Friday, December 30, 2011

FHA Will Keep Funding Flips


For the second year in a row, the Federal Housing Administration is extending a temporary waiver of its "anti-flipping" rule, meaning homebuyers relying on FHA-insured financing will continue to be able to buy homes that have changed hands in the last 90 days.



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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

KITCHEN DESIGNS

Kitchen Design: 10 Great Floor Plans



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Castle Rock - Red Hawk Golf Community


Golf Course Community, Spectacular Floor Plan, 5 Bedroom, 4 1/2 Bath, 5,377 Total Finished Square Ft., includes fully finished walkout basement!

Call Randy Norton at 303-870-7422 for your personal showing of this beautiful home!






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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Builder Confidence Rises in December


Builder confidence rose in December according to the National Association of Home Builders. This is the third straight month of improved confidence.






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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Are you considering buying your first home?


Are you considering buying your first home? HGTV Front Door has a cool tool to help you get organized. We know you will have lots of questions, that' what we do best!! Agents With Answers!!  303.668.8818


10 Outdoor winter activities for kids


Winter doesn't have to mean chilly afternoons huddled indoors. Instead, bundle up the kids for some fun outdoor winter activities (and exercise!) that will get their hearts pumping.





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10 Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A House


Buying a home is a trying and complicated process. It often strains relationships and puts an enormous amount of stress on buyers physically, mentally and financially. That's why the folks a...





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Monday, December 19, 2011

7 Books for Homebuyers and Borrowers


Books are always a popular item at Christmas. Since we're all about mortgages and personal finance here, we thought we'd put together a list of some of the more popular mortgage-related






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Friday, December 16, 2011

10 Colorado Programs Have $$$ to Spend!


Ten separate Colorado state programs have spent less than half of the money they were allocated under the 2009 federal stimulus plan, despite expiration dates for the funding that are coming up quickly, according to a report by the Office of the State Auditor Tuesday.






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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

EXIT REALTY LAS VEGAS GIVES BACK


More than 600 children have a present this year thanks to EXIT Realty Las Vegas!






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.Mortgage Rates Stay Low Helping to Keep Housing Affordability High


Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey [1](R) (PMMS(R)), showing average fixed mortgage rates largely unchanged and near their reco...





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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Myths and facts about getting a mortgage in 2011


Getting a mortgage today isn’t much more difficult than it was when I bought my first property 30 years ago. There’s plenty of mortgage money around and lenders are happy to lend to ...






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Monday, December 5, 2011

Turned Down for a Refinance? Don't Take No for an Answer


When a lender says you don’t qualify for a mortgage refinance, you may be able to fix what’s wrong or find another lender willing to step up






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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Buyers: Making the Right Choice


From condos, downtown neighborhoods, suburbs, and country homes, there's a perfect fit for every buyer.



To make the best decision you need to be sure to really give time to your decision making process. Yes, your gut can take you in the right direction, but don't be one of the many buyers that falls prey to listening only to their hearts, ending up biting off more than they can chew






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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Estimate Remodeling Payback


Want to increase the value of your house? Add a third bathroom.



That's the single attribute, across the spectrum of single-family homes, that has the greatest impact on a home's value, according to an interesting little gizmo that the National Association of Home Builders recently updated on its website, NAHB.com.






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Monday, November 28, 2011

Georgia Judge Mocks U.S. Bank Over Denied Mortgage Modification


Georgia Judge Mocks U.S. Bank Over Denied Mortgage Modification. Georgia Judge Dennis Blackmon is fed up with bailed-out banks refusing to help strapped homeowners.                   






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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Women Don't Shop Enough?


Women pay higher rates because they are more likely to listen to friends' recommendations, whereas men are more likely to shop around for the best deal.



When looking for your new mortgage you need a trusted advisor who works in the business everyday.  Some lenders specialize in certain products and even though you may have a good recommendation from a trusted source, they may not have the product(s) you need.



Call us for any of your real estate and mortgage questions.  Agents With Answers. 303.790.7200



 






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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Time To Get Organized?


Nothing starts you on your way to being better organized than a well oraganized closet.  If you need to get better organized in 2012...start with your closet






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Useful Tech Tool for Realtors


Thought you might enjoy seeing this cool tool.  Video Demo does a good job explaining it's usefulness.






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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

New VA Center


AURORA, Colo.-Colorado congressman Ed Perlmutter and Denver-area...






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Monday, November 21, 2011

Pine Needles Plauge Denver


Have you cleaned your gutters lately? I was showing a home in Park Hill...






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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Good News...


A gauge of future economic activity rose at solid pace in October, offering hope that the U.S. economy may see stronger growth in coming months.





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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Fave Dining Colors


Be inspired to spice up your dining room; browse photos of 10 chic spaces where look-at-me colors reign supreme






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Improvement in the Commecial Real Estate Market


The weak housing market, with financially strapped owners transitioning to rentals and young adults doubling up with family or friends rather than buying, is helping to fuel activity in multifam.






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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Florida Luxury Waterfront Living - On Sale Now!

Homes that sold for $800,000 now as low as $300,00, many never lived in!  Thinking of retirment?  Call me today!


Florida Luxury Waterfront Living - On Sale Now!

Friday, March 25, 2011

THIS WEEKS WEB CAST

Learn the secrets behind the EXIT Digital Marketing Strategy to sell your home fast and for the very best price.  If you need to sell your home or investment property watch this short informational video.

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Know Your Timimg

EXIT One Realty's Steve Cramer & Diane Schmidt Receive Platinum Service Recognition

Broomfield, Westminstrer and Denver, CO (Grassroots Newswire) 3/15/2011 -- Steve Cramer and Diane Schmidt of EXIT One Realty in Denver, CO were awarded the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry, Quality Service Certified® Platinum. The award is in recognition of earning 100% client service satisfaction in 2010, as measured by Leading Research Corporation (LRC).




Quality Service Certified (QSC) status is the only award in the real estate industry based on independently validated, measurable service results. Clients of QSC agents receive a customer satisfaction survey at the end of each transaction. The surveys are administered and the results are compiled by LRC.



Client feedback from the surveys becomes part of the agent’s credentials. An overall satisfaction rating is displayed on a consumer website where sellers and buyers have the ability to select a real estate professional based upon each agent’s validated record of service satisfaction.



“Nothing is more important to a prospective client in selecting a professional than the service results achieved with past clients,” says Larry D. Romito, President and CEO of QSC. He adds, “Consumers have greater confidence in service reliability, results and satisfaction with a Quality Service Certified real estate professional because they know that the agent’s service record has been validated by an independent third party. A 100% service satisfaction record like Steve Cramer and Diane Schmidt have achieved is just awesome.”

Denver, Colorado Real Estate Distressed Property

Denver, Colorado Real Estate Distressed Property

Saturday, February 26, 2011

SHOCK YOUR REAL ESTATE CAREER OUT OF HIBERNATION

There is nothing more energizing to a real estate career than when listings are selling and deals are closing. In many areas of North America, spring is traditionally the time when buyers and sellers come out of hibernation to explore the real estate market and make their move in time for fair-weather occupancy.


And what about your real estate career – has it been hibernating too? Have you spent the winter in a dormant state with your career metabolism slowed to barely breathing?

It’s time to wake up and spark your career into action with some teal jumper cables.

EXIT Realty’s MIND-SET Training Systems offer everything you need to prepare for the spring market. From Crossfire Sales Training to Power Prospecting Camp - from Live/Interactive Training and Coaching to EXIT Connect Social Media Mobile and Internet Marketing Strategies to name just a few, our highly skilled and high-energy trainers are laser focused on your success offering proven methods and technology you can apply right away.

If your finances need a boost too, then take advantage of EXIT Realty’s formula of single-level residuals and start earning money above and beyond your last real estate transaction. No more living paycheck-to-paycheck, the EXIT Formula offers unlimited earning potential. To date, EXIT Realty Corp. International has paid out more than $200 million dollars in single-level residuals to our associates across the continent.

You deserve a piece of the action.

EXIT Realty is the spark your career needs. EXIT owns the next decade and if you snooze, you lose! Find out more today

Saturday, February 19, 2011

A Simple Way to Showcase Your Real Estate Expertise Online

Here is a simple idea to help build your credibility and expertise online:

1. Consider creating a “how to” video. ( We can help you)

One of the most popular phrases searched for on YouTube or Google is “how to.” That means that if you want your video to be found by the most people, make sure you use the words “how to” in the title of the video. In terms of the content for the video, think about some of the questions you most commonly get from your clients. Think of the tabs on your website – I bet you have information on site such as:





Getting your home ready for market

Pricing your home right

What to look for in a Realtor®

Who pays for what (closing costs, etc)

Why you should stage your home

When is the best time to go on the market

Any one of those topics could be quick 30-45 second videos. You could easily shoot a short video and edit it with a Flip Cam or the Kodak PlayTouch. Upload it to YouTube and then post it on your Facebook page, web site, blog, etc.

Quick Video Tips:

When you shoot your video practice what you are going to say a couple times before you shoot it and keep it short and to to the point – under a minute is best!

Make sure you start your video with something like:

“Hi this is ____ from ______ (company)”

This is very important because video (especially if done right) becomes viral, so when your video gets forwarded around, you want people to know who you are and how they can reach you!

Look for more tips soon!