Get Educated with Mike's 7-Insights Special Reports

In the investment world, an interest rate of 7% will double your money in ten years. Now, you can double your knowledge about a variety of real estate topics in just ten minutes with Mike Cooke's 7-Insights on Real Estate^(TM) special reports.

Of course, you can spend years becoming an expert in any one subject. On the other hand, you can often become much more informed about a given topic by understanding just a few key concepts and principles relating to that topic.

Well, that is the theory behind the 7-Insights on Real Estate^(TM) series. On certain strategic items related to buying, selling and financing real estate, Mike gives you seven things you need to know to be a more savvy consumer. Each report can be read in just ten minutes and will help you avoid costly mistakes while minimizing aggravation and saving valuable time.

Important Note:
These reports are not generic documents generated by some third party for use by real estate agents all over the country. All of these reports were personally written by Mike Cooke and are not available anywhere else. The 7-Insights on Real Estate^(TM) series was created and trademarked by Mike for his sole use.

For Sellers------------------------- Thriving as a Home Seller Despite a Maze of New Challenges Created by Denver's Changing Real Estate Market! The Denver area real estate market has changed. Rising inventories have made pricing more difficult and have created many other challenges for home sellers. Find out how to successfully navigate the current home selling maze.
Price Your House So That You Get Every Dollar You Deserve! Here is a scary thought – agents and appraisers have ways of estimating/guessing at the market value of your house but the range of accuracy for such guesstimates is only about 5%! Find out how to overcome pricing uncertainties so that you get top dollar for your house.
Proper Pre-Sale Preparation Will Make Your House Sell More Quickly and For More Money! Learn about the many strategies that will make your house stand out in today's more competitive market environment. Many of these techniques involve little or no cost but will help you get more money for your house and/or help you get it sold more quickly.
Sell Your House Without Ending Up in Court in Front of a Judge! Almost 88% of all lawsuits filed in residential real estate transactions are filed against the seller. Most of the things that cause legal disputes are completely avoidable, but few sellers or agents have a proactive plan to minimize the legal risks. Protect yourself by learning some simple risk-reduction strategies.
For Buyers------------------------- Reasonable Interest Rates and a Healthy Inventory Have Created a Great Home Buying Opportunity! Two forces have come together to create an excellent buying opportunity in the Denver real estate market. First, interest rates are very reasonable and, in some cases, have dipped down to 40 year lows. Secondly, there is a healthy number of homes on the market right now and this gives you a good selection of properties from which to choose. Learn how to take advantage of this special situation.
No Job? Bad Credit? Are You on Death Row? No Problem -- We'll Get You a Home Loan! It’s getting just about that crazy … isn’t it? In a market saturated with mortgage lenders, the hype gets cranked up as home loan companies compete for your attention. Cut through all the half-truths and misrepresentations and learn how to get a good deal on a home loan.
A Good Pre-Purchase Home Inspection Can Protect You from Buying a Lemon! A pre-purchase inspection is one of the most important steps in any real estate transaction. At the same time, inspections are one of the most misunderstood issues in real estate. Find out what a good inspection can (and cannot) do to protect you from buying into unforeseen problems.
Does a New Home or a Resale Home Make the Most Sense For Your Situation? Buying a new home – one that is brand new and has never been lived in before – is exciting. At other times, a resale home may be more suited to your needs or may represent a better value. Learn how to make an informed decision on this matter.