real estate agent: About Arvada Real Estate - Don't Write an Offer on the First House You See. Really?
- 05/20/10 03:21 AM
I'm standing in a house for sale, in a small town between Denver and Boulder (Arvada), with a nice couple, and both of them love it and want it. But they won't write an offer, because they haven't seen enough houses. Someone told them once that you shouldn't write an offer on the first house you see. Now for the back story - I had already seen every house for sale in Arvada in that price range, and had shown this house to a different couple who didn't buy it because of a very specific issue that most people wouldn't care … (5 comments)
1181 square feet on the main floor of this ranch-style home, plus 957 square feet in the finished basement
Main floor includes two spacious bedrooms, two generously-sized bathrooms (one is a huge master bath with double sinks), a roomy eat-in kitchen with all appliances (dishwasher is new) plus pantry plus formal dining room, front room with gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, washer and dryer on main floor. Doors are extra-wide (34” – handicap accessible)
True one-level living! … (2 comments)
real estate agent: About Arvada Real Estate - What's a Short Sale?
- 05/16/10 10:14 AM
First, here's the link to the Wikipedia definition. The type of short sale I'm talking about is when a home owner needs to sell the house, but they owe more than it will sell for. They may have more than one mortgage, and there may also be late HOA payments or other liens such as unpaid water bills, plus taxes need to be paid up until the day of the sale. If they fall behind on the mortgage, the bank(s) may have started foreclosure proceedings, or second mortgages may have been sent to collections. If you are a Colorado home owner … (0 comments)
real estate agent: Buy a Bag, Feed a Family, Preserve the Planet
- 04/18/10 09:55 AM
Yes, that's right - you can buy a beautiful shopping bag made from African kanga cloth and you will be helping feed a family (because the Kenyan women who make the bags now have a source of income) and preserving the planet (by adding fewer plastic shopping bags to the world mess). The bags are really cool - beautiful, with lots of inside pockets. Each bag comes with a DVD that tells a woman's story and large bags come with a smaller purse. If you don't live anywhere near me (in Arvada, Colorado) you can get bags directly from the … (1 comments)
real estate agent: Thornton, CO Home For Sale - 10871 Albion Pl. - withdrawn
- 04/17/10 01:30 PM
Sorry - this home is no longer for sale. However, it will soon be for rent. Please call or email me if you have any questions! 10871 Albion Pl. is nestled in a quite cul-de-sac, on a good sized lot. The backyard is nice and shady, fenced, and comes with a shed and covered patio. It's a one-level (ranch) house with an unfinished basement. The main level has two bedrooms and one bathroom. There's lots of light, with vaulted ceiling in the front room and a sliding door to the patio from the dining room. The kitchen is roomy and cheerful. … (1 comments)
real estate agent: About Colorado - Weather
- 04/16/10 05:51 AM
I’m looking through a catalog of outdoor furniture and garden gear thinking, “People in Colorado shouldn’t buy that, or that, or that.” Then I realized, people new to Colorado might benefit from my years of experience with Colorado weather. So here’s my thoughts ….
On the first page is a lovely outdoor floor lamp. It’s tall and stately. Don’t buy that – the wind will blow it over and you’ll be constantly picking it up. Until it breaks. Then you’ll throw it away. (The same advice goes for those table umbrellas.)
Next page, some lovely cushions. Don’t buy those … (5 comments)
real estate agent: My Favorite Visitor at Today's Open House
- 04/10/10 01:44 PM
Today I held open a lovely home (10040 W. 74th Pl.) in my lovely town of Arvada, Colorado, and had a very special visitor. This is my grandson, Jayden. He brought his mom and dad, and checked out the house thoroughly. Jayden thought the kitchen was laid out especially cool, because guests can sit at the counter and visit with the cook, and the cook can look straight out the windows to enjoy the mountain view. Of course, people will also want to wander out to the wrap-around deck to relax and enjoy the vista. OK, OK - I admit … (9 comments)
This move-in ready home shines from top to bottom Smoke free Central air conditioning 2-car garage Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer included House is wired for both cable and direct TV - whichever you like, you’ve got it Patio and freshly-painted deck Sprinkler system - easy to keep the yard looking nice and green all summer No neighbors behind, established fir trees for privacy Not a short sale or foreclosure, deal with real people, not corporations! Not a … (0 comments)
Rainbow Ridge is one of my favorite Arvada 'pocket neighborhoods', because the homes there are so unique. Normally, I try to take photos of the neighborhood that don't feature houses, because they tend to look so similar from neighborhood to neighborhood. But this post will feature some of the distinctive custom homes of Rainbow Ridge. (These homes are NOT currently for sale, and this is NOT an attempt to market these properties!)
Rainbow Ridge is in west Arvada, being just off of Ward Road, and is proximate to I-70, which isn't close enough to cause a noise problem … (0 comments)
The Pond is a ‘pocket neighborhood’ nestled between Pond Lake and Standley Lake Regional Park Wildlife Refuge. It is a private, covenant-controlled community, built in the early 1970s to early 1980s. Community members enjoy the use of a clubhouse, pool and tennis courts in addition to strolling around the private pond. The Pond is popular for its quiet streets, trails where members can enjoy the sights and sounds of Pond Lake, and great location in North Arvada. Another thing residents like is the vicinity to the Standley Lake Library. One main street meanders through The Pond – Independence Way … (1 comments)
This home is now sold and her new family will be moving in soon. If you are looking to buy or sell a house between Denver and Boulder, please call or email me - I'd love to assist! I don't know whether to start by talking about the inside of this home, or the outside, both have so much to offer.
This home sits on one of the largest lots in Arvada's Sierra Vista neighborhood. It's .39 acres (17,066 square feet), and a seasonal creek runs along the back (for those who don't live in an arid place, … (3 comments)
real estate agent: Arvada's Sierra Vista Neighborhood - Between Denver and Boulder
- 03/28/10 10:40 AM
'Sierra Vista' is one of Arvada's established neighborhoods, desirable because of its great location and large lots. Built in the 1960s to early 1970s, home styles vary from one-level (ranch) styles with basements, to bi-levels and 2-stories. Wide streets that gently curve and roll past well-tended yards lead the eye to majestic mountain views. Lot sizes in Sierra Vista range from a quarter to a half acre, a really nice advantage over newer homes for those that want lots of room to play, or a little distance from the neighboring homes. Sierra Vista's 265 homes nestle between Kipling and Simms on … (0 comments)
real estate agent: What do Real Estate Agents do to Earn Their Money? (Finale )
- 03/23/10 03:51 AM
I've been thinking about finishing up this series, I have to write the last part about Attracting Buyers and giving good Advice (if you don't know what I'm talking about, see my previous post). I admit, I've been putting it off because it's so difficult to put into words what must get done to fully market a property, especially while I'm busy getting it done. Just over a week ago, I listed an Arvada house for sale. The seller wanted to get the paperwork done early, and not start showings until several days later. This gave me the opportunity to get … (3 comments)
real estate agent: Arvada, CO 6994 Carr St - Sold: Brick Ranch in Huntington Heights
- 03/14/10 06:00 AM
This home has been sold, her new family is all settled in. If you want to buy or sell a house in the general area between Denver and Boulder please email or call me - I'd love to assist! Enjoy the remodeled kitchen and bathrooms from the moment you move in - no fix-up work here! 2 bedrooms and one bathroom on the main floor, another bedroom and bathroom in the finished basement. The basement also features a huge family room with another fireplace and laundry room. Even the yard is neat and tidy, with a relaxing covered patio, garden area, … (6 comments)
real estate agent: Arvada is a Giant Playground
- 03/11/10 02:49 AM
I had coffee with a former client, now friend of mine, who bought a house in Arvada recently. The whole time we were looking at houses, negotiating, waiting (short sale), she was torn about leaving Lafayette. Lafayette had been good to her and her family, and she really loved it. But they needed a shorter commute for her husband, hence the move. What she thought she'd miss most about Lafayette was the life she'd built for her 2-year-old daughter. It is hard any time moms and dads move their kids, we never know how they'll react. But she didn't need to worry … (5 comments)
real estate agent: Friday Funnies - Signs Gone Wrong
- 03/05/10 01:10 AM
My son-in-law pronounced this sign an 'epic fail' and memorialized it with a click of his iPhone. I'm sure the person who made the sign knew what they MEANT to say, they just left out a detail here and there. It's in front of a large and busy grocery store here in Arvada.
real estate agent: What do Real Estate Agents do to Earn Their Money? (Continued ... )
- 03/04/10 05:39 AM
In light of the fact that the question, "What do real estate agents do to earn their money?" has been asked and answered thousands of times, it seems the public feels the answers haven't been very good. Please read my first post on the subject here. My value to you is three-fold: Attracting other agents Attracting buyers Advice 1. Attracting Other Agents Most people don't realize how important a factor this is. The vast majority of home sales in Colorado have one agent who listed the house and another who brought the buyer. If you think about it, the reason for … (6 comments)
real estate agent: What do Real Estate Agents do to Earn Their Money?
- 03/04/10 04:55 AM
The question comes up a lot - What do real estate agents do to earn their money? And it's been answered thousands of times, but still you find yourself asking it again. Obviously, the 'standard' answers aren't satisfying.
So let's don't discuss the long list of tasks I perform, such as 'take pictures', 'make phone calls', 'print flyers', 'put listings online'. Those things might make you frown and think, "I could do that myself if it meant saving thousands of dollars!" I would love to discuss those tasks with you later, but I don't think they should be the answer … (10 comments)
real estate agent: Spotted in Arvada - How NOT to Market Your Business
- 02/24/10 08:35 AM
I was minding my own business in Arvada, CO (a historic small town between Denver and Boulder) when I saw this car in front of me at a red light the other day, and thought it was one of the funniest things I'd seen in a while. You may not believe it's real, but it was. Adverising financial services on the tail of a beat-up car, so cluttered it looks like people may be living in it, reminds me of some marketing photos of homes for sale. Such a perfect example of how NOT to market your services, I just couldn't … (10 comments)
I'm standing in a house for sale, in a small town between Denver and Boulder (Arvada), with a nice couple, and both of them love it and want it. But they won't write an offer, because they haven't seen enough houses. Someone told them once that you shouldn't write an offer on the first house you see.
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