Real Estate Answers Archives

November 17, 2009

Home Buyers Tax Credit Extended in Parker Colorado

Home Buyers Tax Credit Extended Congress recently passed legislation was that will extend the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit. This credit also provides additional tax breaks up to $6,500 for qualified repeat home buyers. With interest rates remaining low this tax credit extension is a bonus for those looking to buy their first home or […]

November 13, 2009

Investment Property Blowout in Parker Colorado!

This is it! Rock bottom investment properties lined up at your fingertips here in Parker Colorado. You asked for cheap so here it is. Check out the video of one of the properties here. Prices are from $50,000 to $110,000 for these 1 and 2 bedroom condos! Located right in Parker Colorado. Units are bank owned […]

November 12, 2009

Handyman Services in Parker Colorado

Stonegate / Grandview Estates / Parker Colorado Handyman Everyone needs a handyman from time to time. I suggest you give Tom a call. He is a guy that can fix just about anything and he lives right here in Parker. Tom Burson Phone: 303-841-1974 Cell: 303-522-1028 Interior / Exterior : Painting/Caulking & Minor Repair Drywall Patching […]

November 12, 2009

Parker’s Senior Mortgage Banker Patrick Dozler

Sometimes it can be tough to find a lender to help you through that tough refinance or when you are buying a home. That is why I’m introducing you to Patrick Dozler a local lender here in Parker Colorado. Patrick, his wife Carol and 4 boys have lived in Colorado since 1999. Apart from his relationship […]

November 11, 2009

Sewer Scope – Do it or Lose Thousands!

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 […]

November 9, 2009

Move up Home buyer Tax Credit Now in Effect-Parker News

You may be eligible for the tax credit if you… have lived in your home for 5 of the last 8 years have an adjusted gross income of not more than $125,000 for single filers and not more than $225,000 married filing jointly you can receive the $6,500 tax break. you must be under contract before […]

November 8, 2009

My water pipe is frozen-What now?

It’s getting cold out so you better be prepared! Frozen pipes are a real problem in Colorado and a little knowledge can save you a lot in repairs. You came home and turned on the water and nothing comes out! You don’t see any water leaking from broken pipes and suspect a frozen pipe. Related article: […]

November 5, 2009

Real Estate News and Articles for Denver Colorado

When I run across news articles that have an impact on our Denver Metro Housing Market I like to post them up for all to read. Enjoy. Economist: 6 months until Denver recovers – Recent corporate announcements and an improvement in our region’s business climate bode well for future job growth, according to The Metro Denver […]

October 30, 2009

NEWS-Real Estate Market Report for Douglas County-Parker Colorado Real Estate

REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE An Information Service of RE/MAX Alliance/Douglas County October/2009 Real estate markets are always bottom-up markets. Which means? For a real estate market to sustain itself and flourish, the bottom of the market, that being the less expensive properties, must sell in a timely manner. When the bottom of the real estate market […]

October 6, 2009

Positive News for the Denver and Parker Colorado Real Estate Market.

Forbes Ranked Colorado Fourth Best State for Business: Forbes.com’s latest ranking of the best states for business ranks Colorado at No. 4, up from No. 6 last year. The ranking measures six categories for businesses: costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, current economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life. Colorado finished in the top 15 in […]

October 5, 2009

Denver to see biggest rebound from economic downturn.

The Wall Street Journal has come out with a new report or maybe more of an opinion poll that rates Denver, Colorado as #6 on their list of cities to experience the biggest rebound after the economic downturn. So basically everyone young and hip should relocate to the Denver Metro area and enjoy the sweet lifestyle […]

October 1, 2009

Douglas County Colorado Ranked # 5 for Young and Wealthy in the Nation

CNN Money released a report a month or so back “Where the jobs are” that ranked Douglas County Colorado as the number 5 spot for wealthy young adults. There is even a mention that some locals have nicknamed the area “Silicon Mountain.” I guess we have always known this but the rest of the world didn’t. […]

September 19, 2009

Open house? Yes/No? Do homes sell at open houses?

This Colorado real estate broker gets asked all the time about open houses and whether they work or whether they are worth the time and effort to make them happen. Ever wonder if you need to have an open house to sell your home? Want to know what I think? All I have to say is […]

September 10, 2009

Do I take my home off the market in the Winter?

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?” 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 […]

September 9, 2009

Real Estate Market Report Parker Colorado.

This is a current real estate market snapshot report for the entire area encompassing Parker, Franktown, Deer Trail, Elizabeth, Kiowa, Elbert & Simla Colorado. This area is labeled as the DEP or Douglas, Elbert and Parker MLS Area. There isn’t really anything here that we basically didn’t already know. The average sales price is down and […]

September 8, 2009

Positive Real Estate News for Denver and Parker Colorado

CNBC Rates Colorado #3 in America’s Top States for Doing Business: read more here ABC News Rates Boulder as a Top 10 Place to Sell a Home in the Nation: Median Home Value: $ 318,900, up 2 percent from a year ago. Property values are up 2 percent compared with five years ago. 61 percent of […]