Remember, as a general rule, weaker than expected economic data is good for rates, while positive data causes rates to rise.  We've had our share or weak data and news, but it will probably continue or could even get worse.We recently had a poor unemployment report.  A bleak Jobs Report greatly boosts the odds of not only a first-quarter recession, but perhaps a worse economic downturn than many economists fear. The Federal Reserve may respond to this increasing trend in job losses with additional interest rate cuts when they next meet to determine monetary policy on April 30 and June 25. As we've seen in the past though, such rate cuts do not translate into lower long-term rates for mortgages, so there is no better time than right now to refinance an existing mortgage or to structure a... 04/11/2008

    Parker CO Home for Sale                                                                                    6968 Brookeview Ct        Property InfoType: Residential Price: $899,900 Beds: 4   Baths: 4 Acres: 2.04  Yr Blt: 2005 Fin. SqFt: 4,152  MLS#: 621765     Property Links    RemarksBuilt Green! Newer Custom Ranch On Desirab Le 2 Acre Interior Lot!cul De Sac!gorgeous Views!large Custom Covered Deck,Prof Ldscp, Full Surround Sound,Designer Window Coverin Gs,Hand Trowel Texture,Finished Garage&more 3 Fireplaces!top Of The Line Finishes! Air Cond-Central, Backs To Open Sp, Ceiling Fan, Cable Installed, Corner, Cook Top, Covered Patio, Cul-De-Sac, Double Oven, Deck, Eating Space/Kit, Formal Dining, Five Piece Bath, Garage Dr Opener, Gas Logs, Great Room, , Jack & Jill Bath, Kitchen Isl... 04/11/2008

 I list and sell bank owned properties.  Most of the time I find that when the bank has finally taken possession, that the homes have long been empty.  WHAT A WASTE!  Why didn't they try to sell them?   The best advice I can give you is call a Realtor NOW!  Assuming you are also talking to your lender and doing all you can, and assuming that ultimately you won't be able to save yourself, you need to stop everything, get off of the denial train, and take action.  Your house can sell, even if you have to negotiate a short sale with your lender.  It is doable.  List your house immediately, because it could take longer than you think.  Is it worth having a foreclosure on your record for the next 10 years? NO.  NEVER in a million years.  I have shown homes recently and gotten calls from peop... 04/10/2008

If you're like me then your probably tired of hearing all the negative news on foreclosures,  stagnant markets and falling home prices.  Well finally here is some great news!  CNN Money has released an article on why NOW is the best time to build your home.  Don't wait for the rates and/or housing prices to decline again, get started and invest in your own future today! Read this CNN Money article here!Also, if you've considered moving to my home town of Parker, CO then you'll also be glad to know that it's just recently been rated #26 out of the Top 100 Best Places to Live also by CNN Money.  Check it out here and see why.  We're waiting for you! 04/02/2008

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If you had enough money to pay off your mortgage right now, would you? Many people would. In fact, the ‘American Dream' is to own your own home, and to own it outright, with no mortgage. If the American Dream is so wonderful, how can we explain the fact that thousands of financially successful people, who have more than enough money to pay off their mortgage, refuse to do so. The answer? Most of what we believe about mortgages and home equity, which we learned from our parents and grandparents, is wrong. They taught us to make a big down payment, get a fixed rate mortgage, and make extra principle payments in order to pay off your loan as early as you can. Mortgages, they said, are a necessary evil at best. The problem with this rationale is it has become outdated. The rules of money ha... 03/14/2008

Parker, CO - PARKER REAL ESTATE & HOMES SALES NUMBERS FROM FEBRUARY 2008 REAL ESTATE MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Parker real estate for sale has improved a bit and overall is doing well.  There is currently just under a 4 month supply of homes for sale in Parker - where as just month ago it was closer to 4 1/ 2 months.  There are buyers in Parker - make sure that you listen to your REALTOR concerning price and condition when considering selling your Parker home. Here are numbers for February 2008 regarding the real estate activity in Parker, Colorado. As of March 1, 2008 - there were 767 Parker homes for sale (active listings).  Of these, 205 were new listings in Parker in February.  195 Homes went Under Contract in Parker for February and 74 were sold and closed.  Park... 03/09/2008

Exciting News for Parker, Colorado COSTCO - Finally!!! Costco is coming to Parker, CO. This is great news for locals residents like me! No longer do you travel across town 15-30 minutes to shop at the infamous Costco! You may have noticed some changes happening to the Cottonwood & Parker Road intersection. I am certain we are going to see a face lift on the old Cotonwood shopping center as well. The location of the commercial building will be north of the C-470 ramp. Parker AdventistThe hospital is planning to expand a new wing, a new floor and a new 4-story parking garage! Wow- great news! Two 60,000 square foot medical buildings will go in with a connecting sky bridge already fully leased. West Creek Development is moving forward!  The OLD Target will become 5 smaller businesses- one ... 03/06/2008

Some How To Tips! With the housing market lately I have seen many home owners focus on upgrading their homes vs. buying brand new construction. Remodeling can be used to add space and improve the function of any home. This is actually a great idea, especially when you considering selling within five years. However, I would not advise to deplete the equity in a home in order to finance the projects. Instead, take one step at a time and make meaningful upgrades to what you currently have. Be Safe! Always follow the local building codes click here for access to the Douglas County website. Home Owners Insurance! Ensure you call your homeowners insurance provider to update your policy after renovations. Consider making the following improvements! Outlets and Wiring need to be adequate for an... 02/08/2008

Parker, CO - Parker REAL ESTATE & HOMES SALES NUMBERS FROM January 2008 REAL ESTATE MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT Parker real estate is in decent shape as we start out the new year.  There is just over a 4 1/2 month supply of Parker homes as inventory currently.  While this is a good number, I sometimes find January numbers a little deceiving as they reflect some of December's activity and at the end of December people tend to hold off from listing their home and also from the amount of folks that withdraw real estate listings around the holidays.  January has indeed been a very interesting month in the Denver real estate arena, with mortgage rate cuts from the Fed, and a decent weather month in the Denver area (which definitely can effect the real estate market!).  I expect that we will see m... 02/07/2008

 Fun Facts for Parker Colorado General Land Use 233.4 acres of land annexed 7.3 of those acres were infill annexations 50.1 of those acres were zoned for open space126.2 of those acres were zoned for commercial11.1 of those acres were zoned for mixed useZoning allowed for up to 300 dwelling units Building Permits Issued 59 New commercial229 New single family dwellings3 multi-family Financial Information $60 million budget approved for 2008$10.4 million of the budget is for street projects$4.8 million of the budget is for parks and recreation projects Parks & Recreation 150,000 square feet of indoor recreation amenities 375,000 visitors at Recreation facilities 8,600 youth sports participants4,100 adult sports participants15 miles of paved trailsOver 250 acres of parklandOver 900 acres o... 01/28/2008

Life Time Fitness Open for Bussiness in Parker!!! Absolutely amazing- the "Ritz Carlton" of fitness centers hands down! There is NOTHING like this in Colorado. Sign up for your free 7 day trail below. This is a must for anyone that lives in or near Parker, Colorado. Veronica Cruz member advisor gave my husband and I a personal tour late last week of the facility. This center will impress the most savvy fitness guru! It also caters to family's and provides FREE daycare while you work out! Wow- that is generous! Not to mention over 65+ classes such as yoga, hydro aerobics, kick-boxing... etc that are included in your monthly membership! This place is the size of a small mall! A Few Tidbits worth mentioning.... HOW ABOUT A TRIATHLON? This event brings the swimming, bicycling and running co... 01/28/2008

First Time Home Buyers  A common question I get around this time of year..."Sarah, I just received my tax statement from the assessors office. It came in the mail and it states that I owe XXX dollars to the county- I thought I had paid my property taxes out of my mortgage payment every month?." I ask them if they won the lottery and paid off their mortgage. Clearly, the answer is almost always "No Sarah" followed by a chuckle.  I love this question. One it tells me that when speaking to first time home buyers as their consultant I need to be educating them constantly throughout the process and the second reason why I love this question is that it is just another way for me to have the opportunity to chat with my clients, ask for referrals and develop lasting professional relationship wi... 01/24/2008

Real Estate Review Wanted Share with Everyone- Great Article!  By Chris Hardy: There is an old Chinese saying that states "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second best time is today." The same can certainly be said about buying real estate. Historically, an investment in a home has provided a secure long-term appreciation opportunity. For example, an average home in Denver purchased 20 years ago has enjoyed a 250% increase in value during that time period (as calculated by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight at www.ofheo.govThat astonishing figure doesn't include any potential income gains from renting, realized tax benefits from mortgage interest deductions, and/or depreciation of the investment. It simply states that if you bought a house in Denver in ... 01/10/2008

True Stories... My husband wonderful person that he is has always been extremely protective of our animals. There was no question when we moved to Parker, CO. In fact, he was even more stressed out about letting them outside. Recently, Parker's own "Talk of the Town" newsletter came out with an article about the local wildlife here in town. The Animal Control Division had recieved multiple reports of "dogs being attacked and or/killed" by coyotes in their own back yards. Location- Caterberry Crossing. Typical behavior for the animal. However, the town is wanting the residents to be fully aware of their surroundings even if it is in their own back yard. Rules to follow and express to any client moving into the area...Keep a watchful eye on all pets if they are outsideRegardless if it is ... 12/27/2007

TOWN PARKS ~ Parker Colorado 20 Mile Historic Site   Put a little bit of History in your home town. Owned although not orginally by James Sample Parker the historic site grew and prospered. Converted to a blacksmith shop with equipment to shoe oxen and a general mercantile store to aid travelers coming through. The site is approximately 20 miles to the city of Denver. Learn more at Parker Area Historical Society.  Bar CCC Park The tree is 110 years old. Parker has another large tree near 20 Mile Road and Mainstreet that they are worried about. The tree at Bar CCC Park has it's own concerns according to the town of Parker they have seen significant decay due to the trees age and species. In 2002 they re-enforced the tree with poles and cable to stop it from being any kind of danger. Alth... 12/13/2007

Snow Day? Snow schedules are in effect for the children of Colorado today. Being a native I can't recall having those. My parents would leave about 10 minutes earlier to drop us off at school. That was typically enough time to park the car on the side of the road in the fire-lane at the school and a chance for my parents to lecture me about keeping my jacket on at lunch. On the drive occasionally we would slide on the street and the only thing my parents would say was "Oh, we better be really careful on these roads- don't want to get into an accident". Which thankfully we NEVER did! But my parents are from Wisconsin so I guess one could assume they knew what they were doing. Go figure- being careful on the road isn't as hard as some might think. But for some reason today we are so overl... 12/11/2007

Earlier this year, over the summer, the Town of Parker unveiled the latest addition to its recreation opportunities in town.  I was working with two different relocations in May and was able to pass by as the building neared completion.  But I had not been back since, until now.  The Parker Field House opened ready to host all types of sports enthusiasts, young and old.   I had heard from others that this place was great.  Just gorgeous.  They were all right.  Even the outside is so tastefully done, yes - it looks like a field house - but it is so tastefully done and pleasant and just fits into the surroundings so well. Once inside, you will realize that this is a truly wonderful addition to the the community.  If you are looking to move to the area or anywhere in Parker, this is a faci... 11/26/2007

  Breakfast with SANTA at the Wildlife Experience in Parker CO   Come enjoy holiday breakfast with SANTA at the Wildlife Experience in Parker CO, The morning is filled with festivities and activities.You can decorate cookies, have your face painted, and more.After breakfast you can hand your wishlist to Santa. Dates: December 1st, 8th and 15th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.  Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on line. For more information and tickets The Wildlife Experience Breakfast with Santa The Wildlife Experience is located at 10035 South Peoria, Parker, CO 80134   Disclaimer: Kenna and Co. Blog does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for the accuracy of the information provided herein, and provides said information without warranties of any kind, either expressed or i... 11/16/2007

On Oct. 4 at around 3 p.m., Parker Police responded to the report of a purse snatching in front of the Baskin Robbins located at Mainstreet and Parker Road. The suspect in the incident is a juvenile male about 16 years of age, wearing black shorts and black shirt. He was last seen in a black car heading east. If you have information on this or any similar crimes in the area please call the Police Department at 303.841.9800. 10/11/2007