Archive for West Suburbs

Jan
10

Louisville Named #1 City

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By Brian MacMillan, Louisville Realtor
Recently, Money Magazine was the latest publication to rank Louisville, Colorado as the best place to live in the country.
The criteria used to select the top cities in the US were job opportunities coming to the surrounding area, affordability of housing, strength of schools, amount of open space within the city, and overall quality of life. Here is a short video where the Today Show announces this Denver suburb winner:
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Nov
12

Buy Low

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By Larry Hotz, Senior Editor You make the most money when you buy, not when you sell”. That’s an old saying of “fix and flip” investors who buy, fix-up and then quickly sell a home. But, buying low is also important for long-term investors. Kennen Cohen who teaches investment analysis has this to say about the current Denver real estate market:

Buying when prices are low is important. It helps the eventual profit but it also helps improve the cash flow. Loan payments are smaller when you buy lower. But, how do know for sure what the cash flow will be and how much profit and tax savings are involved in a specific property? The answer is a specific and through investment analysis. This week I had an opportunity to attend a class on How To Analyze Small Investment Properties. Kennen Cohen of Asset Preservation, Incorporated presented it. Read More→

Oct
12

Why Use a Local Lender?

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Dennis Martin, Littleton Real Estate

What does your mortgage lender look like?

What does your mortgage lender look like?

When is a deal on an internet mortgage not really a good deal? The answer is: When the loan never closes.

Every once in a while I have an experience which I feel I need to share with my clients. Here’s one of those horror stories I just went through.

Recently, another broker brought me a contract on one of my listings. As is the custom, they included a lender prequalification letter. The letter was from an Internet-based loan broker.

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by Dennis Martin, Littleton Realtor

People are always asking me, “What neighborhoods have the lowest crime in the Denver area.” Well, now my opinion is supported by published facts.Ken Caryl in Littleton, Colorado

According to the May issue of the Magazine 5280, Ken Caryl Valley was one of the 14 safest neighborhoods in the Metro area to purchase a home. Having lived on the Ken Caryl Ranch for over 20 years. I would agree Read More→

May
25

Artsey Arvada

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by Jacqui Jeffres

A great source of information about current events, activities, opinions, want ads, etc. is the Arvada Press. Volume 3, Issue 8 has some really great real estate articles on buying, selling and lending in real estate. This same edition has an extensive list of things to see, do and experience. Of particular interest to me is the Arvada Rotary Peach Sale since you just can’t beat Palisade peaches. Every year I buy two cases and fuss and fume as I dunk, peel, slice, add fruit fresh and freeze. However, come the winter holidays, my family and I really enjoy all the frozen “fresh” peaches in pies and cobblers.

Arvada also has small secret surprises waiting for you. One of them is in Meadowglen where you find a nice Colorado size lake with homes around the walking path that encircles it. I happen to know of one on 81st Drive that has the most relaxing, serene view of that lake that lets all your cares just seep out your toes and helps you prepare to face the next days new challenges. This particular home has a lovely sun room that works for you summer or winter. There have been many winter nights I have sat on that porch with my feet watching the snow fall and done absolutely nothing. Try it. You’ll like it.

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