denver real estate: Rejuvenate Your Lawn For Fall - 07/24/08 10:49 PM
Today I met a new friend who has her own landscaping company, Landscapes in Harmony, LLC. Betty Houston offers complete home staging for your lawn. She can “create container gardens, adding color to your home, inside and out using different types and sizes of plants.” She can also create a … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Downtown Denver Condo Real Estate – A Great Time to Buy! - 07/24/08 12:01 PM
For buyers looking to live in downtown Denver, historic opportunities are available this summer. Imagine living in a luxury, high-rise condominium tower with top-notch amenities such as a personal wine cellar, 24-hour concierge, and current pool. Picture yourself in a beautiful, 10th floor corner unit with stunning views of the city … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Living in Highlands Ranch - Colorado Sunset - 07/20/08 08:36 PM
Living in Denver’s Suburbs - Highlands Ranch Colorado Sunset
Last night as I was heading out the door from my home in Highlands Ranch for a walk, it looked like it was going to be an amazing sunset. I was right.
I am lucky as I have a very nice … (7 comments)
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denver real estate: Highlands Ranch Living - Redstone Park - 07/20/08 11:38 AM
I have written about Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch before, I am a little partial because it is in my own neighborhood. But the fact of the matter is Redstone Park has many great offerings for its residents and visitors.
Whenever I head to Redstone Park we have a great … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Highlands Ranch Living - What Neighborhoods Have Pools - 07/20/08 12:13 AM
I recently had a couple that was relocating to the Denver area and they were looking to buy a home in Highlands Ranch. They mentioned that they didn't see the need in Colorado to have a pool in their backyard (good thing, as there aren't that many that do) but they … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Living in Denver - Family Day At Lair O' The Bear - 07/19/08 11:35 PM
Denver Living - Adventure At Lair O’ The Bear
Last weekend we had a little family adventure time and we decided to take our very first Colorado Outdoor Outing with our new puppy. He had recently finished his puppy shots & we had the green light to pretty much take him … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Featured in RE/MAX Times Online - 07/18/08 08:52 AM
A while back I wrote a story about how I was using short video clips that I loaded to Flickr to help out of town clients relocating to Denver from the east coast make a decision on a home purchase. You can read about it here.
After that, I was contacted by the … (14 comments)
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denver real estate: SmithStone - 07/18/08 01:21 AM
Smithstone is settled on the southwest shoreline of Lake Norman. It covers over 120 acres of land with something to offer everyone. Choose from Customized homes, patio homes, or town homes. There is a swimming pool, resident clubhouse, boat slip and dry boat storage. This neighborhood has many activities on … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Win at Real Estate! - 07/17/08 09:56 PM
Let's face it. You need to buy or sell a house. Choose a Realtor who is comitted to your best interest! I am honored to be a broker associate at Your Castle Real Estate with Lon Welsh as my managing broker.
Our motto is Local Knowledge. Total Commitment.
A word about … (11 comments)
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denver real estate: Highlands Ranch Colorado Ranked #12 By CNN Money Magazine - 07/16/08 08:51 AM
CNN Money Magazine Has come out with their annual list of Best Places to Live 2008 and Colorado is sprinkled all over - but my own Highlands Ranch, CO is #12. In the naiton. Very Nice.
Read the over-view here.
Its not a big surprise to me … (3 comments)
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denver real estate: Charming Ranch Home Is One of a Kind! - 07/15/08 12:12 AM
It's one of a kind because it has new windows, a remodeled kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, spacious bedrooms, low maintenance vinyl siding, a 1 car over-sized detached garage, and hardwood floors. All of this for only $232,000. Learn more at http://www.2820GrayStreet.com and bring me an offer!
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denver real estate: Free Prescription Drug Card for Arapahoe County Residents - 07/14/08 01:22 PM
Arapahoe County Colorado residents now have a way to save on the ever-rising costs of perscription drug costs. On July 3rd the County Commissioners announced the program.
Commissioner Susan Beckman said:
“Using the NACo prescription discount is easy, simply present it at a participating pharmacy. There is no enrollment fee … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Lake Norman Golf and Waterfront Communities - Part II - 07/12/08 02:00 PM
Lake Norman Golf and Waterfront Communities, Revisited
Recently I submitted a post entitled Lake Norman Golf and Waterfront Communities.
However the Lake Norman communities I covered were certainly not all there is to choose from. I will tell you about some of those that I left out.
Fox Den in Statesville … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate, No Where to Go but up! - 07/08/08 12:26 PM
PMI, Private Mortgage Insurance, is required on most mortgage loans in which the borrower has less than a 20% equity position. These insurance companies charge the borrower a premium to benefit the mortgage lender in case of default. Part of their insurance rate analysis includes an in-depth analysis on the potential for … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Home Sales and Fido...What to do? - 07/08/08 12:19 PM
Here is a great post on the subject published on my Get Home Denver Blog. Written by Elaine Manes, Staging Superstar.
Here is an excerpt:
The majority of homeowners today have dogs, and as a professional home stager, I get asked all the time if this is a problem … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Photos - Purple Mountains Majesty - 07/06/08 11:27 PM
A Favorite Denver Photo - Purple Mountains Majesty
Independence Day in Denver- 2008
Every now and then I try to post a favorite picture or two of the Denver area.
On the 4th of July, I had dinner in Lakewood at a home with a lovely view with my family.
How … (9 comments)
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denver real estate: Living in Denver - 4th of July Celebrations - 06/30/08 08:27 PM
June is almost over and 4th of July is this week! I can't believe it actually, the summer is flying by.
Last year for the 4th, we were actually not in town at all, but rather on vacation. So I am pretty glad to stay-put this year and be home for … (4 comments)
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denver real estate: Decorate to SELL...Less is More! - 06/30/08 03:34 PM
Decorating your home to fit your lifestyle, and decorating your home to sell are VERY different! You may have displays of treasured collections, items you have picked up on your travels, or family memorabilia. There are two reasons to pack it all away when you put your home on the … (19 comments)
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denver real estate: GOOD NEWS - 06/28/08 11:55 AM
GOOD NEWS!
Metro home prices rise- 0.8 PERCENT GAIN. Home prices in metro Denver rose in April from March, bucking a national trend of declining home values, according to a report Tuesday from the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. April's 0.8 percent monthly gain in metro Denver compares favorably with a … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Flickr + Video = Happy Denver Relocation Clients - 06/28/08 10:16 AM
I have a Flickr account I use a litte, but I know I can do more with it.
Recently though I had an idea to put it to a different use. Not long ago, Flickr started accepting video as well - it has to be short clips - 90 seconds … (11 comments)
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denver real estate: Reflections in Satisfaction - 06/25/08 11:00 PM
Today was a unique day for me on many levels. Instead of doing all the "normal" activities I changed my schedule to help my daughter paint her house. She purchased a Countrywide REO a little less than a month ago. This is her first home purchase and I'm proud to say … (29 comments)
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denver real estate: Living Along the Rail - 06/24/08 11:23 PM
Consumers seem to be tiring of the same old suburban type living. Developers are now focusing on building entire communities known as "transit villages." Such places offer homeowners maintenance free living in a convenient location that is safe and well planned.
To me the ultimate place to live would be a … (13 comments)
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denver real estate: Shop for Mortgages, Effectively! - 06/23/08 10:23 AM
photo credit: sosico
First and foremost in order to shop effectively you need to make sure you are working with a professional, someone who is interested in your goals and plans for the future. This is very likely your largest asset as well as your largest debt.
Ultimately … (1 comments)
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denver real estate: Living in Denver Suburbs - Biking the High Line Canal Trail - 06/20/08 02:38 PM
I have written before about how wonderful it is to have the High Line Canal so close by to my home in Highlands Ranch.
I often ride my bike on the canal trail and we take family trips on the trail as well. And from time to time I visit … (6 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver "Poster Child" for Mass Transit! - 06/20/08 11:10 AM
In a recent NBC news report, the Light Rail system in Denver, was referred to as the “Poster Child” for our Mass Transit system.
With the high cost of fuel, living near mass transit makes environmental and financial sense! There are many great communities, and neighborhoods within walking distance to … (4 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Featured on Nightly News as Poster City for Light Rail - 06/18/08 09:28 AM
Last night, 6/17/08, on the NBC Nightly News, a piece featured Denver as the "Poster City" for light rail. The piece is touching on topics that have to do with rising fuel costs and maintaining a quality of life and traffic issues and they looked at Denver's Light Rail as an … (7 comments)
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denver real estate: Lack of Curb Apeal - Could This Be Why Your Home Isn't Selling? - 06/17/08 10:48 AM
As a Realtor® in Denver, I see many homes throughout the Denver metro area all of the time as I have been very busy with home buyers. Lately I have been to homes in varying price ranges and in different areas and neighborhoods. My car has taken us through Highlands Ranch, Parker, … (10 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate - New Listings For Sale - 06/17/08 10:46 AM
Denver Homes For Sale - New Listings
When searching for the latest Denver homes for sale it is helpful to have a way to search the brand new listings. If you ready to buy your next home, you definitely want to know where the latest listings are so that you … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Aurora Homes For Sale - New Listings - 06/17/08 10:42 AM
Aurora Homes For Sale - New Listings
When searching for the latest Aurora homes for sale it is helpful to have a way to search the brand new listings. When buying an AUrora home, you will want to know where the latest listings are so that you are able to … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Englewood Homes For Sale - New Listings - 06/17/08 10:11 AM
Englewood Real Estate - Brand New Listings
When searching for the latest Englewood homes for sale it is helpful to be able to easily access brand new listings. If you ready to buy your next home, you definitely want to know where the latest listings are so that you are … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate - Get it while it's hot! - 06/17/08 08:27 AM
Denver Real Estate - Get it while it's hot!
by Jim Lux
Are you considering a move to the Denver Colorado area? The Denver real estate market is suffering in addition to the rest of the nation. Depending on your current housing status, this can work for you or against you. … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Downtown Denver Condo - Portofino Tower - 06/16/08 06:24 PM
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denver real estate: Cherry Hills Village Real Estate - New Listings of Homes For Sale - 06/15/08 12:56 PM
Cherry Hills Village Homes For Sale - New Listings
When searching for the latest Cherry Hills Village homes for sale it is helpful to have a way to search the brand new listings. If you ready to buy your next home, you definitely want to know where the latest listings … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Littleton Real Estate - Homes For Sale New to the Market - 06/15/08 12:56 PM
Littleton Homes For Sale - New Listings
When searching for the latest Littleton, CO homes for sale it is helpful to have a way to search the brand new listings. When you ready to purhcase your next home in Littleton, you definitely want to know where the latest listings are … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Parker Real Estate - Brand New Home Listings - 06/15/08 12:55 PM
Parker, Colorado Homes For Sale - The New Listings
When searching for the latest Parker homes for sale (Douglas County) it is helpful to have a way to search the brand new listings. If you ready to buy your next home, you definitely want to know where the latest listings … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Living Along the High Line Canal - Summer is Really Here - 06/14/08 10:41 AM
What the heck is that you may ask?
Snow?
No, its June. (Which doesn't mean it can't snow in Colorado in June. But it is not snow).
Dust from your camera?
No, although it may look like it.
It is a photo of me pointing my camera to … (4 comments)
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denver real estate: Castle Rock Homes For Sale - New Real Estate Listings - 06/14/08 10:38 AM
Castle Rock Homes For Sale - New Listings
When searching for the latest Castle Rock Colorado homes for sale it is helpful to have a way to search the brand new listings. If you ready to buy your next home, you definitely want to know where the latest listings are … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Centennial Real Estate - New Lisitngs By Map - 06/14/08 10:35 AM
Centennial Homes For Sale - The New Listings
If you are searching for the latest Centennial homes for sale you should find this map based search of new area listings helpful. If you ready to buy your next home, you definitely want to know where the latest Centennial listings are … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Lone Tree Real Estate - New Listings of Homes for Sale - 06/14/08 08:42 AM
Lone Tree Homes For Sale - The New Listings
If you are searching for the latest Lone Tree listings in Douglas County you have found the right tool to assist you. Even in this market, it is important to know what listings are brand new and be able to view … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Greenwood Village Real Estate - New Listings By Map - 06/14/08 08:37 AM
Greenwood Village Homes For Sale - The New Listings
If you are searching for the latest Greenwood Village homes for sale you should find this map based search of new area listings helpful. If you ready to buy your next home, you definitely want to know where the latest listings … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Real Estate Wealth and Saving For Retirement? - 06/13/08 08:39 AM
Here's a shocker...take your present age and subtract it from 67.(Mine is 67 - 47 = 20 years)That means I have 20 years left until retirement age - what's yours? To most Americans, amazingly - even if you DON'T have a dime saved right now - you can easily retire wealthy … (3 comments)
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denver real estate: Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Brand New Listings - Here They Are - 06/12/08 11:36 AM
Highlands Ranch Homes For Sale - The New Listings
If you are searching for the latest Highlands Ranch listings you have found the right tool to assist you. If you have been looking for a Highland Ranch home for any length of time, you know that the best of the … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate - New Listings in Denver and The Suburbs - 06/12/08 11:26 AM
Denver Homes For Sale - The New Listings
When you are searching for a new Denver area home, it is most likely important to you as a Denver home buyer to always be on top of the new Denver real estate listings.
If you have been looking for a … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Lowry Among Top Performing in Area! - 06/11/08 01:13 PM
When it comes to falling home prices, One Size does not fit all!
The Lowry neighborhood in Southeast Denver has been one of the best performing neighborhoods in the Denver area and has experienced an average 8% gain per year, from 2000-2007.
You can view the full report here
To keep … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: 26th Annual Highlands Square Street Fair - 06/11/08 11:23 AM
Saturday June 14, 2008 is this year's date for the 26th Annual Highlands Square Street Fair. Happy times ahead! The event is free and has historically attracted over 40,000 visitors. The event will have the following:
-Live music on 3 stages
-Food
-Beer and cocktails
-Over 150 vendors
-A special 'fun … (5 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Gas Prices - Ouch! Here's How to Find Your Local Low - 06/10/08 12:41 PM
You are probably as irritated as the rest of us at the price of gas. Around town its nearing the $4.00 mark and I hear a few places in the Denver area have now surpassed that.
Here is a quick & easy way to find out where in the Denver area … (5 comments)
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denver real estate: Can You Still Buy Your First Home in the South Denver Suburbs? - 06/07/08 09:41 AM
With the increase of the price of homes over the last several years and perhaps the economic crunch hitting savings a bit, can this really be done?
Perhaps. It depends on you.
If you have been planning for this, keeping your debt low and credit history excellent then you really can … (4 comments)
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denver real estate: OPEN HOUSE - HIGHLANDS RANCH HOME FOR SALE - JUNE 7Th 11:00am - 2:00 pm - EDITED - HOME NOW UNDER CONTRACT! - 06/06/08 07:16 PM
Open House June 7th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
10657 Briarglen Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 View Map
This is a fabulous Highlands Ranch home! A beautiful floor plan with a unique “castle like” entry providing elegance and pizazz. This home is loaded with upgrades that will make you happy … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Successful Real Estate Investing - 06/05/08 12:56 PM
photo credit: respres
According to The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by self-made millionaire and real estate investor Gary Keller, most successful real estate investors have had to overcome certain beliefs that later proved to be unfounded. Some of these beliefs center around the way they view themselves as investors, and … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Metro Brokers has plenty of new GENX brokers like Andy Schiff - 06/04/08 06:33 PM
metrobrokersTV : Today we are talking with Andy Schiff from Metro Brokers Dayn Fox and Associates Andy, thanks for being with us.
Andy Schiff: Thanks for having me.
metrobrokersTV : Tell me a little about your business. Where do you specialize? Are you kind of a farm … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Aurora Real Estate For Sale - 12113 East 2nd Drive - 06/04/08 06:23 PM
Beautiful Castle Creek Townhome in Aurora
Step into your exciting new home!
12113 E. 2nd. Drive, Aurora, CO 80011 View Map
Welcome to your wonderful new home in Castle Creek. You’ll be proud to own this former model home, loaded with beautiful features. This wonderful two story floor plan is sophisticated … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Q's & A's on Home Staging - 06/03/08 11:15 AM
I wanted to share another fabulous post on my blog. As with most of the fabulous posts on my site, I did not write it! It was written by staging guru, Elaine Manes, a weekly contributor to my little blog-a-palooza. Elaine answers many common Questions about staging.
This is a must read, for all Real … (5 comments)
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denver real estate: When an Agent Buys a Home...Part IV - 06/02/08 05:10 PM
photo credit: David Watson
My goal in working with Buyer clients with a contract to purchase a home is always to make the Closing a non-event. I strive to make sure all the footwork is done beforehand so when we sit down at the Title Company to sign the forest … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver's Lowry Community Sees the Light - 06/02/08 05:04 PM
Denver based Lend Lease Communities is doing a study to see if the solar resources are available to supply power on the 3870 acre planned community southeast of Denver.
Testing should last for 12-24 months and if all is OK, they hope to become the first “large-scale” Colorado community to use … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Economic or Psychologic? - 06/02/08 09:51 AM
photo credit: joshua m. neff
I blame the housing downturn on Election Year politics. OK, I’ve said it! I think the housing “crisis” has less to do with economic factors and more to do with the psychologic state of our great nation.
I concede that the sub-prime mortgage mess was … (1 comments)
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denver real estate: Buy Low and Sell High...For Today's Real Estate Market? - 05/31/08 10:43 AM
We all seem to forget that in a slow - or "off" real estate market - that home owners are just taking a "paper loss" on the valuation of their home or real estate they own...very similar to if your 401k or stock/mutual fund portfolio decreased because the stock market was going … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Mortgage Rates 5-29-5008 - 05/29/08 05:00 PM
Here are current mortgage rates for the Denver Metropolitan area. These rates change constantly, so they are subject to change. I will post new rate information if these figures increase, or decrease dramatically.
Conventional 30 year fixed: 6.25% up from 5.875% last week
FHA/VA 30 year fixed: 6.125 up … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: New Map Based Home Search Available for Denver Home Buyers - 05/28/08 11:35 AM
As I recently mentioned, I am switching over to a new home search feature. I have been looking at new search features for Denver homes for some time and for a while I thought I had something, but in testing, it just wasn't everything I really wanted for my Denver … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Living in Colorado - A Summer of Fun Without Leaving the State - 05/28/08 10:38 AM
Memorial Day Weekend has just past, my kids get out of school this week, and its time for my own family to evaluate our summer plans. Last summer my family was very fortunate in taking two very wonderful trips for vacation. We actually had not planned two trips so close together … (4 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate - April 2008 Market Reports for Denver & The Suburbs - 05/28/08 10:34 AM
April 2008 - Denver Real Estate Sales & Market Trends in Denver and the South Suburbs
I know that real estate reports are soundign like a broken record, but price and condition are absoultely critical if you are a home seller right now. Different areas of town continue to … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: The Cost of Waiting - or "How to Avoid Paying the Procrastination Tax" - 05/24/08 10:18 PM
So, given all this, doesn't it make sense to wait? Not really. There is a potential cost associated with waiting, that I like to call "The Procrastination Tax". You pay it, and don't even realize it! And it's likely the biggest tax you will pay!
Well, remember when you bought that Jan Michael … (1 comments)
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denver real estate: The Market - Part 4 of the 5 Part Series - 05/24/08 10:13 PM
The Market
Let me share some insights that, perhaps, you might not have considered in regard to YOUR home ownership.
Now, I hear that a lot of folks say they are waiting for the "bottom of the market". You might have heard me say on the radio that the market is … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: The Market Opportunity - Part 3 of the 5 Part Series - 05/24/08 09:59 PM
The Opportunity
Truth be told, there is a world of opportunity out there. Let’s just share some of it with you:
Historically low interest rates (click here to see the chart from the St. Louis Fed)
When you add the cost of money and inflation, real … (1 comments)
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denver real estate: The Media -- They Just Get it Wrong...Part 2 of the 5 Part Series - 05/24/08 09:50 PM
THE GREAT DECEPTION
The world is not ending. Birds are chirping. The sun rises and sets everyday...just like normal. Things are not as bad as you hear.
In fact, this country is doing very well. The USA is doing much, much better than you would think from listening to … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Mile High Home Hunter - The Daily Dirt - Market Activity by Price Point - 05/24/08 09:38 PM
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denver real estate: Mile High Home Hunter - The Daily Dirt - Market Activity by Community/Locale - 05/24/08 09:35 PM
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denver real estate: Summer Buying & Selling Trends of 2008 - 05/24/08 04:21 PM
There are 4 new major "positive" trends in the Denver Colorado real estate market that both BUYERS and home SELLERS had better be aware of - if you are going to survive this summer buying and selling season! Read more about these at http://www.jeffboyce.net/First, it appears that many home SELLERS have … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: How Many Chances Do You Have to Make a First Impression? - 05/23/08 11:54 AM
Oh yeah, it's only ONE! Don't waste time, effort and energy trying to sell a house that doesn't stand tall!
Buyer's are looking for reasons to say "NO" to a property. Don't let them drive by your gem, because you didn't take care of some easy to remedy issues on the … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Mortgage Rates 5-22-2008 - 05/22/08 05:12 PM
photo credit: EverySpoon
Here are current mortgage rates for the Denver Metropolitan area. These rates change constantly, so they are subject to change. I will post new rate information if these figures increase, or decrease dramatically.
Conventional 30 year fixed: 5.875%
FHA 30 year fixed: 5.75%
VA 30 year … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: When an Agent Buys a Home...Part III - 05/22/08 10:59 AM
Financing and Inspections are the two major hurdles to buying a home. A great post was written by my Buyer's Agent about his recent home purchase. He addresses some Financing and Inspection points that he just experienced.
This is a great read for anyone looking to buy a home, or … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Thank God For GOOD Credit Loans! - 05/21/08 09:48 AM
Yes indeed - "Thank God" for those buyers who have good credit so they can keep our real estate market plugging along this summer selling season!You see, without good credit now (typically a 600+ mid-fico score to qualify for a FHA 30-Year fixed rate) our Littleton & Highlands Ranch real estate … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate - Denver South East Homes Sales & Market Trends - April 2008 - 05/17/08 01:25 PM
MARKET REPORT - DENVER REAL ESTATE - DENVER SOUTH EAST - APRIL 2008
Real estate inventory in Denver south east is up - but activity is as well. Homes sold in the area in April has increased as has Denver homes sales that are pending. As in all parts of the … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Parker Real Estate - Douglas County Real Estate & Homes - Colorado Market Reports & Sales Trends - April 2008 - 05/17/08 12:34 PM
Real Estate Market Reports & Trends for April 2008 - PARKER, ELIZABETH, FRANKTOWN, KIOWA - Denver Suburbs
Activity is up all around in this area - inventory is up, sold homes are up and pending sales are up as well. All good signs but we still have a ways to go. … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Littleton Real Estate - JEFFCO - Homes Sales & Market Trends - April 2008 - 05/17/08 12:13 PM
Real Estate Market Reports for April 2008 - Jefferson County - Littleton
Jefferson County Colorado - STATISTICS FOR HOME SALES IN THE AREA -Jefferson County - Littleton
This area of Jefferson County has had a good month, better than other areas of the Denver metro real estate market. Inventory is up … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Centennial Real Estate - Aurora Real Estate - Colorado Market Reports & Sales Trends- April 2008 - 05/16/08 07:35 PM
Centennial Real Estate - Aurora Real Estate - Homes Sales Statistics - April 2008
Real Estate sales in this area have held pretty steady in April. Inventory in single family homes is a bit down, yes closed sales are up and pending home sales are as well, just a bit. Overall, … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate Market Reports - Denver Suburbs - April 2008 - 05/16/08 07:15 PM
Market Reports & Sales Trends - Centennial, Littleton, Greenwood Village Homes Sales & Real Estate - April 2008
In this Denver suburban area - homes for sale inventory (single family homes) has risen form last month as has homes sold and even pending sales has slightly risen. Condos and townhomes in … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Living in Denver - The Denver Zoo - 05/16/08 08:32 AM
If you are considering a move to Denver, one of the things you will want to put on your list of things to do is the Denver Zoo. A trip to the zoo could also be a perfect diversion during a home shopping trip, once you have found your home!
The … (6 comments)
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denver real estate: Mortgage Fraud and the Wild West! - 05/15/08 09:15 PM
The rate of foreclosures seems to be linked to a little bit of Mortgage Fraud. Well, I'll be darned. Who'd of thunk it?
Colorado has ranked in the Top 10 (or bottom 10, depending on your level of cynacism) for foreclosures during many of the past 5 years. Not coincidentally, … (5 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Mortgage Rate Update - 05/15/08 09:10 PM
Here are current mortgage rates for the Denver Metropolitan area. These rates change constantly, so they are subject to change. I will post new rate information if these figures increase, or decrease dramatically.
Conventional 30 year fixed: 5.875%
FHA 30 year fixed: 5.875%
VA 30 year fixed: 5.875%
5 year interest … (1 comments)
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denver real estate: Avoid the Cash Flow Pimp! - 05/13/08 10:14 PM
When it comes to investing in Real Estate, no one wants the cash flow pimp of an empty unit! Cash flow is king, and if the market is saturated with available units, it means the owner/investor will have to eat a monthly payment, or reduce the rent charged to gain a … (5 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Metro Area Market Stats - April 2008 - 05/12/08 05:47 PM
Here are some recently compiled market stats for April 2008. My market area is the South Metro Denver cities, including Denver, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Aurora, Littleton, and Highlands Ranch.
Big Picture (Covering the Entire Metro Denver Area) The figures are for single family residential properties only, and … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Selling Your Denver Home - While It Is Vacant? - Have You Checked Your Insurance Policy? - 05/10/08 05:34 PM
Vacant Homes For Sale Are Probably Not The Same As Occupied Homes In The Eyes of Your Insurance Policy
Last Sunday we had breakfast at my mom's. The kids had slept over and we went over for some breakfast burritos when we picked them up. Thanks mom!
My mom always … (3 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate Market Data - 05/07/08 09:16 PM
The median price for single family homes in the Denver Metro area dropped from $224,900 in March to $222,550 in April. This one percent drop could be a positive sign for the market.
The almost negligible drop may be a sign of recovery. Activity is up and prices seem to be stabilizing. … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Sunday Travels - 05/05/08 07:23 PM
Sundays when I am not out with clients are days I try to spend with my husband. We both work selling Denver real estate and enjoy taking time to explore the area when we can.
Yesterday was a bright sunny spring day, so I begged to go take a few pictures to … (42 comments)
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denver real estate: Will "Fence-Sitting" Dominate the 2008 Housing Market? - 05/03/08 09:54 AM
Is it smart to be a "fence-sitter" in 2008 if you are confused about whether you should buy a home - or to rent a house instead? This Realtor thinks that it's actually a pretty simple choice...The issue facing so many American now, is if they'll get 'burned' financially buying now … (3 comments)
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denver real estate: What is the Home Ownership Accelerator 7 Year Loan? - 05/02/08 11:09 AM
Is the HOME OWNERSHIP ACCELERATOR Loan the best loan in the United States today - and should you consider using it - to buy or refinance your home?There is a new mortgage loan available in Denver Colorado (and 41 other states) that combines the effectiveness of a 15 year mortgage loan … (1 comments)
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denver real estate: Stunning Littleton Home For Sale - 7445 S Kendall Blvd, 80128 - Columbine Knolls Neighborhood - 05/02/08 07:28 AM
Brand New Listing in Columbine Knolls Neighborhood!
Stunning Upgrades On Huge Corner Lot
7445 S. Kendall Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128 View Map
Step into this lovely French Country home in desirable Columbine Knolls. This open floor plan is perfect for daily living and entertaining. Gorgeous upgrades will be sure to … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: A New Requirement for Real Estate Brokers - 05/01/08 03:49 PM
I've said for many years, Real Estate brokers should be required to move every few years! The reason being, it is a grand reminder of what our clients are really going through.
Moving is not easy. It's a very stressful and uneasy time for home buyer's and seller's. The dynamics involved … (13 comments)
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denver real estate: Living in Denver - Spring in City Park - 04/30/08 09:31 AM
I had a little time this week between meetings so I stopped in at City Park to take a few photos. Spring is definitely in the air in Denver, the flowering trees are blooming, the grass is greening up and even the ducks and geese seemed to be celebrating.
I … (4 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate Buyer's Market...A New Definition! - 04/28/08 11:44 PM
In terms of Denver, Colorado Real Estate, there may be a new definition to "Buyer's Market."
The typical definition of a "Buyer's Market" is one that says the conditions of the market place are more favorable to the buyer than the seller. With the number of foreclosures still hitting the market, the mass … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: New CHART of Denver Listings - 04/28/08 12:02 PM
Over 1000 fewer single family homes entered the Denver Real estate market in March.
Take a look here to see what has changed
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denver real estate: Living in Denver - Its Time to Make Your Camping Reservations - 04/27/08 10:42 AM
Calling All Colorado Campers
Often times when I am working with folks that are relocating to Denver, they are very excited about camping for the first time in Colorado. With good reason too, there are so many great places to camp that are so fun and so beautiful there really is … (6 comments)
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denver real estate: 20% drop in Denver Listings! - 04/24/08 07:31 AM
My last post not even a wimper!
WOW! I am shocked. But taking 20% of the new listings off the market, out of the Denver Real Estate market, what could that mean? Check my post at www.highlands-ranch-real-estate-blog.com
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denver real estate: Earth Day 2008 - 04/22/08 04:12 PM
This won't be my usual Denver real estate post - but it is in its own way. I live here and I work here and this is my Earth Day post. I have to admit in the now distant past I haven't been the most aware when it comes to "green" … (8 comments)
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denver real estate: Selling Your Home? Throw a Party! - 04/22/08 11:45 AM
When it comes time to sell a home, Seller's ALWAYS ask, What should I do to get ready? A great answer to this is the topic of a recent post on my Denver Real Estate blog.
Short of paint, carpet and the remodeling of Kitchens and Baths, the simple answer is to … (10 comments)
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denver real estate: Why Isn't Your Home Selling FAST? - 04/20/08 06:48 AM
One of the biggest PROBLEMS in the Denver metro real estate area especially in the cities of Littleton, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Arvada, and Lakewood is that your home stays listed for sale for 6 to 9 months without selling or getting a reasonably good price offer! But why is that happening?
The … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Metro Area Market Stats - March 2008 - 04/19/08 11:06 PM
Here are some recently compiled Denver area market stats for March 2008. My market area is the South Metro Denver cities, including Denver, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Littleton, and Highlands Ranch.
Big Picture (Covering the Entire Metro Denver Area) The figures are for single family residential properties only, … (2 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver Real Estate - March 2008 Market Reports - 04/19/08 09:12 PM
Denver Real Estate
Here is a compilation of March 2008 Market Reports by MLS area for Denver homes & south metro area.
Overall, there is activity. If you read the individual summaries, you will see that some areas are faring better than others - where as some have seen a … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Denver South East - Market Report - Denver Home Sales - March 2008 - 04/18/08 08:11 PM
MARKET REPORT - DENVER REAL ESTATE - DENVER SOUTH EAST - MARCH 2008
This part of the Denver real estate area has an oversupply of homes available now. With about 9 months supply, sellers will need to watch their pricing and condition. Patience is necessary because if you are trying … (0 comments)
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denver real estate: Littleton Real Estate - Jefferson County - Market Report & Homes Sales - March 2008 - 04/18/08 04:32 PM
Real Estate Market Reports for March 2008 - Jefferson County - Littleton
Jefferson County Colorado - STATISTICS FOR HOME SALES IN THE AREA -Jefferson County - Littleton
This part of Jefferson County has about a 5 1/2 month supply of homes. Fairly balanced. There are areas with higher priced homes, which … (1 comments)
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