Friday, October 30, 2009
End of the BBQ Season in Colorado...
Update on Senate Vote to Extend Homebuyer Tax Credit
Update on Senate vote to extend tax credit: http://rismedia.com/2009-10-29/breaking-news-senate-plans-to-extend-and-expand-tax-credit/
Drive Safe Colorado! Link to Road Conditions & Road Closures
I myself am going to keep my car parked until the afternoon, but if you have to drive today, drive safe Colorado. If you need CDOT road conditions and closures, click on the following link: http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Senate Approves Extension and Expansion of Tax Credit
I have just received word that the Senate has voted to approve a the extension of the $8,000 tax credit through June of 2010. The "Dodd-Lieberman-Isakson" amendment would also extend the credit to NON FIRST TIME buyers as well. My blog post from earlier today provides further detail, and I will continue to update my blog as I receive new information.
What more are you waiting for, give me a call while home prices are still low, low low!
Stefan Geyer
Colorado Realtor
http://www.stefanmax.com/
What more are you waiting for, give me a call while home prices are still low, low low!
Stefan Geyer
Colorado Realtor
http://www.stefanmax.com/
Tentative Agreement to Extend & EXPAND Homebuyer Tax Credit
Colorado / Denver home buyers and home sellers, GREAT NEWS! The homebuyer tax credit appears it will be extended and expanded. To take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, first-time home buyers would need to be under contract by 04/30/2010, and close before 07/01/2010.
Are you a homeowner? You may qualify for a credit too! Have you lived in your current residence for a consecutive five-year period in the past eight years? Then you would be eligible for a new $6,500 credit. You also must be under contract by act by April 30, 2010 and close before 07/01/2010.
Contact me for more information. The time to buy and sell is now, as it is unlikely this type of opportunity for Colroado homebuyers and sellers will appear again or be extended anytime soon.
Stefan Geyer
303-766-4663
Colorado Realtor
Home Real Estate
http://www.stefanmax.com/
Are you a homeowner? You may qualify for a credit too! Have you lived in your current residence for a consecutive five-year period in the past eight years? Then you would be eligible for a new $6,500 credit. You also must be under contract by act by April 30, 2010 and close before 07/01/2010.
Contact me for more information. The time to buy and sell is now, as it is unlikely this type of opportunity for Colroado homebuyers and sellers will appear again or be extended anytime soon.
Stefan Geyer
303-766-4663
Colorado Realtor
Home Real Estate
http://www.stefanmax.com/
Not Selling Your Colorado Home? Just In Case, Follow These Tips
Not selling your home right now? Chances are you will in the future, so I have a few recommendations for you, ones which will give you an advantage over your competition if you do decide to sell.
1. If you get work done to your home, get any required permits, and any required approval signatures. Many homeowners avoid getting permits, due to the expense, but this could later come back to bite you. Keep the permits in a file and make them available to potential buyers.
2. Keep all warranty information for relevant items such as appliances, roof, water heater, furnace, and garage door opener. When getting warranties, seek out ones that are transferable. Buyers appreciate this; it gives them more confidence in the home.
3. Take before and after photos of any remodeling done to your home. Buyers like to see these, and it could also help justify a higher asking price. Appraisers and lenders also like to see these pictures, even in the case of a refinance.
4. Hire a photographer to take professional pictures of your home when it looks the best, particularly the landscaping. If you list your home during the fall and winter months, these pictures will help buyers visualize the home when it looks its best. For my Colorado home sellers, this one is important (we have two feet of snow on the ground right now, and it is only October!). This will not cost as much as you think, and I can refer you to photographers that I use when listing my client's homes.
Happy selling!
Stefan Geyer
Colorado Realtor
http://www.stefanmax.com/
1. If you get work done to your home, get any required permits, and any required approval signatures. Many homeowners avoid getting permits, due to the expense, but this could later come back to bite you. Keep the permits in a file and make them available to potential buyers.
2. Keep all warranty information for relevant items such as appliances, roof, water heater, furnace, and garage door opener. When getting warranties, seek out ones that are transferable. Buyers appreciate this; it gives them more confidence in the home.
3. Take before and after photos of any remodeling done to your home. Buyers like to see these, and it could also help justify a higher asking price. Appraisers and lenders also like to see these pictures, even in the case of a refinance.
4. Hire a photographer to take professional pictures of your home when it looks the best, particularly the landscaping. If you list your home during the fall and winter months, these pictures will help buyers visualize the home when it looks its best. For my Colorado home sellers, this one is important (we have two feet of snow on the ground right now, and it is only October!). This will not cost as much as you think, and I can refer you to photographers that I use when listing my client's homes.
Happy selling!
Stefan Geyer
Colorado Realtor
http://www.stefanmax.com/
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Colorado Homeowners, Underwarter on Your House? I Can Help.
Fewer short sales are coming up short these days, have hope: http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2009102103?OpenDocument#
Stefan Geyer
Denver Realtor / ECO Broker / Certified Appraiser
http://www.stefanmax.com/
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