I moved to Colorado in 1991.  I love it here and you couldn't pay me to move.  I've lived in Parker, Colorado for almost 13 years.  It's a beautiful place to live AND work.  (That's a story for another blog post!) We've had a VERY mild fall so far (I hope I don't jinx anything).  Yesterday and today we had 70 degree temps and tomorrow's forecast (provided here from our local 9 news website) is more of the same!  I can't think of any place I would rather be.  (OK, maybe Texas for a visit with our family, but just a visit.  It's just TOO humid.  Hmmm, maybe they'd like to move here?  Just a thought!)       11/06/2010

Thanksgiving Challenge:  I'm thankful for Santa Claus A.K.A. my husband This will be the third year our office has hosted Santa Claus for the families of Parker and the surrounding areas.  Last year was the first time my husband Rich portrayed the legend!  We invited our past clients and friends to bring their kids, we told our kids to bring our grandkiddos and of course, we had other families stopping by to visit. We even had a group of teenage girls celebrating a birthday that came by to see the Jolly ‘ole Elf!  While my husband was sitting in the BIG CHAIR, I was playing Mrs. Claus, visiting with children and passing out small toys and candy canes.  This year we'll be at our Keller Williams Real Estate office at 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Suite 110, Parker, CO 80138 at Saturday night... 11/05/2010

I've always been confused by Daylight Savings Time.  Does it start in the Spring, when we Spring ahead??  Or does it start in the Fall, when we Fall back?? So, what's the best way to find the answer and end my confusion?  Why, "Google it", of course!  The answer (drum roll, please): Daylight Savings Time begins when we Spring ahead.  Therefore, Daylight Savings Time will be ending this weekend. The good news?  We get an extra hour of sleep on Saturday night.  (Woot!  Woot!)  The bad news?  It'll be darker, earlier.  AND some of use will go to work in the dark AND come home in the dark.  (Boo!  Hiss!) Don't forget to set your clock back on hour on Saturday night, November 6th, before you go to bed.  OR if you want to be official, you can change the clocks in your house at 2:00am on Sunda... 11/05/2010

Call Steven Beam if you would like to rent this Parker, Colorado 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 car garage townhome. Totally remodeled. Steven Beam 303-941-4663 Located right near the center of town in Parker Colorado. Ideal access to Lincoln, Parker Road, I-25 anf E-470. About 3 miles from the NEW Parker Adventist Hospital. Posted via email from Steven Beam's posterous 11/04/2010

Parker Colorado Real Estate   An influx of Short Sale buyers in the Parker Colorado Real Estate Market. As Foreclosuregate heats up in the upcoming months one thing remains clear. Buyers of foreclosed homes will be unsure if their property rights and entitlement to a free and clear title will be absolute. With all the class action lawsuits and other legal actions by the Attorneys General of 49 of the states and The District of Columbia pending it is unclear how things will play out in the near or distant future. A recent article in the New York Times, and posted by Mai Ling at MSN Real Estate says: If former homeowners can prove their foreclosures were incorrectly processed, the new buyers of their foreclosed properties could get stuck in the middle of a legal mess that we can’t even fa... 11/03/2010

A clear and marketable title passes to the new buyer through a Short Sale With all the recent news reports and discussion regarding the alleged fraud and inappropriate paperwork processing many lenders have been accused of in their foreclosure filings it raises an interesting questions in regard to the marketability of the titles issued to subsequent home buyers of these properties. A real estate transaction needs to have guarantees and assurances that the new buyer is purchasing a property with a clear title. This clear title is guaranteed by the Title Co which handles the transaction and insures that the property is transferred without any clouds on the title. This transfer of title is guaranteed by an insurance policy issued at the time of the transaction called Title Insurance. With... 11/03/2010

Things to do in Parker, Colorado:  Food Drive, Open House AND Photos with Santa   Please join us in helping local families in need!  Bring a non-perishable food item (or 2 or 3) and tour a beautiful home!  All donations will be given to the Parker Task Force Food Bank.  One lucky GIVER will win a $50 King Soopers gift card.         The home is located at 18106 Saskatoon Place, Parker, CO 80134.  From Parker Road and Mainstreet, go South on Parker Road to Hess, go West on Hess, South on Motsenbocker, West on Frend Creek then 2nd left to Saskatoon.            Santa Claus himself will be visiting with us on Saturday, November 13th, from 11 am to 2 pm.  Bring the kids for a chance to share their holiday wish list with Santa.  Bring your camera and take a photo or 2 for your holiday cards! ... 10/28/2010

Low cost or NO cost Halloween activities in Parker, Colorado The weekend will be here before we know it and so will Halloween!  Have you made your plans?  Here are some inexpensive and some free activities happening in Parker, Colorado on Saturday and Sunday, October 30th and 31st.   Rocky Vista University Halloween and Fall Festival Enjoy treats, games, pictures, health screenings, inflatable bounce house, face paiting and much more.  This event is sponsored by the students at Rocky Vista University for the community.  Visit the pumpkin patch and purchase a large or small pumpkin.  You can even carve it onsite!  (All proceeds will be donated to charity.) Where:  Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 8401 S. Chambers Road, Parker, CO 80134. When:   Saturday, October, 3... 10/26/2010

Looking for something that's fun, FREE and family friendly to do this weekend?  Visit the Halloween and Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30th between 12 and 4pm, at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) located in Parker, Colorado. The students of Rocky Vista University are proud to invite you to attend their FIRST Halloween and Fall Festival for the community.  Admission is FREE. Activities include trick or treating in a safe environment, and inflatable bounce house, pumpkin bowling, bobbing for apples, and so much more!  Visit the game booths and win Halloween prizes! Children are welcome to come in costume.  Don't want to wear a costume?  That's OK!  Stop by the make-up booth for complimentary face painting, temporary tattoos or temporary hair color! Keep ... 10/25/2010

Call Steven Beam if you would like to rent this Parker, Colorado 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 car garage townhome. Totally remodeled. Great location in the heart of Parker, Colorado. Newer unit with all new kitchen, carpet & paint.  Available right now! Steven Beam 303-941-4663 Posted via email from Steven Beam's posterous 10/20/2010

Flat Acres Farm Parker Colorado   Looking for fun things to do in Parker, Colorado? Check out Flat Acres Farm on Twenty Mile Road in Parker, Colorado. Our kids love this place. Flat Acres Farm is just starting their development into what will become I predict a Parker mainstay. They will be "the place to go" for seasonal fun. Expect to see yearly Halloween & thanksgiving items for your yard and home as well as a full line of Christmas decorations. Their Christmas Tree farm will open sometime just before thanksgiving.   Parker Colorado Christmas trees   Yesterday we headed over there to pick out our Halloween Pumpkins and ended up staying for 2 hours. Yes they have a huge selection of seasonal decoration items but also fin things for kids. Here are a few of the things we did while we wer... 10/20/2010

More fun things to do with kids. If you haven't been to Sea World I suggest you make time and go. Our kids loved it but I think Jen and I loved more. When you hit Sea World San Diego don't miss Lego Land which is just up the road. They opened a new water park this year and we had a blast. Just more fun things to do with Parker, Colorado Kids. t Sent via my iPhone Steven Beam 303-941-4663 Parker, Colorado Realtor Posted via email from Steven Beam's posterous 10/15/2010

Stonegate Neighborhood Market Report for Homes Sold from Jan 2010 to October 2010. Parker, Colorado Full Report Here Homes Sold in Stonegate = 80 Average Total Days on Market = 45 Lowest Price Stonegate Home Sold = $163,000 Highest Price Stonegate Home Sold = $490,000 Average Stonegate Sales Price = $311,137 Total Volume of home Sales in Stonegate = $26,757,759 Average Price Per Square Foot in Stonegate = $140 See the FULL SPreadsheet Here for Homes Sold in Stonegate Stonegate is located in Douglas County Colorado in the town of Parker. Need HELP with a Douglas County Colorado Short Sale? Get Help With your Colorado Foreclosure. Colorado Foreclosure time line. I can't make my mortgage payments so what now? Find out the market value of your property now. How do I Price My Colorado Short ... 10/15/2010

Parker Water and Sanitation District Urgent Notice! Your Parker Water and Sewer Bill May Be Increasing in 2011! The Parker Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors will be discussing the following items on October 14, 2010 at 7 p.m. at 18100 E. Woodman Drive, Parker, CO 80134 (Just off Parker Road, north of E470 behind the Loaf & Jug). "These items will impact ALL Parker Water and Sewer Customers." Adoption of the 2011 Budget which includes: Significant changes to water rates and billing structure. Customers who used 20,000 gallons in a month in 2010 paid $70 in water charges. The proposed billing structure will increase water charges for the same usage in 2011 to $106. An increase in the 2010 property taxes of over 400%! Property taxes assessed on a home valued at $350,000 in 2... 10/14/2010

Parker Colorado Luxury Homes This is a report for the Luxury Home Sales in Parker and Franktown Colorado. The high-end luxury home sales in Parker and Franktown Colorado is moving ever so slow at the moment. The report below will show you luxury home sales fron January 2010 to October 2010. High-end homes are defined here as any home that sold and closed at or above the $750,000 price point. I did not include homes sold in Elizabeth and Castle Rock but I can post that report later. See the FULL Report Here See All homes in Parker for Sale between $700,000 and $900,000. See all homes in Parker Colorado for sale over $900,000 10/10/2010

3 Bedroom, 3 bathroom RANCH home in Parker, Colorado. Asking Price $260,000. Located in the Hidden River neighborhood right in the heart of Parker Colorado.  Large 3 car garage, 1/4 acre lot and direct access to the Cherry Creek Bike Trail which is directly across the street from this Parker home. Call Steven Beam at 303-941-4663 for more info. Steve Beam 303-941-4663 Steve.beam@comcast.net Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Steven Beam's posterous 10/10/2010

I heard on the news last night that HUD has introduced a new program to help homeowners facing foreclosure.  They have instituted a program where they are now offering bridge loans of up to $50K to help borrowers transition a difficult time until they get back on their feet to avoid foreclosure. I'm going to check this out further but is seems like it could help some and just prolong the inevidible for others. I guess time will tell. 10/07/2010

Foreclosure and short sale help. Price it right with a short sale There are many challenges facing the Colorado homeowner or investor who needs to sell their personal residence or income property in today’s market. We are presently experiencing one of the greatest reductions in market value in recent history. It no longer matters what you paid or what you currently owe on your property. The present value is only dictated by what a buyer is willing to pay for that property in today’s market. In an ideal world a seller would enjoy an offer on their property which would fulfill the payoff requirements of the lien holders as well as pay all the typical seller’s closing costs and hopefully put a few dollars into their pocket. Unless there is substantial equity in the property, in the real wo... 10/06/2010

  Distressed Homeowners in Colorado   A challenge many families face in today’s economy is: What will I be facing if I can no longer make my mortgage payments? We receive so many phone calls and emails from Parker Colorado homeowners asking about options when facing and having to deal with foreclosures and short sales. Douglas County Colorado is no exception to the short sale and foreclosure problem facing all of America. See the Full Article Here. 10/04/2010

What to do in Downtown Parker, Colorado Sunday mornings and early afternoons are for strolling the Parker Farmers Market in Downtown Parker.  Mainstreet is blocked on the West End at Victorian Drive (in front of Vines Wine Bar) and on the East End at Victorian Drive (in front of Parker Station).  Visit more than 80 booths featuring local businesses.  Hosted by the Downtown Development Council (DDC), the Farmers Market is open Sundays in May through October, from 8am until 1pm.   Want to know what to do with your evenings in Downtown Parker?  May through October (on the last Friday and Saturday of each month) the DDC host Wine Walk in beautiful Downtown Parker.  For just $10 per person, you will receive a keepsake wine glass, a map of participating businesses and 12 tickets to exchange f... 09/12/2010