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Sewer Scope – Do it or Lose Thousands!
Nov 11th 09
Scoping your sewer line is a serious job and MUST be done during the inspection process when buying a home for sale. Sewer line repairs can cost in the thousands of dollars. In fact the least expensive one I’ve seen was $4,200 and I regularly see them in the $8,000 range. It involves digging up the yard and in worst case scenarios it can mean digging up and replacing the sidewalk and even small sections of the street. Big time money for items like this.
“Below I’m using actual sewer line photos provided by Warren at Pipe Spies.”
Scoping the sewer line involves Pipe Spies going through the sewer clean out, toilet or through a roof vent with a long hose that has a camera attached to the tip. The camera videos the pipe from the house to the sewer main usually out at the street. This allows them to see any breaks, roots, low spots or other problems in the line.
Warren says “All or nearly all the problems I find that need repair are undetectable by simply running water continually or flushing the toilet.”
Tips:
- Don’t use a sewer scope company that also owns a backhoe to repair the lines. Companies with the tools to repair the line may be tempted to tell you it needs major repairs.
- Order the sewer scope to take place during the actual home inspection. (Don’t forget to order the Radon test too.)
- Most home inspectors will suggest a sewer scope on all older homes and especially if there is or was a tree located in the front yard above or near the location of the line.
- Cost of a sewer scope is around $200 but can literally save you thousands.
- I’m not going to debate how old is old enough to need to be scoped. That is up to you and your chosen home inspector.
Email Warren at Pipe Spies to schedule an appointment.
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- Hole in the bottom of pipe before the downturn into the city main.
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- PVC has trench (hole) in bottom of pipe.
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- Poor workmanship. A 4-inch wye was inserted in a 3-inch cast iron pipe when installing an outside clean-out.
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- Sewer ended at a cavity. Pipe gave way to bottom of pit and now sewage is draining into the cavity which was a few feet before the city main.
2459 Xanadu – Condo For Sale in Aurora, Colorado
Nov 5th 09
2459 Xanadu Way for Sale $94,000
This is a smoking deal in Aurora, Colorado. This is a totally remodeled CONDO for sale in the Strawberry I complex in Heather Ridge. There is not a surface in this unit that is not brand new.
Features:
- 2459 South Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014 Click for MAP
- MLS # 826824 Click link to see FULL property details and MLS Sheet.
- Price $94,000 but will entertain all reasonable offers!
- Video of the Property!
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2 FULL
- Square Feet 1091
- All new appliances including washer and dryer.
- New Fireplace
- New Tile
- New Cabinets
- New bathrooms with all new fixtures.
- Pool community.
- Total remodel! Come get it.
- The unit was rented for $975 per month for the past 12 months by the owner.
- For a showing Call Steven Beam @ 303-941-4663 or EMAIL STEVE
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- 2459 Xanadu Way for Sale $94,000
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- Loft
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- New Fireplace
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- Condo For Sale
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- New Appliances
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- kitchen
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- Entry way Foyer
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- New Trex Deck
Highlands Ranch Home for Sale, Littleton Colorado
Sep 16th 09
Highlands Ranch Home for Sale
“See the Video for this Highlands Ranch Home for Sale here!”
This home for sale in Highlands Ranch Colorado is located in a prime spot off Broadway just south of C-470. Highlands Ranch is one of Southeast Denver’s most popular neighborhoods for it’s location and amenities. Highlands Ranch has 5 recreation centers with pools and playgrounds as well as loads fo group activities and sports. You name it and hey probably have a group or club for it.
- MLS # 809145
- Price $319,000
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
- Total Square Feet Finished 3333
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- Highlands Ranch Home for Sale
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- family room
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- granite and stainlesss
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- kitchen
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- living room 2
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- living room
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- family room
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- master bathroom
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- dining room
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- dining room
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- bedroom 3
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- bedroom 2
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- bedroom 1
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- bathroom
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- deck
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- Wet bar with Frig
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- Rec Room
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- recreation room
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- master bedroom
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- rear of house
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- hot tub and deck
Do I take my home off the market in the Winter?
Sep 10th 09
For Parker Colorado Real Estate Brokers the yearly question every broker is asked…
“Do we take the house off the market in the winter months?”
Confusion is Scary! Know the Facts.
The yearly question every broker is asked “do we want to take the house off the market in the winter months?”
What is the answer?
- Buyers that are out looking between September and March are usually very serious buyers. They are not “tire kickers.”
- Inventory is low since many sellers buy into the myth that they need to take the house of the market in the winter.
- Low inventory + serious buyers = a great opportunity to sell a home or real estate.
- Fewer “tire kickers” means fewer showings = less interruptions and house cleaning. Again, serious buyers will be looking.
- Serious buyers usually = relocation buyers or people that have already sold their home and need to find a replacement home quickly.
- Relocation buyers usually close very quickly and you know they have a Company behind them so they will be prepared and ready to close the deal.
- Fewer real estate transactions are taking place at this time so Realtors, title companies and inspectors have less pressure and more time to dedicate to your transaction.
- It isn’t as hot outside. Fall in Colorado is the most beautiful time of the year so buyers really enjoy getting out and looking for homes.
” I advise you to continue actively marketing your home for sale in the winter.”
Log Home Colorado – My Dream – I’ll sell you one!
Sep 5th 09
Log Home
Posted via web from stevenbeam’s posterous
3084 East 101st Avenue For Sale in Thornton
Aug 3rd 09
This real estate for sale is located in Thornton Colorado in the Sherwood Hills neighborhood. This home is for sale for $165,000 and is subject to lender’s short sale approval. We have a professional short sale management team working the short sale process to ensure it moves along as quickly as possible. Real estate in Thornton is selling at reasonable prices so take advantage of this great opportunity and make an offer.
We will only accept and present one offer to the bank. No funny games so make an offer.
See the video of 3084 East 101st Avenue in Thornton for sale.
FULL MLS SHEET HERE 3084 East 101st Ave, Thornton, CO 80229
MLS #797127
Bedroom: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sqft: 1603
2 Car garage
Built in 1986
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