real estate: Rookie VS Veteran- Which Agent Should Represent You?
- 07/15/07 01:39 PM
As an agent coming up on my 8th year in the business, I continue to wonder how a rookie can even survive in this market. Make no mistake, this is the toughest market that I have seen and hope to ever see again. Gone are the days when listings would sell just because you had it priced right or it was the best house in the neighborhood. Don't get me wrong, this is a tough market but I am an over the top optimist that I can do a great job for my clients regardless of the market. Yes, the market … (7 comments)
Total Number of Residential-Detached Listings: 48 Total Listings Reported (All Types): 49 … (0 comments)
real estate: Waterfront at Boyd Lake- Year to Date Market Activity
- 07/14/07 05:00 AM
Here is a summary of the market activity (1/1/07- 7/1/07) for the Waterfront at Boyd Lake subdivision. Waterfront at Boyd Lake is an established waterfront development in the heart of Northern Colorado's hub, (nocoHUB.com) specifically in the Centerra master development. Waterfront at Boyd Lake is very close to all the amenities of Northern Colorado including easy access to Interstate 25, a short driving distance to the Centerra development, Loveland Soprts Park, Promenade Shops, numerours restaurants, banking and the future Grand Station. ACTIVE Total Number of Residential-Detached Listings: 1 … (4 comments)
real estate: Thompson Crossing- Year to Date Market Activity
- 07/14/07 04:45 AM
Here is a summary of the market activity (1/1/07- 7/1/07) for the Thompson Crossing subdivision. Thompson Crossing is a brand new development in the heart of Northern Colorado's hub, (nocoHUB.com) specifically in the 2534 master development. Thompson Crossing is very close to all the amenities of Northern Colorado including easy access to Interstate 25, walking distance to the Promenade Shops, numerours restaurants, banking and the future Grand Station.
ACTIVE Total Number of Residential-Detached Listings: 9 NONE SOLD … (1 comments)
real estate: Listing In High Plains Village at Centerra
- 06/16/07 09:55 AM
High Plains Village is a great community made up of condos, townhomes, cottages and larger single family homes. The amenities of this community are pretty hard to beat and include close to I-25, within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, Loveland Sports Park, the new Medical Center of the Rockies, several corporate employers and so much more. As a resident, you get to enjoy the 2 lakes, 8 miles of walking trails, 275 dedicated acres of open space, a dog park, numerous community parks and the High Plains Environmental Center experience. Please feel free to call me @ 970-744-1075 or e-mail … (0 comments)
real estate: Listing In High Plains Village at Centerra
- 06/16/07 09:55 AM
High Plains Village is a great community made up of condos, townhomes, cottages and larger single family homes. The amenities of this community are pretty hard to beat and include close to I-25, within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, Loveland Sports Park, the new Medical Center of the Rockies, several corporate employers and so much more. As a resident, you get to enjoy the 2 lakes, 8 miles of walking trails, 275 dedicated acres of open space, a dog park, numerous community parks and the High Plains Environmental Center experience. Please feel free to call me @ 970-744-1075 or e-mail … (0 comments)
real estate: Northern Colorado- The HUB Keeps Growing
- 06/13/07 06:03 AM
So many things are happening in Northern Colorado, particularly around the Centerra, 2534 and Crossroads areas. It's pretty difficult to not flash forward a couple of years and realize that this is the place to be in Northern Colorado. Let's just call it the new HUB. The amount of commercial starts is staggering and the new businesses coming to our region is compelling. Behold, we still have a small town feel with a burgeoning business and economic climate. With so much going on, it's hard to keep it all straight (but I'll give it a shot). 2534 Growth Grand Station Crossroads Going Vertical … (0 comments)
real estate: Code of Ethics! What Code of Ethics?
- 06/12/07 09:47 AM
This morning in my companies sales meeting, an agent brought up a story about a limited service/discount broker and the affect on the seller. The story goes..... A seller decides to list his home so that he can retire in Utah. The seller interviews several agents and decides to go with the broker that suggested the highest sales price. As part of the listing agreement, the seller had to pre-pay the listing company for their services. The total came to $2,995. The home was listed for over a year and the seller was paying on two mortgages. His new house in Utah … (4 comments)
real estate: High Plains Village- Year to Date Market Summary
- 06/11/07 06:50 AM
Listings included in this report are selling at an average of 98% of listing price. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. MLS content and images Copyright 1995-2007, IRES LLC. All rights reserved. … (0 comments)
real estate: High Plains Village- Year to Date Market Summary
- 06/11/07 06:50 AM
Listings included in this report are selling at an average of 98% of listing price. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. MLS content and images Copyright 1995-2007, IRES LLC. All rights reserved. … (0 comments)
real estate: Stop the Whining!!!! The Glass is Half Full!!!!
- 06/06/07 08:19 AM
Do most homeowners purchase their home because they need a place to live or because they feel that a home is a good investment? I'm not talking about an investment property but their primary residence. I think most of us are kidding ourselves when we buy a home primarily as an investment. When we purchase a home it is generally about lifestyle and making a house a home. So why do we whine when the market softens? After all, we still need a place to live and even if the investment side of things is not working out as expected, we … (6 comments)
real estate: Will Work for Nothing!!!
- 06/05/07 05:02 PM
The realities of our real estate market in Northern Colorado leave little wiggle room. It seems that most sellers have an option A or an option B. Option A is usually preferred (sell the property) and option B is lease the property. On several occasions over the last several weeks I have been put into a seemingly difficult position. Here is the dilemna: When I meet with a seller for a listing presentation I come out with my guns blazing. I ask questions, find out their motivation(s) for selling and so on. I then go into my marketing plan and the market (including … (2 comments)
real estate: My Listings in High Plains Village at Centerra
- 05/25/07 04:27 PM
High Plains Village at Centerra is a very unique community in Loveland, Colorado. High Plains has a great mix of housing choices including condos, town homes, cottages and larger single family homes. Our community has 2 lakes, a dog park, over 250 acres of open space, almost 8 miles of walking trails, numerous community park (including playgrounds), within walking distance of shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, Loveland Sports Park and Boyd Lake. What a great place to live! … (0 comments)
real estate: New Listing in High Plains Village at Centerra
- 05/25/07 03:28 PM
Mountain & Boyd Lake Views! High Plains Village at CenterraLocation: High Plains VilageWant to have it all? MTN & Boyd Lake Views! Upgrades throughout including granite countertops, wood floors (incl. stairs), marble accents, gas cooktop, view windows, light accents, waterfall in backyard & colorful landscp. From the mstr suite you can't beat the views but you'll still be in heaven with the large tub & 2 sided fireplace. The main floor has a formal living area, a cozy fam rm,din rm the kitchen is loaded. Great area for the dog's. One of the best view homes avail in this $ range.Photo … (1 comments)
real estate: Great Price in High Plains Village at Centerra
- 05/24/07 08:42 AM
Centerra Townhome in High Plains VillageLocation: High Plains Village @ CenterraClose to it all! High Plains Village is within walking distance of MCR, shopping, coffee shops and very close to I-25. The community boasts 2 lakes, miles of walking trails, open space and a dog park. This McStain built townhome is built green and very energy efficient. With 2 bedroom, a loft, 2.5 baths and an att. 2 car garage. From your front patio, enjoy the mtn views, set up a BBQ and enjoy the PM sunshinePhoto GalleryInformationContact InformationDoug Lindstrom970-744-1075PricingAsking Price: $189,900.00Flexibility: NegotiableProperty Location4016 Plum Creek DRLoveland, CO 80538FeaturesBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2.5Year … (0 comments)
real estate: Townhome- High Plains Village at Centerra
- 05/24/07 08:39 AM
Centerra Beauty- Townhome in High Plains VillageLocation: High Plains Village @ CenterraImmaculate Townhome in High Plains Village at Centerra. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath+loft with att. 2 car garage, overlooks the canal leading to the community lakes. See wildlife right outside your front door. This home is very private! Enjoy the granite kitchen countertops, the upgraded flooring and the master retreat. High Plains Village is walking distance to shopping, close to I-25 & MCR. Enjoy walking the trails, open space and dog park in HPV. Built Green/energy efficient.Photo GalleryInformationContact InformationDoug Lindstrom970-744-1075PricingAsking Price: $193,500.00Flexibility: NegotiableProperty Location1891 Halfmoon CIRLoveland, CO 80538LinksHPV TownhomeFeaturesBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: … (0 comments)
real estate: Under Contract Just Before A Showing?!
- 05/24/07 08:34 AM
So I called on Monday to set up a showing for Wednesday @ 5PM. I find out about an hour before my showing is to occur that the seller received an offer earlier in the day and decided to accept the offer about an hour before my showing. My buyer still wanted to see the property and after viewing was very dissappointed that the home had gone under contract. He wanted to make an offer. Here is the question of the week.... why in the heck did the seller accept an offer just before another showing was to occur. I have a sneaking … (7 comments)
real estate: Retire in Style (to Loveland)
- 05/23/07 08:39 AM
As many folks may already know, Loveland has been names several times in the last fews years as one of the best places to retire or re-invent yourself by numerous national magazine and publications. With our aging (baby boomer) population, it seems that housing specifically geared for this generation is popping up all over the place. Loveland is no exceptions. More and more senior housing choices will soon be available to Loveland's boomers including Mirosol, a brand new 55+ housing community. Check it out: http://www.reporterherald.com/Top-Story.asp?ID=10536 … (0 comments)
real estate: Housing Market Predicted to Rebound
- 05/22/07 10:49 AM
According to Alan Garner, an econimist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the slow housing market in Colorado is expected to rebound. This rebound is expected to outpace the national markets in 2008. The amount of foreclosures and sub-prime lender problems has certainly had an affect but according to Garner, will be short lived. His theory is that Colorado has been it's own market for the last several years. As other parts of the country heated up, Colorado was somewhat stagnate but the growth rate has been steady. Employment and population growth have been on the rise in Colorado for … (2 comments)
As an agent coming up on my 8th year in the business, I continue to wonder how a rookie can even survive in this market. Make no mistake, this is the toughest market that I have seen and hope to ever see again. Gone are the days when listings would sell just because you had it priced right or it was the best house in the neighborhood. Don't get me wrong, this is a tough market but I am an over the top optimist that I can do a great job for my clients regardless of the market. ;)
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