Dawn's Down Home In Denver Blog

~ Don't Touch That Remote ~ So, this morning I woke up and my little guy, Kobi was all comfortable on a blanket.  I had to take a photo of him because he looked so adorable.  He looks so cuddly and cute, but unfortunately he isn't a snuggler!  What I found so cute in this photo was that he has th...

~ Pay It Forward - With a Smile ~  The month of January can be a difficult month for many.  The holidays have come and gone.  The credit card bills from the presents they purchased through the holidays are hitting their mail.  It's a new year and in many places it is cold and dreary with a lack o...

~ Yikes, I've Been Tagged! ~ Well, I thought I was safe.  I was quietly commenting and writing my blog everyday, but John McCarthy tagged me. Here are the MeMe Rules (please paste the following paragraph into your post if you are tagged): "I'd like to know what YOUR Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG...

~ What Happens If Refinance Money is Stolen? ~ What happens if refinance money is stolen?  Can the homeowners be liable?  When a homeowner decides to refinance their home, a title company will be involved in the transaction through the refinance company to coordinate the paperwork, pay off all pa...

~ Who Are You Rooting For? ~ Tomorrow there are only two football games.  The winners of these games will determine who will be going to the Super Bowl.  I can tell you that since I am from the Chicago area, my hopes are for a Bears victory over the Green Bay Packers.  Now that is going to be som...

~ Working From Home ~ This week I worked from home.  Why?  I have had the flu!  Yuck!!  On Sunday I took my usual floor time and met with clients to write an offer on one property and a back-up offer on another.  Sent the offers off to the prospective agents.  Called the agents to let them know t...

~ "I Don't Want to Pay Full Price" ~ This is a common statement I hear from buyers.  Buyers want to think they are getting a good deal.  And in their minds it means getting a property for lower, much lower than its listed price, regardless of how it is priced.  What buyers need to understand is t...

~ Pay It Forward - The Gift of Giving ~ The winter and the holiday season can be extremely difficult for many, especially for those struggling just to meet their monthly expenses.  And let's not forget Christmastime when they have children expecting and hoping for a little something from Santa.  ...

Unfortunately, sometimes a buyer is hesitant to follow their own instincts and emotions when it comes to real estate.  When they find that perfect house, they are not ready to commit to it and write an offer.  Why?  Because it was the first home they viewed.  And they play the "what if" game.  W...

~ My "Addiction" ~ I have heard about addictions and 12 step programs.  I've never been through them.  I have no reason to go through one.  Just because I may have the tendency to sneak into my closet with my computer in the middle of the night and log into AR doesn't mean anything other than I c...