FHA Increases Fees to Save Programs?
August 10, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
It’s no secret that the housing crisis has strained Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Department of HUD. So, congress just passed H.R. 5981. This bill gives FHA the authority to adjust its mortgage insurance rates to increase funding to the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. This move will immediately begin to yield $300 million [...]
Denver Real Estate Market Statistics April 2010
May 12, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
As a quick recap, while individual areas vary, April, 2010 combined MLS Residential Statistics had a number of positive indicators compared to April of 2009. Increase in the Number of Closed Sales to 3,308 (up 22.2% for the month) Average Days on Market reduced 22.5% to 79 days Number of Active Listings increased 1.3% to [...]
Get Home Denver’s new Home Search and iPhone app
May 3, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
In an ongoing effort to provide you with unparalleled service I am now able to offer you access to the most comprehensive and intuitive, home-search website and integrated iPhone App on the market. Hosted by a new service called iRealty, both my Property Search and iPhone App utilize data directly from the multiple listing service [...]
The Get Home Denver Team Expands
November 1, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
With the addition of Joe Koslosky, the Get Home Denver Team continues to expand and increase the services offered to our clients. Joe brings over 15 years of experience in residential sales, land acquisition, and commercial development and leasing. In addition to increasing our ability to service the residential real estate needs of our clientele, [...]
Tax Credit Extension a Gamble?
September 18, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
Talk about extending the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit is heating up. With the December 1st deadline, quickly approaching, there is legislation in both the Senate and the House that would expand the tax credit.
A proposal by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., would raise the credit amount to a maximum of $15,000 for any buyer, of any home, over the next year. Additionally, it would remove the income caps of $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for couples, that currently apply.
Stop House Abuse!
August 7, 2009 by Elaine Manes · 4 Comments
As a home stager, it’s my job to help sellers get their homes in the best condition possible. Too often, removing clutter and rearranging furniture is not enough. Many homes suffer from longtime neglect, and even abuse. Broken windows, damaged doors, stained carpet, missing switch plates, lights that don’t work, all tell buyers that the [...]
10 Mistakes Home Seller’s Should Avoid
July 11, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
Click through to see short video covering the following.
1. Declutter
2. Hide Pets
3. Hide Yourself
4. Don’t Discount the 1st Offer
5. Be Prepared to Negotiate
6. Out with the Old
7. Curb Appeal
8. De-Personalize
9. Create Light & Bright
10. Fix Anything that’s Broken
7 Ways to a Quick and Profitable Home Sale
July 9, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
Click through to full post and watch this very informative video!
Step 1.Start outdoors
Step 2.Clear the clutter
Step 3.Let the sun shine in
Step 4.Pare down
Step 5.Throw around pillows
Step 6.Make it less personal
Step 7.Splurge on fresh flowers
* Industry surveys show that staging your home can make it sell three months sooner, and for 3% more!
Denver is #1 Market According to Forbes
July 2, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
“While the majority of the nation’s housing markets are still working toward a bottom, some cities are boasting fundamentals that make them good places to buy a home now,” Forbes reported.
At the top of the good places to buy is Denver!
The Top 5 Markets on the list are:
Denver
Phoenix
Boston
San Diego
Los Angeles
The Psychology of Selling!
May 11, 2009 by Elaine Manes · Leave a Comment
During the years I’ve been a stager, I have noticed something about sellers. They generally fall into two categories: those who are ready to sell and those who aren’t. I can usually tell within minutes of meeting a seller, which one they fall into. The sad thing is, buyers can usually tell, too. If [...]
