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Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
The Boulder Home & Garden Fair A family friendly event! The finest home, outdoor and green companies showcase their wares at this outdoor event. Tons of activities, workshops and demonstrations, make this an event not to be missed! Free parking ! Free ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
August 23 rd , 2008 5-8pm E.B. Rains Park in Northglenn 303-450-8776 Moms and their sons enjoy an event of entertainment, dinner activities and a lot of togetherness at Dogwood Pavilion. For boys ages 5-10. $35 for Mom & Son, $15 for each additional ...  [Read More]
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Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
This week was almost a carbon copy of last week with rates up at the beginning and down at the end winding up right about where they were a week ago. Rates for the weekend: FHAs and conforming conventionals are ranging from 6.500% to 6.875%. Jumbos are ...  [Read More]
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Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
I love this time of year and all the fresh goodies you can get at Farmer's Markets! Arvada Farmers Market 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Thursday’s thru September, 9 am – 2 pm Aurora Farmers Market Buckingham Square Shopping June – October ...  [Read More]
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Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
The convention is coming to town on August 25-28, and whether you are attending or not, there are plenty of events and activities for visitors and locals alike! A Streetcar Named Desire Vintage Theatre – 17 th & York, Denver www.VintageTheatre.com ...  [Read More]
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Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Metro home sales rise, prices dip By Margaret Jackson The Denver Post The number of homes sold in July increased over the same month last year, but median prices for both single-family homes and condos dropped significantly. The number of homes sold increased ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 Affects 1031 Exchange Transactions for Property Converted into a Primary Residence Currently, a taxpayer can exclude up to $250,000 of gain realized on the sale of a primary residence ($500,000 for married couples filing ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
This week has seen rates up early in the week and back down over the last couple of days ending up right about where they were a week ago. Rates for the weekend: FHAs and conforming conventionals are ranging from 6.500% to 6.875%. Jumbos are running from ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
With the Summer Olympics opening ceremony on August 8 th , I thought it would be fun to share some facts and fun information with you: THE OLYMPIC CREED: “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
The cost of an interstate move is primarily determined by three factors: distance, weight, and extra services rendered.* Distance and weight are easily understood, but many transferees are uncertain about the 3rd factor-extra services. Extra services are ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
When a 1031 exchanger buys property from a related party, they must proceed with caution to meet IRS requirements. Fortunately, there are new guidelines to follow, as seven recent IRS Private Letter Rulings have clarified and affirmed the requirements ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
This past week has been one of the most stable we've seen all year with rates slightly lower than a week ago. Rates for the weekend: FHAs and conforming conventionals are ranging from 6.500% to 6.875%. Jumbos are running from 7.875% to 8.625% . 3/1 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Fractional ownership of second and vacation homes brings new opportunities By Wendy Cole You have clients who’d love to buy a luxury vacation home on a stunning mountain range or a sparkling lakefront. But the asking prices of $1 million or more ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Fortune magazine ran a timely and informative article on the housing market recently, affirming a lot of what has appeared in these missives regarding the relationship between price and demand. In short, Fortune noted that lower prices are enticing more ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
REInvest Group
The much anticipated housing market rescue bill is now law. The Housing Assistance Act of 2008 allocates billions in benefits to mortgage and real estate markets intended to provide relief for homeowners on the verge of bankruptcy, victims of bank failures ...  [Read More]
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Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Many buyers need to raise their credit score to qualify for a loan these days. Every credit report is different, but one of the main things that most people can do to raise their score is to pay down the balances on their revolving accounts (credit cards). ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Woodbridge Station, Thornton - The single story at 5556 E 130th Dr has been sold. Property information  [Read More]
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Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Wright Farms, Brighton - The 4-level split at 12281 N Holly Way has been sold. Property information  [Read More]
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Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
How can FHA help homeowners stay in their homes? FHASecure gives homeowners with non-FHA adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs), current or delinquent and regardless of reset status, the ability to refinance into a FHA-insured mortgage. With FHASecure, the lender ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Interest rates have continued their roller coaster ride last week ending up slightly better than the previous week. FHAs and conforming conventionals are ranging from 6.625% to 7.125%. Jumbos are running from 8.125% to 8.875% . 3/1 Jumbo ARMS are starting ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
When the housing market is hot, it seems like just about any project is a good investment for boosting your home's value and appeal. But when the market's tight, you want to be more selective about which projects you undertake and what you expect ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Q: Why does my credit report show that I am 30 days late on the same account for the past year? I was only late once a year ago. A: That is what as known as a "rolling 30-day late", which means you have paid on time every month since you were ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Some interesting facts about FHA: FHA loan submissions have increased by 300% since 2007. Over 50% of purchase money loans in the Colorado market place in 2008 have been FHA loans. FHA underwriting guidelines are continuously changing; some major changes ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
It's been an ugly week for mortgage bonds which have lost 140 basis points since last Friday. On average, rates have increased about a 1/2%. Rates for the weekend: FHAs and conforming conventionals are ranging from 6.750% to 7.250%. Jumbos are running ...  [Read More]
Posted:byShelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Shelli Dore, CRS, GRI, ABR
Consumers are often misled when it comes to the subject of the Federal Reserve and how it affects mortgage interest rates. Often the media is the culprit causing the confusion. In the last few years, the Fed has taken action that caused mortgage interest ...  [Read More]
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