NOOO, not my Drugs & Jewelry! - 01/31/11 07:04 PM

 
It is a little sad in today's times we have to be so careful, rather than just doing our job!   There was a day we would not hesitate to sit in an open house even if it was vacant, not think anything of all the strangers walking around in this property.     You would have never given it much of a second thought!
In the last wee, the police have given Realtors more warnings in the Denver Metro Area that there are thieves running a muck once again.     They are targeting resale homes where sellers are still … (16 comments)

Great Starter Home! Ready to Move in! - 01/31/11 03:07 PM
Great new listing, that is ready to move in!    Easy transaction, as this is not a distressed property, and the sellers have done a great job preparing it for sale!      The gleaming hardwood floors just got refinished, there is new carpet in the family room and shows great!

 
This ranch home has 1021 square feet, two bedrooms and one full bath.     There is an updated kitchen with newer cabinets, all kitchen appliances are included and there is tile counters as well as tile floors!
   
 
This home was built in 1950 and has charm along with the … (10 comments)

Long Distance calling....is it Junk, or a Potential Client? - 01/28/11 02:38 PM

 
The economy has hit everyone, and we all get those unwanted sales calls daily.     They are from lenders, SEO companies promising to get us all on Page One (never knew page one was THAT large...) and also from web site companies trying to get our business. So, when the cell rings, and caller ID says LONG DISTANCE, do you answer, or let it go to voice mail (IF they leave a message)?      When I do get those "junk" calls, I usually save them in my phone as such, so next time I KNOW not to answer.   … (34 comments)

Strategic Default Ramifications - 01/26/11 12:20 PM
 
Tagrid knows her lending information and has put out some great information for those needing to know more about going into default.     If you are getting behind, call me and let's discuss options before going into default!    Great post Tagrid!
 
 
Via Tagrid Shunia (First Pro Capital c/o Credit Consulting Professionals Inc):
A number of homeowners want the easy way out from their underwater investment, most are unaware of the ramifications of a strategic default.
By definition, a strategic default is the decision by a borrower to stop making payments (i.e., to default) on a debt despite having the … (5 comments)

Six Feet of Snow in Denver -- BIG AIR has arrived! - 01/25/11 09:23 AM

 
The International event -- BIG AIR has arrived in Denver!    There was 6 FEET of snow pumped onto the ramp with a 14-story tower, 300 feet long, 101 feet tall and 80 feet wide so the boarders will have great snow!     This ramp is located in Civic Center Park and has brought athletes to compete this week.    This is an honor for Denver to sponsor this event, as it has been ongoing for the last three years, and the first to held in the U.S.
 
The competition starts today and will be viewed on Saturday on NBC at … (28 comments)

You are moving to another City --- I have a GREAT Agent for YOU! - 01/24/11 10:22 PM
After I wrote a blog post last week about where is your niche in real estate, I not only got MANY comments, but personal notes from agents all over the Country asking how to break into relocation.    This prompted me today to put my Relocation Referral Book in better order for the upcoming busy season!


It is a surprise when you get a call from a really good client, and unfortunately, they are moving out of state.   They trust you, and ask how to find a GREAT agent in XXXX State.     You need to come up with an agent … (32 comments)

Football Fans - 01/23/11 08:08 AM
 
Which fan are you?     Will you root for Green Bay or Chicago and Jets or Steelers?      Enjoy the last post season football day prior to the Super Bowl.      Do you dress your pet for football?    
 

 
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Or....Watch Your Chances of Selling Go Up in Smoke! - 01/22/11 10:33 AM
 
When you list your property, you want to put your best foot forward, and capture the first buyers into your home!    Larry has put together a great list to insure to attain your goal of getting it SOLD!
 
Via Larry Atkins, State Wide Realty Co.:
Seller's Etiquette: Dos & Don'ts of Selling Your Home
In today's market buyers have more of a selection than ever!  This means homeowners that want to sell need to be ever vigilant of their home and the actions they take to prepare for their house to be shown. Not preparing properly can be viewed not … (7 comments)

Should I Rent or Sell? Let's review your Options! - 01/20/11 08:34 AM
We get many questions from potential and current clients regarding their personal situations.     I got this email from a past client, and called her with her options -

I've been giving more thought to moving from downtown.  Can I have my place for sale and rent at the  same time? (Whichever comes first and/or whichever  one that I  can get the best price)

 
This was a great question, and when you are thinking of moving out of a primary home, and the home is not free and clear, it is good to have some options.
I had given … (16 comments)

Luxury Home Sales - 4th Quarter 2010 - Denver - 01/17/11 03:05 PM
Luxury Home Sales - 4th Quarter 2010 - Denver
 

 
The luxury market for the last quarter 2010 had 101 sales ranging from $1.2M to $3.95M and the average price being $1.475M.
Homes listed above the $1M had an average days on market of 279 days.
The sellers in this market were able to close their properties with 76.86% of the original list price.    This is the biggest eye opener of all the data.  
These sales included the Denver Metro area.
 
 
 
 
LUXURY HOME SALES     October through December 2010
 

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Keys to your New Home - 01/15/11 10:42 AM
Keys to your New Home

 
When you get your keys for the home you just closed on, it is imperative you get your new home secure for you and your family! If you purchased a brand new home (new construction), the keys you are given usually change the tumblers in the lock once you open the door for the first time.   Make sure you do this with EVERY  door lock in your new home. If you purchased a resale, you have NO IDEA how many people may have a duplicate key to your NEW HOME.     With this in mind, … (22 comments)

December 2010 Market News - Denver - 01/14/11 12:42 PM
December 2010 Market News - Denver

 
 
Sales in the Denver area for December 2010 -
It is very normal for statistics in December to be one of the slowest months, and the numbers look pretty good, considering the real estate economy at this time.     Bank owned properties and short sales are still available, and are in all price ranges.
 
 
Inventory of active listings - single family residences           13941  down 8.5% from November                       pending listings - single family res                        509  up 16.2%              under contract listings                                                 2132  down 14.2% ** pending indicates a bank/seller … (11 comments)

New Listing - Green Valley Ranch - Cluster Patio Home - 01/14/11 12:41 PM
New Listing - Green Valley Ranch - Cluster Patio Home
Just listed - immaculate cluster/patio home in Green Valley Ranch.     This large four bedroom home has 3 bathrooms, 1665 square feet, and shows beautifully!     It is a regular sale, and could have quick possession!
Listed for only $154,900, this ia quite a deal!
 
Patio Home In Green Valley Ranch This great property can also be viewed on my web site - 20845 E. 47th Ave., Denver, CO   80239 … (5 comments)

Electronic Pick Pocketing - What will they think of next? - 01/14/11 12:38 PM
 
There are so many ways people can take advantage of us, here is just another example.   We always need to be alert of what is happening around us.     Great post Carla did on pick pocketing!
 
 
Via Carla Harbert - RE/MAX Pros of Westlake, Ohio (www.LorainCountyHomeSales.com):
Electronic Pick Pocketing - please watch this video to see the new crime wave that is happening. This person does not even have to get your wallet or purse, or even touch you. This person will be carrying a small device that "if" able to come into close contact with you, will scan your … (2 comments)

Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You - 01/12/11 10:07 AM
 
Times have changed, and the burglars are getting smarter!     These great tips could save you and your family from a "bad day".     Catherine has made some great points to take note of!    You never can be too safe!
 
 
Via Catherine Condon (Integrity Residential Brokerage):
"Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You", Integrity Residential Brokerage, Pepperell, MA
One of my clients, Al,  sent me the following article titled "Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You". There are a lot of helpful suggestions so I thought I'd pass it along to you. 
1. Of course I look familiar.  I was here just last week … (12 comments)

Tax Assessements - Why would I want my property value lowered? - 01/11/11 07:44 PM
In the year the property values are assessed, I get phone calls from clients asking  "Why would I want a lower property value?"    I just got off the phone with a current client asking this very question!   
 
The taxes are assessed on the value on your property from 18 months prior to the assessment.   This is not a current valuation of the property!   If you were to put your property on the market, this figure will not be used for setting the list price.   When a seller calls and wants to put their home on the market, a … (23 comments)

Smallest, Largest, Most Expensive, Least Expensive Homes Sold in Denver - 01/09/11 08:37 PM
Smallest, Largest, Most Expensive, Least Expensive Homes Sold in Denver
On occasion I get asked what was the smallest or the largest home ever sold in Denver.    How about the most expensive or the least expensive home sold?      Here are the interesting results from 4th Quarter 2010, which were all detached single family homes in the Denver metro area -

 
The smallest home sold was 396 square feet  No bedrooms listed, 1 bath, no garage and sold at $89,5002700 square foot lot and was bought by a CASH buyerlocated in zip code 80212
 

The largest … (36 comments)

An Investor asks - Why all the Different Rules? - 01/09/11 11:58 AM
An Investor asks - Why all the Different Rules?
In our industry, there are questions asked everyday that could help others!     Currently, I have an investor buyer in Denver that has been testing the waters in all the different places!
 
 ` Public Trustee sale, then to the attorney's office
 ` Fannie Mae property
 ` Bank owned property
 ` HUD property
 
This buyer does not have a computer, so her question was over the phone.   Her question was, why all the different rules in all with these properties.
 
Winning the bid at the Trustee - payment MUST be … (20 comments)

Parade to Kick Off the National Western Stock Show - Denver - 01/06/11 07:07 PM
The National Western Stock Show is coming to Denver January 8th through January 23rd.     Today in downtown Denver there was a parade to kick-off the Stock Show.     There were Texas Longhorn cattle in the streets of downtown Denver, marching bands, floats, John Deere tractors, clowns, rodeo queens and LOTS of cowboy hats & boots!   (And we USED to be called a cow town, TODAY it really was!)
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pete Coors was named 2011 Citizen of the West and was featured in the parade!
 

 
Lots of … (17 comments)

Colorado is 2nd Highest for Relocation into State - 01/04/11 01:49 PM
Allied Van Lines reported that Texas leads the Country is relocation, and Colorado was 2nd on this list!    They reported 2,190 families were moved into Colorado in 2010, compared to 1,786 departing from Colorado.
Analysts confirmed Colorado's quality of life and lower unemployment were reasons families relocated to Colorado.     November's unemployment was 8.6%, compared to the national average of 9.8%.    Colorado added jobs for three months in a row September through November, and the unemployment still on the rise.

In 2009 Colorado ranked 4th behind Texas, Arizona and North Carolina.
There is an abundance of outdoor activities year-round, lakes and … (24 comments)

I was Dusting, and had to Laugh - Times are Changing! - 01/02/11 04:16 PM
As we enter into a New Year, it is fun to look back at last year, and past years.     There have been business plans, budgets, technology and programs that helped our business grow!     What will work best for the 2011 year of business?
It is exciting to look forward to the unknown and do a bit of hoping, it will be better than last year!     I look forward to getting a new phone this year, and the frustration with learning a new system!    We have new contracts that changed pretty drastically to study.
Have you looked back to see … (65 comments)

 
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