housing: More on the Credit Collapse: You Asked, I’m Answering - 10/25/08 12:08 PM
Quite a few folks responded to my column entitled "The Credit Collapse Blame Game." And that's a good thing. It's always nice to know someone's listening, whether you agree with me or not. In response to your comments, I have a couple follow-up notes of my own.
First, a number of … (0 comments)
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housing: What Adds Value to Your Home? - 10/25/08 12:05 PM
From this title, you may already suspect that I'm going to suggest updating your bathrooms and kitchen. And you're right. If you plan to sell your home in the near future for top dollar, updating these spaces is a given. But what else can you do to boost your home's value? … (0 comments)
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housing: The Lowdown on Low Balling - 09/28/08 02:35 PM
I picked up the phone, said "hello," and the first words out of my fellow realtor's mouth were, "Wow, that's a low offer!" She was referring to the contract I sent over on behalf of a client earlier in the day. She genuinely seemed surprised, but I was puzzled by her … (0 comments)
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housing: Is the Suburban Sprawl Over? - 08/19/08 07:38 PM
There's no question that this summer's gas prices have taken a chunk out of everyone's wallet. We're no different. This is the first time I can remember that our family has made a concerted effort not to use the car. We've been walking and riding bikes to the nearby grocery store … (0 comments)
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housing: High Shot - 08/12/08 09:47 PM
In the last few years, you may have noticed a trend toward using aerial shots to market real estate. It wasn't too long ago that you'd have to rent a helicopter or a plane in order to get photography of large ranches or luxury homes with acreage. Today, thanks to technological … (0 comments)
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housing: Now Here’s An Interesting Buying Strategy - 08/08/08 04:24 PM
I recently crossed paths with a gentleman executing a creative buying tactic. Since it's a buyers' market, he figured this would be his opportunity to cash in on a great deal. So he came up with an innovative plan for getting what he wanted.
First, he and his real estate … (0 comments)
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housing: Brookstone Green - 07/30/08 11:38 AM
Four years ago Steve Brooks worked in the renovation business converting apartment buildings into condos, yet his dream was to build custom homes. Good thing he followed that dream because four years later it's clear that Steve Brooks of Brookstone Builders has a real knack for constructing high-end custom homes.
Colorado … (0 comments)
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housing: Truly One Of A Kind - 07/30/08 11:32 AM
I bet you've had realtors use the old "It's truly a one-of-a-kind home" line on you before. But indulge me for a moment, because in this case it's true. If you're an antique aficionado, you may recognize the name Eron Johnson. He's been an antique dealer, importer, retailer and wholesaler in … (0 comments)
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housing: How Do I Price My Home In This Market? - 07/21/08 06:22 PM
In answer to this question, one appraiser I recently spoke with jokingly said, "How about a dart board?" Seriously, though, a lot of people are ready for a dart board. Since the mortgage crisis began last August, every lender in the good ole US of A is sweating bullets over home … (0 comments)
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housing: Relocation Can Tell You A Lot - 07/01/08 10:33 PM
The current housing market has people looking at a multitude of economic indicators in an effort to predict what's going to happen next. One commonly overlooked housing market snapshot is the relocation end of real estate business. While it doesn't often make headlines, relocation constitutes a major revenue source.
Fuller Towne … (1 comments)
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housing: So, You Want to Go Short? Part 2 - 06/26/08 09:15 PM
Last week I started a two-part series looking at considerations when purchasing a home being sold as a "short sale." If you missed the first installment, go to www.coloradodreamhouse.com and click on the "News" button.
Now, picking up where we left off last week, we continue with a few more things … (0 comments)
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housing: Good Luck with That Inspection - 06/18/08 02:21 PM
The buyer found the right home, in the right location. The seller even agreed to the terms and price, but there's still a good chance this deal will never make it to closing. Why? Because more real estate deals than ever before are falling apart at the inspection. Buyers maximize their … (2 comments)
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housing: So, You Want to Go Short? Part 1 - 06/18/08 02:06 PM
What is a "short sale," exactly, and why are some folks looking to purchase a short sale home? A home that is being sold as a short sale is one where the homeowner is still living in the house but may no longer be making payments to his or her lender. … (0 comments)
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housing: In Search of the Perfect Home - 06/01/08 07:10 PM
I recently completed an informal survey of a group of realtors who have been in the business from one to 30 years asking them this question: "Is there a perfect house?" Their answer: A resounding "no!" Perhaps the best response from the group was that "a perfect house is in the … (1 comments)
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housing: The Costa Rica Boys - 05/20/08 10:05 PM
Eric and Ian Sachs took a vacation in Costa Rica not too long ago and ever since then they've been mesmerized by the place. Prompted by a client who told them that Costa Rica was not only a great vacation spot but also the next real estate Mecca, the Sachs brothers … (1 comments)
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housing: Dacono, Here I Come - 05/20/08 09:33 PM
Media reports say that Weld County suffered from a high rate of foreclosures in 2007, which is true. But what most people don't know is the majority of these foreclosures concentrated in one area. According to MetroList, Greeley did lead the nation during part of 2007 for foreclosures, but areas south … (0 comments)
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housing: Look for the Bloom Instead of the Gloom - 05/08/08 09:16 PM
Fuller Towne and Country Managing Broker George Leonard is frustrated. So are a lot of other Denver area realtors. It seems the media reports of Denver's real estate market are, shall we say, on the dark side. Like others, Leonard is ready for a few positive stories about Denver real estate. … (0 comments)
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housing: Is a Housing Boom on the Horizon? - 04/28/08 07:28 PM
Among all of the doom and gloom regarding the housing market, the economy and the price of oil, I read an inspiring article last month by Robert Freedman in Realtor magazine. In it Freedman explains that while there is no current great demand for new housing, the future looks bright. And … (1 comments)
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housing: Taking Green to a Whole New Level - 04/28/08 07:09 PM
A near-zero energy home - given the current soaring energy cost, who could possibly object to that? Harvard Communities President John Keith is banking on the fact that no one will object, but rather they'll be knocking down the door to find out more.
Keith and his Denver-based group have received a … (0 comments)
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housing: The Original Maytag Estate For Sale - 04/06/08 07:33 PM
In the early 80s, members of the Maytag family wanted a getaway in the scenic hills of Colorado. Apparently they were golfers and enjoyed playing the Broadmoor course. They were also pilots that flew their own plane into Centennial airport. When it came time to build their third home they settled … (1 comments)
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