When banks won't lend: seller financing
Question:Â Â I live in here in Frisco, Colorado. I was talking to one of my friends who lives in California. He has been hearing about "private" sales out there, especially in the higher price ranges where financing is hard to obtain. What is a ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 25, 2009 in Archived
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
History of Thanksgiving Though many competing claims exist, the most familiar story of the first Thanksgiving took place in Plymouth Colony, in present-day Massachusetts with the harvest celebration of the pilgrims and the indians in the autumn of ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 25, 2009 in Archived
Tuesday morning coffee ~ Did you know...
Happy Tuesday to you!     Last week the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has it's annual conference. Among the most eagerly anticipated sessions was NAR's Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun's annual summit. He predicted that the extended and ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 25, 2009 in Archived
Making an Offer: Tips for Painless Purchase
Question: Allison, what is the best way to make an offer on a property? Answer: The overwhelming number of properties on the market and still-attractive interest rates make now an excellent time for first-time buyers to purchase a home, as well as ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 18, 2009 in Archived
What types of remodeling projects give the greatest increase in property values?
Question: I am going to remodel an older home in Silverthorne, CO. What types of remodeling projects give the greatest increase in property values? Answer: Many homeowners upgrade their residences with property value increases in mind. The key for ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 18, 2009 in Archived
what is the difference between appraised value and assessed value?
Question: Allison, what is the difference between appraised value and assessed value? Â Answer: A home's appraised, assessed, and market values can sometimes vary drastically, because different criteria are used to judge each value. Sellers and ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 18, 2009 in Archived
Tuesday Morning Coffee - Market Recap
This just in from one of my favorite lenders....MARKET RECAPWe can finally stop talking about the federal homebuyer credit extension and start living it. This go around, the credit has not only been extended, it has been improved. First-time ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 10, 2009 in Archived
5 things to never tell a buyer
Question: Allison, our home in Dillon, CO is on the market and we like to be present when the buyers come to look it so that we can answer any questions they might have. Our Realtor has asked us to leave when the buyers come through. What do you ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 9, 2009 in Archived
Allison is November's "Ninja Mom"
I was honored this month to be interviewed by Nicole Mangina, founder of The Ninja Moms blog...and organization devoted to helping Mom's who are as commited to their families as they are their real estate careers.Read my interview here:Ninja Mom ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 6, 2009 in Archived
Tuesday Coffee Break - Pre-ski season exercises!
Happy Tuesday! Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin are already open and Keystone opens on Thursday! ARE YOU READY???Here are some Pre-Ski Season Ski exercises…..1)   Visit your local butcher and pay $30 to sit in the walk-in freeze for a half an ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 3, 2009 in Archived
Reverse 1031 Exchanges: Buy before you sell…a good idea?
Reverse 1031 Exchanges: Buy before you sell…a good idea?Question: Allison, we own a property in Keystone that has not sold, but we’ve found a home that we’d like to purchase in Arizona. We’ve heard of Reverse 1031 exchanges. – are they a good ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 2, 2009 in Archived