Dan Hopper's (danhopper) Blog

Westminster, CO - Everyday we deal with the closing of a transaction, we wonder HOW did we get in this difficult process of paperwork and redundancy?? Back on July 9th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau came up with a new 1,100 page proposal to harmonize the Real Estate Settlement Procedur...

Westminster, CO - This year was unique in the since that this last month of August, we had a "blue moon" take place. NO, the moon is NOT blue... it is a term used to define when you have 2 full moons occur in the same month. Was it coincidental that on this day, August 31, 2012, we witnessed the ...

Westminster, CO - A very important Bill is about to expire, and it impacts many across the country while trying to Stop a Foreclosure without facing such liabliities, such as, taxex on reported 1099 income to the IRS. Many still need to perform a short sale and this one item is of great importanc...

Denver, CO - Do you remember those days of the Surf Music? YES, I am talking about those years between 1960-1964. It was a short "fad", but did it ever produce some GREAT music for the younger generation! Every location had their OWN spin of "surf bands" springing up to copy the Beach Boys, Jan a...

Denver, CO - "Colorado’s wine industry, more than 100 producers strong, offers settings and wine-tasting rooms like no other wine region in the world. Colorado's unparalleled natural beauty is luring up-and-coming wineries, and for those looking for the next big thing in wine, that’s perfect pair...

   Westminster, CO - Please review the new listing in the Westbrook Subdivision.   A great family Ranch home with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Another attractive listing in Westminster, close to schools, shopping at Interlocken - Flat Itons Mall, Standley Lake with lots of hiking and bike trails ...

     Arvada, CO - It is very satisfiying to have a client walk away from a Successful Short Sale closing to keep them from going into foreclosure!!  This was with CitiMortgage, and it had it's moments with a very confused arrogant negotiator in their loss mitigation dept. But, you must work the i...

  Westminster, CO - Another Pre-Foreclosure opportunity hits the market in Westminster, Apple Blossom Lane subdivision.  Brick ranch home with a finished basement.  1-car detached garage and a 1-car carport.  Fenced backyard with a utility shed, evap cooler, and hardwood floors thru-out the main ...

Westminster, CO - After reviewing the past foreclosure notices in the county of Jefferson in Colorado, as predicted in March, by the Dan Hopper Short Sale Team, the foreclosure notices would increase in the 2nd Qtr of 2012. see the video >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDiL6flUcTM&lr The stats...

Westminster, CO - Here are some comical videos as they pertain to the never ending run around of the "government" programs when trying to accomplish anything!!  When you have worked so many short sales with so many home owners, unemployment is a topic of discussion with the sellers.  So, I though...