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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
 You will find this quaint town Southeast of Denver proper, and about 20 miles or 30 minutes.  It is easy to catch the light rail at Lincoln, if you work downtown, or somewhere along the line.    There are about 62,743 residents in the Town of Parker, and Main Street is a fun place to dine, listen to live music or enjoy the retail outlets. If you are looking to buy a home in Parker, there is quite a variety of home styles and neighborhoods.   You can buy a condo or a multi-acre ranch outside the city limits, yet just a few minutes into town.    Sales for December 2024133 homes sold ranging from $433,500 to $3,862,500 (130 sold last month) Average days on market - 68 days (42 last month)Average sales price was $715,000  (last month was $689,995)Sellers saw 95.82% to list price  (last mon...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
3 Bedroom, 3 bathroom RANCH home in Parker, Colorado. Asking Price $260,000. Located in the Hidden River neighborhood right in the heart of Parker Colorado.  Large 3 car garage, 1/4 acre lot and direct access to the Cherry Creek Bike Trail which is directly across the street from this Parker home. Call Steven Beam at 303-941-4663 for more info. Steve Beam 303-941-4663 Steve.beam@comcast.net Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Steven Beam's posterous
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
I heard on the news last night that HUD has introduced a new program to help homeowners facing foreclosure.  They have instituted a program where they are now offering bridge loans of up to $50K to help borrowers transition a difficult time until they get back on their feet to avoid foreclosure. I'm going to check this out further but is seems like it could help some and just prolong the inevidible for others. I guess time will tell.
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
Foreclosure and short sale help. Price it right with a short sale There are many challenges facing the Colorado homeowner or investor who needs to sell their personal residence or income property in today’s market. We are presently experiencing one of the greatest reductions in market value in recent history. It no longer matters what you paid or what you currently owe on your property. The present value is only dictated by what a buyer is willing to pay for that property in today’s market. In an ideal world a seller would enjoy an offer on their property which would fulfill the payoff requirements of the lien holders as well as pay all the typical seller’s closing costs and hopefully put a few dollars into their pocket. Unless there is substantial equity in the property, in the real wo...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
  Distressed Homeowners in Colorado   A challenge many families face in today’s economy is: What will I be facing if I can no longer make my mortgage payments? We receive so many phone calls and emails from Parker Colorado homeowners asking about options when facing and having to deal with foreclosures and short sales. Douglas County Colorado is no exception to the short sale and foreclosure problem facing all of America. See the Full Article Here.
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By Donna Foerster, Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant
(HomeSmart Realty Group)
What to do in Downtown Parker, Colorado Sunday mornings and early afternoons are for strolling the Parker Farmers Market in Downtown Parker.  Mainstreet is blocked on the West End at Victorian Drive (in front of Vines Wine Bar) and on the East End at Victorian Drive (in front of Parker Station).  Visit more than 80 booths featuring local businesses.  Hosted by the Downtown Development Council (DDC), the Farmers Market is open Sundays in May through October, from 8am until 1pm.   Want to know what to do with your evenings in Downtown Parker?  May through October (on the last Friday and Saturday of each month) the DDC host Wine Walk in beautiful Downtown Parker.  For just $10 per person, you will receive a keepsake wine glass, a map of participating businesses and 12 tickets to exchange f...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
Are tax deductions worth the interest? Should you pay off your mortgage? I think most people should. Today I'm talking about mortgages, paying them off and what I consider to be a load of crap pushed on home buyers by the lenders of America, accountants and YES the real estate brokers. I've never understood why everyone says "oh you have to have a mortgage because you get the tax write off." I say BS. Wouldn't it be better to have a paid for house with no interest payment and just pay the tax? Here's my way of thinking and no it didn't originate from me. I was raised by two depression era grandparents that were basically in a steady savings cycle preparing for the next GREAT DEPRESSION. (BELOW-I may be off a little but I hope you are getting the picture. I'm going off memory as I did no...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
Over the past month I've had several calls from million dollar buyers and sellers wanting to know how the high-end luxury real estate market is going in Pradera Golf Club. I've decided to post a little chart with the info and stats for luxury homes sold in Pradera. If you don't know Pradera is located in Parker Colorado and is a private golf course community. Below I'm defining the Luxury Real Estate Market in Pradera Golf Club as any house that has a final sales price above $700,000. In 2008 there were 21 homes sold at a price of $700,000 or more in Pradera. The average sales price of these luxury homes was $1,072,314 and the lowest sale was $729,000 and the highest was $1,827,264. In 2009 there were 11 homes sold above the $700,000 mark. The average sales price in that range for Prade...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
Come visit the Stonegate Pool this Saturday, August 21, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to learn about the new Stonegate Rebate Program and what the District does for you.  While you are there, enter your name into a raffle for $50 off your next water bill and pick up a free hot dog and drink! Please call the District Office at 303-858-9909 with any questions or for more details.  We hope to see you there!  
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By Marianne Bandy, CRS, GRI, Certified Negotiation Expert
(Bandy Homes)
Reposted from Jeanie Reed's Blog on Trulia.com                          The Do's Do plan your project carefully. Do shop around before hiring a contractor. Do get a least three written bids on your project. Do provide all contractors with accurate plans or drawings that will enable them to determine the scope and cost of work when requesting bids. Do check with the Contractors State License Board to make sure the contractor is properly licensed, and to check the status and disciplinary history of the license. Do check out contractors with your local building department, trade associations or unions, consumer protection agency, and the Better Business Bureau. Do look at the work the contractor has completed. Do ask your contractor to furnish a completion or contract bond. Do consult with...
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By Brian Petrelli, MBA, GRI
(The Brian Petrelli Team - Metro Brokers)
Parker, Colorado offers a unique opportunity for those who want to be close to Denver but still want to have larger lots of land. In fact, there are many homes within a mile of Main Street in Parker that have well over five acres. Parker Acreage Homes offer the true country lifestyle while allowing your to work and commute to all part of the Denver Metro area. We'll be listing one of the homes soon and have created a site specifically for those of you wanting to search for large acreage lots in and around Parker: Parker Acreage Homes. In the meantime, if you have questions about acreage or any Parker Homes for Sale, give us a call at 303-726-1874 or stop by our website.
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
  "Lake Baldwin in Colorado - Elevation 12,088 Every kid remembers their very first real camping trip. I'm not talking about a tent in the backyard but a real camping trip up in the Colorado high country. I highly suggest it if you are looking for fun things to do with your kids. "Campsite" Last week my 5 year old son and I took a two night camping trip up to Mount Antero outside Buena Vista, Colorado with our great friends and neighbors Steve & Connor Smith. [caption id="attachment_2269" align="alignright" width="150" "Adventure Hike around the lake" This was a full on guys camping trip which included the following: adventure hikes, campfires, fishing, NEW pocket knifes for the boys, (all fingers made it home fine) marsh mellows, steak cooked over an open fire, panning for gold in the ...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
This is the real estate & homes sold market report for Idyllwilde and Reata North in Parker Colorado. These are homes that sold and closed from January 1, 2010 to June 1, 2010. This homes sold report does not inclde FSBOs so there could possibly be other sales. Idyllwilde is a neighborhood in Parker Colorado that was developed and built by Village Homes. Twice winning the neighborhood of the year for the Denver Metro area. Amenities such as a great trails, parks and a massive pool and Clubhouse make Idyllwilde a definite MUST SEE for any Parker Colorado home buyer. Home prices in Idyllwilde range from the MID $200's to well over $500,000. "It's been a GREAT year so far for Idyllwilde. In all of 2009 there were 16 homes sold and closed. We are almost at 2009 levels for only six months in...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
Here are some quick links to local and National news articles pertaing to the housing & real estate market. I thought you might enjoy. U.S. home prices rise 0.8% in April: S&P - Prices have moved up 3.8% in the past year, marking the third consecutive year-over-year gain. Prices rose in 18 of the 20 metropolitan areas tracked by Case-Shiller in April compared with March. Over the past year, prices rose 4.4% in Denver. Additional articles that you may find of interest: Peloton offers stimulus discounts to next 12 buyers Utter, Bowes form firm Fannie Mae gets tough with 'strategic defaults' Home prices rise 0.8 pct. in April from March (Denver up 4.4% over the past year) Furniture Row buys Watkins land for $6.5M Banks: We're Hiring Factory-Built Homes Gaining Acceptance Renovation Project...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
No matter whether you love or hate math we all love to look at the REAL numbers for homes sold in our particular neighborhood. Below you will see a serious look at the numbers for Canterberry Crossing and The Villages of Parker in this real estate market report. All the homes sold in Canterberry or The Villages of Parker will be represented here UNLESS it was a FSBO. For Sale by Owner or an outside non-MLS builder sale. There are a very, very few of these in Canterberry or The Villages of Parker since the neighborhoods are both nearly sold out. See every home CURRENTLY for sale in Canterberry Crossing and The Villages of Parker. Full Spreadsheet Here! Steven Beam is a Parker Colorado CRS Real Estate Broker. This will be a comparison between the sales from January 1, 2010 to June 1, 2010...
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By Stephen Connelly
(Metro Brokers- Second Eyes Consulting, LLC.)
Troop 910 Parker/Highlands Ranch Colorado Boy Scouts prepare for the 2010 National Jamboree. This 100th Anniversary of scouting is a gathering of scouts from across the United States and the world over a ten day period. The event offers activities for thousands.  The Jamboree is being held from July 26th - August 4th, 2010 at Fort A.P. Hill near Fredericksburg, Virginia and will celebrate the first 100 years of scouting in america. Since 1937, the Boy Scouts of America have gathered on average of every 4 years. The very first jamboree was held in Washington DC and hosted nearly 28,000 Boy Scouts.  This year's 2010 bicentennial jamboree event will host over 43,000 Boy Scouts with nearly 300,000 members of the general public visiting.  Boy Scout Troop 910 in Parker/Highlands Ranch Colorad...
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By Bonnie Cox
(RE/MAX Masters)
There has been much talk in Parker, Colorado this week, regarding a suspicious person driving a green van approaching young children. While this sort of occurrence is extremely rare, especially in low-crime areas like Parker, Colorado, it serves as a reminder to all of us that we need to talk to children about safety, and about what to do if they are ever in this situation. This is especially important during the summer months when everyone is outdoors. Parker is an extremely safe place to live with a very low crime rate, but it never hurts to have a reminder to talk to your children about their safety. If you live in the Parker area, please pass this information onto your contacts. Please stay safe this summer! Press Release from the Parker Police Department
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By Marianne Bandy, CRS, GRI, Certified Negotiation Expert
(Bandy Homes)
While your first thought when considering the Denver real estate market isn't likely to be the possibility of flooding, it is something to think about when purchasing a home. Historically, the most extreme flooding in the Denver area occurred in 1965. In June of that year, the flood of the South Platte River caused over $540 million in damage, and spread to over a quarter million acres of farmland. On a positive note, the South Platte River flood led to construction of the Chatfield Dam, and municipalities all along the river worked hard to turn it into the beautiful greenbelt it is today. Even though this kind of flooding is relatively rare for our area, knowing whether your home is in a flood zone and what risks you might be facing just makes sense. But what is the best way for you to...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
    Here is the 2009 Yearend real estate market report for your Parker neighborhood. This spreadsheet shows us all the homes that sold and closed in Canterberry Crossing & the Villages of Parker during the 2009 home selling season. Canterberry Crossing is located in Parker Colorado zip code 80138 and Douglas County Colorado. This report will not show us any homes sold as for sale by owner. There were 117 homes sold and closed in Canterberry Crossing in Parker Colorado in 2009. Average Sold Price in Canterberry Crossing $325,014 Average Days on Market 100   See the FULL Spreadsheet here.    
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
Parker Days Carnival Parker Colorado | Parker Days Parker Days Starts today June 11, 12 & 13th. Parker Days is a big carnival held each year right here in Parker Colorado. Kids across Douglas County look forward to this each and every summer. They set it up differently this year so be prepared. All the rides are now up on the hill away from the center of town. Up by the RTD parking lot. The arts and crafts and food booths are still in the center of town and in O'Brien Park. TIPS: Make sure to bring your own water. Drink and food lines are long and the carnival food stinks. Except the funnel cakes. Load up on sunscreen. Being up on the hill this year we should have a decent breeze but the sun is still going to cook you. Go early or late. Mid day is packed. The teenagers inhabit the park ...
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By Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Real Estate
(RE/MAX Alliance - Parker Colorado Real Estate.)
Stonegate is where I live. I love it here and generally have never had much of an issue with the HOA (Homeowners Association) until now. "If it's the last thing we do we will protect this POOL from NON-RESIDENTS" OK what about the people that live here? Apparently several homeowners were angry last year when on occasion some non residents invaded our pool. Evidently these homeowners really made a huge issues out of it and have NOW caused a major problem with pool registrations and getting pool passes. Please understand that I am not alone in this beef. I've talked to dozens of homeowners through email and by phone and know that there are hundreds if not more that are just as angry. Please feel free to leave a comment below. Click the comment link. It seems the Stonegate HOA took it upon...
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