Colorado Green Real Estate

$950,000 :: 1403 South York, Denver CO, 80210 :: Energy Star Certified Home In Washington Park

5 Bedroom; 3.5 Bath

Home Size: 4,296 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 5,040 sq. ft.

MLS No. 854017

This is a brand new Energy Star Certified Home in the popular Washington Park district. The home is located on a corner lot with a two car detached garage. The builder is providing a home warranty with the purchase.

Contact me today at 720-771-5594 to schedule a showing.

This home is listed with Kentwood Co at Cherry Creek.

A Colorado Classic Sunrise Full of Color and Contrast

I took this photo a few days ago looking Southwest off my back deck at sunrise. The colors were incredible. They look interesting in the photograph but nothing like the real thing. It was truly amazing. The clouds were all lit up bright red and pink and the sky had an unusual deep blue color. The white snow seemed to add extra contrast to the image.

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Home Star: A Federal Program To Help Create Jobs By Promoting Residential Energy Efficient Upgrades

The Home Star program is well on its way to becoming official legislation. An outgrowth of Vice President Biden’s Retrofit America program announced last October, the Home Star program is rapidly gaining momentum. The program is designed to provide incentives to homeowners to make energy efficient upgrades in their home. The program will be implemented on the state and local levels.

Homeowners can choose from two types of incentives:

The Silver Star program is a lower cost approach for energy saving measures that are relatively easy to implement. This would cover such things as air sealing, improved insulation, duct sealing, replace of doors and windows in addition to furnaces, air conditioners and appliances. The program aims to use existing standards for qualifying products to a level sufficient to stimulate consumer interest and demand for energy efficient materials and mechanical systems.

The Gold Star program starts with a comprehensive energy audit followed with a plan to implement energy saving measures to provide the greatest total return. This program will utilize the latest in building science to achieve superior energy efficient performance. The key to this approach is that it is based on performance rather than a specific product or upgrade. The intent is to create the opportunity for free market forces to drive the best technology solutions that achieve the best results.

Details of the program including the administrative and quality assurance processes are still being worked out. Home Star is designed to be market driven with the hopes of stimulating economic development nationwide. The program expects to jumpstart a new energy efficient upgrade industry with the creation of over 150,000 jobs over the next two years.

In addition to creating new jobs, Home Star aims to help reduce energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions in homes that have been upgraded by 20% to 40%. Homeowners will benefit from healthier, more comfortable homes and lower utility bills.

To learn more about Home Star visit the Home Star Program website page. You can also contact me at the links below. I would be happy to discuss the program with you and explore how you may benefit from energy efficient upgrades in your home.

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Residential Green Housing Market Poised for Rapid Growth

The chart below is out of a presentation I’ve given about growing opportunities in the Green Housing Market. The data is from McGraw-Hill Construction Analytics report published in 2009. On the upside, the market is predicted to grow to as much as $140B over the next three years. The data predicts green homes will comprise as much as 20% of new residential construction by 2013.

Although we are still at the early stage of the market, every Realtor should recognize that energy efficient green housing construction is not a fad, it is a solid market trend that is rapidly growing.

Unfortunately, there just isn’t very much data out there to work with. This is typical of any early stage technology adoption cycle. It would be helpful to have market data by region and by price point. This will come as more MLS systems collect and report green housing data.

Even still, there is mounting evidence that we may be moving even faster away from the early adoption phase toward mass market uptake. With the programs coming out of Washington aiming to jumpstart an energy efficient upgrade market, it is just a matter of time before green becomes the norm.

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Previous Post: Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trends Summary

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trend Summary

I am now teaching Denver real estate market trends classes on a regular basis. Your Castle Real Estate, my managing broker, sponsors the classes. Your Castle produced a custom software package to analyze market data from Metrolist. The information is then formatted and presented in the trends class presentation where agents can earn 2 CE credits for attending.

In yesterday’s class, there was a lot of emphasis and discussion about the market activity by price point. For anyone working with investors or with buyers seeking to purchase homes priced under $150K, it’s no secret that properties are few and far between. In fact, anything priced below $85k is usually gone within a day or two with sellers consistently calling for highest and best. There is less than one month’s inventory in that price segment. Based on my experience and the feedback of the group prices are frequently bid up above the asking price.

At the other end of the spectrum it is a completely different story. For homes priced above $460 there is about 20 months of inventory and prices are falling. The middle range just above and below the median price range has about 4 months of inventory—closer to 3 months on the low part of the segment and closer to 5 on the higher part of the segment.

As an example of how this information can help both buyers and sellers make informed decisions, properties on the low end going quickly so buyers need to act fast. They should expect to pay list price or higher. In the middle range, both buyers and sellers can expect activity to hold steady around the market value. Again, the lower priced homes are going faster and with fewer discounts than the higher priced homes.

In the upper price segments, there is a glut of excess inventory that is driving prices down and days on market up. There are signs that prices are still falling in this segment so sellers that need to sell should consider all reasonable offers or risk selling for less tomorrow.

Trade-up buyers are in luck, especially those with home in the lower price segments. Their existing homes will likely sell fast at or near market price without too much compromise. They can then leverage that money to buy into the higher price range where there are lots of bargains to be had with plenty of room for negotiation.

Please contact me if you would like to know more about Denver Real Estate Market Trends. I am teaching classes for both industry professionals and consumers. I would be happy to send you a schedule of upcoming classes.

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Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trends Class Tuesday 23 February 1-3 pm at JCAR

I’ll be teaching a Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trends class on Tuesday 23 February. The class will be focused mostly on single family residential properties although we may touch on condos if we have time.

We’ll take a comprehensive look at the data from many different levels. The class aims to provide agents with an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of our local real estate market in Denver. Historical data will be compared to current economic data in an effort to help predict what may happen next.

This is a great class way to gain an upper edge when working with clients by demonstrating your knowledge of the market. You will come away with information that can help your clients make better buying and selling decisions.

The class is sponsored by my managing broker, Your Castle Real Estate. The location is the Jefferson County Board of Realtors (JCAR) at 950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood 80214. Attendees will receive 2 CE Credits.

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Denver HUD Homes For Sale, Open For Bid By Owner Occupants Until 28 February 2010

Denver HUD homes are homes financed with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages that have been foreclosed upon. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) takes ownership of the home and sells it as quickly as possible.

Denver HUD homes are sold through a process of electronic bid online. Bids may be submitted by registered brokers and agents on behalf of qualified buyers. The bid resulting in the highest net proceeds to HUD is selected as the provisional winner subject to timely receipt of all required documents.

Denver HUD homes represent an excellent opportunity for home buyers to purchase a home with equity. Home buyers looking for a bargain can often find one with a Denver HUD home.

As a Denver HUD home registered broker associate, I can show and place offers on Dnver HUD homes. I can help you find and purchase a Denver HUD home that meets your needs. I also specialize in helping home buyers purchase Denver HUD homes with money for renovation and repairs included in the FHA purchase loan.

Denver HUD homes come and go quickly. The homes posted on the map below are open for bid by owner occupants until 28 February. If you see a Denver HUD home that you are interested in, contact me as soon as possible to schedule a showing or to learn more about the process.

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Previous Post: Denver Colorado Energy Star Green Homes For Sale Priced $300-$500k

Denver Colorado Energy Star Green Homes For Sale Priced $300-$500k

Energy Star is a government backed symbol of excellence identifying products with energy efficient features and benefits that also help preserve natural resources.

Denver Energy Star certified homes are significantly more energy efficient that standard homes. Energy Star homes offer home buyers greater comfort and a healthier home environment. Denver Energy Star homes also have lower utility bills and help reduce air pollution.

The map below identifies some of the Denver Energy Star homes for sale. Move your cursor over the green icons for a summary of information on individual homes for sale. Click on the icon for more details.

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Boulder Colorado Homes For Sale

Boulder Colorado is located 25 miles North of Denver off Highway 36. Nestled up against the Flatiron range and home of the famous University of Colorado, there are a wide range of technology companies in Boulder and unemployment is low.

Ranked No. 2 as the “Healthiest Town in U.S. by Men’s Health magazine in January 2010, Boulder is well known for outdoor sports and recreation. In August of 2009 Boulder ranked No. 1 as the Strongest U.S. Housing Market by Business Week Magazine. Home prices in Boulder range from the mid $300’s on up to many millions.

The photo below shows downtown Boulder with the Flatirons to the left and Long’s peak to the right.

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The map below shows homes for sale in Boulder. Move your cursor over the green icons for a summary of information on individual homes for sale. Click on the icon for more details.

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The chart below shows the median home price in Boulder over the past few years. The average listing price is $642,234 and the median price is $399,950.

Boulder Recently Sold Homes

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home in Boulder or anywhere else in Denver Metro please call me. I can help you learn more about the area, and I can assist with all types of real estate transactions. I am also a Certified EcoBroker specializing in energy-efficient homes and environmental practices in real estate across the Front Range.

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Nature's Air Force Patrolling the Coast

The shot below was taken during a trip my wife and I made to Southern California a while back. While walking near the beach we were captivated by the pelican’s flying overhead. They seemed to move with such effortless ease while staying in near perfect formation. Although the birds are large and a bit awkward on land, they move gracefully through the air.

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