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Mike’s Denver Metro Real Estate Market Watch – What’s Trending?
April 12, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Our market is changing quickly. I used to do quarterly market updates but we need to turn up the frequency! I’ll now include a Monthly Market Watch so you know what’s going on. Trends for... (more...)
2 Homeowner Tax Deductions Gone in 2012
April 11, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Congress allowed two important tax breaks for home owners to expire at the end of 2011 . Make sure you enjoy the deduction on your 2011 taxes, because beginning with the 2012 tax year: 1. You can no... (more...)
Multiple Offers: How To Get Yours Accepted
April 11, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
What do I do if there are multiple offers on a home I want to buy? This is a common theme in today’s Denver and Boulder Colorado real estate market for homes under $400k because inventory is low... (more...)
Short Sale Secrets Most Realtors (and Banks) Will Never Tell You
April 11, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Short sales have become a recurring theme in my recent posts, but for good reason. Almost half of the homes for sale in the Denver Metro MLS are distressed, meaning a foreclosure or a short sale. For Buyers 1.... (more...)
Anyone Wanna Sell…Buehler…Anyone? Denver Homes For Sale At Record Low (-41% from 2011)
March 12, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
The number of homes for sale (Inventory) in the Denver metro area is down 41% from last year…..and at all time crazy low levels! You should know that our market shifting. What I’ve noticed, &... (more...)
Enough About The Biz…How Are Those Taylor Kiddos?
March 12, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
As much as I like to think you guys read this for real estate info, posts about the kiddos always get WAY more clicks! Justice will be 3 in May and Tasias (Cy) is 7 mos! It’s the fastest and... (more...)
Is Short Sale Better Than Foreclosure in Colorado
March 12, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Many people ask if a short sale is better than a foreclosure in Colorado. This is a good question and there isn’t a one size fits all answer. There are a lot of things to consider but many times... (more...)
5 Tips For a Successful Short Sale
March 12, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
If you’re thinking of selling your home (or need to sell it because you can’t afford the payments) and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling... (more...)
Buyer Commission Rebates – Too Good To Be True?
February 14, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Someone recently asked me about buyer rebates. I realized this is a fantastic opportunity to shed more light on them! QUESTION: “Have you heard of the real estate broker business model where, if... (more...)
Mike’s Newsletter Gets a New Look
February 9, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
If you currently receive my email newsletter you will see I gave it a facelift tried to make it more appealing and relevant. Let’s be honest…if it’s gets boring you won’t read... (more...)
