real estate: Call me CRAZY, but I'm optimistic - 01/04/10 03:55 AM
That is right. I said it! I'm optimistic of what this new year is going to bring. I was driving around town this morning and I saw the following quote on a couple of bus benches "Bill Gates started Microsoft during a recession". My Grandma always said "Life is what you make of it". So if we don't stand by idle and let life pass us by and if Bill Gates started one of the most successful companies during a recession, what have we got to lose? Then I sit down at my computer this morning and there is a graph … (3 comments)

real estate: Questions I'm Asked On A Daily Basis-Real Estate Market FAQs - 11/24/09 03:07 AM
The following article answers questions I'm asked on a daily basis. I have already given most of you the same answers that are in this article, but it never hurts to hear it again. Feel free to call me if you want more specific answers to our area or to find out the value of your home. Thanks! REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Real Estate Market FAQs
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real estate: Foreclosure Deal Vs Tax Credit - 10/09/09 05:37 AM
This question was emailed to me today and I thought it was a great question-
Do to the increase of Foreclosures increasingForeclosure if we be patient are we more apt to save more than the $8000 tax credit. Are there better deals yet to come or has the market hit the bottom? and a link to this article was included - Foreclosure rate more than triples in Mesa County  
Let me just start by saying "If anyone out there has a crystal ball I could borrow, I would greatly appreciate it. Please, Please, Pretty Please!!!"
 
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real estate: My Favorite Quote.... - 08/24/09 05:41 AM
....from this article is "It is like going to the mall and everything is on sale." Between the great prices and the $8,000 tax credit there are deals to be made. I'm trying to figure out how I can get the tax credit! I enjoy free money. I enjoyed the following article in that was in our local paper yesterday. Click Here to read-First-time homebuyers find warm, cozy market-Daily Sentinel Article Check it Out!!
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real estate: Mesa County Real Estate Trends For Last 20 Years - 08/14/09 09:59 AM
Let me just start by saying....be prepared to be surprised. The following graphs show how many homes have sold each year in the last 20 years. It is definitely an eye opener. That being said I think we need to learn from our history. If I had a penny for every time one of my parents said.."I should have bought that home on the corner back in '85. It was a HUD home priced for $75,000 and it just sold for $250,000 last month" or "Back in '85 that home was going for $65,000 and my payment would have been around … (0 comments)

real estate: REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Census Trend: Fewer Owners, More Renters - 08/11/09 12:00 PM
While I was reading this, I couldn't help but think...It is a great time to start looking for investment property. REALTOR Magazine-Daily News-Census Trend: Fewer Owners, More Renters Shared via AddThis
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real estate: REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Uptrend Continues in Pending Home Sales - 08/05/09 03:11 AM
The following link includes statistics for regional areas. The good news that all regional areas showed an increase, Although some area home sales increased more than others. Also, if you haven't owned a home in the last 3 years, you may qualify for the $8,000 tax credit. In order to take advantage of this credit you need to close on your new home before Dec. 1, 2009. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thanks! REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Uptrend Continues in Pending Home Sales Shared via AddThis
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real estate: REALTOR® Magazine-6 Reasons Why Some Homes Sell - 08/03/09 05:49 AM
In this competetive market you want to make sure your home has the edge. Are any of these reasons hindering you from selling you home? REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-6 Reasons Why Some Homes Sell Shared via AddThis
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real estate: I Don't Think I Did Too Bad... - 06/29/09 10:07 AM
About 2 months ago (before I switched over to Coldwell Banker), Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazine called me and asked me for an interview concerning the real estate market in Colorado, specifically the western slope. I didn't know if anything would come of it, but for those of you that are interested (Thanks Mom!) you can check it our here. My little blurb is on bottom right hand corner of page 54 in the May 2009. Also, they show some homes from the upper-prices ranges available in Grand Junction and we come out looking pretty good!
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real estate: For Those of You Who Don't Know....... - 06/29/09 10:05 AM
I've moved offices and I'm now with Coldwell Banker!!!! I'm very excited about this move! Change is always a bit scary, but the more I find out about my new company, the more excited I get. It is so refreshing to be with a company that is interested and investing in my success as a Real Estate Agent. This in turn makes me a better Realtor. With the tools I have at my disposal I can serve you better and sell your home faster.
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real estate: Yeah! Some Good News - 04/24/09 01:06 PM
The Daily Sentinel recently posted the following article. There has been talk around the office about how things were picking up and I am happy to report we aren't the only ones. Daily Sentinel Article - Grand Junction Home Market Responding to rates, Stimulis
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real estate: Graphs-Grand Junction Real Estate Statistics for February 2009 - 03/27/09 05:11 AM
For February things were still slow, but better. Homes sales increased from 68 to 109 for the entire MLS(Multiple Listing Service). Things are looking a little better for March, however I don't think the volume will come close when compared to the last two years. There was a huge discount in the $300 K -$400 K price range and that is due to one home taking a $53,000 discount. I am seeing the prices coming down on the homes that haven't been updated and if you are willing to do the work some of these homes are great deals.
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real estate: Graphs-Grand Junction Real Estate Statistics for January 2009 - 02/24/09 08:23 AM
January was a slow month. Only 68 homes sold, December had twice as many sales. Also, notice the increase in Seller Discounts. Basically, it means that there were a lot of over priced properties and some corrections were needed. It is more important now than ever before to NOT overprice. The homes that are priced correctly are selling faster and closer to the current listing price when compared to homes that have gradually reduced their price. On the flip side, there are some great deals out there and it is a great time to be a buyer. Especially with the new … (0 comments)

real estate: Graphs-Grand Junction Real Estate Statistics for December 2008 - 02/24/09 08:17 AM
Better than never... Here are the Grand Junction real estate statistics for December 2008
You can see the graphs for December's market statistics at Bringingyouhomeonline - My Blog.
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real estate: January 2009 Newsletter-GJEP News - 01/14/09 07:48 AM
The Grand Junction Econimic Partnership just came out with this newsletter. As bad as the economy has seemed, it really isn't that bad. Our local economy has slowed down just a bit. When you look at the numbers you realize that our local economy is doing pretty good. Click here for the Grand Junction Economic Update 2009 from the GJEP
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real estate: Mesa County to solicit input on Energy Plan - 01/13/09 06:14 AM
Mesa County will host a public forum on January 22nd at the Old County Courthouse (544Rood Ave.) from 6:30 - 8:00PM. The Energy Master Plan will give a comprehensive lookat what kind of energy development will likely occur in our area, and what effects it willhave on our local community, our economy and our environment.
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real estate: Grand Junction Real Estate Statistics for November 2008 - 01/13/09 06:04 AM
November was a pretty slow month, all the way around. Between the uncertainty with the election, stock market, and the economy, people were just a little nervous. December was much better and the general concensus is things are picking up in the real estate world, especially with the low rates.
You can view the graphs here.
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real estate: There is a Reason We Like Living in Grand Junction - 12/16/08 03:57 AM
Grand Junction was recently ranked in the "TOP 20 - Places to Live" according to a study done by Farmers Insurance Group. On top of that, Census data that was released on Monday has our property taxes as one of the least expensive in the state. Grand Junction among Top 20 most secure places to live Property taxes less costly in Mesa County than in 17 other Colorado counties
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real estate: Rates Could Keep Going Down - 12/09/08 06:29 AM
We had our weekly meeting here at the office today and we had our in-house lender come and give us an update. The word on the street is that rates look like they will continue to go down and could even get below 5% by the beginning of next year. So if you are looking to refinance or buy a home this is good news! You might find this article from Business Week interesting - Refinancing your Mortgage
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real estate: Grand Junction Real Estate Statistics for October 2008 - 12/04/08 12:11 PM
I know I'm getting this information to you a bit late this month. Sorry! The good news is that I should have November's Stats in a couple of weeks.
I would encourage you to view the graphs with these statistics at My Other Blog.
The Summary for October 2008 looks like this -
October was a very slow month for real estate in Grand Junction. However after the election business picked up, at least for our office. 159 homes sold. Also, we went from average days on the market(DOM) to average months on the market and that was at 4.2 average … (0 comments)