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As Realtors, we have a unique opportunity to help our clients. Have you ever thought of providing them with a 72 hour home preparedness kit as a closing gift? Kits can be purchased at your local Red Cross. READYColorado is Colorado's citizen preparedness program, but most states have their own. ...
04/04/2007
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In a previous post, I spoke about how to narrow your home search to those things you and your family truly need. (Beyond a Roof and Four Walls- Narrowing Your Home Search) I was reminded sternly by Bailey, my golden retriever, that I had missed one of the most important requirements of any home....
04/04/2007
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They buy ugly houses. Call a 1-800 number and they will take a house off a seller's hands for a hefty discount. Then, contractors fix up the house, sell it for market rates and make a great profit.Have you ever considered buying the ugly house, doing or managing the work yourself and ending up wi...
04/03/2007
Life is on an even keel, the children are doing great at school and you are really enjoying your work. Then you receive a letter from the mortgage company stating that your payment is increasing by $400.00 a month. What was a little tight before has become a potential crisis. Months later you and...
04/02/2007
Times have changed a great deal. 1-800 numbers are now 1-888, etc. It's more confusing than ever. Most people immediately recognized the 1-800 number as a free call and took advantage of it since long distance rates were atrocious. Now, it is difficult to determine whether or not a number is toll...
04/01/2007
As of February 2007, there were 24,838 residential properties on the market in the Denver metro area. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the numbers. By narrowing your home search, you can truly focus on the properties that meet your needs.Remember, the first home or two that you buy will ultimatel...
04/01/2007
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I've been working on my real estate website and blog now since the beginning of the year. While I'd love perfection, I'm guessing I just need to get started and get out there. I'm learning alot about social bookmarking and the like from Jim Cronin at the Tomato, but I also need to get it out into...
03/31/2007
When the time comes to sign on the dotted line to buy and/or sell your house, you will be working with contracts developed and approved by the Colorado Division of Real Estate, although there may be a few exceptions. The division's mission is "to promote a balanced and sensible approach to regula...
03/31/2007
Now is a great time to invest in real estate.There are great deals on the market that range from fixers and foreclosures to brand new construction and nice homes with owners needing to move.Many of those considering their first journey into real estate as an investment look strictly at cash flow ...
03/30/2007
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Visiting older Denver neighborhoods takes you into another world. Towering trees with bark patterns that beg a touch and homes that were built when horses were the normal mode of transportation are common place. We are lucky to live among daily reminders of the amazing history of Denver and its s...
03/30/2007