Emelyn Morris-Sayre's Blog

Rocky Mountain National Park makes the list!  National Geographic Traveler magazine recently announced that Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the best tourist destinations in the world.  We have always appreciated our wonderful park and it is so exciting to know RMNP is on the top 20 list an...

Fifty Years Ago and I can still remember!  My family moved to Arlington, Virginia at the end of 1959 and we bought a home just off Arlington Ridge Road about ten minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.  In 1963, I was in the sixth grade and on November 22nd, I was home sick with a very bad cold.  ...

Please visit the "Tree" Photography Exhibit in Monument, CO.  Most of you probably don't know that I have a passion for photography which began when my father gave me my first camera at age 8 or so.  It was a Brownie and I have been hooked ever since.  Up until a few years ago, I was still using ...

Are you prepared for CFPB regulations? Congress established the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) through the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.  Real Estate is no longer under HUD....effective January 10, 2014, we will no longer have HUD 1 forms and the term ...

Important reminder to Colorado Landlords and Sellers.  Colorado state law requires that carbon monoxide detectors be installed within 15 feet of all bedrooms.  I am amazed when showing property how many homeowners have failed to install these detectors.  For safety, detectors should also be insta...

Please don't shop on Thanksgiving!  It is bad enough that Christmas decorations and gifts appear along with Halloween candy, but now many large retailers are choosing to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day.  This policy is so disrespectful of employees and their families. As a Realtor, I already...

"69" is a good number for me!  I am trying to blog everyday on ActiveRain, not only to participate in their current contest, but because I know it is important.  I am currently rated "69" in Colorado, which I plan to enjoy for awhile as I work to move up in the ranks.  I graduated in 1969 from Wa...

Do use testimonials in your marketing?  A good proportion of my real estate business comes from previous clients and referrals; however, I want to increase my database of prospective clients. How do you incorporate testimonials from happy clients and what type of marketing (postcards, website, pr...

Foreclosure filings in Colorado are down over 40% according to news reported this morning on Channel 9 News. The Denver real estate market remains strong! 

Sometimes life gets in the way.  Today, I had to reschedule real estate related appointments in order to be at home to meet a contractor/carpenter.  Wouldn't you know that with the onset of cold weather, my back door shifted and produced a separation between the roof and the framing....not good. ...