Hot fix-up market means work for skilled tradesmen

If you're sick of hearing about the poor economy and downturn in the real estate market, you're not alone. Most of the economic antagonists (many of them journalists) love to talk about the sky falling when in fact all that financial rain is producing some substantial growth and not just from artificial means like government stimulus, which is really the financial equivalent of pigs eating sausage - definitely not sustainable.

Investment in new businesses, construction and capital investment in existing business is very much on the rise. While the current economic figures don't yet show it, they most certainly will by the end of the summer.

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Wonderland Lake Boulder, CO

We continue to see sales activity far above what we have seen the last couple years in our Boulder Real Estate office and the news that banks are starting to swing the pendulum the other way and loosening up requirements is good news for today's home buyer.  In the article by DS New they outline that lenders are decreasing the equity requirements and making slight adjustments to the credit score requirements.  

Requirements will remain stringent but banks are coming into alignment with the true risk involved with a loan.  These equity requirements are also based on today's dollars, which are far more realistic the then numbers used during the housing bubble

2860 Airport Dr Erie, 80516

MLS #: 645762 Price: $194,995

 Vacant Lot Acreage: 1.93

Almost 2 acres in Erie Air Park. Spectacular lot for airplane enthusiast. Prime building lot in Erie Air Park with tremendous views of the Flatirons and Back Range. Direct access to runway. Nice level and flat lot. Possible owner financing.

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5761 W 50th Ave. Denver, 80212

Open House: February 18th, 2012 1-3pm

MLS #: 668979 Price: $359,800

4 Bed/3 Bath Total SqFt: 3976

This subdivision was designed to capture Colorado's unique natural architecture, but right in the heart of the city! Custom home offers a large & very private lot, walkout bsmnt & deck that runs the entire length of the house. The open floor plan w/large kitch & walk in pantry are perfect for entertaining. Parks, rec center & bike path are steps away. Mins from Highlands, Tennyson St Shops, Berkeley Lake, downtown Arvada, Regis, downtown & easy access to highways, 1 mile from future light rail.

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2406 24th Ave. Longmont, 80503

 MLS #: 666125 Price: $354,895

3 Bed/4 Bath Total SqFt: 3592

Beautiful updated home. Custom kitchen with soft close doors and pull outs, granite, stainless, backsplash. Spacious family room with travertine surround on gas fireplace. 4 bedrooms, 1 non conforming. Master suite, 5 piece bath, see through gas fireplace makes for a cozy retreat. Movie media room in lower level with stadium seating INCLUDED. Big screen TV also included. 3 car garage. Easy to show.

Homes for sale in Longmont Colorado

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5761 W 50th Ave. Denver, 80212

MLS #: 668979 Price: $359,900

4 Bed/3 Bath Total SqFt: 3976

This subdivision was designed to capture Colorado's unique natural architecture, but right in the heart of the city! Custom home offers a large & very private lot, walkout bsmnt & deck that runs the entire length of the house. The open floor plan w/large kitch & walk in pantry are perfect for entertaining. Parks, rec center & bike path are steps away. Mins from Highlands, Tennyson St Shops, Berkeley Lake, downtown Arvada, Regis, downtown & easy access to highways, 1 mile from future light rail.

Homes for sale Denver Colorado

2406 24th Ave. Longmont, 80503

MLS #: 666125 Price: $354,900

3 Bed/4 Bath Total SqFt: 3592

Beautiful updated home. Custom kitchen with soft close doors and pull outs, granite, stainless, backsplash. Spacious family room with travertine surround on gas fireplace. 4 bedrooms, 1 non conforming. Master suite, 5 piece bath, see through gas fireplace makes for a cozy retreat. Movie media room in lower level with stadium seating INCLUDED. Big screen TV also included. 3 car garage. Easy to show.

Homes for sale in Longmont Colorado

Louisville Colorado Real Estate Market Update

If our Louisville Colorado Expert, Sharon Monroe, is any indicator of the market in Louisville things are on fire.  Sharon has been  moving at a fast pace keeping up with the needs of her clients in Louisville, so I decided to take a look at the numbers and we have seen a surge of activity with the absorption numbers moving above 22%, which indicates we are at a pretty balanced market.

We have also see the Median price moving above $430,000, now this does not mean a rise in prices as many people mistakenly assume, the average price per a square foot has actually decreased to around $160 per a square foot.  What it does mean is that higher end homes are selling.