I get it. I have been there. You are dangerously behind in your mortgage payments and you can't seem to catch up. You're getting the letters and phone calls that lead you to believe that you have no other option. Foreclosure seems eminent. That's not necessarily the case.The mortgage company doesn't want to own your home anymore than you want to lose it. In the current Real Estate market, (definitely here in the Denver Colorado area) it seems that this scenario is more common than believable. The home prices dropped; an A.R.M. (adjustable rate mortgage) adjusts to a higher rate; the new payment is now unaffordable; refinancing is out of the question because of credit status changes; the owner finds that they owe more than they can realistically sell it for. What now? Walk away? Not a go... 08/22/2007

Real Estate Market Reports for July 2007 - PARKER, ELIZABETH, FRANKTOWN, KIOWA Douglas County & Elbert Colorado - STATISTICS FOR HOME SALES IN THE AREA - EAST DOUGLAS COUNTY Wow!  There is still a lot of inventory out here.  New real estate listings are outpacing sold and under contracts, and the total active inventory is large.  Again, I hate to sound like I'm beating the same drum, however if your goal is to get to where you are going, in the time that you want to get there, then you better be pricing your home with these numbers in mind.  Serious sellers need to know that if you want to sell your home and move in a reasonable amount of time then listen to your agent and price your home to compete.  The market is what it is and if you really need to sell and move then please look at t... 08/17/2007

The Parker Cultural Commission is proud to be a sponsor of the Oktoberfest celebration at O'Brien Park in downtown Parker on Saturday, Sept. 15. The event, which takes place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., will honor German heritage and traditions by presenting live music, traditional Bavarian dancers, a biergarten, food, vendors and children's activities, including a Colorado Rapids player appearance. Admission to the event and children's activities are free. Food and beverage can be purchased at the event. The Parker Arts Council and the Parker Cultural Commission will be partnering and combining this event with the 2007 Parker Twilight Criterium, a high status bike race, one of the USA Crits Series with top professional and amateur cyclists from around the country, racing on the streets of do... 08/12/2007

Tails are wagging all over town in anticipation of Parker's third annual Barker Days event on Saturday, Sept. 8 at O'Brien Park. The event will feature a temporary dog park in the O'Brien Park ball field and H2O'Brien Pool, dog demonstrations, contests and dog-related vendors. Dogs and their owners can come to O'Brien Park between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for canine fun and socialization. Dogs can take a dip in the pool (closed to humans for the season and neutralized to be dog-friendly), chase balls on the baseball field, enter contests, test their skills on an agility course and rub noses with local dog-related service providers. A separate play area will be provided for small dogs under 25 pounds that prefer to play with friends their own size. Registration for Barker Days is $5 per dog for... 08/12/2007

Stop down to O'Brien Park on Sunday, Aug. 5 for the big jazz band sound of the Denver Municipal Band.  The DMB was founded in the late 1860s by Alex Sutherland, bugler at the "Charge of The Light Brigade." Surviving the ordeal, he settled in Denver where he was active in many of the city's early musical activities.   The staple of DMB activity remains the "century plus" tradition of summer concerts. Presented in accessible parks settings, these family gatherings are entertained by the areas leading professional players, including many principal players of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. In addition to the full 40-piece concert band, the DMB family of ensembles includes a 17-piece jazz band, jazz combo, brass band, plus woodwind and brass quintets. These regularly present concerts in sc... 08/03/2007

In recent weeks there have been four businesses in Parker that have been the victims of window/door smash burglaries. In all cases, the window or glass door was smashed with a rock and cash was taken from the cash register and the back office. In one case the suspect(s) turned over a desk causing all of the computer equipment to fall to the floor. In another case computer equipment was pushed off the desk.   There have been several similar incidents in Franktown and Castle Rock within the last several months. These incidents are occurring mainly in the early morning hours of Saturday and Sunday, between 0030-0300 hrs.  Increased patrols will be conducted in areas identified as likely target areas by the Parker PD. However, individual businesses should review their security and make any ... 08/03/2007

Please join us for an evening of presentations by the architects selected for the architectural design competition for the proposed library and cultural arts center in downtown Parker. The three competing architectural firms will present their designs at Town Hall, located at 20120 E. Mainstreet on Wednesday, August 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  The three firms, listed in alphabetical order, are: Barker, Rinker Seacat ArchitectureHumphries Poli Architects with Semple Brown Design Sink, Combs, Dethlefs with Thomas Hacker Architects The architects, Library and Town staff will be on hand to answer questions. Comment cards will be available to receive public feedback on the designs. If you cannot make the presentations, information will be displayed at both Town Hall and the Library from A... 08/03/2007

Please join the Parker Police Department on Aug. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. in celebrating the 24th annual National Night Out, a community and neighborhood celebration incorporating block parties, cookouts, walks and many other activities.  Neighborhoods around town will leave on a porch light in an effort to meet neighbors and strengthen neighborhood spirit, prevent crime and build police-fire-community partnerships.   Individuals and neighborhoods don't need to register to participate in National Night Out.  However, you can receive additional benefits, activity ideas and promotional items by registering your event at http://www.nationalnightout.org/. If you would like Parker Police or Parker Fire representatives at your event, call Officer McKnight at 303.841.9800 no later than July 14. Las... 07/09/2007

Denver is Hot - Where Do you go to Cool Off? We broke a record yesterday for the date with a high of 100 in Denver.  Yikes!  And its still June!  They are predicting 99 for today and although its supposed to cool down a little throughout the week, its still hot.  When my family gets hot, we love to go swimming.  But to add a bit more excitement, they love the water parks.  And I get to be a kid too when we go.   Fortunately the Denver area has plenty of them.   Here are a few of our favorites: Pirates Cove, Englewood - located on Belleview across from Cornerstone ParkPirates Cove is large enough to have a wide range of fun but small enough that it just isn't "too" big.  My kids love Pirates Cove - they float for hours on the lazy river and love the giant slides.  They also enjoy heading... 06/25/2007

Register Online July 9 for Parker Recreation Fall Sports Register for the following sports leagues online beginning July 9. Youth leagues include Mini Mite Indoor Soccer, Kinder Soccer Outdoor Fall League, Outdoor Mighty Mite Inline Hockey, Outdoor Youth Soccer, Indoor/Outdoor Youth Inline Hockey, High School Girls Indoor Lacrosse and Youth and High School Boys Indoor Lacrosse. Adult leagues include 50+ 6 v. 6 Volleyball League, Indoor 6 v. 6 Coed Flag Football, Outdoor 4 v. 4 Men's Flag Football and Coed Indoor Recreational and Competitive Inline Hockey.  UsBank (Us Bank) Home Mortgagehttp://www.homesandpeople.com/mortgage.html 06/20/2007

Parker History Video Auditions are Saturday, July 7 The Town of Parker is holding television auditions for young adults, teens and kids (ages 8 and over) for a program about Parker's history that is being produced by the Town for local television. We are looking for a cast of bright and talented young people to host the show! To audition, you must live in incorporated Parker. Please note that the Parker North, Pinery and Stonegate Subdivisions are located in unincorporated Douglas County. If you think you have what it takes to be in front of the camera, download the registration form at www.parkeronline.org. Fill out the form and fax it to 303.840.9792, drop it by Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, or bring it with you to the audition. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or lega... 06/20/2007

Real Estate information for your neighborhood in Parker: Clarke Farms Period 03-01-2007 to 05-31-2007 Number of homes sold: 17Average days on the market: 63 daysAverage sold price: $275,818Average $ per square foot: 117% of  listing price to selling price: 95.7%  Search all Single family homes in: Clarke Farms http://www.homesandpeople.com/Subdivisions/Parker/Clarke%20Farms.html Use my closing costs calculator to see how much money you will walk away with when you sell your home.http://www.homesandpeople.com/ClosingCosts.html Data was imported from the MLS, and includes all single family homes. Sold homes statistics includes all homes sold by all Real Estate companies. 06/12/2007

Real Estate information for your neighborhood in Parker: Challenger Park Period 03-01-2007 to 05-31-2007 Number of homes sold: 1Average days on the market: 7 daysAverage sold price: $335,000Average $ per square foot: 129% of  listing price to selling price: 98.5%  Search all Single family homes in: Challenger Park http://www.homesandpeople.com/Subdivisions/Parker/Challenger%20Park.html Use my closing costs calculator to see how much money you will walk away with when you sell your home.http://www.homesandpeople.com/ClosingCosts.html Data was imported from the MLS, and includes all single family homes. Sold homes statistics includes all homes sold by all Real Estate companies. 06/12/2007

Real Estate information for your neighborhood in Parker: Canterberry Period 01-05-2007 to 31-05-2007 Number of homes sold: 13Average days on the market: 74 daysAverage sold price: $339,572Average $ per square foot: 134 % of  listing price to selling price: 95.5%  Search all Single family homes in: Canterberry http://www.homesandpeople.com/Subdivisions/Parker/Canterberry.html Use my closing costs calculator to see how much money you will walk away with when you sell your home.http://www.homesandpeople.com/ClosingCosts.html Data was imported from the MLS, and includes all single family homes. Sold homes statistics includes all homes sold by all Real Estate companies. 06/12/2007

Real Estate information for your neighborhood in Parker: Bradbury Ranch & Bradbury Hills Period 01-05-2007 to 31-05-2007 Number of homes sold: 10Average days on the market: 115 daysAverage sold price: $264,790Average $ per square foot: 139%of  listing price to selling price: 94.9%  Search all Single family homes in: Bradbury Ranch & Bradbury Hills http://www.homesandpeople.com/Subdivisions/Parker/Bradbury.html Use my closing costs calculator to see how much money you will walk away with when you sell your home.http://www.homesandpeople.com/ClosingCosts.html Data was imported from the MLS, and includes all single family homes. Sold homes statistics includes all homes sold by all Real Estate companies. 06/12/2007

Real Estate information for your neighborhood in Parker: Bell Cross Period 01-04-2007 to 31-05-2007 Number of homes sold: 1Average days on the market: 528 daysAverage sold price: $1,690,000Average $ per square foot: 417%of  listing price to selling price: 100%  Search all Single family homes in: Bell Cross http://www.homesandpeople.com/Subdivisions/Parker/Bell%20Cross.html Use my closing costs calculator to see how much money you will walk away with when you sell your home.http://www.homesandpeople.com/ClosingCosts.html Data was imported from the MLS, and includes all single family homes. Sold homes statistics includes all homes sold by all Real Estate companies. 06/12/2007

Real Estate information for your neighborhood in Parker: Antelope Heights Period 01-05-2007 to 31-05-2007 Number of homes sold: 2Average days on the market: 165 daysAverage sold price: $313,500Average $ per square foot: 104%of  listing price to selling price: 92.7%  Search all Single family homes in: Antelope Heightshttp://www.homesandpeople.com/Subdivisions/Parker/Antelope%20Heights.html  Use my closing costs calculator to see how much money you will walk away with when you sell your home.http://www.homesandpeople.com/ClosingCosts.html Data was imported from the MLS, and includes all single family homes. Sold homes statistics includes all homes sold by all Real Estate companies. 06/12/2007

Real Estate information for your neighborhood in Parker: Amanda Pines Period 01-05-2007 to 31-05-2007 Number of homes sold: 10Average days on the market: 115 daysAverage sold price: $264,790Average $ per square foot: 139%of  listing price to selling price: 94.9%  Search all Single family homes in: Amanda Pines  Use my closing costs calculator to see how much money you will walk away with when you sell your home.http://www.homesandpeople.com/  Data was imported from the MLS, and includes all single family homes. Sold homes statistics includes all homes sold by all Real Estate companies. 06/12/2007

The Parker Fair was great yesterday.  I saw many friends and enjoyed the rides. The food was great too. There has been a lot of excitement around the Parker County Fairgrounds as the improvements and renovations have developed. The 2007 Parker County Fair was the first fair on the newly transformed fairgrounds up the hill. As a result, every area of the fair was positively impacted.  Colorado Relocation:http://www.homesandpeople.com/relocation.html 06/11/2007

Real Estate Market Reports for May 2007 - PARKER, ELIZABETH, FRANKTOWN, KIOWA Douglas County & Elbert Colorado - STATISTICS FOR HOME SALES IN THE AREA This report includes all areas of the MLS known as DEP : Douglas County & Elbert County - Parker, Kiowa, Elizabeth, Franktown  Residential - Single Family Homes ACTIVE LISTINGS Total Active:  1278 Average Price:  $542,687 New Listings: 615 SOLD LISTINGS Total Sold: 235 Average Price of Sold: $371,339 Sold at % of List Price: 97% Average Days on Market (DOM): 106 OFF MARKET Under Contract: 248 Expired: 54 Withdrawn/Other: 371   Residential  Condos/Town Homes ACTIVE LISTINGS Total Active:  187 Average Price:  $182,522 New Listings: 79 SOLD LISTINGS Total Sold: 37 Average Price of Sold: $169,889 Sold at % of List Price: 99% Average Days on M... 06/09/2007