Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

5 Steps to Selling Your House in a Crazy Up and Down Market

You have your house on the market and you say you want to sell it.  Do you really? I find that there are a lot of homes for sale that aren't really, "on the market." What do I mean by that?  Ask yourself, "how many showings have I had this month?" "Am I reacting to the feedback I'm getting?" "Am I even getting feedback?" Are you taking a defensive posture with your broker? Are you thinking of moving on to your second,...Continue Reading!

In Real Estate, Life is Like a Bowl of Craisins

Sometimes sweet, sometimes sticky, usually fun, but with a tart side too. My loyal reader (you know who you are) complained to me recently that I'm not posting as often as I used to or should be.   "Are you losing interest?" he asked. No I'm not losing interest - but today was like this: My dog's day was like this: Well, at least someone in our family is enjoying the Colorado lifestyle. Sales have been brisk lately, the office is running well, but needs...Continue Reading!

July 2009 Denver Real Estate Market Statistics

Prices are still coming down. A curiosity to me because I'm sitting here preparing an offer for clients and they are in a competitive bidding situation.  We decided to offer slightly over list price, and we're not sure they'll get the house even with that.  They need to ask for down payment assistance from the seller, which puts them at a disadvantage. Their lender told them that it's usual and customary for sellers to make a concession for closing costs in...Continue Reading!