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Can Your Home Survive a Wildfire?

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Whether a home survives a wildfire is not random, nor is it a function of luck, most homes that exhibited attributes promoted by the FireSmart program -- including keeping combustible vegetation away from the house, uncluttered yards and low-flammability roofs and surfaces -- survive fires. It seems clear that the survival of homes was a function of resistance to ignition and not a random event or a matter of luck, Beyond doubt, risk mitigation (FireSmart) guidelines demonstrated their effectiveness in mitigating risk under the harshest of wildfire conditions. Most homes caught on fire as the result of embers from the forest fire landing on their property. "Based on site visits, no instances were observed where home ignition could confidently be attributed to direct contact by flames of the burning forest, and there were very few observations where home ignition was likely due only to radiant heat from the forest. Other studies have shown that embers generated by burning vege...
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Age of Home Buyers

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
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Property Taxes in Colorado How are they determined and what can I do about it?

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Colorado’s system of real property taxation can leave homeowners confused and frustrated. This may be especially true if a homeowner receives a Notice of Valuation reflecting an unexpected increase in the value of his or her home which results in an increase in taxes owed. This article will provide an overview of the process by which property values are determined for the purposes of taxation and the options for homeowners who believe their properties have been incorrectly valued. Colorado has a two year cycle for valuing real property for the purposes of assessing property taxes. In odd years, properties are revalued; even years are considered “intervening years” and properties are generally considered to have the same value as in the prior year. In intervening years, notice of the value of property is often contained in a short form along with the property tax statement issued in January. However, in odd years assessors are required to mail a Notice of Valuation, or NOV, to taxp...
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House for Sale in Green Mountain

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12511 W Dakota Dr.  Lakewood, CO 80228 Updated and unique ranch in Lakewood. Close to the highway and the hills. 1197 Sq feet, 3Bd, 2Ba on the main floor, plus a full open basement. New roof, Newer 220V Electric Panel, Newer windows and patio door, Newer Furnace, Sprinklers, A/C. Beautiful refinished Hardwood floor, new paint in/out, new interior doors, nice kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances. Large open basement and extra room for parking on the side of the house. Shaded back yard, and Move in ready!  
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Successful Closing Tips in Colorado

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.
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