Crystal Genter, Realtor

06/11/2026

A home move is rarely just about the house itself 🏡

It’s about life changes, new priorities, and creating a space that better supports the next chapter. Whether you're looking for more room, less upkeep, or a location that keeps you closer to the people who matter most, there’s a meaningful motivation.

Are you living in your ideal house?

06/09/2026

Buying a home comes with a timeline that looks a little different for everyone. 🏡

Once you’re under contract, the path to closing can move quickly or take a bit longer based on the details of the transaction.

If lending is involved, plan for at least 30 days to allow enough time for the required steps in the process.

If you're paying cash, then things can move faster. We just closed on a sale in 8 days because it was all cash. Inspection was done, appraisal was waived, no lending involved.

There are other factors that can affect timeline as well. Here are just a few examples:

- a contingency

- seller needs a post-occupancy to remain in the home for a specified period after closing

- buyer requests extra time due to transition from renting

- seller requests extra time for renters to complete lease & vacate

- 3rd party involvement / unique transaction circumstances

- relocation mover wants or needs additional time

- special terms transaction such as a short sale or assumption

- an unanticipated delay during the transaction

The path is a little different for all transactions.

Wondering what your timeline might look like for your situation?

Let's chat about your home plans 🏡

06/08/2026

When the inspection RESOLUTION consists of about 20 items, and my buyers are ECSTATIC about the agreement and moving forward 😁 They can't wait to move into this house! 🏡

06/06/2026

Who could use a Tuff Shed dog house?! 🐾

Drop off a donation of pet toys, treats, or other supplies the week of June 7th - 13th, and enter to win a Tuff Shed dog house! 🏡

Love these events from the guys over at Tuff Shed 😍

Wondering what to donate?🐶
Here's a link to the donation wish list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/S039UY9RC2M2/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

06/04/2026

"𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐈𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞"

Home insurance has increased in price, and disappeared in some areas. Here's what you can do to prepare for this step in your home transaction.

𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦:
Don't wait until you list your house to consider how home insurance can affect your sale. Talk with your real estate agent about your home's claim history, particularly your roof's age and anything that could trigger higher premiums or coverage denial.

This conversation, that often used to take place towards the back half of a transaction, can no longer be an afterthought. It needs to be discussed up front so there's less chance that it's the reason you fall out of contract.

𝗕𝗨𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦:
Don't wait until your halfway through your transaction to research home insurance coverage and cost. In fact, you don't even need to be under contract to seek preliminary quotes for ballpark numbers to gauge your steps forward - it may even affect your offer.

If you've gone under contract on a property, insurance calls need to be an immediate checkbox item. Start getting coverage information and quotes right away, before you start spending money on a house where you may fall out of contract due to non insurability.

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
Now days, you need to do some homework on this very important piece of home sales.

There are risks for both sides of the transaction.

Know your market; learn which companies are insuring in your specific neighborhood. Ask your real estate agent for referrals to insurance agents they already know are helping their clients through this obstacle (sometimes even mid-transaction!).

06/04/2026

Morning coffee read ☕

"If Gen Z is increasingly bypassing student debt by choosing certificate programs and community colleges, the downstream effect on household formation timing could be significant," says Realtor.com® senior economist Hannah Jones. "Less debt means faster savings accumulation, better debt-to-income ratios at the point of mortgage application, and fewer structural barriers to early ownership."

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/gen-z-4-year-college-trades-enrollment-report-first-time-homebuyers/?cid=eml__1946:66e221571a4446d4e6969d41:rm202606041030_Marketing_Consumer_Daily_EditorialRSSDynamic&deeplinkIdentityId=617abddb7e67670142bac2eb

As Gen Z increasingly avoids heavy student loan debt by choosing trade schools over bachelor's degrees, this shift could accelerate their timeline to homeownership.

06/03/2026

Perspective on Foreclosures 🏡

We've been helping some people who intended to sell on their own timeline, then missed a couple of payments and thought the worst.

If this is your situation, don't stress thinking the only way out now is foreclosure 🤔

Call me and I'll help you gather the information you need to see if you can move forward with your sale 💲



* infographic compliments of our PA partners 🤝

06/02/2026

Did you know that you can enter The North Pole for free in the summer to enjoy the experience without the rides?

So if you've ever wondered what it looks like in there, or are curious if your kids would like it, you can check it out before paying!

Decide to ride... just buy a wristband 🎡

Now open:
https://northpolecolorado.com

06/01/2026

Summertime brings Farmer's Markets all over our region. Looking for one near your community? Here are a few to check out this year!

🏡 infographic provided by Lokal. Reach out if you're thinking about a new build home, and let's chat about timeline, neighborhoods, and designs!