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Eric's planning articles
Original guidance for the work behind the move.
These articles explain Eric's seller and buyer process without pretending that one market statistic can answer a property-specific question.
What a Pricing and Positioning Review Should Answer
A professional pricing conversation should clarify the property, competition, timing, preparation, and launch decisions - not simply produce an automated number.
Read the insight → Seller analysisWhy Seller Reporting Matters After a Listing Launches
Marketing activity, showing response, buyer feedback, competing inventory, and offer quality should be interpreted together.
Read the insight → Buyer planningPlanning a Denver Metro Home Purchase
A strong buyer plan connects financing, representation, location tradeoffs, property condition, offer strategy, and due diligence.
Read the insight →Current market library
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The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home
A practical look at when a larger down payment may help, when it may not, and why the complete financing picture matters more than an old rule of thumb.
Read on Eric's market site ↗ Mortgage rates · August 6, 2026Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.
Why a purchase plan should work with today's numbers and your actual timeline instead of depending on a dramatic future rate change.
Read on Eric's market site ↗ Move-up planning · August 3, 2026Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
Start with equity, financing, timing, temporary-housing tolerance, and contract options before deciding which transaction should happen first.
Read on Eric's market site ↗ Ownership costs · July 30, 2026Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.
Insurance availability and cost belong in property due diligence early, especially when comparing foothills, older-home, or higher-risk properties.
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