2010 Denver Real Estate Market

Colorado Law on Short Sale Flips

2010-07-07T15:42:00.004-06:00

There is a new law on the books for Colorado Short Sale Flippers

According to "Legal Connection" on June 11, 2010 Gov. Bill Ritter signed into law HB 10-1133. Making major changes to the Colorado Foreclosure Protection Act. This is a bill that all flippers should be aware of before buying your next deal. Take a look at the actual Bill below before your next Short Sale Flip in Colorado.

More details forth coming in days ahead, yet this is a bill that all should be aware of.

Investors new and seasoned call The Cramer Team for detail and find the next home deal to flip. Denver Metro Home Search

HB 10-1133

Colorado Continues to Top Nations Best Places to Live

2010-06-16T17:26:00.001-06:00

Colorado Continues to Top Nations Best Places to Live:

The news for 2010 continues to grow in favor of those that live in Colorado. National news fronts, as well as local news continue to report the benefits of living in Colorado. Earlier this month reports of the overall housing market blossomed with robust information about Denver Colorado being a top national leader in the home market recovery (most improved market). Then reports of the great news for the luxury market with a substantial pick up in sale (62% increase in sales). Now reports of 29 Colorado high schools rated among the nations best by Newsweek. 29 Colorado high schools rated among nation’s best by Newsweek - Denver Business Journal

Colorado home owners live in great state and the opportunity to buy and sell grows in attractiveness as plentiful reports surface of how great the State of Colorado is.

So, don't miss the chance to buy or sell a home. The conditions continue to be sweet with mortgage rate below 5% and FHA financing with as little as 3.5% down. Buying opportunity remains at a high-level.

The market spectrum is split into three or four segments... more to come in future blog.

Bloomberg BusinessWeek says, "most improved U.S. housing market"

2010-06-11T15:38:00.007-06:00

BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK SAYS, "MOST IMPROVED U.S. HOUSING MARKET"

Denver metro areas continue to gather good press about the value of the local real estate market. Denver led into the down-turn of foreclosures and short sales, but it is also leading the pack at returning value and stability. Obviously there are many factors to consider, yet overall Denver seems to be a great place to anchor your money within the housing market. To access local reports contact Jeff Cramer at www.HomesDenverForSale.com

DENVER HOUSING, "most improved U.S. housing market"

The Cramer Team at Keller Williams Executives Realty has the information you need!

www.HomesDenverForSale.com
www.SearchingDenverMetroHomes.com
www.FreeDenverListings.com

303-646-7571

Denver-area single-family home prices up 4% in April from 2009 - Denver Business Journal

2010-06-08T15:50:00.000-06:00

DENVER-AREA SINGLE-FAMILY HOME PRICES UP 4% IN APRIL FROM 2009

Could this be a sign that Denver Colorado homes are once again moving in a lasting positive direction? Or is this just the carry-over results of the end of the tax credit? take a look at the article below from the denver Business Journal.

Denver-area single-family home prices up 4% in April from 2009 - Denver Business Journal

Call for a free phone evaluation of your home 303-646-7571.

Nations Third Strongest Economy

2010-05-12T18:08:00.000-06:00

The Denver Business Journal reported Policom as stating Denver has the nations 3rd strongest economy. Report link shown below:

Denver has nation’s 3rd strongest economy, says Policom - Denver Business Journal:

Click to visit the home search link: www.FreedenverListings.com

Parker Home Sales Stats From April 2010

2010-05-12T11:59:00.006-06:00

PARKER HOME SALES STATS FROM APRIL 2010

Parker residence have a lot to offer from this wonderful community. The early finding for 2010 noted below are:

Closed sales up by 22.6%
Days on market down -13.6%
Average sold price down -14.2%

Take a look at the chart from Land Title Company below.

Click the following link to view homes for sale or to request assistance in selling your home: www.FreeDenverListings.com

2994 Emporia Street New Price

2010-05-07T18:56:00.004-06:00

2994 Emporia Street has new price $169,999. This is a short sale with tremendous potential. Take a look below or log onto the www.FreeDenverListings.com for more details.

Expiring tax credits spark homebuying frenzy in Denver area - Denver Business Journal:

2010-05-07T15:50:00.001-06:00

Denver Business Journal noted home buying frenzy around tax credit.

There is a better way to buy and sell. Go to www.FreedenverListings.com

Expiring tax credits spark homebuying frenzy in Denver area - Denver Business Journal:

Did the Tax Credit Help?

2010-05-06T11:23:00.003-06:00

DID THE TAX CREDIT HELP?

Look at the link below from Land Title and see graph that shows the surge in under contracts.

Under Contract Surge in April – Up 27%

Posted: 05 May 2010 04:09 PM PDT

The greater Denver residential home market experienced a surge of properties going under contract during the month of April 2010. 5,005 single family homes when under contract in April compared to 3,090 a year ago. The 27% year over year increase is due in large part to the expiration of the home buyer tax credit which ended on April 30th

Based on Information from Metrolist, Inc. for the period Jan 2002 through present.Note: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Metrolist, Inc. does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by metrolist, Inc. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

This is a repost with permission from Jim Renshaw at Land Title.

Another One Sold in Just 1-Week!!!

2010-05-04T11:23:00.002-06:00

ANOTHER ONE SOLD IN JUST 1-WEEK!!!

Thanks to everyone for your continued support in helping making The Cramer Team a blessing to our clients.

With home selling peak months ahead don't wait for Summer to get here before you list your home. Give us a call today and take advantage of our full-service listing packages and experience the results of being under-contract and SOLD in record time.

An AMAZING Price Reduction!

2010-05-04T11:17:00.004-06:00

AN AMAZING PRICE REDUCTION! $30,000 reduction in price and just relaunched to the market place at $480,000. Now this home is priced with tremendous value and ready to close in May 2010. Please share this with your friends and family moving to Castle Rock Colorado. Visit this link for more photos: www.4675Moondust.com

New Listing in Parker 16545 High Desert Way

2010-04-23T19:01:00.000-06:00

NEW LISTING IN PARKER 16545 HIGH DESERT WAY is here. Take a look at the initial photos and details below.

ProHomeSites - 16545 High Desert Way

New Listing in Parker Coming Soon...

2010-04-22T14:41:00.003-06:00

NEW LISTING IN PARKER COMING SOON...

It is not too late to capture an awesome family home before the end of the tax credit deadline. NEW LISTING in Bradbury Ranch coming to the market this weekend. Get a jump start on seeing this home by calling 303-646-7571.

Time is Ticking on the Tax Credit Deadline!

2010-04-16T15:51:00.000-06:00

TIME IS TICKING ON THE TAX CREDIT DEADLINE! Here are the final homes Century Homes is offering.

'Homes Ready For Tax Credit - Don't Wait!'

Do you Know How to Stage Your Home?

2010-04-13T19:27:00.002-06:00

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO STAGE YOUR HOME?

Paddee Leischner with Get Staged to Sell has some great tips to help you get started. Here are her top six ideas. Be sure to contact Paddee with all your home staging needs.

Six Fast Feature Fixes

1. Dark wall paneling: To update appearance, repaint a light, neutral shade.

2. Dark rooms: Remove heavy drapes and outdated valances. Use fabric swags or scarves for color. Place lamps in a triangular pattern throughout the room to equally distribute light.

3. Mismatched or ugly furniture: Cover with light, neutral toned slipcovers to camouflage flaws and lend a more cohesive look to the room.

4. Bursting bookshelves: Remove one third of books and accessories from each shelf. Eliminate paperbacks. Pull all books to edge of shelf. Create balance by putting larger books on bottom shelves and alternating sides when placing books on shelves.

5. “Combo” rooms: To clearly define the function of a space where rooms are not separated by walls, use large, area rugs under each furniture grouping (i.e. under dining room table and chairs; under living room seating area).

6. What curb appeal? Keep all walkways cleared of overgrown bushes, plants and tree limbs. If there is no time for weeding lawn, mow it down low to look like grass. Leave screens off windows and clean all glass to allow more light into the house. Give front door a fresh coat of paint or stain. Keep front porch clean and clear of clutter. Buy a new front door mat.

Paddee
IRIS
Get Staged to Sell
Certified Home Stager
www.homestagingindenver.com

How Do You Know You Are Doing It Right?

2010-04-12T17:45:00.002-06:00

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT? There is not just one answer, but it's a really good indicator when top ranked competitors join your ranks. (Read Below).

Top Ranked Franchisee Joins Keller Williams Realty
Joe Rothchild to lead Keller Williams Signature in Houston, Texas

AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 12, 2010) — Keller Williams® Realty Inc. announced today that Joe Rothchild, formerly a top ranked Re/Max franchisee and the leader of Houston’s #1 selling real estate team in dollar volume and number of closed transactions in 2009 (Houston Business Journal, March 2010), is now at the helm of the Keller Williams Signature office in Houston, Texas. The Joe Rothchild Team closed 779 transactions for $155 million in volume last year.

“Keller Williams Realty has shown that their model can adapt to any market, which was one of the driving forces in my decision,” said Rothchild, who has left Re/Max after 20 years as a franchisee. “I have been researching and contemplating for more than two years, and I discovered that I needed to reinvent my business to revitalize it. We were implementing some of the same philosophies and mirroring the Keller Williams system, so finally, one day we said…why reinvent the wheel? And, the answer was clear.”

Rothchild added, “KW’s philosophy of putting agents and ownership on the same side of the table and training on the most critical issues facing us in today’s market were also incredibly important to us.”

“We are thrilled to be in business with a talent like Joe. For the last 15 years, Joe has been one of the top 10 teams in Re/Max, and was number one worldwide for three years in a row! When a top franchisee from one of our competitors chooses to join us, we consider it a true honor and confirmation that we have unbelievable momentum behind our growth,” said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty.

Many of Rothchild’s current associates will be joining him at the Keller Williams Signature office. Among them, Dale Ross, an industry veteran with 29-years of experience under his belt, 25 of which have been with Re/Max. “When I factored in the Keller Williams Realty systems, training and support, and realized it was the place I needed to be,” said Ross.

This announcement comes on the heels of a year of positive growth for Keller Williams Realty throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company outpaced the downward trend in the real estate market and grew in every category – opening 30 new franchises, ending the year with a 16 percent year-over-year increase in the number of contracts closed per agent and more than 76,879 associates across North America (up three percent). In addition, the company gave back more than $32.2 million in profit share to its agents.

In addition to recently becoming the 3rd largest real estate company in the U.S., surpassing Re/Max, according to Steve Murray at REAL Trends, Keller Williams Realty received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms from J.D. Power and Associates for the second year in a row, and was ranked as the No. 1 real estate franchise on the 31st Annual Franchise 500 list by Entrepreneur magazine.

Highlands Ranch Housing Stats 2010

2010-04-08T11:48:00.001-06:00

Again an other post on the housing stats for March 2010 from our friends at Land Title. Give me a call directly for other areas 303-646-7571.

March 2010 Housing Sales Stats

2010-04-08T11:44:00.001-06:00

The monthly stats are in from our good friends at Land Title. Take a look at the data for the month of March 2010 for Douglas County.

$10,000 PRICE REDUCTION on 4675 Moondust

2010-04-05T14:54:00.001-06:00

$10,000 PRICE REDUCTION on 4675 Moondust. This Castle Rock home is now priced for a spring sale. This home will attract those that love beautiful kitchens with slab granite and TONS of cherry cabinets. Click the link to tour the home:ProHomeSites - 4675 Moondust Pl

3178 Springbriar SOLD!!!

2010-04-02T00:12:00.002-06:00

Another one SOLD by the Cramer Team!!! 3178 Springbriar SOLD in 54-days. The average market time for the neighborhood is 123-days according to the Land Title stats posted for February 2010.

Getting top dollar in a reasonable time is all about pricing your home within the absorption rate trends for any given neighborhood. 14-days without showings equals a house that is over priced, according to the National Association of Realtors. You should expect an offer on your home in about 10-12 showings. If you do not, then your homes is overpriced and needs to be adjust quickly so you do not lose out on top dollar.

Statistics show the longer you wait to adjust the price of a home that is not being shown, the more money a seller loses.

Find the right Real Estate Broker to help you! Call the Cramer Team for a fresh look at pricing your home to sell in a time you need.

Colorado Title Companies must charge for Ownership and Encumbrance (O&E) reports by May 1, 2010

2010-03-27T14:10:00.000-06:00

Colorado Title Companies must charge for Ownership and Encumbrance (O&E) reports by May 1, 2010

Green Valley Ranch Listing SOLD

2010-03-25T14:16:00.002-06:00

House SOLD in 5-days by the Cramer Team... Who says we are in a bad market?

Short Sale on Stapleton Condo

2010-03-25T14:13:00.002-06:00

SHORT SALE in STAPLETON.

Jeff Cramer | Keller Williams Executive Realty | 303-646-7571

2994 Emporia Street, Denver, CO

Short Sale Listing... Offers NOW being Accepted!

1BR/1BA Condo

offered at $174,500

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	885
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$113 per month

DESCRIPTION

Air Cond-Central,Balcony,Cable Available,Cable Installed,Corner,Compactor,Cook Top,Dbl Pane Wndw,Dryer,Disposal,Dishwasher,Eating Sp/Kit,Garage Dr,Gas Logs,High Spd Access,Mstr Bathroom,Refrigerator,Smoke Alarm, Smoke Free,Stove/Range/Ovn,Vaulted Ceiling,Washer,Wndw Cover, Wood Floors

Public Remarks: MOST AGGRESSIVE PRICED UNIT IN DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS A SHORT SALE AND PRICED TO SALE QUICKLY. SOME TLC NEEDED.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- Hardwood floor	- Family room	- Bonus/Rec room
- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven	- Microwave	- Stainless steel appliances
- Attic	- Washer	- Dryer
- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Offers Now Being Accepted!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Jeff Cramer

Keller Williams Executive Realty

303-646-7571

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 25, 2010, 10:58am PDT

Green Valley Ranch Listing

2010-03-16T16:27:00.001-06:00

Homes for Sale In Denver

Jeff Cramer | Keller Williams Executive Realty | 303-646-7571

5058 Ensenada Street, Denver, CO

NEW LISTING AGENT WITH A $10K PRICE REDUCTION. THIS IS NOT
A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE. SELLER WANTS A QUICK
OFFER!!!

4BR/2+1BA Single Family House

offered at $179,990

Year Built	2004
Sq Footage	1,960
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	5,389 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Air Cond-Central,Burglar Alarm,Cable Available,Cable Installed,Cook Top,Dbl Pane Wndw,Double Oven,Dryer,Disposal,Dishwasher,Eating Sp/Kit,Freezer,Five Piece Bath,Garage Dr,High Spd Access,Landscaped Pro,Mstr Bathroom,Microwave Oven,Quick Poss,Refrigerator,Smoke Alarm,Smoke Free,Sprinkler,Stove/Range/Ovn,Washer,Wndw Cover,Walk-In Closets,W/W Carpet.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Walk-in closet
- Family room	- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven	- Microwave
- Washer	- Dryer	- Laundry area - inside
- Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Great Deal... Check it out!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Jeff Cramer

Keller Williams Executive Realty

303-646-7571

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 16, 2010, 2:01pm PDT

2010 Real Estate Stats for Castle Rock

2010-03-13T12:20:00.002-07:00

2010 Real Estate Stats for Castle Rock area