New Listing in Longmont!

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:58:30 +0000

Brand New Listing in Longmont!

1132 Lincoln
Longmont, Co 80501
Popular Brick Ranch in Established Neighborhood!

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Josh Hunter

Office:	303-682-2828
Mobile:	720-495-5924
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$159,000
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	1
Square Foot	:	954
County	:	Boulder
Property Type	:	Detached
Year Built	:	1956
MLS Number	:	673288

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Property Description

This all brick ranch is located just a short walk away from THREE schools, grocery, dining and more! Brand New Roof and newly coated hardwood floors throughout! This property features double pane windows, carport, storage shed, large yard, covered patio and alley access! Same owner for many years and very well cared for. Included are all of the blinds/window coverings, all kitchen appliances as well as the washer and dryer! This is not a short sale or a foreclosure, the seller is able to do a quick close! Move In Ready!

Equal Housing Opportunity.

St. Vrain Realty :
2101 Ken Pratt Blvd -
Longmont
CO
80501
: 303-682-2828

Shed a little good light on Longmont Housing Numbers for 2012

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:32:20 +0000

This is a quick post, but a positive and informative one!

January Statistics are out and what a great start we are having!

-Number of Detached (Homes) units sold is up 15.2% over last year

-Number of Active Listings is down -12.7%

-Median Sales Price is up 12.6%

-Average Sales Price is up 15.3%

This is a great start to the year, and with inventory numbers being lower, and buyer activity increasing we may start to see some more positive price pressure and competition on listings. Already this year, I have been in two MULTIPLE OFFER situations with buyers…which is great news for the sellers.

Longmont Association of Realtors installs new officers

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:26:55 +0000

Article below was published and written by the Longmont Times Call Newspaper and is not an original piece from this websites author. Full text found at

About 150 people turned out at the Plaza Conference Center on Friday night for the Longmont Association of Realtors’ annual installation banquet.

Bob Danos of PML Inc. was introduced as the organization’s new president for the coming year. He told the audience how excited he was about the opportunities in real estate, with interest rates at historic lows. He also said how proud he was to be leading the LAR, an organization 400 strong, he said, counting both membership and affiliates.

“I’m just looking forward to the opportunity and the opportunities that are out there for everyone in the real estate market right now,” Danos said Friday.

Along with the induction of the new president came the presentation of several LAR awards:

• Deanna Dyer of Dyer Realty was named Realtor of the Year

• Kim Ranes of Diamond 4 Realty received the Presidential Service Award

• Carin Danos of PML Inc. was named Rookie of the Year

• Stephanie McKay of Heritage Title Co. was named 2011 Affiliate of the Year

Another of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of checks through the Colorado Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation to local nonprofits the OUR Center, Inn Between of Longmont and Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley.

CAR directors Terry Lee and Reid Williams were recognized, as was Dyer, the brokers’ forum representative; LAR executive vice president Amy Aschenbrenner; and North East governmental affairs director Barbara Koelzer.

Keith Kanemoto of Prudential Rocky Mountain Realtors presented the 2012 officers: Bob Danos, president; Dave Wagner of ERA Tradewind Real Estate, immediate past president; Dene Yarwood of Wright Kingdom Real Estate, president-elect; Damian Wise of Keller Williams 1st Realty, secretary; Tara Boston of Keller Williams 1st Realty, treasurer; and directors Claudia Archuleta of ERA Tradewind Real Estate; Regina Cheyney of RMG Realty; Josh Hunter of MB Longmont Real Estate; Vicky Marchino of ERA Tradewind Real Estate; Kim Ranes of Diamond 4 Realty; and Ed Regel of Regel & Associates.

Kyle Snyder of Land Title Guaranty Co. served as master of ceremonies for Friday’s event.

100% Financing…Really?

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:42:41 +0000

Lately I have been getting alot of questions from people…mainly first time buyers asking about 100% financing and if it is still possible. For a while, there was really only an FHA loan that requires 3.5% down or USDA Financing which although does offer 100% LTV, has area restrictions….and Longmont is not in the area. However…good news! Key Bank is offering a 100% LTV mortgage that requires only $500.00 from you the buyer! The best part is that this is a conventional product!

Here are some basics:

$500.00 buyer contribution

NO PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) = Lower Payment!

Alternative Credit is Acceptable

Up to a 3% seller contribution for closing costs and fees

Funds needed to close can me a gift or a grant

Flexible Credit Decisions

This loan program has helped many people achieve the dream of home ownership! I recently closed a Key Community loan and it was a seamless process that went well for the buyer! Now, the PROPERTY OR the BUYER need to qualify for this program, but more people qualify than you would think!

If you are interested in seeing if this is a viable option for you, please give me a call or send me an email. I will be able to help out and educate you on if this program will work very quickly!

2308 Dillon Way – Great new Listing in Longmont, Colorado

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:38:29 +0000

2308 Dillon Way in Beautiful Longmont, Colorado

Bedrooms:	4	Bathrooms:	3
Home Size:	2,185 sq.ft.	Garage:	3
County:	Boulder	Property Type:	Single Family Detached
Year Built:	2002

Property Description

Rich Hardwood Flooring throughout the main level of this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Ranch Home. Over 2100 square feet of finished space provides ample room and a great flow.The main level of this property features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, rich hardwood flooring, newer paint and great natural light. In addition, a main floor laundry area includes a washer and dryer! The kitchen features tile flooring, plenty of counter and cabinet space as well as all appliances including a Gas Range!Downstairs you will find a professionally finished basement featuring a great living room, nice sized bedroom and additional bathroom with shower! This basement also features great storage spaces and a wash basin. Stepping out back, you enter a beautifully covered wood porch complete with recessed can lighting and shutters for sun! Being located on a Cul-De-Sac lot, each side of the yard is very spacious. To the right, you find an additional concrete patio, large grassy area and a garden with lush greens and raised beds as well as access to the garage. We hope you enjoyed the photos and tour of this property. Please call Josh Hunter at 720.495.5924 to schedule a private viewing. Multi Room Virtual Tour Here!

Longmont Homes Sales Down – Less about market and more about prior incentives

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:04:38 +0000

This Article was written and published by the Daily Times Call in Longmont.

Longmont home sales down

But Realtors say it’s less about the market and more about last year’s incentives

By Tony Kindelspire Longmont Times-Call

LONGMONT — Despite numbers that are down compared with a year ago, local real estate agents say they’re pleased with the way 2011 is shaping up in terms of residential home sales. In fact, they say, after years of turmoil the market seems to be getting back to a pre-recession normal.

Year-to-date through the end of June, 421 single-family homes had been sold in Longmont, a nearly 23 percent drop from a year ago. But last year was unusual because of the federal homebuyer tax credit that was put in effect in late 2009 and extended into the second quarter of 2010.

Dave Wagner, president of the Longmont Association of Realtors, said the tax credit skewed the numbers for the first part of last year and feels like the market is returning to a more normal cycle of buying and selling.

Wagner said he’s predicting that by the end of 2011, sales figures for Longmont will be off by about 3 percent when compared with 2010.

“The stimulus may have added 10 percent to our business and we’re only down 3 percent?” said Wagner, a sales associate with ERA Tradewind Real Estate in Longmont. Then I’d say we’re in a recovering market.”

Kim Ranes of Diamond 4 Realty, who’s been in the business since 1996, agrees with Wagner’s assessment.

“I think that it’s generally doing OK,” said Ranes, who operates all over the northern Front Range. “It think it’s kind of holding its own. The listings that are selling are some of the better ones on the market, and some of them are selling quite quickly. Others sit for a while.”

The average days on the market has dropped this year in Longmont to 91, from 111 last year.

Ranes said that from the seller’s perspective, price continues to be key.

“No matter what, for the entire time I’ve been in the business, pricing has always been the most important. I think no matter what, pricing has to be number one. But staging and cleaning and updating (your home to sell) is very close,” she said. The median home price in Longmont year-to-date through June was $216,800, a 13 percent decline from the $249,900 of a year ago. Part of that is due to buyers being more cautious, which is forcing sellers, in many cases, to ask less than they might want to, Ranes said.

“Right now, because of what’s happened in the economy the last few years, the buyers seem to be weighing their decisions a little bit more,” Ranes said. “They’re being a little more cautious.”

Dene Yarwood, a broker associate with Wright Kingdom Real Estate’s Longmont office, said that the market is in a bit of a summer lull at the moment, but she expects that to change in about a month, once back-to-school season comes around again.

“The numbers show (the market) to be down, but I’m not necessarily feeling that,” said Yarwood, who’s been in real estate for 8 1/2 years. “I’m feeling that there’s a lot of activity.”

Yarwood said that for buyers, the fact that interest rates continue to be at a 30-year low definitely works in their favor.

“If you’re a seller and you’re moving up in the same market that you’re selling in, now’s a great time to be doing that because your money’s going to buy more. If you’re downsizing, it’s not going to be as fruitful for you,” Yarwood said.

That’s particularly true for higher end homes, she said, explaining that it’s typical for a $400,000 home in Longmont to have an actual market value of about $365,000.

Wagner agreed with that assessment.

“The bigger houses have lost more value as a percentage,” Wagner said.

ArtWalk Returns to Longmont!

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:13:03 +0000

Welcome to ArtWalk 2011
Art that’s worth walking for. On a night worth getting out for.

July Featured Artist: Heather Rogers
Friday, July 15th, 6:30-9 p.m.

Heather Lynn Rogers has always had a fascination with expression through creativity. Little did she know her passion for photography would grow from landscapes and historical sites to the abstract and other facets that it is today. Now her art has morphed into photographs with texture and depth. She creates art, then captures it with her lens. In the age of computer programming sometimes digital enhancement isn’t enough to satisfy her muse. In those instances she uses acrylic paint to bring her vision to life. Visit her at www.vestranded.com

We are pleased to announce the dates for 2011:: Friday, May 20; Friday, July 15; Friday, September 16
Time:: 6:30-9 pm
Where:: In historic downtown Longmont with over 20 venues on Main Street between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue.
ArtWalk is:: A free evening of art exhibitions, music, live theatre, dance and children’s activities. The ArtWalk event transforms downtown Longmont businesses into galleries and promotes cultural arts for three fabulous evenings each year.; This activity is very fun for the whole family! See you there!; Information provided from Artwalk Longmont.

Rental Market Heating Up…looking for returns?

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:30:46 +0000

Short Sale Daily News, a real estate information site put up a short article on Rental Property Gains for Landlords. Basically stating that the rental market is continuing to grow, this is good news for existing investors, new investors or even those that are having a difficult time selling a property at the moment. There are more and more families with recent foreclosures or short sales looking for affordable housing amung others!

Below is link to the full article, if you are interested in making Real Estate part of your investment portfolio, or are having a difficult time selling do not hesitate to call me to discuss some ideas and options.

Link : http://shortsaledailynews.com/rental-property-gains-continue-for-landlords/

Home not selling? Leasing could be an option…

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:06:22 +0000

Our Tenant Placement and Leasing Services are geared towards helping you with the most important part of owning investment properties……..Tenant Location and Vacancy Reduction.

Specializing primarily in Owner Managed properties; Hunter Investments approach to tenant placement allows for a custom designed experience based on your individual needs as a homeowner or landlord. We have the ability to list, advertise, conduct showings, screen calls, run applications, verify references, check credit, conduct employment/income verifications, draft and sign leases and more! Most of our services are free to start and require nothing due until a qualified tenant has paid their deposit and a lease has been executed.

We can take your property from day one, when your current tenants vacate and help you assess any needed repairs/upgrades that may help with the marketing and appeal of your home. We are available for consultation on many issues both during the leasing process as well as afterwards. Certainly choosing to save money and manage a property on your own will come with questions, we are here to help you even after our services are complete! From eviction questions, handymen and service referrals, lease and performance questions, landscaping help all the way to helping you acquire more investments! We want to provide you with value, great service and create a great long term relationship!

Our services are broken down into two packages, Basic and Deluxe.

Basic-This package is great for a local investor that wants help locating quality leads, but that also would like to be involved in the leasing process such as showing the home, move in walkthroughs and checking credit.

Deluxe- Otherwise known as a “Full Service” package, the Deluxe option is our best deal if you are seeking a service that get the job done from start to finish, while still keeping you informed along the way.

If you would like more information on leasing services and costs associated, please click here.

Buyers! Are you ready for Closing Cost Assistance?

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:18:41 +0000

Attention Buyers!

We have all heard of “closing cost assistance”, yes…the amount of money or percentage that you request that sellers pay on your behalf, to help pay the closing costs associated with your purchase. In many cases, especially those of first time buyers this “concession” is a vital part of your transaction as many have saved their downpayment…but fall a little short on the total that includes closing cost therefore making the home acquisition much more difficult.

Well, Fannie Mae, is currently offering an incentive for those buyers that choose to purchase one of their Homepat h properties! It is fairly simple but I will post the full terms below. Basically, if you are going to purchase a Homepath property, as an owner occupant (meaning you will live in the home as your primary residence…not buying it as a rental or vacation home) you are going to be entitled to up to 3.5% of your purchase price to be used towards these closing costs! This can really help make that home purchase possible for many of you! Especially if you look at some of the wonderful financing available right now such as the Homepath Mortgage, FHA 3.5% down financing, USDA 100% financing (within limits) and Key Banks Community Loan Program which…wait for it….yes…only requires a contribution of $500 from the buyer! I actually just closed on one of the Key Bank products last week and let me tell you….Great interest rate, 30 year fixed, $500 out of pocket down payment….it was a great loan.

If you are interested in learning more about Homepath, Low down payment financing and great values on homes don’t hesitate to contact me! I would be glad to discuss your options with you in a no pressure environment.

To Qualify for this offer, you must close on your home before October 31st, 2011

Terms and Conditions:

Buyers and/or selling agents (the agent representing the buyer) must request the incentive upon submission of initial offer.
Initial offer must be submitted on or after June 14, 2011 and close by October 31, 2011. Initial offers made prior to June 14 are not eligible for the June 14 – October 31 incentive.
Sale must close on or before October 31, 2011. No exceptions will be made to this deadline. (Note: Initial offers submitted after September 15, 2011 may not close by the incentive deadline of October 31, 2011.)
Buyers must be purchasing a HomePath property to use as their primary residence to receive closing cost assistance. Second homes and investment properties are excluded from the incentive.
Sales closed via the retail channel are eligible, including those utilizing public funds. Pool and auction sales are ineligible.
Buyers must sign the Owner Occupant Certification Rider to the Real Estate Purchase Addendum.
Buyers with total closing costs under 3.5% are not eligible to receive the difference as a credit.
Properties where Fannie Mae acquired the property in connection with financing under a reverse mortgage are not eligible. Ask the listing agent for details.
Buyers should consult their lenders for guidance on financing. Lenders and mortgage products may impose their own limitations on the use of the 3.5% incentive. For example, the lender may consider the incentive a Seller Contribution and limit the amount to 3.0%. In those instances, the remaining 0.5% will no longer be available to the buyer.
Fannie Mae reserves the right to remove any property from promotion or end the promotion at any time. Any dispute over the payment of the incentive shall be resolved by Fannie Mae in its sole discretion.