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National Western Stock Show, Denver CO and Horse properties. It's that time of the year again. This will be the 116th birthday for the Denver stock show starting back in 1899. This year we expect attendance over 700,000 visitors. This event features everything from western artwork, tradeshow, livestock, horse shows, tractors, FOOD, and rodeos. Check out the complete list of events and times. There plenty of events for all ages and this has become a annual family tradition for many Denverites. Dates: January 7th-22nd.
70+ acres with complete horse set-up and fully detailed home in Deer Trail, CO: This property has so many details, it is easier to list them: 70+ acres with sweeping views, easy access to amenities and entertainment(14 miles to Byers and 45 to Denver) many creative uses and possibilities, driving & shooting range, spring/creek with possible pond area, gently sloping and level land, wildlife galore, 2 car attached garage, 2 car carport, 40 year roof, hardiboard siding, Thermo-pane windows, walk-out basement, huge deck, private patio/BBQ area, kid's sand box, landscaped, A/C, oak cabinets, oak & cedar finishes, stainless appliances, huge utility room and in-house water filtration.
250+ acres on Hilltop road, rolling land just outside of Parker. Mold into your dream ranch. Over 253 acres of flat ground for you to mold into whatever. Great sweeping views of the front range. Easy access to Parker with amenities 10 minutes away. 20 minutes to Metro Denver, minutes to Parker. Loads of potential in growing area, fabulous estate site or horse property. Rolling terrain with seasonal creek, several building sites. 1 domestic well. Awesome price per acre!
5 Smith Bridge road, Bellvue CO 80512 Poudre Riverfront property: 200' of river frontage! 3 acres with custom built home right on the Poudre River. 4200 sq. ft. of awesome finishes with Knotty alder woodwork, 4.5 bathrooms with 2 jacuzzi tubs and steamer, marble tile, Brazilian cherry hardwoods, 2 fireplaces, custom stain glass door, high ceilings, office and a separate mother-in-law suite. Exterior finishes include an 8000 gallon water fall and pond and 2000' of patios and decks. 3 car shop with lift and compressor for your projects. A must see, the views are awesome. Easily commutable: 20 min. to Fort Collins right off Hwy 14. Fish out your back door, hike and hunt in the bordering BLM land. Additional 2 adjacent parcels for sale to total 4.5 acres.
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Interesting video on Fox Business News today. Greg Rand CEO of Own America said Denver is the top city for investment opportunities in real estate. He says there is a nationwide migration coming into Denver due to our young average age and awesome lifestyle. There is something to be said for our mountains and blue skies. Overall good news and our market has done very well. Worth a view!
Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com
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First time offered to the public! 1.1 acre of land with 90 feet of Poudre River frontage. Owner will build to suit! Adjoining 1 acre lot for sale also. Fish off your back porch or enjoy the sound of a river running by. Excellent property for the outdoor enthusiast and one of the last lots on the Poudre river. Build your vacation/dream home. 20 minutes to Fort Collins and easily commutable. Neighborhood borders BLM land. Well, septic and electric already approved.
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Inspections are often a "sticky" part of the real estate transaction. Often buyers get bogged down in the details and want to ask for the moon to be fixed before moving on. Hence I find myself talking the buyer down to focusing on the saftey issues and big ticket items. Well, thanks to local Denver inspector Darryl Bashline from DBInspections he has so kindly put into words for us:
1. What are the top 5 things you don't want to find during a home inspection?
A: You don't want to find safety of costly repair issues such as: 1. Foundation problems 2. Roof/Structural problems 3. Water/wet basement/crawl space issues (they can lead to health/safety issues like mold) 4. Fire hazards/saftey issues: HVAC, fire or carbon monoxide hazards, Electrical fire hazards
2. What are the top 5 things you want to learn at a home inspection?
A: Question #1 in reverse order plus peace of mind. 2. Proper home care and maintenance 3. Roof installation details: roof flashing's 4. Furnace and water heater age and condition 5. proper exterior drainage
3. Why is radon such a big deal?
A: Radon is decaying uranium that enters a house by seeping up through the slab or crawlspace. It has been reported that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind cigarette smoking. Radon is heavier than air and will build up at the lowest living space in the house. The EPA says Radon levels at or above 4.0 picocuries per liter of air should be mitigated. (mitigation systems typically run $800 to $1200)
4. What are the most common issues inside an electric panel?
A: 1. A breaker with a "double" tap. (two wires connected to one breaker) 2. An "over-fused" circuit. (wire size too small for breaker ratings) 3. Scorched or charred wiring or breakers 4. Aluminum branch wiring for general circuits 5. Openings in the dead front cover that a person could put a finger through (there is a reason it's called a "dead" front cover) 6. Out dated panels (Panels that use fuses instead of breakers and a fuse has been replaced with improper fuse rating or the fuse is wrapped in aluminum foil.)
5. What are the most common questions you encounter? How do you address them?
A: Common Questions: (1) Did the house pass inspection? (2) Should I / Would you buy this house? (3) What should I have the seller fix? Responses: (1) There is no "pass/fail" on my inspection. I am here to provide a comprehensive, unbiased, professional inspection of the property. (2) This question really isn't fair as I already have the home I want. I am here because you want this house. I never tell anybody weather they should/shouldn't buy a house, i am here to educate you about the house. (3) I do not get involved in who does what. that is between you and the seller and you Real Estate Professionals, however health and safety issues are commonly addressed.
Thanks to Darryl for this information. Overall, inspections are to educate the buyer so they can make an educated decision. It is much like looking under the hood and kicking the tires of a new car before you buy it. Keep in mind all locations/regions are different so the concerns will vary.
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Interesting video about lending today versus lending practices in the past. Most would say lenders are tightening but "...the reality that banks are not tightening their lending standards; they are just following the standard practices that they were using years ago." Also, investors might be able to expand their portfolio in the future... if all works out.
Denver Real estate Investments: www.housefitz.com Denver Income Properties: www.housfitz.com
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I have been talking about this for awhile now. Thanks to Paula for this blog. Unfortunalty, it isn't funny for the taxpayer anymore and I think the damage has been done. How do we re-cover? I think education and awareness are key.
WANT A GOOD LAUGH?...Dozens of Financial Institutions Are Being Sued By The Federal Government!!!
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking unspecified compensation, claiming that these institutions knowingly peddled shoddy deals without informing the investors of the questionable paper....
AND:
"Securities and Exchange Commission officials are trying to make it easier on themselves to hold more individuals responsible for wrongdoing during the financial crisis.
In a major shift from the agency's traditional enforcement strategy, the SEC could file more civil cases in which defendants are accused of negligence only, rather than harder-to-prove charges of intentional wrongdoing or recklessness, according to SEC officials.
In the past, the SEC sometimes persuaded individuals to agree to narrow negligence charges in order to settle the case, rather than fight the agency in court over more-serious allegations, according to defense lawyers."
This action comes after how many years of suffering and loss of income, jobs, homes and retirement savings of the average American???.....
This is outlandish, in that the fraud is now going on in the actions of the FHFA and the rest of those in government who came up with this lawsuit which does nothing to identify exactly who was responsible! ...nor does it intend to take any action of significance to make the people, who lost so much, whole in any way!
So, pardon me while I chuckle a little bit, no laugh at the folly of it all!
Just what does the Federal Government intend to do, really? NOTHING!
Right now there are Billions of dollars being literally thrown at "Green" companies that can't find their way in the dark-- or the light....failing companies that don't merit the money to try to survive, especially when the government knows they won't last!!
So, the money goes into a black hole---all the while the poor homeowner still suffers from the damage done to the housing market from the fraud perpetrated by huge financial institutions!!!---And the money that was set aside for the homeowner who was put at risk from all the bad loans that were given to people who could not afford a home???
Why, that money is still there--not having been spent, because no one knows how to use it to help out the suffering homeowners!!! No, the homeowners who were given the bad loans are long gone---those houses were the first to be foreclosed upon and the individuals who were given those bad loans have moved on--into complete and utter poverty, homeless-ness or even worse!!!
We are now on the 2nd and 3rd wave of defaults in the aftershock of this fraud--Now qualified homeowners, who were ok in the beginning, are starting to feel the effectsof the massive mortgage fraud. They have lost all equity and in most cases are now underwater---no chance to sell their home if they need to; and no money if they do manage to sell it!That money won't be used either, in my opinion--it will probably just go back into the coffers of the banks even though it makes the bank bailout look even worse in the eyes of those who lost the most......
What do you think about this travesty??? I would love to hear what you think about the charade that is going on right now within our government.
**ALL INFORMATION AND CONTENT IN THIS BLOG IS ORIGINAL TO PAULA I. HATHAWAY
Paula I. Hathaway, Senior Vice President, Prudential Douglas Elliman
Southamtpon Village Real Estate Specialist since 1995; Also Specializes in North Sea, Noyac, Water Mill and Bridgehampton, New York
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This property has so many details, it is easier to list them: 70+ acres with sweeping views, easy access to amenities and entertainment(14 miles to Byers and 45 to Denver) many creative uses and possibilites, driving & shooting range, spring/creek with possible pond area, gently sloping and level land, wildlife galore, 2 car attached garage, 2 car carport, 40 year roof, hardiboard siding, Thermo-pane windows, walk-out basement, huge deck, private patio/BBQ area, kid's sand box, landscaped, A/C, oak cabinents, oak & cedar finishes, stainless appliances, huge utility room and in-house water filtration.
Additional bedrooms or bedroom/media room combination can be easily and affordably added in space available on walk-out level providing privacy and easy access to the third bath. (Owner's have obtained bids for work and will provide if needed.)
Excellent horse facilities: 3 loafing sheds and 1 enclosed tack room (all wired), 60' round pen, huge arena, 30'x60' barn, 4 turnouts, perimeter fenced, heated wash stall and grooming stall.
You have to see the propety to understand all the features. No details were overlooked!
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First time offered to the public! 1.2 acre of land with 100 feet of Poudre River frontage. Owner will build to suit! Adjoining 1 acre lot for sale also ($400K for both). Fish off your back porch or enjoy the sound of a river running by. Excellent property for the outdoor enthusiast and one of the last lots on the Poudre river. Build your vacation/dream home. 20 minutes to Fort Collins and easily commutable. Neighborhood borders BLM land. Well, septic and electric already approved.
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5 Smith Bridge road Bellvue, CO 80512, Poudre River, Larimer County
5 Smith Bridge road Bellvue, CO80512
MLS #: 578162
$689,000
4 bedrooms 4.50 bath
200' of river frontage! Custom built home right on the Poudre River. 4200 sq. ft. of awesome finishes with Knotty alder woodwork, 4.5 bathrooms with 2 jacuzzi tubs and steamer, marble tile, Brazilian cherry hardwoods, 2 fireplaces, custom stainglass door, high ceilings, office and a seperate mother-in-law suite. Exterior finishes include an 8000 gallon water fall and pond and 2000' of patios and decks. 3 car shop with lift and compressor for your projects. A must see, the views are awesome. Easily commutable: 20 min. to Fort Collins right off Hwy 14. Fish out your back door, hike and hunt in the bordering BLM land. Additional 2 adjacent parcels for sale to total 4.5 acres (2 additional acres for $420,000).
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Inspections are often a "sticky" part of the real estate transaction. Often buyers get bogged down in the details and want to ask for the moon to be fixed before moving on. Hence I find myself talking the buyer down to focusing on the 
WANT A GOOD LAUGH?...Dozens of Financial Institutions Are Being Sued By The Federal Government!!!
Right now there are Billions of dollars being literally thrown at "Green" companies that can't find their way in the dark-- or the light....failing companies that don't merit the money to try to survive, especially when the government knows they won't last!!
could not afford a home???
underwater---no chance to sell their home if they need to; and no money if they do manage to sell it!That money won't be used either, in my opinion--it will probably just go back into the coffers of the banks even though it makes the bank bailout look even worse in the eyes of those who lost the most......
Paula I. Hathaway, Senior Vice President, 
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