Jon Larrance's Blog

Campaign Statement (in 200 words or less):
"I joined Perry&Co. in 2002 as the Director of Technologies, which was a perfect fit after 14 years as Owner of VideoLogical Productions, a video and web production business during which I wrote and produced over 100 real estate training videos and dozens of real estate company websites. I am a second generation Denver native and a second generation Realtor®.

"In my current position at Perry&Co. as Vice President, my responsibilities include staff management, relocation, training, and IT. I am active in Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate as an Executive Director on the Board of Regents, and the Denver Board of Realtors’ Ethics Committee. I routinely teach technology classes to the Who's Who members. I am also an active blogger - my "Information For Realtors" articles can be read at 3033997777.com. 

"My goals as a DBR Director are to uphold the highest standard of Realtor® ethics, foster the greater use of technology, and promote Denver in the international markets. 

"I hope you take the opportunity to introduce yourself to, or Google, your candidates to learn more about each of us."

Jon Larrance has been nominated for the Denver Board of Realtors' 2009 Board of Directors Election.  (Click here to read My Candidate Statement.)

DBR members, primary or secondary, in good standing will elect three Directors for three year terms. The DBR Director election will take place July 15, 2009. The following candidates have been selected by the Nominating Committee.

• Jetta Brouker, ZipRealty
• Tony Cline, Cliffdwellers
• Greg Geller, Vision Real Estate
• Jon Larrance, Perry&Co.
• Charles Roberts, Your Castle
• Ellen Smirnoff, Keller Williams DTC
• Vafa Sohi, Luxe Group

Congratulations to all the candidates!

Now is the time to get busy on those summer remodeling projects!  For a limited time, June 1 - 15, 2009, the Denver Building Department is issuing FREE construction permits to homeowners, and licensed contractors, for qualified home improvements or repairs to existing one and two family dwellings, which can increase the value of the home.  In order to benefit from the free permits, you must submit your plans for review no later than the June 15th deadline.  Like all Denver renovation permits, you must complete the work within 180 days of issuance or be required to reapply at the standard permit rates.

Check out the Denver Building Department website for more info on the Home Renovation Bonanza" and what type of work qualifies.

5/12/09 - Another change to the First-time Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit - it can now be used as a downpayment!  Click here to see the CHFA's JumpStart Fact Sheet on how to use the Tax Credit as a downpayment in CO.

2/19/09 - The IRS' ARRA of 2009 expands the first-time homebuyer credit to include purchases made before Dec. 1, 2009.  Click here to see The National Association of Realtors' full breakdown of the 2009 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

The IRS announced Feb. 25 that for first-time homebuyers who purchase in 2009, the maximum credit is $8,000 (with no payback) and can be claimed on a buyer's 2008 federal tax return.  The credit is claimed using Form 5405. 

Please contact me with questions of how you can benefit from the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit.

Colorado House Bill 1091, requires all homes offered for sale in Colorado on or after July 1, 2009, that have a fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage to have an operational carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed within 15 feet of the entrance to each room used for sleeping purposes.

This bill also requires the Listing Contract disclose to the Seller, that all homes offered for sale in Colorado on or after July 1, 2009, that have a fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage to have an operational carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed within 15 feet of the entrance to each room used for sleeping purposes.

Landlords: It also requires rental property that has a change in tenant occupancy on or after July 1, 2009, that has a fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage to have an operational carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed within 15 feet of the entrance to each room used for sleeping purposes.  The new statute however does not require landlords to change the batteries or maintain the CO detectors after they have been properly installed.