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This is unquestionably one of the most challenging times in the annals of mortgage lending. As such, this communication is the first of a series that will outline how Countrywide®, America's Wholesale Lender® is navigating through this challenging market. Additionally, it is my desire that these ...

According to NAR, our area is NOT a buyers market, or a sellers market. Hmmmm. I think it is a buyers market, but that's just my opinion. 9 out of 10 local agents would agree. That said, our  local job market in Larimer County, which includes Fort Collins and Loveland, has added over 3500 jobs wh...

The foreclosure market in our area has grown and my clients looking for deals are finding just that. With my local knowledge and experience working with banks, I have found some amazing opportunities for investors, and first time buyers alike. I am talking tens of thousands in discounts off of Co...

This graph shows our inventory and the average days to sale. The condo/attached dwelling and commercial markets are not included in this analysis. In my experience the market is experiencing an upswing that can be attributed to seasonal activity. There is an alarming number of short sales on our ...

Commercial Real Estate Index Continues Rise in Second Quarter  I have found a forward-looking index for the commercial real estate market recorded its ninth consecutive improvement in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Released from WASHINGTON, August 21, 2007...

This pie chart is an example of how V-flyer helps you track your pageviews. I post these flyers to craigslist myself, but v-flyer posts them to Trulia, and other sites. This chart indicates the POWER of craigslist for marketing, and exposure. There is no question that there are buyers looking on ...

Unemployment is trending downward, and growth in the commercial sector is chugging along in SE Fort Collins. It really is a great time to buy, as high foreclosure rates have brought down prices and sellers are scared. Plans for urban renewal, and development in North and North West Fort Collins f...

I am just going to list the rest of my recommended books.Non-fiction is my preference, obviously. There are some good ones here!Ready-go.  Fast Food Nation- Eric SchlosserSalt- Mark KurlanskyThe Truth w/ Jokes- Al FrankenThe Great Unraveling- Paul KrugmanReefer Madness- Eric SchlosserCod- Mark Ku...

As an investor myself, I have a methodical process of analyzing data. I will never suggest buying something I would not buy myself. I want to earn the future business, as well as the referral of  friends and family.     Here is a juicy tidbit... did you know it is public record how much is owed o...

Check out http://www.williamsauction.com/They auction homes, and offer a 1.5%  co-op to realtors. I know that is not  much, but it's worth looking into. They have a snazzy site, full of info (w/Zillow valuations(!) Some auctions start at 1000, some at 10K some at 100k There is a pretty diverse se...