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Ever heard of a condo reversion? Some developers are finding it the only answer..and you the consumer might just win for once!

If you were part of the real estate industry in the last 5 years, you no doubt heard the word condo conversion thrown around a ton. It is the process of taking apartments or 'income producing" properties and turning them into "for sale" condos. Developers have been putting some loot in their pockets for years with this process. How about October 2008? Condo conversions are dead people! So apply the law of physics to this one and you have "Condo Reversions." This is the process of taking what wa… Continue

Added by Daniel on October 10, 2008 at 11:09am — No Comments

CAPTURING THE REST OF WHAT SUMMER'S GOT TO OFFER.... IN SHOWCASING YOUR LISTINGS!

Hi, This is Michael Albert of MLA PHOTONIX Photography. I'm here to remind you that the beautiful summer season is not sticking around much longer. When considering the marketing and advertising of your listings, remember that image is everything. With the season fading, time’s running out to get them photographed in their best light. The color has peaked and is now on the down turn.... Soon the trees will be barren and the grasses and flowers will be turning brown. What this does mean is that… Continue

Added by MLA PHOTONIX PHOTOGRAPHY on October 6, 2008 at 7:50pm — No Comments

NEW LISTING! 12537 North Lost Canyon Trail, Parker, CO 80138

I am proud to list this stately English Tudor in Parker. The peace and serenity of this land abundant with wildlife and spectacular mountain views is insurmountable. There are two separate entrances, one which leads to th… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on October 6, 2008 at 2:49pm — No Comments

New Program Will Offer Hope to Those Facing Foreclosure

There is finally some good news for you or anyone you know facing the threat of foreclosure. A new program designed by Congress called Hope for Homeowners which will help homeowners at risk for loan default and/or foreclosure launches today and will run through September 30, 2011. The program will be voluntary for lenders but will involve mortgage companies assessing homeowners to determine how eligible they are to take part in the program… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on October 3, 2008 at 10:23am — No Comments

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit $7500

Want an "interest-free loan?" Who doesn't? Every little bit helps, just plan ahead and budget your re-payment yearly... If you bought your first home after April 8th, 2008 or plan to before July 1st, 2009, you may qualify for First-Time Buyer tax credit, 10% of purchase price...up to $7500, to be paid back over the next 15 years (1/15 of the loan comes due upon filing 2010 tax return) Click on the link above t… Continue

Added by Kimberly Hidakatsu on October 1, 2008 at 10:33pm — No Comments

Denver Sees Some Glimmers of Hope...

As I’ve said before, the Denver real estate market one bright (er) spot when assessing real estate nationally. The Rocky Mountain News reported this week that Denver’s home prices are falling slower than the national average and we’ve even seen price increases over the past several months. In fact, Denver is the second-best performing city in the S&P’s 20-City Home Price Index. That is, until the… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on October 1, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

What you should be doing Wednesday Sept. 24th, 2008 if you have a job in real estate in Denver

If you are in Real Estate and you are not at a closing or doing something to generate revenue, you should tune into CNBC ASAP.....Bernanke is live on Capitol Hill and is fielding questions that will shape our lives dramatically. Not to mention it is our job to be experts in our field and we all will learn a ton from this testimony. What a mess!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Continue

Added by Daniel on September 24, 2008 at 9:58am — No Comments

FHA "Buy and Bail" Sees New Underwriting Revisions

In yet another of what seems to be an endless stream of loan revisions, FHA announced that it will again tighten its underwriting guidelines when borrowers convert their existing homes into rentals in favor of another principal residence. While I can understand the reasoning behind the latest news, it will only continue to make loans harder to obtain which may further hinder the economy by slowing homes sales, which includes those in the… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on September 23, 2008 at 12:46pm — No Comments

NEW LISTING! 2448 South Steele Street, Denver, CO 80210

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I am proud to list this fantastic split level home in Observatory Park, one of the finest neighborhoods in D… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on September 22, 2008 at 11:19am — No Comments

Resurrection of Down Payment Assistance?

I wrote about the demise of Seller-funded down payment assistance programs just a few weeks ago—as of October 1st they will no longer be allowed. Well, things may turn around sooner than we originally thought. There is currently a bill in the House, HR6694, which, if voted into law, will resurrect the use of these programs with some minor changes. HR6694… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on September 18, 2008 at 11:10am — No Comments

Things Are Looking Up (Sort Of)...

Amid the talk of economic woes, hurricanes and war, Denverites can rest easy (easier, at least) knowing that our real estate market is taking a little turn for the better. Wells Fargo, Colorado’s largest home lender, has announced that it will remove the label “distressed” from our market and changing it to “stable.” The inventory of homes has dropped significantly, according to Margaret Jackson with The Denver Post. “There were 24,648 homes o… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on September 16, 2008 at 10:14am — No Comments

Law of Attraction and Real Estate!

If you have seen or read anything to do with the Law of Attraction, maybe seen the movie "The Secret" or read up on Esther Hicks, you'll know what I'm talking about...and if you have not yet been exposed to the Law of Attraction or The Art of Allowing you most definately will or you wouldn't be reading this right now;) In other words, you were looking for something and it came to you...haha, I love it!.. So what's holding you back from making the move? What reasons are you putting you thoughts… Continue

Added by Kimberly Hidakatsu on September 13, 2008 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Jefferson Park Townhomes in Denver, Colorado by Developer Paul Stann

The Devonshire Company is proud to announce the Jefferson Park Townhomes from Developer Paul Stann. Here is your chance to get in pre-construction on a 9 unit “Brownstone” style project in Jefferson Park. The project is about 65% complete and should be ready to live in November 15th, 2008. Paul Stann gave all of our teams a personal tour this past week, and Devonshire has OFFICIALLY put our stamp of approval to sell this project. "As if we needed to see the project to put our stamp of ap… Continue

Added by Daniel on September 12, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

How The Takeover of Fannie and Freddie Affect Homeownership in Denver, Colorado

The Credit Crunch is not you son’s breakfast cereal. Fannie Mae is not some distant cousin that was on an episode of The Dukes of Hazzard. Freddie Mac is not your uncle who stayed on your couch for a week last summer. You have heard these terms, but with the recent government seizure of the biggest mortgage financiers, it’s probably time for The Devonshire Company to play a little Q and A with all of our people. And yes, if your reading this, you are our people! Most of you either own a… Continue

Added by Daniel on September 10, 2008 at 5:14pm — No Comments

The Aftermath of September 11th.....Still

Before I start, I would like to take a moment to reflect and remember those affected by the tragedy of 9/11. The impact of September 11th has reached far beyond the families who lost loved ones that day. It has affected every part of our economy. At the very least, it has affected both commercial and residential real estate in ways that we continue to see today. Before 9/11 the U.S. enjoyed a sense of security and a booming economy. Thoughts of terrorism were limited to the fact that it only… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on September 10, 2008 at 11:25am — No Comments

Resale Homes Spike in September

With all the media hype one might think that the Real Estate market is in dire straits. It is important to note that only 2% of all mortgages are actually in foreclosure. That is right, only 2%. Homes are selling! In fact an increase of 3.1% last month which was more than double what the analysts predicted. Chicken Little was WRONG!!! The sky is not falling. In fact, the sky is beginning to clear. As in all things, it is cyclic. What goes up must come down. A couple of things to remember: 1. It… Continue

Added by Trish Pachak on September 6, 2008 at 12:08am — No Comments

Arvada Living

Arvada, Colorado hosts many great neighborhoods and, of course, to each his/her own. Whether you enjoy historically charming or new luxury, condo or family, senior community or tons of neighborhood kids...city or suburb... Arvada has something just for you! I'm a mom, teacher, and realtor...trust me to this area which I am partial to having lived here since the seventies. The City of Arvada is a model city with so many resources available for… Continue

Added by Kimberly Hidakatsu on September 5, 2008 at 2:57pm — No Comments

LEED Certification and Green Building

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to provide a set of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. The LEED green building rating system has influenced more developers to build green for the many benefits that can be reaped from obtaining certification, such as press coverage, increased marketability, tax incentives, and… Continue

Added by George Potoff on September 5, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

How to Sell Your Home, Even in a "Buyer's" Market

Since my main focus in 2008 has been listings (I had 27 at one point this year), I thought it was time to share the secrets of my client’s success. Denver real estate is still selling even in what most people believe to be a “Buyer’s Market.” Here are a few tricks of the trade from someone who’s been around the block a few times. The first key to your success is to find a Realtor that knows where to price your… Continue

Added by Qadra ("Q") Evans on September 3, 2008 at 11:52am — No Comments

Revitalize Your Backyard with a New Deck

Aww the days of summer, almost over but I’m sure Mother Nature has a few more hot summer days in store. How about for those last precious summer days, and cool summer nights, hang out on a new deck? Building a deck is simple, if you just do a little research and have some time on your hands. It will add tons of value to your home and make it look priceless. There are many good decking options out there it’s just up to you to choose the look and feel you want. The most popular type of decking is… Continue

Added by Lucas Shortridge on August 28, 2008 at 10:44am — No Comments

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