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home buying: D.I.S.C. By Dan Polimino. - 05/08/12 05:03 AM
Chances are, if you own a business or you were ever an employee, you may have been asked to take a personality assessment. As an owner of Keller Williams Realty DTC and a partner of The Colorado Dream House Team, we often have the new recruits take a D.I.S.C. (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) assessment test. It‘s a quick personality test that will tell me a lot about how someone communicates. I also get to know their likes, dislikes, and how I might relate to him or her.
After a short series of questions, the test is scored and an individual … (4 comments)

home buying: Exclusive Natural Surroundings, Incredible Views and an Amazing Value in Roxborough! - 05/03/12 09:38 PM
http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=44 Nestled between the dramatic red-rock formations of Roxborough Park, this spacious 3 bedroom home backs up to acres of open space! In step with these surroundings, warm oak hardwood floors brighten the sunny interior, window treatments and numerous built-ins. This home also features a central humidifier, a detail often missed in other homes in this price range! Call Dan Polimino at 303-522-1161 or Gary Lohrman at 303-829-5900 for a private showing.

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home buying: How To Make Moving Fun. By Dan Polimino. - 04/23/12 12:05 AM
Let’s face it: moving is stressful for everyone involved and sometimes it’s hardest on the kids. Moving to a new neighborhood or even a new state means leaving your friends, maybe some family, and your familiar territory behind. For parents trying to help their kids make the adjustment, there are a few tips you can do to ease the anxiety. Here are a few of my favorites. 
1) Let each child pick their new room and then help them personalize it. Every child has their own personality and this is a great opportunity to let them express that. This will … (0 comments)

home buying: Green Vs. Non Green. By Dan Polimino. - 04/10/12 06:49 AM
We have heard an awful lot about “Green Homes” and “Green Construction” in the last few years. In fact, builders have been working hard to fill this demand in the marketplace, but is there really a demand? I have heard that stats show buyers will not necessarily choose an eco-friendly home over a standard home simply because it’s green. Although I think that buyers can be influenced to buy a green home if they think that it can save them money. The big issue with people who are converting their existing home to a green home has been the upfront expense. … (0 comments)

home buying: This Greenwood Village property beckons with an invitation for relaxation! - 04/04/12 06:17 AM
http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=41 Come relax in this sunny and open 5 bedroom, 6 bath in the heart of Greenwood Village! From the grounds nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac to the architecture of the 8,804 square feet home, you will be greeted with an open invitation to relax with your friends and family. For the homeowner who enjoys seeing family and friends wearing contented smiles, this property has that quality by the armful. Call Dan Polimino at 303-522-1161 or Gary Lohrman at 303-829-5900 for a private showing.

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home buying: Who Wins? The Husband or The Wife? By Dan Polimino. - 04/03/12 06:59 AM
Over the last few years, I have been out showing homes to couples with very different priorities. The husband is all about the deal. He could live in a variety of homes as long as they all are a good deal. Sure, his wife would like a good deal, but more than anything else, she wants a home. Something she has dreamed of, envisioned her family in, and could see herself being happy in for years to come. The problem with this scenario is that they are looking to buy with very different priorities. There are plenty of instances where people … (4 comments)

home buying: Now is the time to list your home in Denver, CO! - 03/14/12 06:54 AM
http://www.coloradodreamhouse.com/index.php/news/ Dan Polimino explains what all the buzz is about regarding the shortage of real estate in the Denver, CO area. Dan is a columnist for the Denver Post and recently formed the Colorado Dream House team with Gary Lohrman. If you are interested in buying, selling or investing in real estate, contact us at team@coloradodreamhouse.com or 720-889-6491.

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home buying: Newly Remodeled in Greenwood Village, CO - 02/29/12 06:54 AM
http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=41 From the grounds to the architecture and floor plan, the disposition of this home is sunny and open. Settled on a peaceful 1.39 acres on a quiet cul-de-sac location in select Greenwood Village, Colorado, this wonderful five bed, six bath 8,804 square feet home offers refuge and relaxation and is perfect for a family life style, entertaining or both. 

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home buying: Don’t Get Caught in the Impact Zone. By Dan Polimino. - 02/28/12 05:57 AM
Over the Holidays, I was vacationing in Hawaii and if you have ever been to Hawaii in the winter, you know that you can expect some great swells. The North Shore of Oahu is famous for their 20-foot swells in the winter. I was on the Big Island where the waves are much smaller and that was a good thing because I am far from being a pro when it comes to boogie boarding or surfing. Nonetheless, I wanted to teach my son and daughter to boogie board so we headed out to tackle the waves. While they did great, I, … (2 comments)

home buying: I made a major change to KW - 01/25/12 04:37 AM
http://www.coloradodreamhouse.com/index.php/news/ In this week’s market update for Denver, Colorado Realtor Dan Polimino talks about making a major change to start the New Year. To find out what Dan did and where he is going watch this week's real estate market update.

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home buying: Real Estate Etiquette 101. By Dan Polimino. - 01/24/12 07:26 AM
If you are going to buy real estate, sell real estate, invest or act as an agent, there really is some etiquette that goes along with the territory. I get emails and letters from buyers, agents and sellers all asking me to write about this topic. By no means am I an expert in the field of any etiquette, but some of what I am going to suggest here sounds like common sense. 
Buyers:
1) Even if you pull up to the house and you hate the neighborhood, please go in and see the house. I know a lot of … (6 comments)

home buying: $400,000 to $800,000 Can Be A Tough Sell. By Dan Polimino. - 01/17/12 02:16 AM
Last week, I broke down the various price ranges in real estate and what we might expect for the coming year. I mentioned that the 400-800K price range might be the toughest price range to sell for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look at what we know about this demographic. 
The buyer for the 400-800K range is generally what we refer to as a ‘move up buyer.’ They are probably living in a 300-500K home and are looking for their next move up. The problem with this demographic is that they have been hit hard by the economy. Many … (4 comments)

home buying: Happy Real Estate New Year 2012. By Dan Polimino. - 01/03/12 05:37 AM
Ok, it’s that time of year again to rub my crystal ball and foretell the coming year in real estate. I should disclose that I am not a professional crystal ball reader so take this interpretation for what it’s worth (totally free, unscientific guess). 
First, it’s important to note (like you don’t already know) that this is an election year and that means nothing will be normal. If we look back at past election years, we see people being very conservative, playing it close to the vest, not making any big decisions or purchases until they know whom their elected officials … (0 comments)

home buying: Hard Money Lending. By Dan Polimino. - 11/15/11 08:49 AM
If you have been following this column all month, you would know that I have been writing about the fix and flip business as well the fix and rent business. If you would like to re-read any of those columns, you can do so at www.coloradodreamhouse.com/news. 
This week, I want to write about a sub business that has developed in the last few years to help the fix and flip guys buy property without all the lending hassle. It’s called “hard money lending” and it’s been around for years, but it just recently gained enormous popularity because of the new stringent … (0 comments)

home buying: Fix and Flips Are Hard To Come By. By Dan Polimino. - 11/01/11 04:52 AM
There once was a time when there were so many properties on the market that buying a fix and flip was a piece of cake. Just make an offer, even a low-ball offer, and chances are that you had a deal. It's a different story today. As you have been reading in this column and hearing on the news, housing inventory is low in Denver. It's really low when you are trying to buy a home to fix up between $100,000 and $200,000. Don't get me wrong, there are homes to buy in this price range, but remember that they need … (0 comments)

home buying: Home For Sale in Beacon Point/South Shore - 10/26/11 07:47 AM
http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=28Call it stunning, call it elegant, call it perfect but most of all call it home. This 6,622 square foot 3 bedroom, 3-bath home with an unfinished walkout basement is a Toll Brother Glenwood model Ranch. It’s the most desirable ranch style floor plan you will find on one of the best building sites in all of the Front Range. Located in Beacon Point on a circle drive, backing to a large open area of natural Colorado High Prairie Splendor and a beautiful lake.

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home buying: This Year's Summer Trends. By Dan Polimino. - 10/18/11 07:21 AM
There is no question that Denver enjoyed a good summer selling season. The combination of low inventory, good prices, low interest rates, and pent up buyer demand has most brokerage firms well ahead of last year’s numbers. Even the luxury market made good in roads at moving product and reducing inventory. 
If you look at the data from Metrolist this summer, you'll see that the sweet spot in the luxury market was 1 million to 1.5 million dollars. That is the bandwidth where the majority of sales occurred. When you get over 1.5 million dollars, you see fewer and fewer sales … (0 comments)

home buying: Apparently, You Do Know A Good Contractor! By Dan Polimino. - 09/20/11 09:43 AM
All I can say is, “WOW”… in response to last week’s column about my trials in finding a good contractor. I asked the question, “If you are a good contractor, tell me how we find you?” and the readers of this column responded with an overwhelming number of emails. So many, that I stopped counting and it took me several days to respond to them all. It is my personal policy to respond to everyone who writes me. I think I replied to everyone, but if I missed your email for some reason, please accept my apology and re-send it. There … (0 comments)

home buying: Consumers Deserve Better. By Dan Polimino. - 09/13/11 05:59 AM
Chances are, if you have been in the real estate market over the last four years, you would have looked at a foreclosure, bid on a foreclosure, bought a foreclosure or know someone who has. You may also know that the buying process of an REO (“Real Estate Owned” aka: foreclosure) can be exasperating for all parties.
I have represented more than my fair share of clients that have struggled with the process, including getting a response from the REO Broker, not the bank, but the Broker who is representing the bank and the asset. REO agents are Brokers that … (4 comments)

home buying: How to do Fix and Flips, Part Two - 08/31/11 08:16 AM
http://www.coloradodreamhouse.com/index.php/news/ In part one of How to do Fix and Flips we talked about the hardest part of the equation which is buying the home to flip. In Part two we talk about proper timing and how long you should take in rehabbing the home. Watch this week's market update for Denver, Colorado with Fuller Sotheby's International Realty Agent Dan Polimino.

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