Steven Beam

A little less attitude please.

10-16-08

I'll make it short and sweet. Over the past two months I've had several encounters with hostile brokers. It seems the current market conditions are not only bringing down house values and stock prices but also basic broker to broker respect and common decency. How about taking a step back and realizing that we are all trying to accomplish the same goal of helping buyers and sellers. The next time a broker calls for information on a property let us all try to remember we are connected in achieving the same end result.

Oh and when I call another broker I really don't care about how long you have been in the business, how many closings you had last month or what sales club you're in. Chances are good that with all the people leaving the business that the person on the other end of the line calling you has possibly been doing this longer and closed more transactions than you so building yourself up is wasted time and effort. Save it for your clients. All I want is my questions answered.

Be nice and helpful or you may end up losing a sale for nothing less than being a jerk.

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August 2008 real estate market report for Parker Colorado.

10-03-08

Steven Beam

Here is our local real estate home sales market report for Douglas County Colorado. Residential Home sale are reported based on data collected from Metrolist, Inc. Metrolist does not guarantee their information.

Please notice the Apsorption rates for different areas. This will tell you how many months of inventory we currently have listed for sale in Douglas County.

Steven Beam is a local Parker, Colorado real estate broker that serves the communities discussed below. If you would like more detailed information about a specific area, neighborhood or your particular home please contact Steven Beam directly. EMAIL or call 303-941-4663.

Douglas County Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree Colorado.

Including Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree Colorado.

	August 2007	August 2008	% Change
# Sales Closed - Month	258	173	-32.9%
# Sales Closed - YTD	1,661	1,310	-21.1%
Average Days on Market	60	67	11.7%
# of Active Listings	720	636	-11.7%
# of New Listings	472	362	-23.3%
Absorption Rate in Months	2.5	3.8	51.2%
Average SOLD Price	$379,599	$394,887	4.0%

Douglas County West homes sold statistics for August 2008

Including Castle Rock, Larkspur, Sedalia, Plamer Lake and some of Littleton.

	August 2007	August 2008	% Change
# Sales Closed - Month	205	136	-33.7%
# Sales Closed - YTD	1,354	1,100	-18.8%
Average Days on Market	118	143	21.2%
# of Active Listings	1,451	1,545	6.5%
# of New Listings	542	508	-6.3%
Absorption Rate (in months)	7.4	11.6	56.9%
Average SOLD Price	$456,017	$431,827	-5.3%

Douglas and Elbert Counties Sales Statistics for August 2008

Including residential homes sales for Parker, Elizabeth, Franktown, Elbert, Deer Trail and Silma.

	August 2007	August 2008	% Change
# of Sales Closed - Month	225	187	-16.9%
# of Sales Closed - YTD	1,570	1,262	-19.6%
Average days on Market	115	108	-6.1%
# of Active Listings	1,342	1,285	-4.2%
# of New Listings	581	415	-28.3%
Absorption Rate (in Months)	5.9	7.3	23.3%
Average Sold Price	$393,963	$344,397	-12.6%

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Students show drastic improvement at Challenge to Excellence Charter School in Parker.

09-12-08

Steven Beam

Another Parker school shows why Douglas County Colorado is serious about education. The charter school Challenge to Excellence located on Pine Drive off Jordan Road in Parker Colorado showed amazing improvement in reading and math.

Receiving the "School of Distinction" certificate from the Colorado state board of education is no small achievement. Only nine schools in the state received this award. Challenge to Excellence Charter School showed dramatic improvement in CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Scores) scores. the CSAP is designed to show how Colorado kids are performing and whether they are meeting or beating the academic standards set for their grade.

READING- Fifth graders scored 90% or better proficiency.

MATH- Fifth graders scored 75% or better proficiency.

MATH- Fourth graders scored 86% proficiency or better.

MATH Third graders scored 81% proficiency with 26% of them scoring ADVANCED.

Linda Parker is principal of the school and accepted the award.

16995 East Carlson Drive, Parker, CO 80134,Douglas County
Phone: (303) 841-9816

School District: Douglas County Re 1

School Type: Charter

Level: Elementary and Middle

Student Enrollment: 445

Student/Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1

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Real Estate Market Report for Hidden River and Sagewood Neighborhoods

09-12-08

Steven Beam

Real estate Market Report for September 9, 2008. This real estate market report covers currently active, under contract and sold properties for the Hidden River and Sagewood neighborhood in Parker, Colorado.

Parker real estate is on a roll and Hidden River and Sagewood are right in the mix. With the bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac we are expected to see lower interest rates and homes sale take a jump.

View our other market reports here for the entire Town of Parker.

Subscribe to this RSS FEED to see every home for sale in Hidden River and Sagewood. Updated daily and NO EMAILS from MLS sites. Check out the homes when YOU want to see them.

Concession Amount is what the seller contributed towards the buyers closing costs and or down payment. Subtract the concession amount from the SOLD PRICE to get the actual NET PRICE the seller received.

My total SF (square feet) does not necessarily mean that all the SF mentioned was finished. If you would like more detailed information email Steven Beam or call me at 303-941-4663.

A = Active

U = Under contract

S = Sold

Currently Active = 19 homes for sale.

Average price for active homes for sale = $317,158

Highest priced for sale = $ 470,000

Lowest priced currently for sale = $ 234,900

Average Days on Market for Active Homes = 67

Six properties are under contract.

Average sales price since June 01, 2008 in Hidden River and Sagewood = $ 289,842

Number of sold homes in Hidden River and Sagewood Since June 01, 2008 = 12.

Highest Sold Home in IHidden River and Sagewood since June 01, 2008 = $ 355,000.

Lowest Sold home in Hidden River and Sagewood since June 01, 2008 = $226,000.

Status	Street Name	Total SF	Baths	Beds	Concession Amount	Asking Price	Sold Date	Sold Price
A	WILLOWBEND	1742	3	3		$234,900
A	MEADOWOOD	1884	2	3		$239,500
A	MEADOWOOD	2283	3	3		$244,900
A	MEADOWOOD	2114	3	3		$245,000
A	HEATHER	2135	3	4		$265,000
A	WHITE ASH	2591	3	3		$275,000
A	WHITE PINE	2243	4	4		$275,000
A	WOODSIDE	2346	2	2		$279,900
A	PINE GROVE	2563	4	3		$283,900
A	RIDGEVIEW	2828	3	3		$285,000
A	LARKSPUR	2852	3	4		$299,000
A	SNOWSHOE	2646	3	5		$300,000
A	SNOWSHOE	3730	3	4		$367,500
A	WHITE ASH	4343	4	4		$382,500
A	HORSESHOE	3839	3	3		$389,999
A	WHITE ASH	4520	4	5		$410,500
U	WILLOWBEND	1507	3	4		$199,000
U	MEADOWOOD	2114	3	3		$229,900
U	MEADOWOOD	1742	3	3		$234,900
U	WILLOWBEND	2560	3	3		$269,000
U	PINE GROVE	3285	3	5		$319,900
U	RIDGEVIEW	4390	3	4		$379,900
S	WILLOWBEND	2281	3	3	$0	$229,975	22-Aug-08	$226,000
S	WHITE ASH	2619	3	4	$0	$267,900	13-Jun-08	$250,000
S	WHITE ASH	3175	4	4	$0	$269,500	19-Aug-08	$255,000
S	WOODSIDE	2556	3	3	$0	$275,900	1-Aug-08	$268,000
S	RUNNING CREEK	2762	4	4	$6,000	$275,000	17-Jun-08	$275,000
S	MEADOWOOD	2504	4	4	$3,500	$287,900	9-Jul-08	$279,000
S	LAUREL	3665	4	4	$7,000	$309,900	10-Jul-08	$307,000
S	RIDGEVIEW	3315	3	3	$0	$319,900	1-Jul-08	$314,000
S	WOODSIDE	3102	3	3	$6,400	$329,000	27-Aug-08	$322,000
S	SADDLEBACK	3477	4	3	$0	$359,900	11-Jun-08	$325,000
S	MARTINGALE	4730	3	5	$5,000	$359,900	30-Jun-08	$330,000
S	SADDLEBACK	3838	3	4	$0	$364,900	25-Jul-08	$355,000

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Idyllwilde Real Estate Market Report, Stats, homes sold, under contract and active.

09-12-08

Steven Beam

Idyllwilde homes for sale is located in Parker, Colorado just west of the intersection of Hess Road and Parker Road. Village Homes is the builder for the amenity rich neighborhood which has been voted the neighborhood of the year two years in a row. (2006 & 2007).

View our other market reports here for the entire Town of Parker.

Subscribe to this RSS FEED to see every home for sale in Idyllwilde. Updated daily and NO EMAILS from MLS sites. Check out the homes when YOU want to see them.

Concession Amount is what the seller contributed towards the buyers closing costs and or down payment. Subtract the concession amount from the SOLD PRICE to get the actual NET PRICE the seller received.

My total SF (square feet) does not necessarily mean that all the SF mentioned was finished. If you would like more detailed information email Steven Beam or call me at 303-941-4663.

A = Active

U = Under contract

S = Sold

Currently Active = 13 homes for sale.

Average price for active homes for sale = $448,494

Highest priced for sale = $ 594,995

Lowest priced currently for sale = $ 299,995

Average Days on Market for Active Homes = 239

One property is under contract at an asking price of $469,000.

Average sales price for 2008 in Idyllwilde = $ 414,345.

Number of sold homes in Idyllwilde for 2008 = 14.

Highest Sold Home in Idyllwilde for 2008 = $ 630,000

Lowest Sold home in Idyllwilde for 2008 = $289,600.

Idyllwilde Clubhouse Grand Hall

Status	Address	Total SF	Sold Date	Concession Amount	Sold Price
A	21635 TALLKID	3157
A	21506 WANDERLUST	3643
A	12152 HIDDEN TRAIL	4244
A	12059 TALLKID	3710
A	22015 TALLKID	3728
A	22034 TALLKID	3326
A	12111 WANDERLUST	1705
A	22011 IDYLLWILDE	3641
A	12149 TALLKID	4321
A	12144 WANDERLUST	3703
A	22487 HIDDEN TRAIL	4411
A	22338 HIDDEN TRAIL	5219
A	22414 HIDDEN TRAIL	5188
A	12224 SEASONS	6231
U	12131 TALLKID	3781
S	21695 TALLKID	3173	18-Jul-08	0	$289,600
S	21671 TALLKID	2702	8-Aug-08	0	$299,900
S	21493 WANDERLUST	3182	29-Jul-08	0	$313,635
S	21832 TALLKID	2502	26-Jun-08	0	$330,000
S	12102 TALLKID	2754	29-Apr-08	0	$345,000
S	12140 HIDDEN TRAIL	4152	26-Jun-08	0	$355,000
S	22168 STROLL	2947	2-May-08	0	$369,000
S	21494 WANDERLUST	3052	21-Apr-08	0	$382,000
S	21426 TALLKID	3624	13-May-08	0	$409,500
S	21481 WANDERLUST	3987	30-Jan-08	0	$410,000
S	22206 IDYLLWILDE	4560	16-Jun-08	$600	$504,900
S	22405 HIDDEN TRAIL	4684	11-Apr-08	0	$537,900
S	22413 HIDDEN TRAIL	4889	23-Jan-08	0	$625,000
S	22370 IDYLLWILDE	5069	6-Aug-08	0	$630,000

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Steven Beam
RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.

Steven Beam: Real Estate Agent in Parker, CO

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Steve, his wife and two children are outdoor enthusiasts. As a family, they spend most of their free time exploring all that Colorado has to offer.

Free days are often spent hiking, mountainbiking fly fishing, golfing, skiing, rollerblading, and indulging in their passion for snowshoeing. They have logged many miles through the Colorado backcountry (Winter & Summer) and invite you to call them if you ever find yourself in need of a good trail to hike or snowshoe. They have many great recommendations to offer.

Occasionally during the summer they can be found at their lake house on Lake Wylie. Located about 20 minutes outside Charlotte, North Carolina.

About Steve

Steve's attention to detail and great communication skills make him invaluable to his clients for all of their real estate and financing needs. Steve focuses on the residential market, with emphasis on quality service, dedication, personal attention, and customer satisfaction. Steve's service is built around the philosophy that no one likes a pushy sales person. Whether you are buying, selling, leasing, or developing a property, "Call Steve for All of Your Real Estate Needs."

Steve is committed to the National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics, the principles of the Fair Housing Act and to maintaining your privacy in all real estate transactions.

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Dear RE/MAX Alliance,

I want to express my gratitude for employing such a wonderful associate. My husband and I have moved all over the country over the past 20 years. We just moved to Denver and we had the pleasure of working with Steve Beam. The best way to describe my "home buying" experience is to tell you that it was the best real estate experience my husband and I have ever had. Steve Beam was a true joy to work with. He was very patient, knowledgeable, and helpful at all times. I "will" recommend Steve Beam to everyone. He is a true professional and treasured jewel to his industry.

Sincerely,

The Phillips

Cherry Creek, CO

RE/MAX Alliance

To whom it may concern:

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and satisfaction with our realtor Steve Beam. His thorough and professional customer service allowed us a very smooth transaction from our initial meeting, looking at various neighborhoods, all the way up to, during and after closing our new house. Steve continues to be an excellent resource for us on our house related issues, even now, months after close. I would gladly refer all potential real estate clients to him.

Mark and Lisa Boland

Castle Rock, CO
Relocation from Sweden

"Selling our home through Steve Beam exceeded all of our expectations. Thanks for your outstanding efforts. I wish everyone was as diligent, courteous, and knowledgeable as you! You will be receiving many referrals from us". Thanks for a wonderful experience!"

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lewis
Lone Tree, Colorado

Dear RE/MAX Alliance,

Moving to a new state and buying a home can be stressful and intimidating. Steve Beam made the purchase of our home a very enjoyable experience. With his professionalism and knowledge, he was helpful, informative and never pushy. He was always prompt and attentive and stayed way ahead of the game throughout the whole process. Having Steve working for us gave us the confidence we needed during this time.

Richard & Stephanie Colunga

Centennial, CO
From: Huntsville, Texas

RE/MAX Alliance

To Whom It May Concern:

On January 28, 2003 we listed our house for sale in "The Dam East" in Aurora with Steve Beam, who is with RE/MAX Alliance. On April 04, 2003 we received an acceptable offer and the closing took place on April 29, 2003. The initial listing to closing took place in less than 3 months, which in today's Denver real estate market I believe to be quite good. I believe this was possible because Steve gave us good advice on a reasonable range of listing prices. Steve continuously kept us updated on the market activity by providing us with updated listing and sold prices in the area. He conducted a number of open houses which acquainted our property to various local Realtors and potential buyers. Through demographic research, he was able to identify a number of potential buyers, some of whom were interested in our property. Throughout this period, Steven Beam was friendly, courteous and diligent. We would recommend him to anyone who needs the services of a realtor.

Sincerely,

George & Mary Cogorno
"The Dam East" Aurora, Colorado

Dear Re/Max Alliance,

Our family met Steve Beam about two years ago while he was hosting an open house at a client's home. We leisurely walked through the home and every once and a while Steve would say, "take a look at this." Once we were finished, he asked us what type of house we were looking for. After telling him, he told me that he would be happy to email me a copy of listings to look over that met our basic criteria. Being in sales myself, I was very comfortable working with someone such as Steve. He wasn't pushy and he seemed very down to earth. As a test, I gave him our information, we shook hands and then we left. I remember sitting in the car telling my wife how comfortable I felt with Steve.

Sure enough, a day later, I got an email with the listings that matched just what we had discussed. My instinct told me that Steve was for real. We worked with Steve for about 4 months and he never missed a beat. He always returned phone calls (my hot button) and he always made us feel like we were his only clients.

My best story about Steve comes from a trip while out looking at homes. Our basic criteria for a home were: a three car garage, a small porch to sit on, decent yard, and a house facing either West or South. We were looking at a brand new home in Castle Rock which had many of the features we wanted, but the house wasn't in the area that we desired and it faced east. My wife and I picked out a few features that we really liked. Steve could see in my eyes that I was thinking about putting down a deposit. The sales associate working for the builder was going "for the close". All of a sudden, Steve told the sales associate, "why don't we think about this and we'll get back to you." He knew, he remembered and he cared enough to say something that would lose a sale for him and the sales associate--I thanked him repeatedly on the way home. A few days later we found our dream home which met all of our criteria. We would recommend Steve Beam to anyone, at anytime. He made looking for a home a truly enjoyable experience--he is truly an asset to his industry.

Sincerely,

The Thompson's
Parker, Colorado

Steven Beam

A little less attitude please.

August 2008 real estate market report for Parker Colorado.

Students show drastic improvement at Challenge to Excellence Charter School in Parker.

Real Estate Market Report for Hidden River and Sagewood Neighborhoods

Idyllwilde Real Estate Market Report, Stats, homes sold, under contract and active.

Steven BeamRE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.

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Steven Beam
RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.