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denver real estate: Colorado Dream House Radio Is Here! - 04/05/16 04:40 AM

We are proud to announce that the Colorado Dream House Team is starting its own radio show. In conjunction with our partners, Lifetime Construction and Guild Mortgage, the Colorado Dream House will host a one-hour real estate talk show Sunday mornings between 8-9am on 710 KNUS.

There are many real estate radio shows around the country, but for the most part they all focus on the national real estate scene. We are going to focus on the local real estate market. We will give you information about what’s happening in your city, neighborhood, or even your subdivision. We will tell you what … (1 comments)

denver real estate: Elegant Tuscan Villa in Cherry Hills Village - 11/11/15 06:46 AM

Beautiful Home For Sale in Cherry Hills Village
1 Cherry Lane Drive, Englewood, CO Offered at $3,900,000 MLS number: 8137884 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 10 Square Footage: 10,322 Contact The Colorado Dream House at 720-446-6325 to see if this property is
still available and arrange a showing.Enjoy An Elegant Home“House” doesn’t quite capture what awaits behind the gated security entrance to this 10,332 square foot, 6 Bedroom, 10 Bath custom elegant Tuscan Villa, featuring 18 car garage, heated pool and hot tub, private pool house, sand volleyball area, generous green space and breathtaking mountain views, all situated on a spectacularly landscaped 2.28 acre lot … (4 comments)

denver real estate: Appraisals Are A Real Problem By Dan Polimino - 06/02/14 06:58 AM

In a seller’s market, most people putting their homes on the market want a premium price and chances are they can get it. Over the last three months, we have visited many sellers who were thinking about putting their homes on the market. Most of them asked this one simple question, “What is the top dollar for our home?” We answer that question based on the comparable sales data we have researched in the neighborhood and its surrounding area. Some prospective sellers take the number we give them and added anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 more to the asking price. They believe that given … (0 comments)

denver real estate: Beware of Builder Contracts, Part Two by Dan Polimino - 05/02/14 03:11 AM

Last week, we began a two-part series on Builder Contracts. In Part One, we discussed how the builder contracts are not the same as the Colorado Real Estate Commission approved contracts. We also discussed that buyers cannot and should not expect to receive the same protections and contingencies in a builder contract that they receive in a re-sale approved form used by all Realtors. To re-read Part One of this article, visit coloradodreamhouse.com/blog.
In Part Two, I hope to alert consumers to a few did-you-knows when it comes to the builder contracts.
Did you know…
That the days of just putting $5,000 down on … (1 comments)

denver real estate: Fixing and Renting By Dan Polimino - 04/11/14 03:27 AM

If you read my column from last week, you would know that I was talking about how hard it is right now to find a good fix and flip home. Inventory is so low that contractors cannot find enough good homes to buy to sustain their fix and flip market. I have resorted to knocking on doors of duplexes that are not even listed for sale. If you want to re-read that column, go to coloradodreamhouse.com/blog.
This week, I want to talk about whether or not you should fix and flip the house or fix and rent. Fix and flip has been most popular … (0 comments)

denver real estate: Anything Can Be Fixed By Dan Polimino - 04/11/14 03:13 AM

These days, when I put a buyer under contract with a home, I can almost write up verbatim what the inspection report will say. It seems that there are just a few items that always show up on an inspection report. Here is a partial list of what I see day after day and report after report.

1) Furnace and air conditioning coil needs to be serviced, cleaned and certified. I think every inspector puts this down. Sellers, take note, have your furnace and air conditioning coil cleaned, serviced, and certified before putting the home on the market. It only costs … (0 comments)

denver real estate: Wheatlands Aurora Colorado By Marc Bayes - 04/11/14 03:10 AM

The Wheatlands in Aurora, CO is one of the most sought after communities for new construction. This community offers larger homes for a good sized family with great finishes, so you don’t feel as though you’re in a starter home. Here are some of the reasons why the Wheatlands community in Aurora could be perfect for you.
The neighborhood borders Southlands Mall to the west where you can tackle any and all of your shopping. Just west of the Mall is E-470 which grants you highway access to the Denver Technological Center, Parker, Denver, and the Denver International Airport. To the east is the Aurora Reservoir which is perfect … (0 comments)

denver real estate: The Bank Vs. Credit Union Wars By Dan Polimino - 04/08/14 06:33 AM

If you hadn’t noticed, there is a groundswell of people becoming very anti-banking these days. Who could blame them? The banks are very financially healthy right now while the average Americans are not. Ambitious people want to make a better life, but in most cases can’t get the financial help they need from their local banks. In steps the credit union.
Credit Unions have been around for a long time, but within the last few years, they have taken larger market share away from banks. This has not gone un-noticed and banks are fighting back. In fact, it’s really become an … (0 comments)

denver real estate: Why I Love Kentley Hills! By Dan Polimino - 04/04/14 05:57 AM

When I first moved to Denver in ‘96 I was single and everyone told me I should live in Washington Park. I rented a basement apartment on S. Gaylord St. and loved every minute of it. I spent just about every day running back and forth between my rental and the park. The advice was spot on. Being single and Wash Park were a perfect match.
After three years of being there I met my wife, got married and wanted to get a home for ourselves. The prices in Washington Park where not conducive to a newly married couple with little income so Jennifer … (0 comments)

denver real estate: The Quiet Listing By Dan Polimino - 03/25/14 05:23 AM

If you have been around the real estate game for any period of time, you must have heard of the term “quiet listing” or “pocket listing.” This means that a realtor has a client who would like to sell their home, but does not want to put it on the market. Here is how it works:
A seller calls their agent and says, “If you know of anyone who might be looking in this neighborhood, could you tell them about our house?” The agent then usually asks a series of questions, not the least of which is, “Do you want to put the house on the market?” … (23 comments)

denver real estate: Is Anyone Helping You Build Your Business? Dan Polimino - 03/25/14 05:18 AM

This column goes out to my fellow real estate agents. When my fellow owners at Keller Williams were courting me, they started asking all kinds of uncomfortable questions like, “What is your cost to do business? What is your cost per listing, cost per buyer? What is yourmarketing budget? How about the ROI from the marketing budget, how many leads are you generating per month, where were they coming from, what was the conversion rate of the lead, and what is the total transacted volume and number of units, average commission after expenses, etc., etc., etc.?”
I am ashamed to say that three years ago, I did … (0 comments)

denver real estate: You May Never Get a Higher Price for Your Home By Dan Polimino - 03/10/14 02:46 AM

Have you heard of the saying ‘buy low and sell high’? Whether you are investing in the stock market or you are buying real estate, everyone would love to buy low and sell high. I don’t know how many times over the last five years have I heard people say, “If I only knew the real estate bubble was going to be 2006, then I would have sold at the peak of the market. Of course you would… everyone would, but the challenge is knowing when and how to time the market. Many people over the years have professed to me their ability to time the market. … (0 comments)

denver real estate: Real Estate Etiquette 101 - 02/14/14 04:57 AM

If you are going to buy real estate, sell real estate, invest or act as an agent, there really is some etiquette that goes along with the territory. I get emails and letters from buyers, agents and sellers all asking me to write about this topic. By no means am I an expert in the field of any etiquette, but some of what I am going to suggest here sounds like common sense.
Buyers:
Even if you pull up to the house and you hate the neighborhood, please go in and see the house. I know a lot of people say, … (0 comments)

denver real estate: Timing is Everything. By Gary Lohrman. - 02/13/14 05:47 AM

As a full time real estate broker in the Denver area for the past 36+ years, I am often asked these questions: “What is the best time to list a property for sale?” and “What is the best time for a buyer to start looking to purchase a home?” There used to be a simple answer to these questions, which we always referred to as the “Prime Real Estate Selling Season.” The Selling Season in the Denver market would traditionally run from around April 1st through July 31st. During this period, most buyers are in the market, looking to purchase a home; … (1 comments)

denver real estate: The Luxury Market is All about Personal Contact. By Dan Polimino. - 02/10/14 11:36 AM

Statistics says that greater than 90% of the population begin their home search on the Internet. Realtors spend millions of dollars and countless hours trying to figure out how to capture leads from the Internet. They place ads, buy zip codes, build fancy sites, post blogs, work their Facebook sphere, etc., etc., all in hopes of getting that Internet lead. Using these methods, many agents have done very well in accumulating hundreds of leads every month, but the million-dollar question is how many do they convert to actual buyers or sellers? Better yet, are any of those leads million-dollar buyers? Answer: not likely! … (1 comments)

denver real estate: The Year End Numbers Are Out. By Dan Polimino. - 02/11/13 05:07 PM

In the second week of January, Metrolist released the year-end numbers for Denver Real Estate in 2012. It looks as though it was a fantastic year for buyers, sellers and, yes agents. Here are a few quick stats:
1) There were 6,366 single-family homes for sale at the end of the year. That's down by almost 30% from 2011. It's hard to express how few homes are for sale. The 6,000 figure represents a historic low.
2) There were 45,410 homes that went under contract in 2012 of which 37,164 were sold. That's up by 18% from 2011. The average … (5 comments)

denver real estate: HUD Home Purchases in 2013 - 01/16/13 03:18 PM

While the days of getting a house at a steal of a price might be gone it doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for home buyers today. Ever hear of a HUD home? HUD stands for (Department of) Housing and Urban Development. These are homes owned and sold by the government. They work a little bit differently than your standard real estate transaction and I’m going to show you the ropes of HUD’s.

HUD’s work on a bidding system versus offer system and owner occupants get first shot at a HUD before an investor. In a standard real estate transaction you write an offer … (1 comments)

denver real estate: Perfect Home for a Family Life Style in Greenwood Village, CO - 10/23/12 09:18 PM

http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=41 From the grounds to the architecture and floor plan, the disposition of this home is sunny and open. Settled on a peaceful 1.39 acres on a quiet cul-de-sac location in select Greenwood Village, Colorado, this wonderful five bed, six bath 8,804 square feet home offers refuge and relaxation and is perfect for a family life style, entertaining or both. For the homeowner who enjoys seeing family and guests wearing contented smiles, this property has that quality by the armful.
Call Dan Polimino at 303-522-1161 or Gary Lohrman at 303-829-5900 for a private showing.

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denver real estate: Mountain Home Close To The Ski Resorts at Conifer, CO - 11/15/11 10:21 PM

http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=2 Enjoy stunning mountain, and valley views from any of the five decks and nearly every room in this incredible 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 7600 square foot, privately gated home nestled on over 6 acres of picturesque treed, mountain property. Practicality and high style blend perfectly to create a truly beautiful highland home. Extensive use of stone exteriors help this magnificent home to blend into its natural surroundings. You will enjoy the unique feel of the interior from the sweeping lines of the dramatically lighted staircase to the rare Italian marble, every turn brings a fresh delight of curves, angles, and … (1 comments)

denver real estate: Mountain Retreat One-of-a-kind at Evergreen, Colorado - 10/05/11 01:09 AM

http://www.coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=0 As you drive up the private lane through a forested Colorado Hillside to the gated entrance of this mountain estate you will notice the cares of the day quickly disappearing and begin feeling the serenity of this one-of-a-kind mountain retreat. Located a short 26 miles or 25 minutes from downtown Denver, but a world away from the hectic city lifestyle. Situated on just under 7 acres with a 10,292 square foot main house, a 1052 square foot guest house and new 2,080 square foot carriage house where your nearest neighbors are Elk and Deer yet you are only five minutes … (1 comments)

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