real estate: The Credit Collapse Blame Game - 10/25/08 12:06 PM
These past few weeks we've witnessed a collapse of credit in this country like most of us have never seen. Former Federal Reserve Chief Alan Greenspan in a recent interview called it a "once-in-50-years event." Greenspan failed to mention that he's partially responsible. But you know what? We all are.
Before … (0 comments)
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real estate: Incredible Ranch in Dacono, Colorado - 09/18/08 02:45 PM
CALLING ALL AGENTS! I need some help. I am trying to help a builder friend of mine sell a new construction ranch in a subdivision called Eagle Meadow Estates in Dacono, CO. This is not an area of Colorado that is our expertise. So I am asking if any agents in … (0 comments)
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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: Let’s Make a (Foreclosure) Deal - 04/16/08 09:44 PM
Imagine this. An investor goes into a new high rise in 2003 and buys about a dozen luxury condominiums. He never sells any of them or even moves into one. He just lets them go to foreclosure. Or this: A new luxury condo never once lived in valued at $1,000,000 sells … (1 comments)
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real estate: 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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real estate: Live Downtown - 03/25/08 09:14 PM
I interviewed Tamara Door, president and CEO of the Downtown Denver Partnership, not too long ago. Every time I speak with Tamara I get really excited about what's happening in downtown Denver. According to their mission statement The Downtown Denver Partnership was created "to focus on any aspect that impacts downtown … (1 comments)
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real estate: Ready to Sell? Make Sure Your House Is - 03/18/08 09:11 PM
It’s tough being objective about your own home when it comes time to sell. After all, it is your castle and you may think its worth more than it is. How do you know if your home is ready to enter this challenging market?
Answer: Take a hard, objective look at … (2 comments)
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real estate: Another Look At Mid-Century Modern - 03/15/08 10:39 PM
According to Peter Blank and Craig Mayer from the Mile Hi Modern Team, for the first time ever in Denver there are five houses on the market that have historic mid-century modern significance.
"Great," you say. "So what?" What is mid-century modern? Who are Craig and Peter, and why is this important? … (3 comments)
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real estate: Have you Vid Toured? - 03/04/08 08:15 PM
Eric Manthey is the founder of Vid2r (pronounced VidTour), an innovative company in Denver that produces narrated videos of properties for sale. Over the years, photography and virtual tours have helped sell their share of homes, but just recently video has picked up momentum.
What's the difference? Virtual tours are moving … (0 comments)
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real estate: Will you Google? - 02/24/08 06:34 PM
A lot of people - techno geeks, real estate folks and Web developers among them - are watching and waiting for the next big thing to come out of Google's corporate offices. That "thing" just may be Google Real Estate. By all accounts, Google will unveil their search engine for a … (0 comments)
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real estate: Where is the Bottom? - 02/24/08 06:32 PM
Have we hit the bottom of the real estate crash yet? Is it going to get worse? Should I wait to sell my home? What's my house worth? All questions I continually field week after week from home owners. We could listen to the news all day, but we're likely to … (0 comments)
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real estate: Who Wants to Pay Big Commissions? Part 4 - 01/28/08 07:36 PM
This is the final blog on a topic we've been looking at over the last several weeks regarding real estate broker commissions. Some people think discount brokerage firms are the way to go. Why not pay the lowest commission possible because "Hey, my house is a palace and anyone could sell … (1 comments)
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real estate: Who Wants To Pay Big Commissions? Part Two - 10/19/07 05:44 PM
Last week we talked about the implications of listing your home with a low priced real estate broker. We discussed how negotiating down the agent's commission impacts your results. To review that blog, see last weeks blog post for "Who Wants to Pay Big Commissions? Part 1"
Now, let's consider some steps that … (0 comments)
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real estate: Who Wants To Pay Big Commissions? - 10/10/07 02:04 PM
So, you're selling your house and looking for a real estate agent that is offering a discounted commission rate. You've decided there's no way you'll pay a full 7 percent commission, or even the 6 percent rate that most agents pitch as part of their fees.
You would, however, consider 5 percent … (3 comments)
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