Well....Thanksgiving Day may be over, but as I woke up this beautiful sunny cool Sunday morning I realized just because Thanksgiving Day is over I still have lots to be thankful for.
Sometimes we forget...and Thanksgiving Day makes us stop to remind us...oh yeah I'm thankful for....then we eat lots, go on with the day, watch some football, enjoy our families, and go back to our routines.
Continue the thought of what you are thankful for everyday. Wake up every morning and say aloud...I'm thankful for....(even if its just waking up...sure beats the alternative!)
Many have had a rough year. Family members deployed, jobs lost, dream home gone...I myself have had a trying year this year. Almost to the point the where I was afraid to open my eyes to see what was next. However, we are never given more then we can handle. We may not like it or understand it or even want it but there is always a reason for it...and believe it or not...I'm thankful for it. If it doesn't kill us...it'll make us stronger! :-)
So wake up tomorrow and be thankful. Take one day at a time. Take a breath and smile...no one can ever take that away from you. Everyday is a new day and opportunity to live, learn and enjoy the lessons of life.
And REMEMBER...don't be pushed by your problems......be led by your dreams! Dream BIG...Have a vision of the future and create it!
Have a great week!
We need to plan for our 4 legged kids!
If you are in the process of moving into a new home, you are most likely experiencing a number of mixed feelings. As it seems there is always so much to do leading up to moving day, along with the excitement of moving, life may seem very stressful for weeks - or months. Amongst all your own concerns, you should spend a few moments imagining how your pets might feel during this time. They might sense your anxiety and are aware of their changing environment. Likewise, they may spend much of their time inside your home and soon they will not be able to recognize their surroundings. They might be confined in a car or an airplane for an entire day, or more.
While moving into a new home can be difficult on our furry friends, there are a number of things you can do to make your entire family's life easier. Here are a number of tips to help you move with your pets, safely and happily.
Make a checklist
Before moving with your pets, take a few minutes to consider what your animals might need during the stressful moving process. Start with this sample travel list for all types of pets and add or subtract to meet your pets' needs:
Visit the vet
In the weeks before moving, you might want to visit your pet's veterinarian. If you are moving out of the area, you can request a copy of veterinary records and obtain rabies and health certificates (these may be required for your pet, depending on where you move). The final visit to the vet before moving is also a good time to catch up on vaccinations and ask for recommendations of clinics near your new home. Lastly, if your pet is old or experiencing health problems, you may be able to obtain a mild sedative for your animal to aid in the rigors of car or airplane travel.
Take your time on the road
If you are traveling to your new home by car, it is recommended that you keep your pets in carriers. The carriers should be large enough to comfortably house your pets, bowls for food and water and a small litter box for cats. While you should stop periodically to let all of your pets stretch their legs and do their business, large dogs should be let out about every two hours.
Keep familiar items nearby
As your pets may become disoriented by their new surroundings, you should surround your animals with familiar items to help ease the transition. While you are traveling, keep a few toys and a favorite blanket handy. As you begin unpacking in your new home, you may want to keep your pets in their carriers with their toys until you have a chance to organize their space.
Create a room for your pets
When you arrive in your new home, you should try to designate one room for your pets. As you unpack, you should leave your pets in the room with their carriers - doors open - until they have a chance to adapt. You can also place their food and water bowls, blankets, toys and furniture in their room to help them feel at home. If necessary, you can also begin your big move by creating a pet room in your old home - a trick which could help pets behave on the road. In both cases, you will be able to organize your belongings while your pets make themselves comfortable.
Adjust to the outdoors
After settling into your new home, you should try to keep all cats and dogs on leashes when outside. Dogs typically adapt to their surroundings - especially outdoors - within a few days, while cats might need a few extra days.
Maintain your pets' routine
Though the process of moving might throw off your own routine, it is important for pets to stay on schedule. Throughout the entire moving process, try to make sure that your pets are fed and walked at regular times. Like many of the other tips mentioned here, staying on your pets' schedule can ease a lot of discomfort on moving day.
In the end, the key to moving with pets lies simply in being aware of all of their needs. As most pet owners probably do this already, following a few of these tips to make your pets extra comfortable can help them transition into their new home.
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Have you heard?
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is hosting our annual holiday photo event!!!!
December 5th between 10:00 - 5:00
You are invited as my guest!!
Bring your family and friends to the our office and receive a COMPLIMENTARY 8X10 holiday photo with or without Santa!
Come to my office at 2861 W 120th Ave, Suite 200 Westminster, CO 80234 (Tell them I sent you)
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Questions? Call me at 303-596-0573
People use the terms REALTOR® and real estate agent interchangeably, but that is incorrect.
There are differences between REALTORS® and real estate agents. They are not the same. Although both are licensed to sell real estate, the basic difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR® is a REALTOR® is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®.
There is a Code of Ethics that is strictly enforced. While there is no evidence onor guarantee that all REALTORS® are morally and ethically better than unaffiliated real estate agents, it is an attempt by the industry to regulate.
Did you know there was a difference and now that you do would you be more inclined to use a REALTOR®?
Here are 17 things that a REALTOR® promises to do that non-affiliates do not:
#1) Pledge to put the interests of buyers and sellers ahead of their own and to treat all parties honestly.
#2) Shall refrain from exaggerating, misrepresenting or concealing material facts; and is obligated to investigate and disclose when situations reasonably warrant.
#3) Shall cooperate with other brokers / agents when it is in the best interests of the client to do so.
#4) Have a duty to disclose if they represent family members who own or are about to buy real estate, or if they themselves are a principal in a real estate transaction, that they are licensed to sell real estate.
#5) Shall not provide professional services in a transction where the agent has a present or contemplated interest without disclosing that interest.
#6) Shall not collect any commissions without the seller's knowledge nor accept fees from a third-party without the seller's express consent.
#7) Shall refuse fees from more than one party without all parties' informed consent.
#8) Shall not co-mingle client funds with their own.
#9) Shall attempt to ensure that all written documents are easy to understand and will give everybody a copy of what they sign.
#10) Shall not discriminate in any fashion for any reason on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
#11) Expects agents to be competent, to conform to standards of practice and to refuse to provide services for which they are unqualified.
#12) Must engage in truth in advertising.
#13) Shall not practice law unless they are a lawyer.
#14) Shall cooperate if charges are brought against them and present all evidence requested.
#15) Agree not to bad mouth competition and agree not to file unfounded ethics complaints.
#16) Shall not solicit another REALTOR'S client nor interfere in a contractual relationship.
#17) Shall submit to arbitration to settle matters and not seek legal remedies in the judicial system.
Determining the value of home can be sometimes a difficult task for a buyer. Just as there are many factors that can impact a home's value, the details and potential success of your offer also rely on several pieces of information. If you are thinking about buying a home, you may want to consider the following tips to gain a better understanding of property values. By utilizing these recommendations and discussing the findings with your agent, you might be able to not only find the best house for your money, but also a home that surpasses all of your expectations.
1. Investigate Locally
When searching for a new home, many prospective homebuyers start by checking local listings. After the search is narrowed down to a few neighborhoods of interest, walking or driving through these areas can give you a better idea of overall neighborhood quality. In the early stages of shopping for a home, it can also be helpful to have your agent perform a Comparative Market Analysis. This report will show you the past sales prices of homes in the area and allow you to contrast those statistics with the current homes for sale.
2. Get behind the numbers
After you have compared the list prices of the homes you are interested in with other homes that have sold in the area, there are a few assessments of value you may want to consider. The most telling estimate of a home's value will be a professional inspection.
Another statistic that will provide you an estimated value of a home is the assessed tax value. However, as the assessed tax value sometimes doesn't take into account the amenities of a home, upgrades to the property or the nuances of the housing market, this value can vary from a professional estimate. Work with your agent to compare the details of your appraisal and the assessed tax value, taking into account all of the home's amenities and any issues of particular importance to your family - including such factors as the quality of the neighborhood, local schools and even how the home matches up to your long-term goals.
3. Think about the market
When trying to determine the value of a home for sale, it might also help to consider the status of the overall housing market. First, take into account national trends and determine whether it is a "buyer's market" or a "seller's market." Next, compare the local housing market to the national trends, considering both the neighborhood of the home for sale and a broader geographical region incorporating the surrounding city or other nearby communities. It is quite possible that a particular area may not be affected by national market trends, creating for instance a small seller's market within a broad buyer's market, or vice versa.
4. Pay attention to the details
Besides looking at local and national housing trends, there are a few more issues that can affect the value of a home and the details of your offer. First, you and your agent should find out how long the home has been on the market. It is believed by many that if a home has been for sale more than 30 days, sellers are often more motivated to sell and are more receptive to lower-priced offers.
In addition to the time spent on the market, you and your agent should also try to find out if there are any additional factors that could motivate the seller for a quick sale. For instance, if the seller has already purchased another home or is relocating to another state, you may receive a better response to your offer sheet.
After taking all these factors into account, you and your agent should be able to determine both the market value of the home and the right amount to bid if making an offer. Furthermore, the more you take the information you've gathered into account, the better you will be able to prevent potentially overbidding - which, of course, costs the buyer more money - or underbidding - an error that could discourage a seller from further negotiations.
Lastly, try to remember that the process of ascribing value to a home is not an exact science. Each time a house is sold on the open market the sales price will represent careful negotiations between the buyer and seller, with all of the factors here taken into account by each party. Therefore, above all else, the right home should not only represent a good value when analyzing appraisals and various market factors, it should also be the best value for you and your family.
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