Real Estate Answers Archives

October 14, 2010

Parker Colorado Water and Sanitation District Wants to Raise your Rates AGAIN

Parker Water and Sanitation District Urgent Notice! Your Parker Water and Sewer Bill May Be Increasing in 2011! The Parker Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors will be discussing the following items on October 14, 2010 at 7 p.m. at 18100 E. Woodman Drive, Parker, CO 80134 (Just off Parker Road, north of E470 behind […]

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 […]

September 23, 2010

Who controls appreciation in your neighborhood?

The wonderful new system that our government has forced upon us is the HVCC. Home Valuation Code of Conduct. When you combine this with appraisers that are incapable and or incompetent then boy do you end up with a cluster… I’m not going to go into the full details of the HVCC but I did add […]

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 […]

July 8, 2010

Idyllwilde in Parker Colorado Real Estate Market Report

This is the real estate & homes sold market report for Idyllwilde and Reata North in Parker Colorado. These are homes that sold and closed from January 1, 2010 to June 1, 2010. This homes sold report does not inclde FSBOs so there could possibly be other sales. Idyllwilde is a neighborhood in Parker Colorado that […]

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 […]

June 11, 2010

Parker Days Starts Today. Carnival Fun in Parker Colorado

Parker Colorado | Parker Days Parker Days Starts today June 11, 12 & 13th. Parker Days is a big carnival held each year right here in Parker Colorado. Kids across Douglas County look forward to this each and every summer. They set it up differently this year so be prepared. All the rides are now up […]

June 10, 2010

Fannie Mae is Making Obtaining a Home Loan EVEN More Difficult!

Wow with all the good news of late in the housing industry I thought we were maybe heading for smoother waters. Slow down partner. Now Fannie Mae has to step up and change the rules yet again. Fannie Mae new rule starting June 1st. When you apply for a loan Fannie Mae will screen your credit […]

June 9, 2010

Howmeowners ANGRY Over Stonegate Pool Registration

Stonegate is where I live. I love it here and generally have never had much of an issue with the HOA (Homeowners Association) until now. “If it’s the last thing we do we will protect this POOL from NON-RESIDENTS” OK what about the people that live here? Apparently several homeowners were angry last year when on […]

June 8, 2010

Pradera Golf Club Real Estate Market Report

Pradera Real Estate in (Parker Colorado) Real Estate Market Report January 1, 2010 to June 1, 2010 This is the homes SOLD report for Pradera Golf Course Community. All homes sold and closed should be shown here except for possibly FSBO’s and may a builder sale. See every home for sale in Pradera Here. Total homes […]

June 3, 2010

Bradbury Ranch and Auburn Hills Homes Sold Report

This real estate market report for Bradbury Ranch is for January 1, 2010 to June 1, 2010. This repost shows all the homes sold and closed during that period. Bradbury Ranch is another “favorite” Parker Colorado neighborhood. A few years ago Bradbury Ranch grew in size with the addition of Auburn Hills across Mainstreet. The new […]

June 2, 2010

Stonegate Neighborhood Homes Sold Report 1st Half 2010

Quickly this is a report on all the homes that have sold and closed in Stonegate in Parker Colorado since January 1, 2010. This does not include homes sold as for sale by owner. Ideally I would post this report every quarter but honestly with two small kids and a busy real estate career blogging all […]

April 22, 2010

Video helps sell Million Dollar home in Pradera Golf Club

“I listed this home for sale at $1,200,000 in the Pradera Golf Course and sold it in 8 days with the power of video!” When you NEED maximum exposure for your property and it’s time to sell call me and I’ll be happy to show you how we syndicate your home across the NET. Steven Beam […]

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 […]