Nationally recognized, and highly acclaimed AgentGenius.com has, in the past, delivered some of the best Real Estate related content on the net.  The site is continuing to evolve, and has recently released what they term “Agent Genius Sphere.”  The thought is to syndicate thought leaders in the real estate world into one easy to navigate location.  Here is how Agent Genius describes the Sphere:

What IS The Sphere?
The Sphere is our list of the most progressive leaders in Real Estate today, syndicated here for consumers who want down to the wire …

On a 75 degree day at the end of October, my mind started to wander about the wonderful weather we have in Denver.  I often get questioned about the climate of the area.  In Denver, we have it pretty darn good!

I’ve golfed every month of the year.  Not every year, but many times
Last year I shoveled my driveway 6 times.  That was more than the previous couple of years combined.  Most snow showers in Denver drop only a few inches, and it will melt off within a day or two!
The …

Anyone using Arapahoe Rd. that must cross the Parker Rd. intersection knows what a nightmare this traffic fiasco can be. During the extended “Rush Hours” traffic can back up for miles for those trying to cross Parker Road.
The good news is there is a plan in place to fix the problem! The Arapahoe Road – Parker Road interchange is scheduled for the following improvements.

Parker Road will pass over Arapahe Road
Loop Ramp to serve Eastbound Arapahoe Road to Northbound Parker Road
Two-way “Ring” Road in the southeast quadrant of the …

The First Time Buyer….

They have an opportunity to buy homes today that don’t have inflated values…
They don’t have to wait for their home to sell…
They have sellers willing to pay their closing costs and buy-down already low interest rates….
They are in the first “Buyers” Market in nearly 8 years….
They have the largest selection of homes in 15 years…..
The current down turn in pricing will allow them to buy homes in neighborhoods that were out of their reach 2 years ago…
They can get that extra bedroom or bath or garage…
They can still buy a …

The Denver Business Journal reported:

HomeVestors of America Inc. ranked Denver No. 6 on its list of top 10 markets for residential real estate investing in the third quarter…
Based on HomeVestors data, the best U.S. markets for home sales, in order, are:
(1.) Dallas
(2.) Houston, Texas
(3.) Fort Worth, Texas
(4.) Atlanta, Georgia
(5.) San Antonio, Texas
(6.) Denver, Colorado
(7.) St. Louis, Missouri
(8.) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(9.) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(10.) Richmond, Va.

Based in Dallas, HomeVestors was started in 1996 and now has more than 230 franchisees in 35 states. The company’s slogan is “We Buy Ugly Houses.”  Franchise Brands …

The next 45 days will tell us a lot about the state of the State.  Or, more precisely the state of the Denver area in terms of the real estate market.
A quick historical overview.

The Denver Real Estate market started to flatten out in 2001.  15% annual appreciation slowed to less than 6%.
The Denver Real Estate market had very little appreciation from 2003-2005
From 2005-2007 the Denver market dropped at a fairly steady pace.  Prices corrected over this time by over 15%
From March 2008 to September 2008 the Denver Real Estate market …

This years election is quickly coming up, and voters are urged to participate in early voting and mail-in ballots.  A record turnout is expected on election day and this years ballot is the longest since 1912!
Local county clerks and recorders across the state are prepping for long lines in anticipation of the combination of lots of voters and lots of ballot issues.  Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Hillary Hall says reading the guide ahead of time is Key.
It’s really important for voters to be prepared to vote because of how …

One of the terms we professional stagers use often is “neutralize.” It means to stage the home in a way which will appeal to the greatest number of buyers. One of the easiest ways to do this is to eliminate themed rooms and collections.
Themed rooms are easy to recognize. A few of the more popular themes are Sports, Beach, Tuscany, Zen and Wildlife. Done in moderation, there is nothing wrong with these themes or styles. This is directed towards those who get a little carried away. …

YES, Mortgage money is still available! The liquidity of mortgage money is not a crisis, and people looking to finance a home are able to do so!
I just wanted to inform you that it is BUSINESS AS USUAL around here.  We are still doing lots and lots of loans.  Even if you do not have a 720 fico and 20% to put down!

FHA 3% down with up to 6% seller paid closing costs.  $406,250 is the new loan limit
CHAFA works to get that particular buyer to 100% financing!  Call me for information on the …

The subprime mortgage mess, and questionable lending practices may have started this debacle, but the Wall Street brain trust are to blame for the full blown financial meltdown.
Greed and suspect ethics are the reason the financial infrastructure of this country is in a state of chaos. But instead of letting these companies be cannabalized by others in a true free market system, our elected leaders have chosen to open the treasury to these crooks. Maybe they should have opened up a few jail cells instead!
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