If you overprice your house, you will lose money! - 03/29/12 08:30 PM
I'm dealing with a situation now where a home owner had her house over priced with another agent. After a total of two years on the market we have it under contract for much less than the original asking price. Negations were long to get to the under contract stage, because all the owner could think of was how much money she was losing from the original listing price. Thanks to Mike Cooper for the original blog.
Via Mike Cooper (Winchester Real Estate Sales, Cornerstone Business Group Inc):
As Realtors, we talk about overpricing a lot.  An overpriced house is a lonely … (0 comments)

Hello, I Know You Have Never Read This! - 03/27/12 06:23 PM
This is a great blog that explains meta tags really well, how to select your tags and how the internet sees them. This has really helped to make understanding tags easier for me. Thanks to Don Sabinske of Sabinske & Associates for the original blog.
Via Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc.:
What posts get points.
 
More about tags
 
List my tags
 
Well, here us the information from What posts get points without all the gobbledegook they left in there (BTW, Could someone clean that up?)
 oints will only be awarded for your original content submissions. Nothing purchased or reposted … (0 comments)

Confluence Park Has Everything For The Whole Family - 03/25/12 07:27 PM
Confluence Park Has Everything For The Whole Family. Within the city limits of Delta, Colorado is this great park with over five miles of walking trails and a 60 acre lake stocked with fish every year. There's even a fenced dog park for your canine family member, and your dog is welcome anywhere in the park as long as it's on a leash. From one of the walking trails you can access a cable bridge that will take you to the confluence of the Gunnison and Uncompahgre Rivers.
The park covers 265 acres with views of the Grand Mesa and the West … (15 comments)

Mark Your Calendars...Delta Home, Garden and Recreation Show Coming Soon - 03/25/12 01:58 PM
Mark Your Calendars...Delta Home, Garden and Recreation Show Coming Soon. The dates are March 30 and 31, 2012 at the Bill Heddles Rec Center, in Delta, Colorado. Here you can get information on just about anything to do with gardening, home improvements and outdoor fun. Local experts in their fields will be there to answer your questions. There are also giveaways and many drawings for wonderful prizes. Plan to spend a few hours at the show...there's that much to see.
For all your Western Colorado Real Estate Needs...
Debbie Laity, GRI, SFR, REO Specialist, CNE, AHWD, BPOR
Broker Associate, Cedaredge Land Company
… (7 comments)

It's That Time of Year...Watch Your Ditch Fires, Don't End Up Like This Property Owner - 03/23/12 06:12 PM
It's That Time of Year...Watch Your Ditch Fires, Don't End Up Like This Property Owner. With the warmer weather of spring here, a lot of property owners are burning their fields and irrigation ditches to clear them of the weeds. It's also the time of year we hear a lot of sirens because too many people let their ditch fires get out of hand, or try to burn and then the wind kicks up.
It's always a good idea to check with your local fire department and let them know you are going to be burning. Get some advice from the … (10 comments)

Delta County, Colorado Board of REALTORS® Rally and Have a Great Time - 03/21/12 07:38 PM
Delta County, Colorado Board of REALTORS® Rally and Have a Great Time. One of the things members of our board noticed was the lack of opportunities for members to get together and have fun on a professional level. Four years ago, the Delta County Board of REALTORS® started it's own REALTOR® Rally.
This is one day we set aside every spring to get together for a continental breakfast, lunch and some learning sessions. This gives us a break from work...selling Delta County Real Estate. This year's topic was Technology...Love it, Hate, Learn to Live With It. Members were given updates on … (8 comments)

Earth Hour - 2012 Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 8:30 PM - 03/19/12 06:39 PM
Have you heard of Earth Hour before now? I didn't, but Don Sabinske is telling us a bit about it, and what we can do to take part. We are all waiting for Don to give us more information. Be sure to check back with him for that upcoming information. Thanks to Don Sabinske of Sabinske and Associates in Elk River, MN for the original blog.
Via Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc.:
It is almost time for earth hour again.  I always try to remember to write this post because I feel it is important for every community to participate. 
 
If you … (3 comments)

Colorado Just Died and Went To Football Heaven - 03/19/12 05:15 PM
Colorado Just Died and Went To Football Heaven. It appears the rumors are true and there is just some paperwork to get through, but it looks like Peyton Manning will be playing for the Denver Broncos. What a day for Bronco's fans. The offense seems suited to a quarterback like Manning.
As a long time Bronco's Fan I just wish the best for the team, and this seems like a great move. I can't wait for next season and the new excitement this will bring.
For all your Western Colorado Real Estate Needs...
Debbie Laity, GRI, SFR, REO Specialist, CNE, AHWD, … (12 comments)

Spring Is On Hold...Mother Nature Is Reminding Us It's Only Mid March - 03/18/12 05:22 PM
Spring Is On Hold...Mother Nature Is Reminding Us It's Only Mid March. Here on the Western Slope of Colorado we've enjoyed wonderful weather for the last week, or so. Temperatures were in the 50s and 60s and, I started buying sandals in anticipation of the upcoming warmer weather. I know it's only temporary, but Mother Nature is reminding us it's still early and anything can happen when it comes to the weather.
My herb plants liked the warmer weather and some of them started poking their little heads up through the ground. Today we got a bit of snow and there … (7 comments)

Going "green" - then versus now - 03/15/12 09:45 PM
Here's some good food for thought while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee, or late night beverage...depending on what part of the country you are in. I think the internet has had a lot to do with helping the green movement. Just because of email alone, there is a lot less paper being used. Thanks to Juli Vosmik for the original blog.
Via Juli Vosmik - Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739 (Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ):

 
 Scottsdale and Cave Creek Real Estate
 
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC
480-710-0739
 
Helping you make smart informed decisions … (3 comments)

Crane Days In Eckert, Colorado Is In Full Swing...Truly Amazing - 03/15/12 07:26 PM
Crane Days In Eckert, Colorado Is In Full Swing...Truly Amazing. This is an informal event to mark the migration of the Sandhill Crane. At times you can see thousands of these birds lifting off at one time. It's like a black tornado cloud of birds that keeps moving upwards.
One of the cranes' favorite night time stops is Fruit Growers Reservoir just over a mile east of Eckert, Colorado.
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If you look closely you can see the cranes in the background. I just had to post this picture because of the great reflection. This is the north end of Fruit … (9 comments)

An Old Friend Is Gone, But A New Friendship Begins - 03/13/12 05:42 PM
An Old Friend Is Gone, But A New Friendship Begins. I must admit starting a relationship with my new friend was kind of difficult because my old friend was still around and wanted my attention more than ever, and he deserved it. I had 10 good years with my old buddy, Chaco. Chaco was a 60 pound mixed breed rescue dog from the local animal shelter.
Last Thursday we had to put him to sleep. The vet is still unsure what caused him to become paralyzed. We tried medication, but after a week and half it was plain to see that nothing was going to … (19 comments)

Bank Owned And Move In Ready In Montrose, CO Too Cute SOLD - 03/11/12 06:58 PM
Bank Owned And Move In Ready In Montrose, CO. Too Cute. This one is too cute to miss. Nice one story house behind the fairgrounds and across the street from a city park. No new flooring or painting needed. Laminate flooring in the kitchen. Carpet throughout the rest of the house except in the bathrooms. The master bedroom has it's own full bath.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 bedroom 2 full bath and almost 1200 square feet. The lot size is .17 of an acre and the house was … (13 comments)

Bank Owned and Move In Ready In Montrose, SOLD I can sell yours - 03/11/12 06:22 PM
Bank Owned and Move In Ready In Montrose, Colorado. This house is small but packs a lot of punch. It's really cute and move in ready. No painting and no new flooring needed. It's all there. Take a look at this one today and you will be surprised at the condition and quality for this price.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and just over 1000 square feet. Priced at $79,900. Call today for a showing.
For all your Western Colorado Real Estate Needs
Debbie Laity, GRI, … (7 comments)

Cedaredge, Colorado Girls Tennis Is Underway - 03/05/12 05:47 PM
Cedaredge, Colorado Girls Tennis Is Underway.  The high school girls team officially kicked off the season last week, and the girls are working hard and looking forward to their first match. The first match is Tuesday, March 13 against the Montrose Indians.
Coach Mic is doing a great job and working hard to make sure the girls are ready. The girls can really practice in style this year, since the public courts were resurfaced. This was a project funded by Colorado Lottery dollars.
For all your Western Colorado Real Estate Needs:
Debbie Laity, Broker Associate
GRI, SFR, REO Specialist, AHWD, CNE, … (14 comments)