Hi, A very importantant factor to consider are resale value and how long you will be in the home. Questions you should research are, is it the nicest home on the block? Are other following that homes lead? Is the seller just trying to recoup updates that they recently did? Also consider the underlying economy of the area.
Christopher Pagli
Licensed Associate Broker
Accredited Buyer Representative
William Raveis Legends Realty Group
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Rubin611,
I did a quick check on Sold homes and activity in this Eastgate area. The 3 Sold and 1 Under Contract homes ranged from $360000-$370000. From the initial research I have done it looks as if you are getting a good deal if your offer is accepted at $350,000. Your Buyer's Agent is probably telling you the same thing. When it comes to trusting the research of Trulia or a local Realtor, trust the local professionals. They have done a lot more research than I and have come up with a fair price. You have put in a decent offer below the asking price. Good luck and success with your purchase. Especially in this 'hot' Denver market - http://j.mp/IAVCfF . Sales are averaging 95% to over 100% of asking price in most nice areas of Denver.
Robert McGuire ASR
Broker/Consultant
Your Castle Real Estate
1776 S. Jackson St. #412
Denver CO 80210
Direct – 303-669-1246
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Your local police department probably maintains a web page with the information you are seeking. Remember newspapers? Some are still around and they keep stats on crime. The Longmont Times-Call has a map that illustrates the different crime patterns and stats - for what crime we do have. Longmont and Highlands Ranch were reported in the news as two of the safest places in the state.
There are also web sites that show the addresses for sex offenders.
Brittany, these are general questions and you can say that generally there are these types of crimes anywhere - though some parts of Colorado may not report a single murder in an entire year.
Best regards,
Suz... more
I am in agreement with most of the areas named here. Of course, you might suspect I'm biased, but it is also true Boulder is at the top. Thank you Jack Richardson for mentioning Boulder.
Boulder has a slow growth policy - as does Louisville. There are other reasons, too, the recession spared the "college town." Boulder has a large high tech presence as well as big government employers. People pay more to be close to the stunning beauty of Boulder. The city often finds itself in the national spotlight so its hard to keep it a secret. In the last quarter, more million-dollar homes were sold in Boulder than anywhere else in the state.
Best regards,
Suz... more
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Hello Andrurs,
Foreclosures are fairly simple to locate. As Tripp has indicated, the prospect of the house appearing on the market might be a long time coming, though. It is best to work with a real estate agent that has had experience in purchasing foreclosures. If that agent has some construction knowledge as well as familiarity with homes that have been prepped to remain vacant - even better.
With home prices rising, foreclosures may get a look from people who might otherwise have restricted there search to non-distressed properties. That means the pool of potential buyers may be growing this summer.
Best regards,
Suz... more
Legally we cannot discuss crime within specific neighborhoods. I recommend you contact the local police department for this info. There are plenty of resources online for this also.
If you have been reading my columns these past months, you would know I have been talking about the Denver real estate market converting to a seller’s market. In keeping with that theme, I wanted to
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Hi Jaime The best place to live in Denver is where you and your family feel connected. Talk to those people who have your best interests at heart. If you are flying blind interview Realtors and pick their brain and their heart to see if they can offer you the connection needed. It requires a bit of a leap of faith but we know when someone is truly helpful to us. Good luck! Happy trails Tripp Young/Re/Max Pros... more
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Hello Kay - it's time to consider a move. There are a lot of good answers below, about the legal side of all of this. Bottom line though, you are in for some choppy times -- and who needs that with their place of residence!. I would start looking for a more secure place to live. Might be a good time to buy - the market is really picking up steam and even Warren Buffet recently said buying a home now could be the best investment you ever make. Give me a call if you want to share a cup of coffee and talk about housing.... more
Amy Hoak of Marketwatch covered this topic.
There are two main justifications for an appeal, William Fall, chief executive of the William Fall Group, a national appraisal company said: Either the appraiser neglected to consider similar, recently sold properties in the final value, or the appraiser made a significant error or omission in reporting characteristics of the property that could affect value.
But remember, to make the case that a home improvement should have been considered in the appraisal, it has to be shown to be a major capital improvement, such as a new kitchen. It's a good idea to save records of these upgrades as proof.
The important takeaway from this article is consumers have a right to appeal.
No, I personally haven't done this. But, I have been successful in making a case with the lender. As the market has become a seller's market along the Front Range, the lender might be impressed to hear that there is a lot of interest in a particular property. Bolstering confidence in the market may take a while. By summer's end, things could improve.
Regards,
Suz... more
You’re getting ready to sell your Metro-Denver home and it is time for your home appraisal. The term appraisal is something you have heard many times before, but what does it really mean to a home
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