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Denver HUD Homes For Sale, Owner Occupants May Bid Until 15 February 2010

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:42:21 -0600

Denver HUD Homes For Sale

Owner Occupants May Bid Until 15 February 2010

Yesterday I posted HUD homes for sale in North Denver Metro in the cities of Arvada, Broomfield, Commerce City, Thornton and Westminster. Today's post is about Denver HUD homes for sale.

The HUD homes for sale shown in the map below are located in the city of Denver on the HUD website. All of these are detached single family homes. HUD homes are bid on electronically and all bids must be submitted by a certified HUD broker.

Denver HUD homes can often be purchased at a great bargain. If you are interested in one of the homes below, please give me a call as soon as possible to arrange a tour of the home. I am a certified HUD broker so I can work with you to submit an electronic bid on any properties that you are interested in.

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I also specialize in helping homebuyers obtain additional funds for repairs and remodeling that can be included in the purchase loan. This enables homebuyers to purchase a home at a bargain price and then fix it up according to their needs and interest. Repair funds can also be used to include energy efficient features and benefits.

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The chart below shows the median home price in Denver

Denver Recently Sold Homes

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home in Lafayette or anywhere else in Denver Metro, I can help. I can assist with all types of real estate transactions. I am also a Certified EcoBroker specializing in energy-efficient, environmental practices in real estate across the Front Range.

If you’re considering relocating to the area, I’d love to help you find your new home. Please feel free to call me at 720-771-5594 or visit my website at E3GreenHOMES.com

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HUD Homes For Sale In North Denver Metro, Owner Occupants May Bid Until 15 February 2010

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:29:18 -0600

HUD Homes For Sale In North Denver Metro, Owner Occupants May Bid Until 15 February 2010

The homes in the map below are HUD homes. These HUD homes for sale are open for bid by owner occupants until 11:59 pm on 15 February. HUD homes are bid on electronically. All bids must be submitted by a certified HUD broker.

North Denver HUD homes can often be purchased at a great bargain. In fact, many HUD homes can be purchased with an FHA loan that includes money for repairs and fix-up included in the purchase loan.

This is a huge benefit because it means homebuyers can repair and remodel the home to suit their personal needs and interest. The costs for Energy efficient features and benefits may also be included in the purchase loan.

If you’re considering relocating to the area, I’d love to help you find your new home. Please feel free to call me at 720-771-5594 or visit my website at E3GreenHOMES.com

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Early Morning Frozen Fog

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:55:36 -0600

Early Morning Frozen Fog

I was up before dawn this morning and noticed that a heavy fog had settled all around the area where I live. It’s rather unusual to see fog at this time of year. After I downed a cup of coffee I decided to go for an early morning hike in the open space near my house.

I bundled up and set off with my camera in hand to greet the morning. The fog had condensed on the plants and then froze creating a frosty layer of crystals seeming to glow with a brilliant white halo. I snapped a few photos along the way capturing a moment in time that quickly vanished as the sun came up and the fog lifted.

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Denver Real Estate Market Trends Class Thursday 4 February at 1-3pm

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:40:35 -0600

Denver Real Estate Market Trends Class Thursday 4 February at 1-3pm

Tomorrow I’ll be teaming up with Charles Roberts, one of our managing brokers at Your Castle Real Estate, to teach a class on Denver Real Estate Market Trends. The class will be at Security Title at 7807 East Peakview Avenue, Suite 150 in Centennial. The class starts at 1pm and will last for two hours. Attendees will receive two Continuing Education credits for participating.

Your Castle is well known in Denver Metro as a thought leader with regard to local market statistics and trends. The information in our trends classes is designed to help both agents and consumers make better home buying and selling decisions. I hope to see you there.

Please feel free to call me with any comments or questions at 720-771-5594

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home in Denver Metro or Boulder County, I can help. I can assist with all types of real estate transactions. I am also a Certified EcoBroker specializing in energy-efficient, environmental practices in real estate across the Front Range.

If you’re considering relocating to Denver Metro or Boulder County, I’d love to help you find your new home. Please feel free to call me at 720-771-5594 or visit my website at E3GreenHOMES.com

You can also visit E3ColoradoHOMES.com to search over 20,000 homes in the Denver Metro and Boulder county area.

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Radon Resources for Homeowners, Buyers and Sellers

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:49:22 -0600

Radon Resources for Homeowners, Buyers and Sellers

The EPA has declared January as National Radon Action Month. The intent is to draw attention to the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and to encourage consumers to take precautions.

In my previous articles, I reviewed testing an mitigation methods. In this post, I’ll identify some of the many resources available to help homeowners.

Here are some useful websites:

The EPA many website pages on Radon. There is information for consumers, homeowners, builders, and remodelers in addition to the media. The site is loaded with content and links to other resources.

Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon. I’ve included this link here again because it is a great source of information all about the issues most relevant to home buyers and sellers including testing and mitigation.

EPA Map of Radon Zones. This is a useful tool on the EPA site with a graphical representation of radon concentrations all across the country.

Radon in Drinking Water. I’ve included a link to information about the hazards of radon in drinking water. This is a subject that you don’t normally hear much about.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This is Colorado’s website resources about radon.

Colorado Resources. This is a list of Colorado Measurement Providers and Mitigation Contractors in addition to Certified Laboratories for radon test analysis.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Colorado eco-friendly homes, I can help. I am a Certified EcoBroker specializing in energy-efficient, environmental practices in real estate across the Front Range.

If you’re considering relocating to Denver Metro or Boulder County, I’d love to help you find your new home. Please feel free to call me at 720-771-5594 or visit my website at E3GreenHOMES.com

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Lafayette Colorado Homes For Sale Priced Under $300,000

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:27:11 -0600

Lafayette Colorado Homes For Sale Priced Under $300,000

Lafayette Colorado is a small town conveniently located in Boulder County about 10 miles east of the city of Boulder and 20 miles north of Denver. With a spectacular view of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and a history dating back to 1889, Lafayette is a great place to live, work and play.

The map below shows 20 of the top properties for sale in Lafayette. You can search the properties by selecting the criteria along the top and bottom of the map. Position the cursor over the green icon to get a summary of the property. Click on the icon for details about the property.

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With a median price of $250,900 homes in Lafayette are very affordable compared to nearby Louisville where median price is $311,000 and Boulder where the median price is $400,000. The median price of homes in Lafayette increased nearly 7% between September and November 2009 compared to the same time period in 2008. The map below shows the change in median price over the past few years.

Lafayette Recently Sold Homes

If you’re considering relocating to the area, I’d love to help you find your new home. Please feel free to call me at 720-771-5594 or visit my website at E3GreenHOMES.com

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Previous Post: Denver Pre-Foreclosure Homes For Sale

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Denver Pre-Foreclosure Homes For Sale

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:35:01 -0600

Denver Pre-Foreclosure Homes For Sale

There are nearly one thousand Denver pre-foreclosure homes for sale according to Diverse Solutions data analysis. The actual number is probably much higher because there is no way to know for sure exactly how many Denver pre-foreclosure homes there are.

The homes shown below are identified as pre-foreclosures because they include the words short sale in the comments field or other words indicating they may be in a stage of pre-foreclosure.

While these homes typically take longer to close than ordinary homes for sale, homebuyers looking for a bargain will be pleased. Patience and a willingness to work through the process can payoff.

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Previous Post: A Cold Winter Day in Tampere, Finland

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A Cold Winter Day In Tampere, Finland

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:29:46 -0600

A Cold Winter Day In Tampere, Finland

My wife Hannele is visiting her home country of Finland and has a couple of more weeks to go on her stay. She is there to see family and friends in the small town of Tampere about 200 kilometers northwest of Helsinki.

Hannele took the photos below a couple of days ago. While the scene could be something you may expect to see many places here in the U.S., the photo doesn’t do justice to the experience of winter in Finland.

The temperature is often 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, or more, below zero. There are only a few hours of daylight each day, and it is not uncommon to go many weeks without ever seeing the sun.

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Previous Post: Louisville Colorado Homes For Sale, Voted No. 1 Place to Live

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Louisville Colorado Homes For Sale, Voted No. 1 Place to Live

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:02:52 -0600

Louisville Colorado: Voted the Number One Place To Live, Work and Play by CNN Money in 2009

Louisville Colorado is a small town with a population of about 19,000 and located about a half hour drive north of Denver. Positioned with a spectacular view of the Flatiron range of the Rock Mountains, Louisville was ranked number one out of the top 100 best places to live by CNNMoney in 2009. Louisville has won similar awards many times before. Rich in history dating back to its founding back in 1878, old town Louisville is host to a wide variety of shops, restaurants and businesses. The photos in the slideshow below were taken on Sunday 31 January 2010.

Louisville Colorado Free Property Search

The map below shows the top 20 properties for sale in Louisville. You can customize the property search according to your own needs and interest by adjusting the parameters such as price range, number of bedrooms, etc., that are located along the top and bottom of the map. Each green icon represents a property for sale. When you move your cursor over the icon you’ll see a summary of the information about the property. Click on the icon for more details. You can also Search All Properties For Sale in Denver Metro.

Louisville Colorado Real Estate Market Information

The chart below shows the median prices of homes in Louisville which is currently around $310,000 for the period between September and November 2009. This number is down just under 1.5% compared to the same period during the previous year.

Louisville Recently Sold Homes

If you’re considering relocating to Denver Metro or Boulder County, I’d love to help you find your new home. Please feel free to call me at 720-771-5594 or visit my website at E3GreenHOMES.com

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Arvada Colorado: A Great Place To Live, Work And Play

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:37:32 -0600

Arvada Colorado: A Great Place to Live, Work and Play

Arvada is beautiful city located in the Northwest region of the Denver metropolitan area with a population of just over 105,000. With nearly 150 years of history, Arvada is one of the older suburbs of Denver. The photo slideshow below were taken Saturday afternoon on January 30 in the historic old town area. There are lots of nice restaurants and shops to visit that give the neighborhood a warm and friendly character.

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There is a wide range of Arvada homes for sale from starter homes to high end luxury homes. The property search tool below will show the top 20 properties for any given search criteria. The search criteria are selectable along the top and bottom of the map. Move your cursor over the green icon to get a summary of the homes for sale. Click on the icon to view detailed information about Arvada homes for sale.

Arvada Real Estate Market Information

The black line on the chart below shows the median price of homes in Arvada over the past year. The orange line shows the average days on market which is a measure of the amount of time it takes for homes to sell.

Prices are down and days on market are up which is great news for Arvada home buyers. With the Obama tax credit still in effect, there has never been a better time to buy a home.

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Previous Post: Denver Homes For Sale Priced $100k to $200k Listed Within The Last 3 Days

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Denver Homes For Sale Priced $100k to $200k Listed Within the Past 3 Days

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:12:13 -0600

Denver Homes For Sale Priced $100k to $200k Listed Within the Past 3 Days

The listings below are detached single family homes listed within the past 3 days on the Denver MetroList Multiple Listing Service Internet Data Exchange. At the time this blog was posted there were a total of 232 properties in the feed.

This is a live data feed that will adjust daily to reflect new listings in the price segment between $100k and $200k. After the properties have been listed for three days they are automatically removed from the list.

Homes in this price range have less than three months of inventory which is 50% of a balanced market of 6 months. Days on market are down and prices are up in this segment. These homes sell much faster compared to homes in the higher price ranges.

If you are looking to purchase a home in Denver priced under $200k, you cannot afford to wait. You need to act fast. Call me, I can help.

The data feed only shows 10 of the 200+ properties. You can click this link to view all of the 200+ properties.

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Must Sell, Owner Agent Wants Out: 3 bed/2 ba, Price Decreased For Quick Sale

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:37:02 -0600

Must Sell, Owner Agent Wants Out: 3 bed/2 ba, Price Decreased For Quick Sale

This is a well priced home in great condition that has been completely updated. It would be an excellent choice for a couple or small family. The $8,000 tax credit applies to this home so hurry over and take a look. This home is a bargain among bargains.

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1177 Alton Street,

Aurora, CO 80010

Price Reduced Again for Quick Sale

$114,987

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home

Superior Quality & Affordable Price all in one package.

This is a great investor property as a positive cash-flow rental.

Excellent choice for first time home buyers.

Completely Updated with Hardwood Floors

Beautiful Lawns with Fenced Backyard

Tiled Kitchen and Bathroom Floors

All Newer Fixtures and Doors

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Built in 1951
993 Sq. Ft.

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A Few Words of Thanks & Appreciation for What Is

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:28:30 -0600

A Few Words of Thanks & Appreciation for What Is

I would just like to express a few words of thanks and appreciation for the closings I’ve had recently. The numbers are not big and the closings are not many, but I am sincerely grateful nonetheless.

We are in the middle of some of the most difficult economic times our nation has ever known—certainly the most difficult of my lifetime. Ordinary people are faced with making life changing decisions every day. No one is immune from the financial difficulties before us.

Be that as it may, I am thankful for what is.

I am thankful for my clients and the confidence they have shown in me by allowing me to serve them as their agent. I am truly grateful for their business.

I am thankful for the lenders for their patience and cooperation in working through the various challenges that came up during the closing process. I appreciate their willingness to work together with us.

And I am thankful for the inspectors and appraisers that faithfully and diligently done their jobs along with countless others in the supply chain that I may never know.

Most of all I am thankful for the opportunity to be thankful.

Cheers, thankfulness and appreciation to all as I tip my cup of chai tea with an attitude of gratitude for what is…

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Previous Post: Denver Metro Foreclosure Activity Snapshot for 2009

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Denver Metro Foreclosure Activity Snapshot for 2009

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:12:33 -0600

Denver Metro Foreclosure Activity Snapshot for 2009

Recent numbers from the Denver Public Trustee indicate what may be interpreted as the beginning of a shift in the foreclosure trend. The total number of foreclosure filings in 2009 was 26,605 which is an increase of 6.4% over 2008. These numbers include the following seven counties which comprise Denver Metro: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson.

Denver County and Adams County showed signs of a turning point. Formerly the centers of foreclosure activity, both counties improved by holding steady with virtually no change in activity in 2009 compared to 2008. Price increases of 3% in Aurora North and 12% in Denver Southwest support the notion that foreclosures in those areas are bottoming out.

In contrast, the largest percentage increase in foreclosure filings was seen in Boulder (38.4%), Broomfield (28.4%), and Douglas (26.8%) counties where average home prices are generally higher than Denver and Adams. While the absolute number of foreclosure filings in these counties is still less than Denver and Adams, the percent change is huge and clearly indicates a shift in the foreclosure trend. Although the higher priced homes were a little more insulated from the initial wave of foreclosure activity, the data shows they are not immune to the problem. The weak economy and job losses are now impacting the higher income brackets.

So what’s next? Your Castle Real Estate’s market analysis shows that at the top end of the price range for homes with an average price over $450k, there is approximately 20 months of inventory on the market. This amounts to more than three times what is considered to be a balanced market of 6 months. Days on market is off the charts approaching a year or more in some price segments. Average prices were off nearly 15% in 2009 compared to 2008.

The moral of the story is no one is immune from the economic downturn. While there was a time delay for the foreclosure wave to hit the upper price range, the data shows it is happening now. And it's interesting to note that it seems to be happening as the lower price range is showing early signs of recovery.

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Previous Post: Denver Metro Green Homes For Sale Priced $300k to $500k

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Denver Metro Green Homes For Sale Priced $300k to $500k: Buy Now And Save Even More

John Thomas -- EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA (E3 Green HOMES) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:33:04 -0600

Denver Metro Green Homes For Sale Priced $300-$500k: Buy Now And Save Even More

Denver Metro Green Homes priced between $300-$500k are an excellent buy right now. In addition to the well known features and benefits that come with a green home including a healthier and more comfortable environment and more cost effective operation, purchase prices are still very attractive.

Market analysis of Denver homes priced between $300-$500k indicates approximately 8 months of inventory which is about 30% over what is considered a balanced market of 6 months. (Months of inventory is the amount of time it would take for all the homes on the market in a given price segment to sell if they sold at the current rate of that segment.)

Excess inventory means more competition among sellers. That’s great news for Denver green home buyers looking for a bargain. The net result is an increase in the average days on market and a decrease in prices. Data comparing prices in 2009 to 2008 show a price decrease of about 5% for homes in the $300-$500 price segment.

The purchase price savings combined with the lower monthly operating costs due to increased energy efficiency means this is a great time to purchase a Denver Metro Green Home. The sustainable features and benefits of Denver Metro Green Homes mean a higher quality of life at an affordable price.

With the tax benefit still available there has never been a better time to trade up in home size and quality than now. Below is a sample of the Denver Green Homes for sale priced between $300-$500k. For more information click on the address of the home you are interested in or visit E3ColoradoHomes.com to see more.

Call today and let’s talk about how I can help you find a Denver Green home of your dreams.

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