denver colorado: The Glass is Really Half Full
- 02/11/10 01:42 AM
The Denver area real estate market ranked number 3 in the latest (November 2009) S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price report. The report tracks 20 metropolitan areas and ranks them based on real estate price performance. The Denver area showed a 0.5% increase, and ranked 3rd, trailing only Dallas (+1.4%) and San Francisco (+1.0%.) The only other city showing a positive number was San Diego +0.4%.) In October 2009, Denver was rated the #1 market overall with a .1% loss. This is very positive news for the area, and for real estate nationwide! I believe the reason for the improvement was the urgency … (1 comments)
denver colorado: Winds of Change are Blowin' in Denver!
- 03/27/08 05:51 AM
The Metro Denver market has scored another windfall in the alternative energies technology field. The Denver Post and 9News are reporting that Renewable Energy Systems Americas, Inc. (RES-Americas), is in the process of relocating the headquarters from Austin, Texas to Broomfield, Colorado. The company will relocate 70 employees from Texas and create 70 new positions as part of the move. RES-Americas is a significant presence in the renewable wind energy sector by constructing wind farms to generate electricity, and is "actively working to develop 12 percent of the installed wind power capacity nationwide." The company currently has projects in six states and Canada, including … (0 comments)
denver colorado: Refi's up 82%!
- 03/26/08 04:41 AM
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported today, that total mortgage applications spiked 48% last week following the Federal Reserve's move to cut short term interest. The index that tracks refinance application actually went up 82.2%, while purchase loans were up 10.6% What I'd like to know is what percent are FHA loans. The reason for this is the FHA loans are going to be able to help out those behind on their current mortgage payments. While conventional loans aren't going to be able to help those currently in trouble. One of two things are happening, either many people with mortgages in distress are refinancing to … (1 comments)
denver colorado: Top ways to make sure you're ready to sell your home!
- 03/17/08 02:51 PM
I'm writing a series of 6 posts on the necessary items a home seller must do in order to get top dollar, in the least amount of time. It doesn't matter what kind of market you are in, these tips will put your home on the fast track for a top dollar sale. Post one is on repairs. The homes that sell for the most money are always the ones that show the best. This means your kitchen and bathrooms must be remodeled, and not a relic of the 70's. Besides these two rooms I've outlined some other things every home seller … (2 comments)
I've been selling homes since 1990. I've managed a large, national franchised office, and am currently Broker/Owner of a 5 agent company in Denver.
My firm is affiliated with Metro Brokers, Inc. We are a large group (almost 2000 agents) that share overhead, and resources. It allows us to run our business' nimbly, yet have the benefits of name recognition, etc. of the large franchises.
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