The typical home buyer for the United States and the West region have something in common, the average age is 39 years old. The highest percentage of buyers in the U.S. is in the 25-34 year range. See the chart below about buyers who purchased a home in 2007 AGE All Buyers The West Including Colorado 18-24 5% 5% 25-34 30% 31% 35-44 24% 25% 45-54 19% 18% 55-64 15% 13% 65-74 5% 6% 75 + 2% 2% Median Age 39 Y.O. 39 Y.O. Information Provided by the National Association of Realtors in 2007
For Sale: 6071 S Franklin St. Centennial, CO 80121 $2.4M Once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a special home on an amazing lot. Most homes in this area are passed down from generation to generation and rarely come on the market! A rare find with water-front property in Metro Denver. Two acres with the Big Dry Creek running through your backyard. Located less than 5 minutes to shopping, restaurants, and award winning Littleton Public schools. The home consists of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 2200 Square feet above ground and 750 Square feet in the finished basement. Once you turn on Franklin St you feel like you are in the country. One of the few lots in this special enclave of homes on acreage in the middle of the city. Only a couple of blocks and you will be on the Highline Canal trail with access to 71 miles of continuous trails. Franklin is a dead-end street at the Highline Canal which leads to a quiet street with mostly foot traf...
We've all heard the nightmare stories about so-called "fixer-upper" homes. Sometimes things go smoothly, sometimes there are "surprises" you couldn't possibly imagine. For those of you that have seen "The Money Pit" with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long, everything went wrong for the aspiring homeowners, but how would you like to be the poor folks featured in this story ? Sometimes reality is scarier than fiction.
Tips For a successful closing 1 Colorado law requires that all funds paid at closing by the parties must be in the form of a wire transfer, cashiers check or teller check. 2 If possible, avoid peak times when scheduling closings (Friday afternoons, end of the month). 3 The title company will need a loan number and contact information on existing loans, HOA contact, seller's forwarding address and social security numbers for all parties. 4 If a Power of Attorney is to be used for closing, contact the title company as early as possible. 5 When scheduling moving vans or other closings be sure to allow time for the resolution of problems which may delay the completion of your transaction. This information is provided to assist you in your real estate transaction. Should you need additional information, please feel free to contact us.
If you’re considering selling your home, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is how to price your home. Price too high, you may miss out on potential buyers or sit too long on the market. Price too low, you may leave money on the table. Here are some tips to consider as you work with your agent to price your home for sale. Ask for a CMA Ask your REALTOR® to provide a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA. In this analysis, your agent will compare your home with other similar homes that have recently sold. They can also weigh in unique features of your home, housing market trends, and desirability of your neighborhood for a comprehensive home valuation. All these factors are used to determine the best list price for your home. While online home value calculators can provide initial insight, they should not be used to price your home for sale. These calculators are only as good as the data provided. They cannot weigh unique factors, like special features of your...