If you are considering buying a home in Denver then don't believe the negative media hype about how horrible the market is! According to Trulia.com, Denver ranks 22 out of the top 50 cities in the US to buy a home in 2011 (link to rankings below).
Why is this? Some important reasons are these:
All these things are what attract buyers to the Denver metro area. And with historically low interest rates, and super low home prices, there has never been a better time to buy a home in the Denver area!
Photo Courtesy Denver Metro Convention Visitors Bureau.
Click here to see Trulia's Rankings of the best cities to live in.
*http://boulderdenverrealestate.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/rent_vs_buy_50cities_2011_q1.pdf
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Keller Williams has just announced its release of the much anticipated eEdge lead-to-close transaction management resource! This new web technology is taking the real estate transaction to paperless, creating an uberefficient tool for Keller Williams real estate agents to help everyone when they buy, sell, or invest in real estate.
Although I was unable to make Family Reunion in Aneheim, I did sign up for eEdge about 4 hours before I received an email announcing it was live. I am in the process of uploading my database into the software, which is so amazingly built into the KW Intranet system, and am working on developing killer marketing systems to spread the word to everyone I know about energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate! Now all of my real estate tools are in one place so I can guide you through to achieving your real estate goals.
For more information on eEdge, please visit kw.com/kw/eEdge.
Below is the offical press release from Keller Williams.
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Keller Williams Realty Announces Numbers for 2010, Continued Growth During Real Estate Downturn
Company Launches eEdge Industry’s First Lead-To-Close Business Solution Today
AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 21, 2011)–Keller Williams Realty reported today at its national convention that it ended 2010 with 79,315 associates, 701 market centers (offices), and associate profit share up 7.2 percent, with its agents receiving $34.6 million dollars back. Since the inception of the profit sharing program, the company has given back over $304 million in earnings to its agents. Additionally, CEO Mark Willis shared in his annual State of the Company address to more than 8,000 convention attendees that, since the real estate market’s sharp downturn in 2005, the company has grown 30 percent in agents, 40 percent in market centers, 21 percent in closed units and 11 percent in closed GCI.
“Keller Williams agents have outpaced the market in every way, through productivity and profit share. As a company, we are better off now than we were before the shift–and we have our associates to thank for that," said Willis.
The growth of the company can be attributed to the growth of its agents. Agent productivity continued to rise with units closed up 6 percent from December 2009 to 2010, while comparably, the NAR membership as a whole went down in closed units 4.8 percent. Overall the company’s associates saw productivity year on year percentage increases across the board in listings taken (up 13 percent), contracts closed volume (up 9 percent) and contracts closed units (6 percent).
“These numbers are the most important to us because they are proof that our agents are succeeding, making more money and growing their businesses. They are truly breaking through," Willis added.
Willis also did the honors of “turning on" the industry’s firstcomplete lead-to-close business solution, eEdge, during his address. This unique tool is now available to every Keller Williams associate at a fraction of the cost they would normally pay with functionality to build their leads, database and sales. Additionally, with the company-wide paperless transaction system, consumers can expect a faster, more seamless closing process.
“We want to thank our associates and their unwavering commitment to the growth of their businesses and leading the way in the industry in technology," said Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. “Keller Williams Realty wouldn’t be forging ahead with such an important product like eEdge without the support of our agents and their vote!"
In addition to reporting positive growth and technological advancement, the company received many accolades in 2010 including:
· Entrepreneur magazine, No. 1 ranked real estate franchise on the 31st Annual Franchise 500 list
· J.D. Power and Associates, highest in overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms for the third year in a row
· Inman News, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Gary Keller named one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate · Training Magazine, highest ranking real estate franchise on the annual Training Top 125, #47 Overall
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About Keller Williams Realty, Inc.:
Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the third-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 690 offices and almost 80,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, or to search for homes for sale visit Keller Williams Realty online at (www.kw.com). Download printable version
For more information:
Amber Presley
512/327-3070
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http://www.kw.com/kw/pressrelease.html?pressReleaseId=183
“Renewable Energy Future” Contest Launched
University students and TV/Film professionals across the country compete to produce best Clean Energy TV commercial for national broadcast!
Denver, CO - Celebrating one of America’s fastest growing business sectors, the “Renewable Future” contest encourages production of clean energy TV commercials. The thirty second videos will highlight the benefits of renewable energy including economic growth, jobs and low energy costs. Consistently, ninety percent of Americans say they support increased solar and wind production.
With stunning visuals of wind turbines spinning in front of mountain sunrises, and solar panels adorning neighborhoods, the television commercials will present a bright future for American energy production. The contest is hosted by the Renewable Energy Initiative (TREI), a national educational organization. TREI’s mission is to create a strong economy and healthy environment through increased investment, production and use of clean energy. Prizes include tours of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in Golden, Colorado, and test rides in the Tesla Roadster- an all electric super car.
Entries are expected from the top film and environmental schools across the county including University of Southern California (USC) and University of Colorado, Boulder (CU).
“Renewable energy is big business,” explains Ken Beitel, TREI advisory board chair. “In 2010, solar and wind companies in America employed more than 178,000 people and global clean energy investment hit a record $243 billion. Employment in the US solar industry is forecast to grow by 26% in 2011 with the creation of 24,000 new jobs."
Electric cars, powered by renewable energy, operate at a cost of $1 per gallon equivalent. Increasingly popular all electric vehicles are expected to be a theme in many production entries. Faster than a Porsche, the Tesla Roadster can travel 250 miles on a charge and do 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf also allow commuters with solar carports or panels on their homes to commute for free.
In April, the “Renewable Future” competition will heat up when the public has the opportunity to view and vote on the best Clean Energy TV commercials via YouTube and Facebook. The “People’s Choice Award” will be presented at the Clean Energy Economy Gala being held in Denver, Colorado on Saturday evening, May 7, 2011. The winning commercials are expected to air on national news segments.
With a dramatic “open the envelope please” other prizes presented at the awards gala will include “Bests” in the following categories: Picture, Director, Cinematographer, Actor, Actress, Music Score, Funniest and Renewable Energy 401(k). The Renewable Energy 401(k) commercial prize will be won by an entry that forwards TREI’s goal of increasing renewable energy investment by tapping the $7 trillion in 401(k) and IRA plans. By having every 401(k) and IRA in the country offer a clean energy choice, TREI aims to generate $350 billion in new renewable energy production over four years.
The May 7 awards gala will be co-hosted by TREI’s partners, including the American Solar Energy Society (www.ases.org), the CleanTech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), and Lemnis Lighting (www.lemnislighting.com). Contest registration and tickets for the Clean Energy Economy Gala are available at www.TREI.us.
The Renewable Energy Initiative is an educational non-profit organization that works to strengthen the American economy, create jobs, and build a healthy environment by increasing renewable energy production, use, and investment. We empower organizations and individuals to create a Clean Energy Future through our education, public outreach and research activities.
Here is a quick snapshot of the single family housing market (Residential and Condo) in the Denver metro area from January 2011*:
Number of Homes Sold =2,156
Average Home Price =$252,307
Average % Loan to List Price = 95%
Average Days of Market (DOM) = 121
Total Price of Sold Real Estate =$543,975,232
From December 2010
The number of Sold homes dropped by 28.70%, yet the Sold Price only dropped by 0.34%. The number of Days of Market increased by 4.87%.
From January 2010
The number of Sold homes dropped by 8.37%, yet the Sold Price increased by 5.94%. The number of Days of Market increased by a whopping 35.64%.
For more information on the value of your home or neighborhood, or to find the best deal on a new home, contact Andrew Cepeda today!
*Data taken from Market Activity Report in Metrolist.
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Here is a quick snapshot of the 2010 residential market activity (residential and condos) in the Denver Metro Area*.
For more information on the value of your home or neighborhood, or to find the best deal on a new home, contact Andrew Cepeda today!
*Data taken from Market Activity Report in Metrolist. 1/1/2010 to 1/1/2011.
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Helping 1st time homebuyers understand the buying process and efficiently find the perfect home. Partnering with investors to revitalize properties and implement clean tech and green principles.
Andrew Cepeda is an EcoBroker Certified real estate agent with a focus on helping 1st time homebuyers and real estate investors take advantage of opportunities in the real estate market in South Metro Denver. Because of his active involvement in promoting renewable energy and green technologies, he has been dubbed 'The Green Knight' of Real Estate!
If you are a first time homebuyer, Andrew is able to inform you about what to expect when purchasing your first home and help you navigate the often confusing world of a real estate transaction with the utmost confidence. You'll be worry free because you'll feel so prepared to take on any obstacle during the homebuying process and make your way to a successful closing and on to home ownership! You may want to consider greener options when you buy your home so you can save money each month on your local utility, live more comfortably in a toxin and chemical free environment, and know you are making a positive impact on yourself, your neighborhood, and the world.
If you are a real estate investor, Andrew specializes in efficiently finding and sending you the best deals that fit your investing criteria. Whether you are looking to buy & hold or fix & flip, Andrew can help make the process of purchasing your next investment property a breeze by handling all the confusing and beauracratic paperwork required to transact property. Now you can focus on the tasks of finding more deals or marketing your business instead of being weighted down by the actual process of buying a home. Andrew also can show you how to green your investing business in order to attract more end buyers or renters for your properties - a home that has less of an environmental impact is more attractive and can possibly sell, or rent, for a premium. Yet you have to do it right, and Andrew is trained in how to help you use the resources in your local community to make your properties more energy efficient and sustainable, and still make a profit without eating up your expenses. Andrew can also help you sell your properties faster by targeting the specific types of buyers that want to buy your property. Call Andrew today to find out more about how to increase profit by reducing impact when you invest in real estate in Denver!
"Andrew is a very positive and realistic realtor. He helped my wife and I buy our first home. He worked around our schedule, afternoons, mornings, and even weekends. Andrew fought to get us the right home for the right price with no surprises. We could not have found a better, more personable realtor than Andrew Cepeda. We will be buying future homes from him. Thank you on the great First Home."
-Zachary Dankievitch
"I have no regrets choosing Andrew Cepeda as my Realtor for buying my first home. He was very knowledgeable, dedicated, and he helped me find a house I'm extremely happy with within my price range. He always has his clients' (and the environment's) best interests in mind."
-Diana Ord, first time home buyer
“I would unequivocally recommend Andrew Cepeda as a realtor for the Denver area! He helped me through a very challenging yet successful short sale. He is honest, conscientious, thorough, kind, insightful, patient, and successful. He has also become a friend.”
-Catherine L. Stevens, seller
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