Trulia Denver,
There are so many. Some to the North are - Commerce City, Brighton, Longmont. To the South are Englewood, Littleton. To the East Aurora, Parker, Watkins. The the West are Lakewood, Golden. And this is just to name a few of the closest.
Robert McGuire ASR
Realtor/Consultant
Your Castle Real Estate
Direct - 303-669-1246
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I have done some door knocking in City Park and lately in Park Hill. I have found that some of the personal, old school methods still work. I have always done it in the areas where I live. It is not only the 3-5 percent average direct leads, but the exposure in the neighborhood. Always come with some pertinent information about the neighborhood. Homes for sale, sold information, prices etc. One of the best ways to door knock is to personally invite the people to open houses you are doing in the area. They can be yours or other agents listings. But they see you as the neighborhood expert, actively involved in the interworkings of the area.
Another good thing about door knocking or passing out flyers in the neighborhood is that you will inevitably come across the neighborhood activists and neighborhood watch people who know everything about the neighborhood. Who is moving, who is relocating or losing their job, who is having a baby, and sometimes who is getting a divorce. They will point out the home with newspapers in front and newspapers piling up. They will either know the story or ask you to check into it and find out for them what is happening with the distressed property. They talk to everybody and can be an advocate for your work in the area. I think we can get so overly technological that we forget the effects of the personal, face to face approach to real estate which has been proven over time to be the most effective way to do this business.
Merry Christmas to all and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Robert McGuire ASR
Realtor/Consultant
Your Castle Real Estate
Direct - 303-669-1246
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What do you mean? Do you mean "Can I buy a home for $99 down in Colorado?" If so, I don't think so, and I don't agree with being able to do that, anyway. You need to have some "skin in the game" in order to purchase a home. If you cannot save enough money to have at least some down payment, then how can you expect to purchase a home, where at any given month, you don't have enough savings to cover an extra month's mortgage in case of emergency?
Sorry if that sounds harsh, but we need responsible folks purchasing homes so that we don't get in the same foreclosure mess again. I'd hate it if one of my clients purchased a home, had a hospital event, and therefore couldn't make payments, and then loses their home. We need to plan if we're purchasing a home!... more
Sorry Thats a tough situation to be in . Your options are very limited , if you choose to repair the foundation you may have some recourse in way of a mechanics lean on the adjoining property I would definitely contact an attorney that specializes in mechanic leans to explore that option. In addition a structural engineer may be able to determine what caused the foundation to fail. Best of luck to you... more
John,
I have not heard of any in the last couple of years. There were some then when the builder industry was struggling a lot more and especially some of the smaller builders were looking for help and going under.
Robert McGuire ASR
Broker/Consultant
Your Castle Real Estate
Direct - 303-669-1246
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Hi Rubin, I live in this area and I am not a realtor who is trying to get their paycheck padded. I think the 350,000 you have offered is on the high end for what these homes are really selling for. Stick to your guns on the price you have offered. Who ever the seller is, they are making a nice little profit for the area. I would expect the price for these homes to go up, as it is a nice convenient location, and with the expansion of the Tech Center and the commuters driving in every day from the South, we are in a good place to negotiate well. Good luck to you in your new home. It's quiet and an older community. Pamella... 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
Recently divorced mom looking at to relocate to the Denver area this June 2013 with a family of 5 children ranging in ages of 15,12,10,5, and 6mos. Looking for good schools, daycare in an area that this is family friendly. Looking to lease/rent, for about 1-2 years something that won't break the bank if you know what I mean..... heard that the Buckley area is nice? I use to live in the area close to aurora area 20 years ago but I hear that Denver has changed so much, just want some help finding a good safe area with good schools for me and my children. Also need a good job... how is the job market in the Hospitality management industry?... more
Appending to my first answer ...
General liability insurance is important, too. You also should make sure your license is current with the city where you do most of your work.
Hi Gene, there are pet limitations in communities with HOA. The city of Denver does not have restrictions on the number of cats or turtles. Krissana Park is a great neighborhood, with large double lots, and I do not see any reason it would be a problem, unless the neighbors are bothered and complain about any disturbance.
Please call me or email at your convenience regarding available homes in Krissana Park.
Sincerely,
Marina Bay
Cherry Creek Properties
303-880-6167
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Trulia,
I think what you are asking is what are the different communities near Downtown Denver and what are there features and amenities. There are many and all are good solid, areas with classic homes and their own unique features. Here are some brief descriptions of some of the most popular.
1. Highlands - is to the west of Downtown and is one of the 'hottest' areas in Denver. Many early 1900's and turn of the century brick homes. They include Tudor's, Denver Squares, bungalows, etc. Many have been purchased and remodeled. Also new infill homes and duplexes are popping up. They have views of the mountains and fabulous Downtown views.There are many nice and popular restaurants and coffee shops within the communities that give it an urban feel.
2. Five Points and Curtis Park - are to the east. More Classic homes from the 1880's to new homes and chic, urban condo developments that are new builds as well as nicely done conversions of older homes and older condo units and lofts.
3. City Park West - My favorite community. Same types of homes and age of homes. Close to hospitals, parks and restaurants, downtown, Colfax, and the excitement of LODO entertainment and Coors Field where the Rockies play. Close to all of the same hip clubs and jazz clubs that mark downtown Denver as the place to be.
4. Park Hill and Stapleton - are a little further east; but still minutes from all of the above mentioned features that make Denver great. Park Hill is older and more classic. Stapleton is the highest rated urban infill with parks, pools, shopping, and homes by some of the nations top builders. The price ranges for all of these areas average from $300,000 - $600,000. So many great options and choices. the areas closest to Downtown Denver are the hottest and most desirable areas of town and are showing the highest appreciation in the area.
Robert McGuire ASR
Realtor/Consultant
Your Castle Real Estate
1776 S. Jackson St. #412
Denver CO 80210
Direct – 303-669-1246
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Mindy,
In translating your opening, I'm reading that you've just bought an REO home, and you learned that 1. REO's are sold quickly; and 2. You have to make a solid offer in order to become the winning bidder.
Here are a few things that I'm seeing from your letter, and please let me know if I'm wrong.
It sounds like you're finding homes that are investor (bank) owned, and you're asking the listing agent to make offers. Either that or you have agents in many different communities looking for homes for you. Those are the only ways that I can figure out why you have so much experience with different agents.
Additionally, it seems that you may be making low offers on each of these homes, if you've made 11 offers and finally won a bid and bought a home.
That being said, I have some thoughts for you. 1. If you're looking for a home, pick a Realtor who is a Buyer's Agent (those representing the Seller cannot be a Buyer's Agent for you on the same home) and stick with that person. If you're bouncing from Realtor to Realtor, you will not find that any of htem get to know you, nor will you find that any of them will go out of their way for you. You can't expect any sort of commitment from a Realtor, if you won't commit to him/her.
2. Contrary to popular belief, when a bank owned home comes on the market, it's usually priced low enough to get many offers, which means that you will not be able to low ball the price with your offer. You will need to make the best offer you can make, and hope for the best. That being said, with the way this spring is turning out, with low inventory but many buyers, other homes are selling the same way - with multiple offers. The tide is shifting, and no longer is it a Buyer's market.
If you have already purchased your home, then I'm happy for you. If you're still looking, find a good Buyer's Agent and ask him/her to work for you. Tell them you'll work exclusively with them, then LISTEN to their advice on purchasing, and you'll have much more luck. Best of luck for you!... more
With all of these real estate professionals answering this question, none of them gave the right answer because they aren't not paying attention to the real work going on in this city! It's not Highlands. Highlands is old new. And if you really want to know, do the research because I don't want any COMPETITION in the hottest area in Colorado! Ciao... more
This is exactly why buyers shouldn't rely on these sites because they don't necessarily have the most up to date listings. As others have said, you need to have a Buyer's Agent working for you, who can create a search in the local MLS, and send you only "Active" listings.... more
Maria,
You have sent this question out to a national audience of primarily residential realtors. I would check with the top commercial real estate firms in New Jersey that work the Cranbury market. Good success with your transactions.
Robert McGuire ASR
Realtor/Consultant
Your Castle Real Estate
1776 S. Jackson St. #412
Denver CO 80210
Direct – 303-669-1246... more