Ants' Denver Colorado Real Estate Blog

413 South Reed Court - Lakewood, CO 80226 (Belmar/Villa Italia) - $435,950

2008-03-17T09:31:35Z

Anthony M. Rael | Metro Brokers - Anthony Rael & Associates | 303-520-3179

Just Listed --- Belmar/Villa Italia Row Homes
413 South Reed Court - Lakewood, CO

This 4-level home boasts nearly 2,200 square feet, 4-Bedrooms, 3-Bathrooms plus a fully-finished penthouse with rooftop deck. This 2005 McStain-built home features $75,000 in builder upgrades including 4" wide rustic oak hardwood floors, custom tile work, high-end brushed nickel fixtures throughout & a gourmet kitchen with gorgeous slab granite countertops & breakfast bar, 42" cherry Merillat cabinetry, under mount lighting & stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances!

Unlike other Fillmore models, this one-of-a-kind home is customized to create a more open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining friends & family. Enjoy your morning latte on the oversized covered atrium or the cool summer breezes & moonlight views from the bonus rooftop deck! 413 South Reed Court....the best that Belmar/Villa Italia has to offer.
Take a virtual tour and see for yourself!

The Urban Row Homes by McStain Neighborhoods are conveniently located in Lakewood's "New Downtown" - just off Wadsworth & Alameda. Featuring incredible amenities such as dining, entertainment, shopping, galleries, cafe's, movies, parks and plazas & more. Walk to anywhere you want to go!

3 Bdrm Single Family Home - 4-Level

offered at $449,950

Year Built	Nov-2005
Sq Footage	2,194 (4-level home)
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3
Floors	4" Solid Rustic Oak Hardwoods
Parking	2 Car garage (attached)
Builder	McStain Neighborhoods
Upgrades	$75,000 in builder upgrades
HOA/Maint	$155 per month
City/County	Lakewood, CO (Jefferson)
MLS #	# 630138 & #630182
Color Brochure	PDF Flyer

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PROPERTY FEATURES

Fillmore Model w/ Optional Penthouse	42" Merillat Kitchen Cabinetry	Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid Appliances
Customized Floorplan for Entertaining	High-end Brushed Nickel Hardware	Stove/Oven/Microwave/Dishwasher
4" Wide Rustic Oak Hardwood Flooring	Gas, Forced Air Heat & Central A/C	Custom Tile Work Throughout
Slab Granite Countertops & Breakfast	Private Atrium / "Cocktail Deck"	2-Car Attached Garage
Penthouse / Rooftop Deck	Upgraded Oak Railing Throughout	Master Suite with Walk-in Closet
Custom Window Treatments	Deep Soaking Tub & Double Sinks	Location, Location, Location...

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Marketed Exclusively by
Anthony M. Rael

Metro Brokers - Anthony Rael & Assoc.

303-520-3179

http://www.anthonyrael.com/
www.metrobrokersnorthwest.com

Who Cares About Falling Interest Rates?

2008-01-31T13:46:15Z

The Fed rate cuts, glut of homes on the market and overall price reductions will certainly jump-start market activity throughout the country, but it still seems to me that more and more people have already been squeezed out of the housing market and it breaks my heart to know that so many people who really want to become homeowners may never get the chance.

Please don't think I'm being negative - the opposite is true. I became a REALTOR because I am passionate (almost to a fault) about helping people realize the dream of homeownership. I've done well with my personal real estate investments over the past 20 years and I truly want everyone else to realize the dream and experience the joys and freedoms of homeownership. The world is full of the "have" & "have nots" and I just don't want to see more people getting left behind because it's simply not affordable.

7051 Zenobia St. - 5 Bed + 3 Bath - Westminster, CO - $214,950

2008-01-28T13:30:18Z

Anthony M. Rael | Metro Brokers - Anthony Rael & Associates | 303-520-3179

7051 Zenobia, Westminster, CO --- JUST LISTED!

This super-clean starter home features 2,200+ finished square feet with a total of 5-Bedrooms, 3-Bathrooms and a full-finished basement which includes a dedicated 5:1 home theater room with tiered seating platform plus an oversized recreation room with billiard table. Priced to Sell Quickly!

The light & bright kitchen features white cabinetry, all appliances, breakfast bar seating and large attached dining area with huge picture window overlooking the backyard. All window coverings are included. You will love entertaining your guests on the huge covered patio - complete with ceiling fan, cable pre-wiring and roll-down shades. Mature landscaping with trees & perennials plus front & rear sprinkler system & shed in the backyard. Two-car attached garage with plenty of additional off-street parking.

Stop wasting time looking at all the fixer-uppers around town --- this home is in perfect move-in condition and comes with a One Year Buyer's Home Warranty for your peace-of-mind. Take additional comfort in knowing that the air-conditioner, hot water heater, gutters, & some double-pane windows have been recently replaced. Don't Miss this Opportunity!

The Lakeview Estates subdivision is conveniently located in central Westminster (bordering Arvada) with easy access to schools, parks, dining, shopping & major transportation. Commute times average 15-minutes to Boulder, Flatirons Mall & "lo-do" and easy access to "the hill" at Blackhawk & Central City.

5 Bdrm Single Family House - Ranch

offered at $214,950

Year Built	1978
Sq Footage	2,214 (1,107 up & 1,107 down)
Bedrooms	5 (3 on main-level & 2 in bsmt)
Bathrooms	3 (1 + 3/4 up & 3/4 down)
Floors	One-story Ranch
Parking	2 Car garage (attached)
Basement	Yes - full finished
Lot Size	8,576 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month (none)
City/County	Westminster, CO (Adams)
MLS #	# 606449

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PROPERTY FEATURES

5:1 Home Theatre Room	Master Bedroom with 3/4 Bath	Full-Finished Basement
Living Room, Kitchen, Family Rm	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven/Microwave/Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer	Gas, Forced Air Heat & Central A/C	Window Coverings
Huge Family Room w/ Pool Table	Huge Yard with Covered Patio	2-Car Attached Garage

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

see additional photos here

Contact info:

Marketed Exclusively by
Anthony M. Rael

Metro Brokers - Anthony Rael & Assoc.

303-520-3179

www.anthonyrael.com

This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Split-level Home Absolutely Sparkles! - $214,950 (Arvada, CO)

2007-02-28T11:31:58Z

Welcome Home to Woodland Valley in Arvada, Colorado

Pride of Ownership - This sharp split-level home absolutely sparkles! Featuring 1,732 finished square feet with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, light & bright kitchen with eat-in space, covered back patio, fresh paint throughout, newer carpet on main level, beautiful pergo hardwood floors in the family room, an oversized & attached 2-car garage, huge 8,000 square foot lot with mature landscaping. Window coverings plus newer GE refrigerator & Kenmore dryer are included.

There's also an additional 800-1200 square feet of storage space in the beneath the home in the crawl space PLUS a large Tuff Shed in the backyard. SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED - BRING AN OFFER!

Take advantage of a great opportunity to reside in a fine Arvada home in a great neighborhood. Located just West of 71st Ave & Simms St., this home is located close to top-rated Jeffco schools, shopping, entertainment & restaurants. You are only minutes from the foothills and 15 minutes to downtown Denver and Boulder!

No covenants or HOA fees. Available for immediate possession.

$214,950
Virtual Tour: http://anthonyrael.com/listings/11903/
SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED - BRING AN OFFER!

Sharp 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in Arvada, Colorado 80003 - JUST LISTED!

2007-02-28T11:18:32Z

Welcome Home to Wood Creek Condominiums in Arvada, Colorado 80003

5565 West 76th Ave.
Wood Creek Condominiums #1215
Arvada, Colorado 80003

Completely updated with cherry cabinets & brand new top-of-the-line Stainless Steel appliances.

Back on the Market! This condo has been completely renovated and shows better than new! Featuring 1,115 finished square feet with 2 huge master bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms, light & bright kitchen with eat-in space, top-of-the-line stainless appliances, covered back patio, fresh paint throughout, new carpet & slate tiled fireplace in the family room. This place doesn't need a thing - move right in today! Blue Ribbon Home Warranty included! Monthly HOA's of $160 include Clubhouse, Insurance, Pool, Snow Removal, Ext. Bldg. Maintenance, Trash & Grounds Maint.

Convenient Arvada, Colorado location with access to the top-rated Jeffco school district. This condominium offers easy access to Boulder or "LoDo", the Pepsi Center, Inveso Field at Mile High, DCPA & Buell Theater. Shop at Flatirons, Westminster Promenade or Westminster Mall.

$136,500
Denver MLS #: 475405
http://anthonyrael.com/listings/5565/index.html

Hurricane Katrina Flood Victims - Mandatory Relocation & SBA

2007-01-31T01:14:15Z

I am currently working with a elderly family (one is 90% disabled) who was relocated to Denver Colorado after Hurricane Katrina. This couple used to reside in a wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1700 square foot brick ranch style home in a neighborhood called Lakeview in New Orleans - very close to Lake Pontchartrain where the levies broke. Their daughter also lived a half mile closer to the lake - lost everything too. However, with the help and support from Village Homes & their in-house mortgage company, I helped the daughter of a family I am working with, relocate to Broomfield last April.

Anyway, their home of 45+ years was completely destroyed - including all personal belongings - there was literally nothing left. The home has since been scraped and the lot sold to pay off the small mortgage balance. 18 months later, they have yet to receive any reimbursement from their insurance company (probably never will) and the only assistance they received from FEMA is rental assistance for a temporary 600 square foot, one-bedroom apartment.

They are finally at a point where they have decided to permanently relocate to Colorado and live close to their two daughters (one I mentioned above). We have finally located a property - and God willing - we will close in mid-March. But for any of you who have worked with SBA for a the Katrina Flood "low-interest loan programs", don't you find it strange that they can not or will not tell you in advance how much the family can qualify for? When writing offers, the lender letter is always the second or third page right? But how can you get a lender approval letter when the lender (SBA) requires you to submit a puchase contract FIRST! It's kind of the cart-before-the-horse scenario. If you are lucky enough to find a good agent and reasonable sellers, it is possible.

I'd like to pose a few questions for those of you who have worked with SBA before on a Katrina Mandatory Relocation project. What was the loan approval process like? I understand that they have a $200k loan limit for residental real estate (which doesn't buy much in the Denver market), but I have also heard dozens of stories of people who somehow secured a lot more money than that when SBA factored in their personal losses. What's the best approach to pushing the SBA loan officer along sooner? The default SBA loan amount is simply not enough to pay for the same type of home in the Denver market. Somehow/someway, my clients will have to come up with another $40-50k. The good news in all of this is that the SBA low interest loans are fixed at ~2.6% for 30-years and they don't charge any closing costs (at least that's my understanding).

If you have any advice for working efficiently with SBA or securing additional funds to relocate in Colorado or other parts of the country, I'd love to hear your stories.

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Anthony M. Rael
http://anthonyrael.com/