on your forever home.
What’s the Difference?
The key difference between buying your forever home and buying a home that fits you now is the timeline. You’re thinking about your future self and your future needs when you’re buying your forever home. When buying a home that fits you now, you’re thinking about your present circumstances. Forever home buyers often have a mortgage broker or real estate agent help them identify how much home they can afford to buy based on their current situation while keeping their future needs in mind. This might include looking at their income, expenses, debt and savings to see how much they can put towards a down payment and how much they can comfortably afford each month. If you’re buying a home that fits you now, you’re still thinking about your finances, but you’re also thinking about how long you’re likely to be in this home and how much mortgage you can afford while you save enough for a down payment on a home you can comfortably afford in the long term.
When Buying Your Forever Home Makes Sense
A few conditions must be met before buying a house that you plan to live in forever makes sense. Mostly, you need to be sure that buying a home is affordable in terms of the down payment and the monthly mortgage payments. You also need to be sure that the neighborhood you’re planning to buy in is safe and stable. Beyond that, you need to be sure that you’re ready to settle down and commit to one place for the long term. If you’re not sure you’re ready for that kind of commitment, buying a home that fits you now is better than buying you forever home.
When Buying a Home That Fits You Now Makes More Sense
There are several scenarios when buying a home that fits you now makes more sense than buying you forever home. First, if you’re not yet ready to settle down in one place, a home that fits you right now gives you flexibility. If you’re hoping to move around in your profession or change cities or even countries, you might be better off in a home that fits you now that you can sell easily when you’re ready to move on. If you don’t yet have enough saved for a down payment on a forever home, you may be better off buying a smaller home that fits you now and allows you to wait until you’re ready to buy yours forever home with a small down payment.
How to Decide if You Should Buy Your Forever Home or a Home That Fits You Now
The good news is that there are no wrong answers here. It all comes down to what you’re most comfortable with and what makes the most financial sense for you now. Start by asking yourself what you can afford and looking at homes for sale to see what your budget allows you to buy. If your forever home is still out of financial reach, buying a home that fits you now is better. You should also consider how firm your plans are. What if you have more or fewer kids than you’re planning? What if you change careers or your employer moves their offices to another city? What other things might impact your future and how would those things impact your ability to continue to live in your forever home?
The bottom line is that there’s no wrong answer when deciding between buying you a forever home and buying a home that fits you now. You just need to understand the differences between the two and which one is right for you. These are both great ways of approaching the home-buying process and ensuring that you’re prepared to commit to one place for the long term while still being financially responsible enough to make the most of your money.
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