Highlands Ranch Homes Archives

February 25, 2013

Is Now a Good Time to Sell My Home?

People are asking me daily if now is the best time to sell their home. The answer is YES now is the best time to sell your home. Look at the numbers. “As of January 31, 2013 there were 5,834 single family homes on the market according to the MLS (Denver MetroList) which is down 30% […]

February 21, 2013

How to Sell Your Parker CO Home

There are few simple steps to take when you are ready to sell your Parker CO home. Spring is around the corner and that is a big time of year to put your home up for sale. Here is a list of items to take care of in order to make that big move this year […]

September 11, 2012

New and Updated Real Estate Blog Coming Soon!

Yep it true. The Real Estate Yak is getting a total remodel and new design. Within the next few weeks when you stop in for a visit this site will be totally different looking. We will keep a few of the design themes so you won’t feel like you are house hunting on some other site […]

May 1, 2012

Best Mobile App for Searching Denver Homes

Great mobile real estate app for searching Denver, Colorado Real Estate.

January 21, 2011

Douglas County Working Parents and Top Pre Schools Options Limited

Parker Parent Looking for the TOTAL Package in a School! Please comment below if you have an opinion on this subject and I am certainly open for advice and other good options if you have a system that is working for your family. Please let me know. I would love to pass on the information. I don’t think […]

January 20, 2011

Have we hit the bottom in Parker Colorado Real Estate Market?

“Have we hit bottom?” This is the question I and most Realtors get on a daily basis. How about a 6.35% value reduction in Stonegate home prices from 2007 to 2010. See below. The ANSWER IS YES we have BUT it also depends…on what your bottom is and what happens going forward with interest rates. The […]

January 6, 2011

Lots & Land For Sale in Perry Park, Larkspur CO

Three 1 Acre Lots For Sale in Perry Park in Larkspur Colorado! Asking Price $44,900 but Please Make an Offer! Here we have a super deal and great value on 3 lots for sale in Perry Park located in Larkspur Colorado. ASKING PRICE for each of these lots is $44,900. MAKE AN OFFER you may be […]

November 11, 2010

Be a VOYEUR! See what is happening in your Parker CO neighborhood.

Here is an excellent way to monitor ACTIVE and SOLD homes in very specific areas and neighborhoods. The Market Snapshot. This report is easily setup by me or by you that automatically emails you monthly or bi-monthly all the homes sold and active in a specific area or neighborhood. (Sample Report Here) As a Buyer: You […]

October 13, 2010

Should I Short Sale My Parker, CO Home Before Foreclosure?

“Will a short sale help me sell my Parker Colorado home?” In today’s changing and declining real estate market it is becoming increasingly more difficult for many homeowners to sell their homes and fully satisfy the mortgages on the property as well as pay all the closing cost related to the sale. Email Lou for quick […]

October 12, 2010

Common Foreclosure and Short Sale Terms-Parker Colorado

Understanding the terms used in foreclosure. Every Parker, Colorado homeowner facing a possible short sale or foreclosure needs to know this information about options and possibilities that can help you take control of your situation. Too often in Parker and Douglas County Colorado I see homeowners to ashamed or embarrassed to seek out help before it’s […]

October 10, 2010

Luxury Home Sales Report in Parker & Franktown Colorado

This is a report for the Luxury Home Sales in Parker and Franktown Colorado. The high-end luxury home sales in Parker and Franktown Colorado is moving ever so slow at the moment. The report below will show you luxury home sales fron January 2010 to October 2010. High-end homes are defined here as any home that […]

August 30, 2010

Paying off my house and the BIGGEST load of CRAP in real estate.

Should you pay off your mortgage? I think most people should. Today I’m talking about mortgages, paying them off and what I consider to be a load of crap pushed on home buyers by the lenders of America, accountants and YES the real estate brokers. I’ve never understood why everyone says “oh you have to have […]

June 29, 2010

Housing Market News for Denver and Colorado

Here are some quick links to local and National news articles pertaing to the housing & real estate market. I thought you might enjoy. U.S. home prices rise 0.8% in April: S&P – Prices have moved up 3.8% in the past year, marking the third consecutive year-over-year gain. Prices rose in 18 of the 20 metropolitan […]

May 6, 2010

21923 Swale Dr Parker Colorado Home for Sale

21923 Swale Drive Parker Colorado 80138 HOME FOR SALE Located in the Villages of Parker and right next to the Black Bear Golf Course Swale Drive is a nice place to call home. The house site on a great interior lot and has a huge cul-de-sac in the front for the kids to play in. Built […]

April 21, 2010

Real Estate Closing TIPS.

Real Estate Closing Tips Here are a few quick reminders of things to watch out for before and during closing a real estate deal in Colorado. Don’t open any credit accounts after you have been approved for your loan and before closing. Wait until after closing to open any new accounts. The lender will re-check your […]

April 20, 2010

Parker Colorado Real Estate Market Update

The real estate market in Parker Colorado and South Metro Denver is on fire. The current market activity reminds me of the late 1990’s and the early 2000’s. My listings are going under contract at record speed and the inventory for buyers is shrinking compared to 2 years ago. I have also noticed that the homes […]