Broomfield, CO

Colorado short sale homes, at least in the Boulder and Broomfield area are not in as abundant supply as some places. We are poised for a recovery in this market and we were not as deeply hurt as other areas.

This beautifully crafted home in the lovely Crystal Pines neighborhood of Broomfield offers a tremendous buying opportunity for some very lucky soul. Colorado short sale properties like short sales anywhere offer up images of decrepit structures or neighborhoods. The reality for this home and for many short sales in Broomfield and Boulder counties is quite different. Frequently a Colorado short sale home has been lovingly maintained and lived in until some hardship arises and the sellers can no longer stay in the home. With the change in property values over time from the inflated market a few years ago may mean the the current market sale price of a home will be less than what the current mortage pay off balance is to the lender.

With a Colorado short sale, and elsewhere, the buyer negotiates with the lender to come to a sales price they agree on. Despite the name of short sale, the process can actually take several months longer than a regular market sale. Banks are starting to steamline their process and today a Colorado short sale may be completed in as few as 3 months, possibly quicker if approval has already been given by the lender. If you are a buyer in search of an amazing deal and willing to wait an extra couple of months. then this home at 2525 Outlook Tr. in Broomfield, CO, in beautiful condition, may be just the home for you!

This Colorado short sale opportunity will be open to the public and available for your viewing this Sunday 2/12/12. Hope to see you there!

To learn more about short sale buying opportunities or if you are a homeowner in a distress sale situation (divorce, health crisis, job or income loss please call Mary Kay Irving today at 720-217-6450 or email MaryKay@theirvingteam.com

There is something for everyone in Westlake Village in Broomfield. Every style you could want is there whether you are a baby boomer and prefer a ranch or whether you are someone younger with or without a family and prefer a two story, tri-level or 4-level.

What I like about Westlake Village is that the homes there are older, most of them built in the 1970's, but are priced very moderately and I think many buyers in today's market are wanting to play it safe and buy conservatively. To that I say, "Way to go, I like it!!"

In Westlake Village, a HUD owned ranch, similar to this, sold in Nov. 2011 for $110,000. Oh and did I mention that this house also had an attached two car garage, a full basement, and no HOA? I think a home such as this is a great alternative for a retired person or couple to purchase rather than a condo. or town home. Here you would still have your own private fenced yard, a double attached garage and a basement for storage as well.

Those ranches are many times being remodeled and selling for almost twice that price after the remodel. So it could be a great investment as well. Tri-levels and Bi-levels can be purchased in the low to mid $100's as well. Many of the homes here are dated and in need of updating, but you can have yourself a nice moderately sized home for a great price, after making minimal improvements.

Westlake Village is conveniently located about 1 mi. west of I-25 between 128th and 136th Avenues in Broomfield. It is close to grocery stores and near the new Orchard Marketplace which has a great variety of restaurants and shopping. If you would like a list of homes within Westlake Village of Broomfield, please contact me.

Horse Property west of I-25 in the north corridor of Denver can be hard to come by at a reasonable price, but here in Mustang Acres your dream of owning horse property for around $300,000 to $400,000 that is within a 20 minute commute of downtown Denver, can indeed be a reality. Granted the homes were mainly built in the 1970's, but many are well kept and usually include at least 2 acres of horse property. Mustang Acres is a great commute to I-25, E-470 and Hwy. 7 into Boulder. It is also within a stones throw away from the Orchard Center on Huron and 144th Ave, which has great outdoor shopping and a nice selection of eating establishments. A nice two story with no covenants that had not only an attached 2 car garage, but another detached garage/workshop on 2.18 acres, just recently sold for $317,500.

If this is your dream, to own horse property in an ideal location, this may be the area in which you should be focusing.

Mentors - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Okay, what's the deal, every where I turn I hear about this persons "Mentoring program" or that companies "Mentoring program" With all of these "Mentors" why hasn't the failure rate in the Real Estate business gone down? Could it be that the term is being over used? I hate to go to the dictionary, but what exactly is a 'Mentor"? The dictionary defines A Mentor as 1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher. or, 2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter.

I contend that everyone can use a mentor, as defined, in just about every aspect of life; Business, Finances, Spiritual, you name it. I also am pretty sure that the term Mentor is over used. I would venture to say that a Mentor is not a paid trainer or a mediocre agent assigned to a new agent and getting a portion of the new agents commissions on the agents first few transactions. They may be really nice people but, Mentors, I think not.

If a Mentor is a "wise and trusted counselor or teacher" by definition they must be wise. That implies they know what they are doing and are very good at it. Just because someone was assigned to an agent or helped bring an agent into the company does not mean they fit the criteria to be a Mentor. Every agent, new or experienced can use a true Mentor.

A true Mentor is someone that has the skills and talents and proven ability to do what you want learn or do. If your real estate Mentor closed 4 transactions last year that is probably what they will teach you to do, close 4 transactions. Be selective when choosing a Mentor. The old adage you play better golf with better golfers is true in golf, real estate and in life in general.

Your goal in choosing a mentor is to model yourself, to some degree, after your Mentor. While having a Mentor can be a key to success in any part of your life take the time to be selective, very selective, in choosing that Mentor. True Mentors have made the mistakes and learned and they have developed the skills to really succeed. People that are successful in life and real estate are generally happy to share the secrets of their success, so be selective and ask someone you truly respect to be your Mentor and watch the door to success begin to open.

Looking to get some early holiday shopping done on Black Friday!? Check out Flatirons Crossing in Broomfield at midnight the night of Thanksgiving. Beat the crowds, beat the rush as the doors open when the clock strikes midnight!

Stores throughout the mall will be open and offering some of the best Black Friday deals of the year!

Who wouldn't want to get their shopping done before the crowd even wakes up?

One West FlatIron Crossing Dr
Broomfield, CO 80021

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