Home Buying FAQs: What Factors Affect Appraisal Values? When buying a home, one of the final steps before closing will be the home appraisal. The home buyer's lender will want to be sure that their investment is secure, and they will hire an independent appraiser to evaluate the property. The ap
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03/29/2013
I hadn't seen this study, so I am so glad that Sharon brought it to light. Professional staging and professional photography are worth their weight in gold! This University study just reinforces what good agents tell their sellers - your listing should be in top shape and have great photos beca
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03/29/2013
The 3 New Rules of Real Estate: Location, Location, Transportation? Results of a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors and the National Public Transportation Association has revealed a trend over the past several years. As most of us are painfully aware, these years have been
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03/28/2013
Be a Tourist in Your Town! How often are you a tourist in your town or state? Once upon a time, I was a kid growing up in Illinois. My family used to fly to Colorado to go skiing for Spring Break every year. Now I am no longer a kid, and I have a kid of my own... and I'm lucky enough to live
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03/27/2013
This Week in Belle Creek: Upcoming Events for March 2013 Hippity, Hoppity Easter's on Its Way! Put on your spring-iest outfit and hop on over to the Belle Creek Family Center for the Easter Event! There will be a pancake brunch, Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities. See you Saturday, Mar
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03/24/2013
10146 Fraser Street, Commerce City CO MLS #1170214 ♦ $280,000 This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Harvest Meadows home is light and bright and ready to move in! Hardwood floors are featured in the large eat-in kitchen, which also boasts loads of cabinet space, a kitchen island and a walk-in pantry.
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03/23/2013
In a Multiple Offer, Does the Seller Always Go with Highest Price? In my area, the real estate market has seen a pretty incredible turn around over the past several months. It isn't unusual for a new listing to go under contract in less than a week, and I have seen my last three listings disappe
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03/18/2013
4 Great Reasons to Be a Hyperlocalist Are you familiar with the concept of Hyerlocalism? If not, then you should be! Basically, a Hyperlocalist focuses their marketing and business strategy on a very specific geographic area. Usually this will be a defined neighborhood, but it might be so foc
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03/12/2013
Westminster CO: Home Farm Monthly Market Minute February 2013 by Jennifer Prestwich, REALTOR®, YCRE The Real Estate market in Home Farm has been holding fairly steady over the past few years. While home values did see a drop, Home Farm has not seen a great amount of short sale and bank owned pro
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03/07/2013
Belle Creek Monthly Market Minute February 2013 by Jennifer Prestwich REALTOR®, YCRE Home sales in Belle Creek for February are once again showing signs of life. Despite the recent snowy and cold weather, buyers are out in force. But inventory throughout Henderson and the greater Denver metro m
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03/06/2013
