Are the Holidays a Good Time to Sell?
Published December 5, 2011 | 
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, December 05, 2011
Sixty percent of real estate professionals advise their sellers to list a home during the holidays because it’s a good time to sell, according to a new survey conducted by Realtor.com.
Why are the holidays such a good time to sell? Seventy-nine percent of the agents surveyed said that more serious buyers come out during the holidays, and 61 percent say less competition from other properties make it a great time to sell. Plus, 17 percent of agents say [...] Continue Reading…
Should I Take My Home Off The Market During The Holidays?
Published November 28, 2011 | Although buyer activity may appear to slow down, the buyers who are actively looking during the holidays are that much more serious. Here are some more things to remember: 1) Relocating families often don’t have a choice in when they can leave for their new destination. 2) Allowing buyers to view your home during this most hospitable of seasons lets them better picture their own family life in the attractive environment you have created. When is your home ever more beautiful and inviting? 3) With reduced inventories and motivated buyers, you will have all the [...] Continue Reading…
Wedding Registries for Home Downpayments
Published October 27, 2011 | More engaged couples are doing a different type of wedding registry that allows them to collect cash for a down payment on a home. About 15% of registries at Deposit a Gift are to raise down-payment funds for a home. The FHA permits gifts from a wedding to be used as a down payment. About 27% of first-time home buyers use gift money from relatives and friends for a down payment, according to the NAR.
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http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2011/10/25/wedding-registries-for-home-downpayments
Denver ranks 10th in U.S. on housing-market strength
Published October 24, 2011 | Denver ranks 10th out of the nation’s top 100 cities in the strength of its housing market, according to new data from market-intelligence firm Hanley Wood LLC. Denver achieved its ranking because its home values are holding steady, its foreclosed-homes inventory is dwindling, and its economy is stronger than most other markets. “Denver is at the end of a long valley, but there’s still a slow, gradual recovery ahead,” said Jonathan Smoke, executive director of research for Hanley Wood. “The good news is, it’s not getting worse. Denver is right at the point of recovery.” [...] Continue Reading…
Start Enjoying the Beautiful Fall Weather in Colorado and Support Your Local Communities While You Are At It!
Published October 7, 2011 | Website: http://www.MileHighFarms.com
Dates: Sep.10-Oct.31
Location: Conveniently set in Bennett, Colorado. Just East of Denver off I-70 and Manila Road. 11 Cavanaugh Rd. Bennett, CO 80102
Mile High Farms is Denver’s newest and largest destination for Fall family fun. Attraction include: corn mazes full of activities, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, barrel rides, a petting zoo, and bouncers to name a few. Be prepared with sneakers or boots. It’s sandy out here and not open-toe-friendly.
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Leave a commentTime to Move up?
Published October 6, 2011 | The market if fraught with scary headlines and ominous news reports. Could the economy slip once more into a recession? Will home prices fall even further? It’s enough to make even the bravest buyer a little squeamish.
The truth of the matter is that now is a fantastic time to buy. Interest rates are wonderfully low and affordabilty rates are at record highs. Not only that, but there is an oversupply of homes on the market. Now is a great time to move up if you play host to the right set of circumstances.
In order to evaluate if [...] Continue Reading…
Fed’s Latest Move May Send Rates Lower
Published September 26, 2011 | The Federal Reserve announced this week that it will invest $400 billion in long-term Treasury securities over the next nine months, which is expected to send interest rates on mortgages even lower. The Fed’s move is yet another attempt to try to stimulate economic growth. Economists predict that interest rates could drop by a few tenths of a percentage point.
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http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2011/09/22/fed-s-latest-move-may-send-rates-lower
Anderson Farms – aMAIZEing Farm Events!
Published September 23, 2011 | Welcome to Anderson Farms! Home of Colorado’s Oldest Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. We offer many activites through out the year as well. Come visit us at Anderson Farms for all your event needs. Enjoy the views of the Front Range and the serenity of this country farm as the beautiful backdrop for you…
For more information about events, times, and direction please visit the web-site below:
http://www.andersonfarms.com/
The weather is suppose to be great and what a better way to support your local communities and have fun with the family all at the same time!
4 ways to pay off your mortgage earlier -
Published September 21, 2011 | Paying off the mortgage early is in. Refinancing to take money out of our homes is out. Living through the foreclosure crisis, more people want the security and the psychological benefit of owning their home free and clear. If you want to see magic, start playing with mortgage calculators and see how adding a little payment to your principal here and there can shorten the length of your loan. Another option is to refinance into a mortgage for 10, 15 or 20 years, but 15-year mortgages are the most common. Your payments will be higher on a 15-year loan, [...] Continue Reading…
Federal Reserve likely to take action to boost economy
Published September 21, 2011 | Federal Reserve likely to take action to boost economy at policy meeting – When the Federal Reserve holds a policy meeting today and Wednesday, it is widely expected to adopt some new step to boost the economy. The question is what it will be. Whatever the Fed does will likely be intended to drive down long-term interest rates to encourage borrowing and spending and lift stock prices. The idea is that all of that would combine to help raise economic growth and hiring.
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http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_18932561