arvada real estate: Live, work, play Denver! The hottest livable communities in Denver, Colorado
- 03/22/11 10:25 AM
Live, work, play Denver! The hottest livable communities in Denver, Colorado. I think metro Denver has many great neighborhoods... and as the old adage goes: location, location, location. This is a friendly contest sponsored by 9 News and DRCOG featuring the best places to live work and play. "Welcome to Live Work Play 2011, the Denver Regional Council of Governments' (DRCOG) brand-new and exciting awards program celebrating great places and livable communities in the Denver region." Here is a list of nominees (in no particular order): 1. Olde Town Arvada 2. Belmar, Lakewood 3. Lowenstein CulturePlex, Denver 4. Downtown Lyons, CO 5. … (2 comments)
arvada real estate: 5 factors that affect home values.
- 03/08/11 06:39 AM
I just read a good article about the present market and the way buyers are looking at value. "Location has long been touted as the most important variable affecting the value of residential real estate. Recently, the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices suggested that location is still a front-runner in terms of determining valuation." Location is, of course, #1 yet location can be on both sides of the spectrum. Similarly, your competition has much to do with selling price. Our market is much different today with many different factors mixing the big picture. As always, your local market is just that, local. This article covers … (2 comments)
arvada real estate: 4 Top reasons to buy Denver Colorado real estate before April
- 01/20/10 04:57 AM
4 Top reasons to buy Denver Colorado real estate before April. For those still contemplating taking the plunge and whether it's the right time to buy: Some top reasons for the metro Denver consumer to buy right now. 1. 99 days left in the extended tax credit time frame. There are no expectations this program will be extended again. 2. Fed estimates rates will rise to 6%, a three quarter raise, April 1st. The first time the strained mortgage market will run unsupported without the Fed debt purchase program. 3. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is raising fees and tightening lending standards … (2 comments)
arvada real estate: Metro Denver real estate market has some sweet deals and steals... right?!
- 01/08/10 04:14 AM
Metro Denver real estate market has some sweet deals and steals... right?! Many of my new leads/clients have come forth with the expectation that there are tons of hot steals out there. I assume outside of the Denver market the status is similar nationwide. There is a big difference between the public expectation and the reality. Truth: Denver market is full of foreclosures, shortsales, auctions, REO's and HUD's (deals) with no end in sight. There are deals out there if you (buyer/investor) are patient and prepared with this: 1) Shortsales and bank-owned will take a minimum of three months to close, typically. 2) If the home … (3 comments)
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