960 Conestoaga Rd., 4BD/3Ba, 3658 sq. ft., remodeled gorgeous mountain home, flat and gentle 2.5 acre fenced lot, wonderful views, walk to the schools, near national forest, wood floors, granite kitchen, vaulted great room, this is it!
Tupper recently attended the CyberStar Summit in Scottsdale, AZ sharing and learning about others newfound skills and resources to improve the service they offer to clients back in their hometowns. While at the Summit, Tupper sat down with Michael Krisa, a well-known real estate interviewer, to talk about the unique Tupper's Team marketing campaign. The "Evergreen Style" campaign has been an absolute success. Not only is it well recieved by the public, it is fun!
We're in a 'perfect storm' where the seasonal and economic cycles are coincidentally at low points, so the market is understandably quiet. Our real estate market usually reawakens in January and slowly builds to a crescendo in August. The wild card this year, of course, is whether the economic cycle will cooperate with some signs of turning around during the first half of 2009.
Let me assure you that we've never had a buyer come into our office and say "I want to steal a home". Nor have we had a buyer say "I want to bail someone out by paying too much for their home, just to help them out". The truth is that buyers just want the best house for the money--fair value.
We'll keep you posted on the market as the new year unfolds and we encourage your call or email if you have specific questions we might help with.
Here's the latest article from an economist I follow regarding the economy. Wells Fargo outlook
We wish you and your family our best wishes for a warm and happy holiday season.
With all the other things on people's minds between now and New Year's eve, you may be wondering if now is a good time to be on the market. Not only are potential buyers busy with holiday parties and events, but your own sanity will surely be strained by trying to perpare for showings in the midst of seasonal obligations. Should you decorate your home for the holidays? Or should you leave it generic and forego some of the fun in favor of marketing priorities?
Your home is definitely not going to sell if it's off the market. Since many sellers call it quits during the holidays, there is less competition if you stay on the market. And buyers who go to the trouble to look for a home at this time of year are generally serious and not just 'looky-lou's'.
It's your choice. If you are in no rush to sell and want to take a break, you can take this time to freshen, de-clutter and make small repairs so you can reintroduce your home with a splash after the holidays. Also, if your home has been on the market for some time and you take it out of the MLS for at least 31 days, the 'days on market' counter resets to zero, thereby removing a potential stigma.
If you do remain on the market, make sure your home is priced realistically and shows well--with or without decorations. If you'd like more tips on selling over the holidays, please call.
Anyone who has driven in an unfamiliar area without directions knows what it feels like to be lost. People are facing that same sense of panic today because they find themselves in unfamiliar economic territory. A handful of people vaguely remember being on this road before, but it was so long ago they've forgotten how to get through.
All real estate markets will follow the same road to recovery. However, not all markets will recover at the same speed because some markets spun out of control more than others. In Florida, for example, buyers-turned-speculators drove prices up to foolish levels and those irrational prices will now inevitably fall to irrationally low levels before that market corrects. Greed drove the prices up; fear will drive them down.
In Colorado, on the other hand, buying activity was never as out of control, so our prices may soften but not plummet like Florida's. Same road, different speed.
Everyone wants to know when our market will recover. That's like asking when a broken leg will heal. Technically, the healing begins right after the trauma happens. The break will heal faster if the bone is set correctly, but the setting process can temporarily add to an already painful event.
Likewise, our real estate market began healing as soon as the national bubble burst. Resisting the pain of setting prices correctly today only prolongs healing. Full recovery cannot happen until buyer confidence returns. However, that confidence hinges on prices falling to a point where fearful buyers feel comfortable about the value they receive for the price they pay. In the short term, many buyers will focus on price; they will sit on the sidelines if they can't get a spectacularly good price.
A few submarkets, like bank-owned properties and (some, not all) short-sales are already priced well below rational value. But they usually require additional investment and/or elbow grease after sale to bring them up to comparable condition to ‘ordinary' properties-proving the old adage that you get what you pay for. Until foreclosures and distress sales are wrung out of the market and buyers see beyond the frenzy of price-slashing and again consider value in what they buy, our market will remain in the healing process.
There is only one road to recovery and all market segments will fully recover. In the meantime, sellers who want to sell in this environment will need to "speed up" by driving their asking prices lower to appeal to price-conscious buyers. Ultimately, buyers will come to realize that there some very attractive values available without having to beat sellers down to foreclosure prices. At that point, confidence and order will be restored. ~With thanks to Denny Grimes, a Realtor friend in Ft. Myers, FL
Tupper Briggs is a Broker-Associate with Tupper's Team at Re/Max Alliance Evergreen. He has practiced real estate brokerage full-time for 35 years and his team has ranked #1 or #2 among Re/Max brokers in Colorado every year since 1996. Look for his column next month. Send your comments about this article and ideas for future articles to Tupper@TuppersTeam.com or 303-670-6358.
This beautiful home has been meticulously cared for and boasts attention to detail with many upgrades such as 6 panel doors, custom Elfa closet organizers, wired for surround sound, and wired and ready for a generator. The setting is tranquil and peaceful and the house is nestled on gentle, wooded lot featuring an impressive, detached 3 car garage and RV Parking. The kitchen is large and bright with abundant cabinetry and workspace and opens to the great room with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, bay window, a cozy woodstove with catalytic combustor and a big deck just off of the living room through beautiful French doors. Located in the lower level, the spacious master suite has a romantic gas fireplace with efficient high output blowers, walk in closet and gorgeous, private master bath beautifully finished in slate with his and her sinks. This is peaceful mountain living at its best. Call Tupper's Team today to set up your private showing.
11 Sawmill Creek Rd has 3600 sq. ft., 4Bd (+ office), 4 Ba on 3 acres built in 2004. Lovely grt rm captures great vus. Enjoy hi-end kitch w/large island, fam rm w/fp & large bar, sumptous mstr w/quality 5 pc bath. So many upgrades!
If you seek high-end finishes and an easy I-70 commute, look no further. This perfectly sized home offers fabulous entertaining areas including the great room with deck access, fireplace and a kitchen with a massive island, high-end appliances and beautiful cabinets. The tile floor and warm wood ceiling are just some of the upgrades in this special home. The main floor has two bedrooms with walk-in closets and share a jack n' jill bath; a powder room and walk-in food pantry complete this level. A stairway with wrought iron railing leads to the upper level master bedroom with distant views, his/her closets and a sumptuous bath with corner soaking tub, european-style shower and dual sinks. The walk-out lower level is as much fun as the rest of the home. The family room is perfect media room and offers a gas fireplace and sprawling bar area with granite counters. A guest bedroom, full bath, office and workout room complete this level. Additional features include a sculpted patio, gas hook-up fro grill, built-in speakers and large garage with pull-down storage. Enjoy the serenity of this 3 acre lot while I-70 is only minutes away.
191 Renaud, 2500 sq. ft., 4Bd/3Ba on 0.93 ac built in 1995. Enjoy huge sweeping views from 3 decks. Features mn lvl living incl 2 bd/2ba on main floor. Charming grt rm has hrdwd floors. LL has additional fam rm.
Sweeping views and snowcapped vista will catch your eye from this darling, newer home. Enjoy rare main level living including the huge master bedroom with private bath and deck as well as a 2nd bedroom with full bath. The great room offers hardwood floors while the kitchen features a gas stove and plenty of counterspace - all the appliances are 2 years or newer! The walk-out lower level has a huge family room with woodstove and access to yet another deck, a guest bedroom and bath, an office area and a hobby room. Own a piece of private paradise today!
6462 Prairie Lane, 3BD/3BA, 3068 SqFt, 2 car garage, 1.95 acres. Quality construction & exceptionally clean. Spacious rooms & bright, open floor plan with abundant windows. Gentle usable 1.95 acre lot which abutts a meadow.
This home is ideal for the consumer who is looking for quality construction and impeccable condition, having been lovingly cared for and lightly lived in over the years this home is solidly built and exceptionally clean throughout. The room sizes are spacious and the floor plan is bright and open and there are abundant windows and skylights. The large main level living room enjoys berber carpet, vaulted ceilings, big windows, and the focal point is a beautiful moss rock gas fireplace with wood mantel. Near the living room is the spacious formal dining room just off the kitchen with several large windows, hardwood floors and convenient access to the large sunny deck. The kitchen is open and bright with vaulted ceilings, two big skylights, hardwood floors, ample pantry space, and a large center island and desk area. The huge main level master is magnificent and features vaulted ceilings, walk in closet and a large master bath with oversized shower. The walk out family room offers big picture windows, a cozy gas stove and access to the flagstone patio and beautiful, gentle 1.95 acre lot which enjoys a fenced back yard and fenced meadow area with storage shed and backs to a lovely meadow. This meticulously cared for home is less than one mile to Hwy 73 & four miles to downtown Evergreen and is a definite must see. Call Tupper's Team today to set up your private showing.
29857 Park Village Dr., 3Bd/4Ba, 2663 sq. ft., 2 car gar., high ceilings, hardwood flors, 2 gas fpls, s.s. appliances, main level mstr suite. Big deck, gentle lot. Public water & sewer, natural gas heat. Minutes to schools, shopping & I-70.
This is your opportunity to own a townhome within walking distance of Evergreen Lake and hundreds of acres of park land. The floorplan is open, with high ceilings, hardwood floors, built-in book shelves, two moss rock gas fireplaces and stainless steel appliances. The main floor master offers a five piece bath and private back deck. Natural gas heat, public water & sewer, and owner's perfect maintenance make this an intelligent buy as well!
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