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If you remember one thing from this article, please remember this: The Colorado Real Estate Commission approved contract to buy and sell real estate is extremely slanted in favor of the buyer. Every builder’s contract is not in favor of the buyer. Listen, I have nothing against builders. I like b...
05/02/2014
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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...
04/11/2014
There once was a time when there were so many properties on the market that buying a fix and flip was a piece of cake. Just make an offer, even a low-ball offer, and chances are that you had a deal. It's a different story today. As you have been reading in this column and hearing on the news, hou...
04/11/2014
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I just recently finished closing a new construction home with Ryland Homes at the Candelas. The Candelas is located in Arvada and it’s a master planned community that lies between Candelas Parkway and 96th Avenue. Ryland Homes has big plans for this community. I wanted to share with you some of t...
04/11/2014
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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) ...
04/11/2014
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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 ...
04/11/2014
Did you know that if you’re over the age of 65 that you might qualify for Senior Property Tax Homestead Exemption? I didn’t know that was even a possibility until Chip Allen of Crestline Mortgage Bankers put this information on desk. I felt I had a duty to share this information with my friends a...
04/08/2014
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 th...
04/08/2014
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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 s...
04/04/2014
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If you’re anything like me, you love being informed about the major events going on in the city. In Denver, there is so much excitement going on around us. Whether it’s a new restaurant opening, a cocktail event, fundraiser, new art exhibit; you name it and this city has got it. Here’s a breakdow...
04/02/2014