Bob's Bloghttp://activerain.com/blogs/bobmaiocco2007-10-23T17:17:30ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)RSS feed Readershttp://activerain.com/blogsview/247921/RSS-feed-Readers2007-10-23T17:17:30ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>I am building a site and on which I would like to have an rss reader which will post news about certain search phrases or keywords. Does anyone have experience with this type of tool and is it something I can expect to have accomplished relatively easily?</p><p> </p><p>From a SEO standpoint I'm under the impression that if it is an XML feed then the content of the reader will help my rankings</p> Firelight Highlands Ranch Market Update October 21, 2007http://activerain.com/blogsview/245641/Firelight-Highlands-Ranch-Market-Update-October-21-20072007-10-21T22:01:44ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
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<a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/237031/Firelight-Highlands-Ranch-Colorado"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5">Firelight
Highlands Ranch Colorado Market Update homes sold under contract and new
listings October 21</font></a>
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<font face="Arial">October in Firelight has been pretty steadily plodding
along: there are currently 12 homes under contract in Firelight.
Of which two contracted since my last update (in the last 7 days)</font>
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<font face="Arial">3267 Ashworth Avenue, Highlands Ranch, a Shea Sage on open
space contracted after only 11 days on the market.</font>
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<font face="Arial">And A Beazer two story after 46 days on the market that
sits on over a quarter of an acre (0.27 a m/l) which makes it a contender for
one of the largest yard in Firelight!</font>
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<table cellspacing="0" id="m-1p" border="5" cellpadding="3">
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List Price
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Bed/Bth
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Sqr Ft
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Address
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City
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Subarea
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$295,950
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3/3
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1992
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10646 CherryBrook Ci
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<td>
Highlands Ranch
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<td>
Firelight
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</tr>
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$307,950
</td>
<td>
3/3
</td>
<td>
1804
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<td>
2649 Westgate Ave
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
</td>
<td>
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
$339,900
</td>
<td>
4/3
</td>
<td>
2283
</td>
<td>
10727 Middlebury Way
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
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<td>
Firelight
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<td>
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</tr>
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$369,900
</td>
<td>
4/3
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<td>
2562
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<td>
3267 Ashworth Ave
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<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
</td>
<td>
</td>
</tr>
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$409,000
</td>
<td>
4/4
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<td>
2220
</td>
<td>
3155 Windridge Cir.
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
</td>
<td>
</td>
</tr>
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$419,000
</td>
<td>
4/3
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2420
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<td>
10733 Ashford Cir.
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
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<td>
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$515,000
</td>
<td>
5/5
</td>
<td>
3138
</td>
<td>
3361 Westhaven Pl.
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
</td>
<td>
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
$549,000
</td>
<td>
4/4
</td>
<td>
3561
</td>
<td>
2794 Pemberly Ave.
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
</td>
<td>
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</tr>
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$598,000
</td>
<td>
4/4
</td>
<td>
3321
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<td>
3200 Lynwood Ave.
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
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<td>
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</tr>
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$599,900
</td>
<td>
5/5
</td>
<td>
3192
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<td>
3285 Lynwood Ave.
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
</td>
<td>
</td>
</tr>
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$689,000
</td>
<td>
4/4
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<td>
3264
</td>
<td>
2969 Newbury Ct.
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
</td>
<td>
</td>
</tr>
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<td>
$875,000
</td>
<td>
5/5
</td>
<td>
5073
</td>
<td>
2680 Danbury Ln.
</td>
<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
</td>
<td>
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</tr>
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And we have three new listings including a Shea Tarryall on open space priced
at $269,900.00 at 10647 CHERRYBROOK although it’s incorrectly entered in the
MLS as a Denver listing…
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<table cellspacing="0" id="mdwa" border="5" cellpadding="3">
<tbody>
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<td>
List Price
</td>
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Bed/Bth
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Sqr Ft
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Address
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<td>
City
</td>
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Subarea
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$269,900
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3/3
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1678
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10647 CherryBrook
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(Highlands Ranch)
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<td>
Firelight
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</tr>
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$339,950
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4/3
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<td>
2098
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<td>
10540 Laurelglen Ci.
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<td>
Highlands Ranch
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<td>
Firelight
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$430,000
</td>
<td>
3/3
</td>
<td>
2680
</td>
<td>
3076 Fox Sedge Pl
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<td>
Highlands Ranch
</td>
<td>
Firelight
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No closings in the last seven days in Firelight so here’s how it looks as of
October 21:
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42 homes active on the market in Firelight;
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10656 BRASELTON STREET , HIGHLANDS RANCH reduced it’s price to a new low
of $255,000 up to the high of $799,999 on Danbury which by the way is
now for rent as well as for sale.
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For a closer analysis of the market conditions, to discuss how we adapt
our efforts to timely and specific Firelight market information, or to
schedule a showing of any of the 42 homes for sale please logon to
<a href="http://www.myhomebuyingresouce.com/">http://www.myhomebuyingresouce.com/</a>
also I've added a new automated pricing tool to give you a way to determine
the value of your home in Firelight, or really any home served by the
metrolist MLS take a look at
<a href="http://www.myhomebuyingresource.com/seller-value.asp" title="The Maiocco Teams Home Value Tool">Firelight
Home Value Calculator</a> and let me know if you think it's valuable.
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-Bob Maiocco
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(720)273-4262
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</p> Andy Andrews-- The Decisions You Make Today Dictate Who You Are Tomorrowhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/238568/Andy-Andrews-The-Decisions-You-Make-Today-Dictate-Who-You-Are-Tomorrow2007-10-15T21:34:32ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
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I had a an opportunity to see Andy Andrews at a Keller Williams convention a
few weeks ago.
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<img class="float-left" src="http://www.andyandrews.com/images/andy10.jpg" alt="Andy Andrews Photo" />
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After experiencing his talk related to his book The <b><u>Travelers Gift</u>
</b><i><b>Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success</b> </i>I bought a
whole box of his books and cd's to share with my team and my loved ones.
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Since I drive so much with my business I have listened to hours and hours of
his conversations. Andy is very clear that he's not a speaker nor a
motivational coach-- more of a conversationalist. That suits me just
fine since I'm not big on motivational speakers in general but I've recently
become a big fan of Andy Andrews!
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Since pretty much everything he says or writes is copy written and I
don't have the press credentials to get access to his media kit so I can't
quote the book. However I can say that the seven decisions are based on
Andy's extensive research of over 200 Biographies of wildly successful people
in history. Andy's gift to the world is his ability to notice
things-- and what he has noticed is how the presence of the "Seven
Decisions" changed each of their respective lives.
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To acknowledge and approach the Seven Decisions with a conscious deliberation
is one of the easiest to integrate into your daily life. Each of the
decisions that Andy talks about are decisions that each of us make or don't
make during the course of our every day life.
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I strongly recommend that if you aren't where you want to be in your
life, professionally or personally Andy Andrews is a great resource. His
light humor and easy going conversational ability makes for quick reading and
engaging study.
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Take a look at
<a href="www.andyandrews.com" title="http:www.andyandrews.com" id="wmzk" target="_blank">http:www.andyandrews.com</a>
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I'd love to hear your success stories related to this. Please feel free
to comment...
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</p> Jump on The Colorado Rockies Bandwagon!!!!http://activerain.com/blogsview/238473/Jump-on-The-Colorado-Rockies-Bandwagon2007-10-15T19:37:12ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
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<img src="http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/087/webpix/Bandwagon%20Final.jpg" height="300" alt="The Bandwagon" width="300" />
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What could be better than rooting for a winner?
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I was heading in to the office this morning and was listening to the sports
experts talking about all of the people who have recently jumped on the
Colorado Rockies Bandwagon. The host and a few callers seemed almost
surprised at how many new fans the Rockies have accrued in their historic run
to the World Series-- The Fall Classic!!!
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<a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.milestoneshows.com/rmcac01/Colorado%2520Rockies%2520Baseball.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.milestoneshows.com/rmcac01/RMCAC_Activities.htm&h=125&w=180&sz=15&hl=en&start=2&tbnid=rp-fR1gb7YSFRM:&tbnh=70&tbnw=101&prev=/images%3Fq%3DRockies%2BBaseball%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26rls%3DGFRD,GFRD:2007-03,GFRD:en%26sa%3DG"><img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:rp-fR1gb7YSFRM:http://www.milestoneshows.com/rmcac01/Colorado%2520Rockies%2520Baseball.gif" height="70" alt="" width="101" /></a><a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://1heckofaguy.com/wp-content/photos/baseball.jpg&imgrefurl=http://1heckofaguy.com/2007/04/12/the-best-of-baseball/&h=301&w=300&sz=14&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=GI34QajDwfKI_M:&tbnh=116&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3DBaseball%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26rls%3DGFRD,GFRD:2007-03,GFRD:en"></a>
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Well what do they expect? I have to admit even I am getting excited
about baseball. Now don't get me wrong I love a great game of
baseball. PLAYING baseball that is or maybe some coed softball with some
friends. But let's face it. Baseball is tough to watch until your
team is winning.
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Well they are winning now and winning in a big way. The Rockies have now won
20 of their last 21 games. First, it was a miracle they made the
playoffs at all. Now they're actually recognized nationally. They
are 7-0 in the playoffs! Yes, there's a real baseball team here in
Colorado. The Rockies are going to the World Series if they win tonight
or as long as they don't have a historic meltdown.
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<font size="7" color="#663366">LETS GO ROCKIES!!!!</font>
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I'm rooting for the Rockies all the way. I just hope the schedule of the
world series doesn't conflict with the Avalanche!
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<a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/9/94/Colorado_Avalanche.gif&imgrefurl=http://ianthealy.blogspot.com/2007/10/taking-stock.html&h=457&w=545&sz=12&hl=en&start=36&tbnid=FrIg9qT2fjDtgM:&tbnh=112&tbnw=133&prev=/images%3Fq%3DRockies%2BBaseball%26start%3D20%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26rls%3DGFRD,GFRD:2007-03,GFRD:en%26sa%3DN"><img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:FrIg9qT2fjDtgM:http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/9/94/Colorado_Avalanche.gif" height="112" alt="" width="133" /></a>
</p> Highlands Ranch Colorado market updatehttp://activerain.com/blogsview/237288/Highlands-Ranch-Colorado-market-update2007-10-14T19:42:38ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
How did Highlands Ranch do in September? Highlands Ranch finished September very strong relative to all of the "Sky is Falling" news in Real Estate lately. Our average price for a sold home in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree combined increased quite a bit from the end of August. We started September at about $343k and finished at about $383k. Although we had fewer sales in September than we did in August, that is a typical seasonal pattern. I generally help home sellers understand that when the number of new listings decreases at the same time the number of under contract homes increase-- it's a good time to list their home to sell. That happened twice in September in Highlands Ranch. The second week of September we had a good dip in new listings while 3 weeks in a row our new under contracts increased over the previous week in September and even beat August's performance. In fact, the number of new listings for the week ending 9-30 was the lowest increase to inventory since early summer! If the number of new listings continues to decrease we'll have to start calling this a neutral market instead of the Buyer's market that is on everyone's lips. Overall the total level of inventory is about the same level it was at the end of July. Interestingly, the average list price is up quite a bit and very close to the highest level of the year! This could explain the end of the trend of more and more homes under contract. Overall, Highlands Ranch continues to exhibit very typical Supply and Demand traits. The market is very fair right now and those who are willing and able to consider and react to all of the facts are getting very reliable results. This analysis is based upon my ongoing research and is provided as a summary of the entire market in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree. This post was created almost exclusively from Metrolist (MLS)facts. I also track and provide information on individual neighborhoods. Neighborhood information is much more valuable, frequently has significantly different trending than the overall picture and I'm happy to share it with you free and with no obligation. Let me know where you'd like me to focus and I'll put together a very comprehensive analysis that is easily understood and helpful. Logon to <a href="http://www.myhomebuyingresource.com" title="www.MyHomeBuyingResource.com" target="_blank">http://www.myhomebuyingresource.com</a>, send me your e-mail address and I'll respond promptly. Thank you. Firelight Highlands Ranch Colorado homes sold under contract and new listings October 14http://activerain.com/blogsview/237031/Firelight-Highlands-Ranch-Colorado-homes-sold-under-contract-and-new-listings-October-142007-10-14T13:38:10ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>We had some quality activity in Firelight this week. While historically October isn't a big month for market activity I'm pleased to post that there are currently 10 homes under contract in Firelight. Of which three contracted since my last update (in the last 10 days)</p><p>2649 Westgate, Firelight, Highlands Ranch, CO is under contract after only 15 DOM (Days on market)</p><p>10733 Ashford Circle, Firelight, Highlands Ranch, CO is under contract after 55 DOM</p><p>2794 Pemberly Ave, Firelight, Highlands Ranch, CO is finally under contract after 195 DOM after almost $50k in price reductions over the last 6 months.</p><p>There has been one closing in Firelight in the last few days:</p><p>10688 Riverbrook Circle, Firelight, Highlands Ranch, CO, a two story Berkeley greyrock sold after 30 DOM for $305,000.</p><p>Overall we have 40 homes active on the market in Firelight ranging from $259,900 up to $799,999. For a closer analysis of the market conditions, to discuss how we adapt our efforts to timely and specific Firelight market information, or to schedule a showing of any of the 42 homes for sale please logon to <a href="http://www.myhomebuyingresouce.com/">http://www.myhomebuyingresouce.com/</a> </p> Tuscany South in Aurora CO-- A top notch community packed with valuehttp://activerain.com/blogsview/230554/Tuscany-South-in-Aurora-CO-A-top-notch-community-packed-with-value2007-10-08T16:50:21ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>I recently researched a wealth of information about Tuscany South in Aurora, CO for a Seller client of mine who I have known for several years. I really wanted to pinpoint why this Seller has had so much difficulty selling their beautiful perfectly maintained home that we feel has been priced very well.</p><p> </p><p>So I started by analyzing and graphing the data from all of Aurora South. Now Aurora South is huge. It's in Arapaho County and adjacent to the Denver areas's second largest core of office space, the Denver Tech Center. It's a major feeder area for the hundred of thousands of professionals who want a short commute while also having excellent schools-- namely Cherry Creek, arguable the best school district in Colorado. So, I was pretty sure that mapping the entire sold results for the city was going to be fruitless however, I was pleased to see a few easily recognizable trends:</p><p><img title="AUS YTD Market Performance Monthly" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/4/5/4/ar119187980345414.jpg" height="433" alt="Aurora South Colorado Market Statistics" width="768" /></p><p>It's easy to recognize the seasonal dip in sales that begins in August and starts ramping up again in March. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the overall performance this year has been relatively steady with no material decrease in sales volume, price or even number of expireds.</p><p> </p><p>Well that's all fine and dandy but not much help to my Seller in Tuscany South who is absolutely going to take a large loss after buying at the very peak in pricing back in 2005. So I have now graphed the Tuscany South results and here's the bad news:</p><p> </p> Firelight Highlands Ranch Homes for Sale recent sold information and Days on Market graphhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/225947/Firelight-Highlands-Ranch-Homes-for-Sale-recent-sold-information-and-Days-on-Market-graph2007-10-04T12:07:25ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>One of the things about blogging real estate information is that it's a learning process for both reader and writer. I've been selling homes and maintaining a market conditions report for my own office for years-- actually I started in 1996. But to produce something that's worthy of sharing with the public is a different story. So I've been experimenting with various graphs and statistics that I think are helpful and plotting them with different styles. </p><p>This graph is for Firelight, Highlands Ranch, Colorado and gives a visual indicator of what's been going on. Although Firelight hasn't been experiencing the crazy boom days of 2005 anymore it still performs pretty well. In my opinion this is because of the intrinsic value that Highlands Ranch offers along with the specific great attributes that Firelight offers. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. Feel free to send me an e-mail at <a href="mailto:BobMaiocco@kw.com">BobMaiocco@kw.com</a> or visit my website at <a href="http://www.MyHomeBuyingResource.com">www.MyHomeBuyingResource.com</a> and I'll share with you my trending analysis as well as how I use what I know about the market to position my clients to take advantage of any situation.<img title="Sold homes in Firelight Average Price and Days on Market" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/5/0/5/ar119151706750578.jpg" height="548" alt="Firelight Highlands Ranch Market statistics graph" width="768" /></p> Firelight in Highlands Ranch did the Dam Break? An optimistic Market Updatehttp://activerain.com/blogsview/224191/Firelight-in-Highlands-Ranch-did-the-Dam-Break-An-optimistic-Market-Update2007-10-02T23:34:13ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>Firelight in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Yesterday I gave an overall summary of recent market activity in Highlands Ranch and Today I want to focus on Firelight. Firelight is a terrific community in South Highlands Ranch with many great features including fast access to the new Southridge Rec Center, <a href="http://www.hrcaonline.org/Fac_Southridge.asp">http://www.hrcaonline.org/Fac_Southridge.asp</a> which is loaded with amenities, great public schools within the Douglas County School District: <a href="http://www.dcsdk12.org/portal/page/portal/DCSD">http://www.dcsdk12.org/portal/page/portal/DCSD</a> including: </p><p><strong><a href="http://www.dcsdk12.org/secondary/mvhs/" target="_NEW">Mountain Vista High School</a></strong> - grades 9 - 12 boundary map <a href="http://www.dcsdk12.org/portal/page/portal/DCSD/Operations/Planning/Boundary_Maps/High_School_Boundary_Maps/BMap_MVHS.pdf"><strong>MountainVistaHighSchool</strong></a> <a href="http://www.dcsdk12.org/portal/page/portal/DCSD/Operations/Planning/Boundary_Maps/High_School_Boundary_Maps/MVHSLabelsJuly06.pdf"><strong>Mountain Vista High School Feeder</strong></a> Doc Size: 238.50 KB </p><p><strong><a href="http://schools.dcsdk12.org/mrms" target="_NEW">Mountain Ridge Middle School</a></strong> - grades 7 - 8 see the boundary map <a href="http://www.dcsdk12.org/portal/page/portal/DCSD/Operations/Planning/Boundary_Maps/Middle_School_Boundary_Maps/BMap_MRMS.pdf" title="Firelight Middle School Mountain Ridge" target="_blank"><strong>Mountain Ridge Middle School</strong></a> Doc Size: 331.10 KB </p><p><strong><a href="http://schools.dcsdk12.org/cme" target="_NEW">Copper Mesa Elementary School</a></strong> - grades K - 6, see the boundary map <a href="http://www.dcsdk12.org/portal/page/portal/DCSD/Operations/Planning/Boundary_Maps/Elementary_School_Boundary_Maps/CMEBoundary25July07.pdf"><strong>Copper Mesa Elementary</strong></a> Doc Size: 131.74 KB </p><p><strong><a href="http://www1.dcsdk12.org/elementary/he/index.html" target="_NEW">Heritage Elementary School</a></strong> - grades K - 6, see the boundary map <a href="http://www.dcsdk12.org/portal/page/portal/DCSD/Operations/Planning/Boundary_Maps/Elementary_School_Boundary_Maps/HEBoundary26July07.pdf"><strong>Heritage Elementary</strong></a> Doc Size: 160.43 KB </p><p>I'm a big fan of Firelight and the roughly 1,850 homes and active listings ranging from $259k to $799,999 as of October 2, 2007. Homebuilders include Beazer, Berkeley, Joyce, Richmond, Ryland, and Shea Homes. </p><p>This evening as I review the market in Firelight I'm pleased to announce that the results from September are fairly promising. We had nine closings in Firelight in September ranging from $249,900 up to 572,000. And although one of the new listings to Firelight contracted very fast (7 days) the average is now 57 Days on Market (DOM) and the average closed price to list price is a reduction of 2.11%.</p><p>There are two new listings this week: A Richmond Flatiron backing the open space that leads to the Rec Center at $598,500 and a Beazer Bradbury for $588,000. </p><p>Four new under contracts in the last week so here's how Firelight's inventory looks overall:</p><p>42 homes for sale ranging from $259,000 up to $799,999. For a closer analysis of the market conditions or to schedule a showing of any of the 42 homes for sale please logon to http://www.myhomebuyingresource.com/ </p> 19137 East Maplewood Ave. Tuscany South, Aurora, CO Cherry Creek Schoolshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/222890/19137-East-Maplewood-Ave-Tuscany-South-Aurora-CO-Cherry-Creek-Schools2007-10-01T23:30:59ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p><img title="19137 E. Maplewood Ave, Aurora, CO Tuscany South" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/5/5/4/ar119129998745516.jpg" height="233" alt="19137 E. Maplewood Ave, Aurora, CO Tuscany South" width="350" /> </p><p><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td height="15" align="left">Front View : Excellent Corner Location</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">Address: 19137 E. Maplewood Ave. </td><td valign="top">City/ST: Aurora, CO </td><td valign="top">Zip Code: 80016 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Location: In Beautiful Tuscany in Cherry Creek School Dist. </td><td valign="top">Property Type: Single Family Home </td>A tremendous value in a superior location within the Cherry Creek School District <td valign="top">New or Resale: Resale </td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Square Footage: 4082 </td><td valign="top">Bedrooms: 5 </td><td valign="top">Bathrooms: 4 full, 1 half </td></tr><tr><td valign="top">MLS# 549173 </td></tr></tbody></table><table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="98%"><tbody><tr><td><br />The Glenwood is historically one of the most popular floor plans with a great combination of well thought out Architecture and plenty of usable space. This home carries on the tradition and brings a wealth of upgrades and timeless design elements. The home's huge double front doors welcome you into a very impressive two-story entryway. Once inside the upgades throughout are evident in flooring, paint, cabinetry, counter tops--really no corners have been cut. The Kitchen is a wonderful use of generous cabinetry and lots of counter top space-- even a large pantry. The bedrooms are all oversized, the Master has it's own reading retreat, huge walk-in closet and comforting five piece bath. Two of the secondary bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. The full basement offers an additional 2096 square feet of unfinished storage space or an enormous space for the ultimate finished basement... <br /><a href="http://http://www.myhomebuyingresource.com/MyHomeDtl.asp?lstPages=1&HomeID=565395#evenmoreinfo" target="_blank">Request Even More Information</a> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></p> 5201 Aspen Leaf Drive, Cherokee Ridge Estates, Littleton, Coloradohttp://activerain.com/blogsview/222868/5201-Aspen-Leaf-Drive-Cherokee-Ridge-Estates-Littleton-Colorado2007-10-01T23:09:37ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p><a href="http://www.obeo.com/Public/Viewer/Default.aspx?ID=326983" title="Aspen Leaf Drive Virtual Tour" target="_blank">Virtual Tour Link</a></p><p><img title="Exterior of 5201 Aspen Leaf Drive Cherokee Ridge Estates Littleton CO" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/6/9/6/ar119129800669654.jpg" height="230" alt="5201 Aspen Leaf Drive Cherokee Ridge Estates Littleton COlorado" width="500" /></p><p>The Amarone is a custom designed, main floor, master bedroom custom home in Littleton, Colorado on large acreage with 4,322 square feet of finished living space on two floors and a large, unfinished walkout basement. The heart of this beautiful home is the oversized cherry kitchen, with its walk-in pantry and large breakfast nook, which flows into the dramatic great room. Colorado charm and comfort. The Amarone has been created for the discriminating home buyer. This exquisite home in Cherokee Ridge Estates is close to everything but in a quiet, secure, exclusive enclave of custom homes in the rolling hills just west of Castle Pines. The main floor master is perfectly designed to pamper it's owner with it's own built-in bar, rock fireplace, panoramic mountain views and access to two separate decks! The master bath and closets are well designed and appointed with the highest quality features and rich, smooth tones. Camerata Homes designers used their wealth of experience to create the perfect kitchen for living and entertaining with a combination of Cherry, Stainless steel and granite. The huge kitchen is a testimony to combining beautiful elements with state-of-the-art performance and effective design. The great room captures Colorado's western spirit with huge windows revealing blue skies and mountains and is filled with natural light. Each space has it's own focal point and special features to reward it's visitor. Around every corner is an example of how a custom home should be built. No feature has been overlooked. More photos and even an online floor plan with online space planning (including the ability to place furniture) is available-- just follow the link to the virtual tour. An Additional four car garage can be added to this property for the ultimate collector or hobbyist estate! Single Family Property, Area: Douglas Co West, Subdivision: CHEROKEE RIDGE ESTATES, County: DOUG, Approximately 4.79 acre(s), Year Built: 2007, Hill/mountain view, View, Two story, Central air conditioning, Basement, Dining room, Den, Laundry room Request Even More Information at <a href="http://www.MyHomeBuyingResource.com">http://www.MyHomeBuyingResource.com</a> </p> Highlands Ranch Volunteer Opportunityhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/222796/Highlands-Ranch-Volunteer-Opportunity2007-10-01T22:01:25ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>As we get closer and closer to the Big Pumpkin Holiday. I thought I would relay the anouncement I received from the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce. They are in need of volunteers and sponsors for the annual Treat or Treat Street! </p><p>This event will be held on Saturday, October 27th, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Eastridge Rec Center. For more information contact the Chamber office at 303.791.3500 or cchrinfo@highlandsranchchamber.org to be a sponsor or to volunteer.</p><p>What a great way to promote your local business while meeting your neighbors and having a great time! I hope to see you there.</p><p> </p> Conifer Colorado gets a new Pizza place!http://activerain.com/blogsview/222649/Conifer-Colorado-gets-a-new-Pizza-place2007-10-01T19:50:53ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>Anyone who knows me knows I eat a lot of Pizza. In fact, you could even call me a pizza aficionado. Or not, since nobody actually talks that way. But believe me I love pizza.</p><p>I was thrilled when a family I recently moved to Bailey invited me to their grand opening of the Pier 49 Pizzeria in Aspen Park, Colorado. If you're not familiar with Aspen Park, it's technically a Conifer address on Highway 285 in a beautiful alpine setting. Take a look at the map:</p><p><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=25597%2BConifer%2BRd.%2BConifer,%2BCO&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.754532,81.738281&ie=UTF8&ll=39.5434,-105.289128&spn=0.012427,0.019956&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1">http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=25597%2BConifer%2BRd.%2BConifer,%2BCO&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.754532,81.738281&ie=UTF8&ll=39.5434,-105.289128&spn=0.012427,0.019956&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1</a> </p><p>So on opening night I brought my wife Alisa, my two little boys and my visiting mother-in-law and we feasted on some of the best pizza any of us had had in many years.</p><p>We started with the Lombard, Pier 49 Pizza's most popular pizza. It's loaded with hickory flavored barbecue sauce topped with southwestern grilled chicken, a bunch of different cheeses, and topped with onions. I was to die for and super tasty.</p><p><img title="The Lombard" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/6/2/3/ar119128568532654.jpg" height="128" alt="Lombard Pizza from Pier 49 in Aspen Park, Conifer , COlorado" width="160" /> oh my, it's good.</p><p> But then we also added a Garlic Festival! Every one of us calls it our new favorite. We're big garlic lovers and this one is loaded! Savory garlic butter sauce topped with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. We added some chicken to it for an awesome meal.</p><p><img title="Garlic Festival" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/8/4/4/1/ar119128594414488.jpg" height="128" alt="The Garlin lovers pizza at Pier 49 in ASpen Park, Conifer, CO" width="160" /></p><p>What a great establishment. We are so lucky to have a great pizza place. Swing by and try it out! While you're there, be sure to say, Hi." To Rick and Jan Lange or their son Cody-- who is working way too hard over there making sure every pizza is a masterpiece in feasting!</p> How did Highlands Ranch do in September?http://activerain.com/blogsview/222600/How-did-Highlands-Ranch-do-in-September2007-10-01T19:04:16ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>Highlands Ranch finished September very strong relative to all of the "Sky is Falling" news in Real Estate lately. Our average price for a sold home in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree combined increased quite a bit from the end of August. We started September at about $343k and finished at about $383k. Although we had fewer sales in September than we did in August, that is a typical seasonal pattern. </p><p>I generally help home sellers understand that when the number of new listings decreases at the same time the number of under contract homes increase-- it's a good time to list their home to sell. That happened twice in September in Highlands Ranch. The second week of September we had a good dip in new listings while 3 weeks in a row our new under contracts increased over the previous week in September and even beat August's performance. In fact, the number of new listings for the week ending 9-30 was the lowest increase to inventory since early summer! If the number of new listings continues to decrease we'll have to start calling this a neutral market instead of the Buyer's market that is on everyone's lips. Overall the total level of inventory is about the same level it was at the end of July. Interestingly, the average list price is up quite a bit and very close to the highest level of the year! This could explain the end of the trend of more and more homes under contract.</p><p>Overall, Highlands Ranch continues to exhibit very typical Supply and Demand traits. The market is very fair right now and those who are willing and able to consider and react to all of the facts are getting very reliable results.</p><p>This analysis is based upon my ongoing research and is provided as a summary of the entire market in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree. This post was created almost exclusively from Metrolist (MLS)facts. I also track and provide information on individual neighborhoods. Neighborhood information is much more valuable, frequently has significantly different trending than the overall picture and I'm happy to share it with you free and with no obligation. Let me know where you'd like me to focus and I'll put together a very comprehensive analysis that is easily understood and helpful. Logon to <a href="http://www.myhomebuyingresource.com/">http://www.myhomebuyingresource.com/</a>, send me your e-mail address and I'll respond promptly. Thank you.</p><p><img title="Highlands Ranch Market Update" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/4/0/5/ar119128331750435.jpg" height="397" alt="Market Update for Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree for the week ending 9-30" width="672" /></p> How terrible is the real estate economy?http://activerain.com/blogsview/205022/How-terrible-is-the-real-estate-economy2007-09-14T17:35:39ZBob Maiocco (Keller Williams DTC)
<p>Not a day goes by without someone asking me about the sky falling. Is real estate crashing? What's with all the foreclosures? Are rates about to shoot through the roof? And frankly, to watch the news, I'm amazed at the negativity and fear that the old school media is spreading around.</p><p>Here's the deal as I see it. The fundamentals of real estate continue to apply. They never stopped applying. The three most important thing about real estate are: Okay, everyone together now:</p><p>1.) Location</p><p>2.) Location</p><p>3.) Location</p><p>If you buy right, for the right reasons, within the age old qualification strategies then you don't have anything to worry about (assuming of course that you haven't been fired, run over, or otherwise tragedy stricken) Where the trouble comes from is those who got in a bidding war in Aurora, Colorado in July of '05 for a property with no great attributes compared to the neighbors. Then when they financed that home with a 3/1 COFI ARM that teased them with a starting payment of $1100/month for a $500k mortgage for the first three months and that's all they could qualify for at the time-- then the payments went up $100/month every month for the last year while the excitement for the neighborhood wained-- that's big trouble. </p><p>It's dissapointing that real estate professionals whether brokers or lenders participated in getting homes bought with some of those ridiculous mortgage programs but here's my summary:</p><p>Real estate, whether as a career or as an investment in a home is a long term proposition. Real Estate is not particularly liquid and comes with many barriers to liquidity. Homeowners, brokers and lenders who made short term decisions on real estate deals in the last 3-5 years using less than adequate thought processes are now facing problems, whether it's brokers having career problems, lenders looking for jobs or homeowners having cash flow problems. the real estate market has a knack for reinforcing the fundamental principals of the game-- the old borrowing ratios work: 28 % of your gross income can be used for your mortgage and you shouldn't exceed 36% of your gross income for all of your monthly obligations. Find the best location you can afford and finance with a 30 year fixed rate, choose wisely and live in it, enjoy life and watch your equity grow.</p><p> </p><p> </p>