We are only months away from the 2010 Season of Home Buyer Bike Tours!

Please be sure to check back often for updates and more Real Estate news! Upcoming articles on Green Home hints, money saving ways to Greenify your home! Also Home Buyer Tax Credit information, new FHA guidelines and more!

Any time I can help you with any of your Real Estate needs, please don’t hesitate to call!

The news in the media over the last two weeks has largely been about the potential benefits of the new expanded and extended home buyer tax credit which opens the doors for existing homeowners to take advantage of a $6,500 tax credit. There have certainly been quite a few articles regarding the tax credit over the last two weeks. I did come across an interesting article on Reuters.com which stated, “Up to 400,000 people bought a home for the first time due to the credit, boosting first-time buyers to a record 47 percent of sales over the past year, the National Association of Realtors has said. With the help of the credit, existing home sales will rise 2 percent this year and 13.6 in 2010, the group estimates.”

So if you were feeling left out on all the fun, it is not too late to buy your first house, move up or downsize!

Thinking of selling but want to wait until after the holidays? Consistently there are fewer houses on the market in the winter months, which means there is fewer competing listings for buyers to choose from. Also, if you planned on decoration you house anyway, it is a wonderful time to show off your home with all it’s Holiday splendor!

Call me if I can help with any of your Real Estate needs or questions!

This past week I just had to do it. I couldn’t help it. I had to turn the furnace on even though I do my best to wait until at least the middle if not the end of October to fire up the heater!

With as cold as it has been this past week, I hope that you are taking the time to turn off sprinklers, detach hoses from the spigots, cover any hose bibs or spigots. It is a painful sight to come home to a basement full of water because the hose was left on and it froze and busted the pipe…trust me!

And because we know that more cold weather is coming our way fast, have you thought about giving your home a weather tune-up? It is called an Energy Audit. Right now Xcel Energy is offering a basic Home Energy Audit and DOUBLE Rebates!! So if you get the audit, have a contractor recommend some improvements that will save you money, Xcel will rebate you more Money!$!$ The Home PerformanceFall Promotion is available until Dec. 9th.

Simple things to save you money on your energy bill includes installing a programable thermostat, weather stripping, and changing the filter in your furnace monthly to keep your furnace from working too hard, and your allergies appreciate it as well!

Keep posted!! It is not a fact yet, but the rumors are flying that the Home Buyer Tax Credit will continue on to 2010. Rates dropped below 5% recently and there still is a rush to capitalize on the great rates and low home prices.

Call me today to get your home on the market or to start you home shopping experience!

Well friends, it has been a great summer of riding with you! I can tell you that every Saturday since June was warm and sunny enough to continue with our scheduled ride. It only rained a few drops a couple of the Saturday’s, but as seasoned riders would have it, we were prepared!

I look forward to seeing you next summer as well. Remember…the BEST way to learn a neighborhood is by bike! You see, smell, hear and feel things that you can’t possibly in the car! So while it does help the environment, riding your bike while you home shop, really is about you learning your new neighborhood.

We have many great weather days of fall ahead of us. My bikes will not be put away for some time. If you would like to arrange a bike tour of any neighborhood in Metro Denver, please contact me! I would love to show you how wonderful it is to shop for homes on your bike!

For the last “HURRAH!” we have 5 terrific homes on schedule:
4430 Hooker St – $319,000 * Updated open floor plan & finished basement
3702 Julian St – $289,000 *With a little kitchen update, you can have a stunning Victorian
3200 W. 26th Ave – $280,000 * Light & bright modern bungalow
3429 W. 24th Ave – $375,000 *Sleek & stylish with exposed brick and granite
3140 W. 24th Ave – $225,000 * A 1/2 Duplex, yes, but wait ’til you see the backyard Oasis!

This week we will meet at the great Coffee/Wine/Tapas place with the beautiful outdoor patio. Cafe Caliente at the corner of Meade and Lowell. See you there at 10 a.m. ready to ride! Please don’t forget to SIGN UP for this weeks tour so I know to expect you.

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Well, after a big week of riding over 300 miles for Charity in Coldwell Banker’s Ride the Range, riding my comfy seat on the blue cruiser, and covering only a mere 2 miles, will be quite the easy day!

It doesn’t matter the season, be it fall or spring, there are great homes that come and go in the NW Denver area and it seems that with this weekly bike tour, we get to see some of the best!

I know that many buyers out there are hoping to get in on the $8000 tax credit because this will be their very first home or perhaps you haven’t purchased a home in the past three years…$8 Grand is a nice bonus to receive!

So here is where the tour will take us this week:

4430 Hooker St – $329,000 * Remodel with an open floor plan and granite counters
3706 Julian St – $277,500 *Adorable Victorian!
3429 W. 24th Ave – $384,900 * New Stainless appliances, new roof coming, and great location!
3140 W. 24th Ave – $225,000 ** If entertaining is your thing, and you were thinking you might only be able to afford a condo, this might be a good choice!
1924 Meade St – $350,000 * Want to live close to Sloan’s Lake?

If you are planning on joining this week’s tour, please register! Sign Up Here!
We’ll meet at Taza Cafe, located at the corner of 44th Ave and Lowell at 10 am and we will ride from there! Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday and please invite your friends!!

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I plan to post this week’s tour tomorrow, but for tonight, it is the adverntures of 21 Coldwell Banker Realtors riding their hearts out to raise money for so many individuals and families.

This is the third year that I have taken on the personal challenge to ride my bike 300+ miles so that I could raise funds for amazing charities such as Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, Avon Breast Cancer Walk, and The Children’s Hospital.

The weather has cooperated beautifully! In years past we struggled thru wind and rain, I hope that our luck remains for two more days!

I am just going to post a few pictures of the fun and comradere, and please feel free to get more info or to donate at www.CBRidetheRange.com

Thanks and safe travels!

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I love to see good things grow. Especially fun filled neighborhood events! That is why, this Saturday, HBBT’s will be cruising the East side of Federal to check out some great priced homes!

And to end our fun ride of learning the Denver real estate market…the Sunnyside Music Fest! Plan on hanging out or meet up with friends here to listen to great music, shop local vendors, drink cold beer and enjoy a day at Chaffee Park! Fest goes til 7pm.

Join me this Saturday as I show you five terrific homes that might suit you! Pump up your tires! Learn the neighborhood! Meet new friends!

This weeks tour of homes includes:
2432 W. Argyle Place – $369,000 * Victorian remodel close to many great shops.
3541 Lipan – $299,900 * boasts Bamboo floors and Euro Lighting
3929 Shoshone St – $259,900 * Hip new fixtures, A/C and a new Roof!
4029 Zuni St. – $269,500 * Lots of craftmanship and a cool backyard
2025 W. 46th Ave – $230,000 * sharp remodel and great price!

If you plan on joining this tour, meet at the Gallop Cafe, located at 32nd Ave & Zuni. Please SIGN UP so that I can expect you (or call you to cancel if weather is bad.)

Are you a first time home buyer? Have you purchase a primary residence with in the past 36 months? Planning on staying in your new home for the next 36 months? You will want to locate and be under contract for your new home soon. The $8000 tax credit for all home buyers that qualify, must close by Nov 30, 2009! Call me! I can help you understand the requirements and help you find that right home.

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