Alan Strange Metro Denver Real Estate Professional

I had the please of attending a workshop held in Noah's Event Center in Westminster, CO. Being in the real estate world in Colorado I've been to a lot of different meeting rooms and event centers. We average 30 days of training a year so that's a lot of burnt coffee. Noah's was a completely different experience. From the rich finishes to elegant rooms and spaces you'll notice a difference too.

While walking in I noticed a couple who appeared to be in the beginning stages of planning their wedding. Photos on the wall showed happy couples who have taken their vows on the premises and they looked exquisite. The level of detail on their website will help guide you in your decision to booking a room here but I know you'll get so much more from speaking with any of their knowledgeable and helpful staff.

In a recently published report from the National Association of Realtors an interesting graphic was presented:

Copyright National Association of REALTORS®. Reprinted with permission.

Here in Colorado we're are seeing an increase in short sales over foreclosures. Recently people have gotten good information on the benefit of a successful short sale over letting their house go to foreclosure. With new programs such as HAFA banks are learning to play nicer and allow people to get out of their loans without recourse and also walk away with moving funds anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 to sometimes more. Everyone's situation is a little different so if you have questions please give us a call.

Inventory is down in Colorado by 40% overall and a large portion of our market, especially under $150,000, is short sale inventory and foreclosures. Many banks have built up there short sale departments to help with work flow. Some banks have revised the way they handle their short sales so if you find yourself needing some guidance or advice in this area please call us right away as time is of the essence with dealing with these large banks.

Here in Colorado we are inundated with news of the 'market'. Here are some recent headlines in local news papers:

'The Real Estate Market Hits a New Low'

'Foreclosures Are Running Rampant'

'Have We Hit Bottom Yet? Some Say No'

Living in Colorado is a blessing. One of those blessing happens not be the national stories that end up in our local newspapers. While the headlines above may be relevant to some they do not paint an accurate picture of what we're seeing in the North Metro Denver area (or Denver as whole especially). In towns like Thornton, Broomfield, Northglenn, Commerce City, Brighton, Westminster, Arvada, Louisville and Lafayette we're seeing a decrease in inventory. If you are searching for home for sale in Colorado you may notice a decrease in supply and an increase in demand we're actually seeing sold prices at or near asking price.

Here is a look at Broomfield, CO Real Estate:

The number of homes sold has actually gone up since last year.

Here's a look at the Northglenn / Thornton Real Estate Market in February 2012:

The number of homes for sale is down by 50% and the solds are up 40%.

If you or someone in your family has been waiting to sell for the market to 'turn around' - this may be the time. Even if we haven't fully recovered the timing is good to get more for your house then you could in the past.

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Great layout with three bedrooms on one level with a fully finished basement. Large backyard with play structure, poured patio and lots of trees. Two car attached garage as well.

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