With a level of attention to detail rarely seen, this amazing 12,000 square-foot, five bedroom, seven bathroom home is the perfect blend of old-world charm and every modern convenience.
Call Dan Polimino 303-522-1161 or Gary Lohrman at 303-829-5900 for a showing.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
60 Days. By Dan Polimino.
The two most frequently asked questions I am getting these days are: 1) Is there still time left to get a home and qualify for the first time home buyer’s 8,000-dollar credit? 2) Will the government extend the first time home buyer’s tax credit?
First things first: yes, there is still time left to get qualified and find a home but you need to move NOW. Have a discussion with a lender as soon as possible about your credit, down payment, or down payment assistance and how much you qualify for. Then get out with a realtor and start looking for a home, condo, or townhome. This may take a little while because in the final 60 days of this tax credit, we expect to see a lot of people trying to buy a home. That means that there might be more people vying for the same home than you would normally see at this time of the year. Most transactions take at least 30 days to close. That means that you need to be under contract with a property no later than November 1st. If I were a first time home buyer, I would take the first two weeks of October to get my lending situation in order. I would find a good realtor no later than mid-October. Take the final two weeks or less to find a home and make a solid offer on a home that could be accepted by November 1st.
Our second question is, “Will the government extend the tax credit?” The National Association of Realtors has been working hard on this with Washington lawmakers for many months now. My guess is that Congress will approve a second home buyer tax credit, but in what form is any body’s guess. Some say that they will merely extend the $8,000 credit we have today for first time home buyers. Some say that the $8,000 will be for any buyer and others think that the tax credit may even go as high as $15,000.
With that said, DO NOT WAIT! One thing we know for sure is that Congress is unpredictable at best. If you are counting on them to make a better deal for you to buy a home, you are gambling with the odds not in your favor.
Dan Polimino is a Realtor with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. He can be reached at DPolimino@fullerproperties.com and www.coloradodreamhouse.com/denverpost
First things first: yes, there is still time left to get qualified and find a home but you need to move NOW. Have a discussion with a lender as soon as possible about your credit, down payment, or down payment assistance and how much you qualify for. Then get out with a realtor and start looking for a home, condo, or townhome. This may take a little while because in the final 60 days of this tax credit, we expect to see a lot of people trying to buy a home. That means that there might be more people vying for the same home than you would normally see at this time of the year. Most transactions take at least 30 days to close. That means that you need to be under contract with a property no later than November 1st. If I were a first time home buyer, I would take the first two weeks of October to get my lending situation in order. I would find a good realtor no later than mid-October. Take the final two weeks or less to find a home and make a solid offer on a home that could be accepted by November 1st.
Our second question is, “Will the government extend the tax credit?” The National Association of Realtors has been working hard on this with Washington lawmakers for many months now. My guess is that Congress will approve a second home buyer tax credit, but in what form is any body’s guess. Some say that they will merely extend the $8,000 credit we have today for first time home buyers. Some say that the $8,000 will be for any buyer and others think that the tax credit may even go as high as $15,000.
With that said, DO NOT WAIT! One thing we know for sure is that Congress is unpredictable at best. If you are counting on them to make a better deal for you to buy a home, you are gambling with the odds not in your favor.
Dan Polimino is a Realtor with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. He can be reached at DPolimino@fullerproperties.com and www.coloradodreamhouse.com/denverpost
Friday, September 25, 2009
Attractive 35 Acre Colorado Ranch with 25 Acre ski lake
This place has it all. Stunning detail is the theme throughout this amazing 6,500 square foot, four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home, rich cherry wood graces the doors, stairways, main-floor walls, cabinetry, and even the master suite’s his and hers closets. Hand-built custom touches abound, including extensive artisan-crafted finishes, even down to the switch plates. The same devotion to precision applies to the 35 acres surrounding the house. A 17,000-gallon koi pond, beautiful gardens, and a 25-acre ski lake are all jewels in the crown of this home.
Call Dan Polimino 303-522-1161 or Gary Lorhman 303-829-5900 for a showing of the property at 14749 Straight Path Lane, Larkspur, CO 80118.
Call Dan Polimino 303-522-1161 or Gary Lorhman 303-829-5900 for a showing of the property at 14749 Straight Path Lane, Larkspur, CO 80118.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Stunning & Dream Mountain Home at 12972 Lori Dr, Conifer, CO
Enjoy stunning mountain & valley views from any of the five decks and nearly every room in this incredible five-bedroom, seven-bath privately gated home nestled on over six acres of picturesque treed, mountain property. Practicality and high style blend perfectly to create a truly beautiful highland home. Extensive use of stone exteriors help this magnificent home to blend into its natural surroundings. You will enjoy the unique feel of the interior from the sweeping lines of the dramatically lighted staircase to the rare Italian marble, every turn brings a fresh delight of curves, angles, and texture.
Please Call Dan Polimino at 303-522-1161 or Gary Lohrman at 303-829-5900 for a private showing.
Please Call Dan Polimino at 303-522-1161 or Gary Lohrman at 303-829-5900 for a private showing.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
How Do You Want Your Real Estate? By Dan Polimino.
As a student of marketing, I am constantly fascinated by the data that reveals how people purchases things. There clearly has been a major paradigm shift in the way people find and buy real estate. When I do consulting, I always tell the companies, “Let’s not guess what people want, let’s be sure,” and today, there are more ways than ever to quickly get a pulse on what people want.
The question I have for you today is, “How do you want your real estate?” I always hear professionals in the business debating what works, what gets people’s attentions, and what sells homes. Today, I am taking my own advice and instead of guessing what you want, I am just going to ask. If you are kind enough to send me an email and answer the questions below I promise not to use your name and divulge information. I am just looking for honest answers from you the public and how you prefer to search and buy real estate. Here are the questions:
1. What is your preferred method for finding real estate? Internet, newspaper, realtor, open house, video, TV, radio, email, referral, or some other?
2. If it’s internet, what sites do you shop for homes on the most?
3. Is video now a must for viewing homes online or on your phone?
4. Would you like to be notified about homes for sale via email and text message?
5. Do you look for open houses in the newspaper or online?
6. If you use the newspaper for your real estate needs, what do you want to see the most? Homes for resale, new construction information, market data, rentals, or all the above and why?
7. Do you still like attending an open house or are they a thing of the past?
8. Is your primary focus on getting a deal or getting the right house?
9. What’s your opinion of realtors?
10. What do you dislike about the home buying process?
A big thank you ahead of time to all those who respond to this informal questionnaire; in the end, it will help us deliver real estate exactly the way you want it and use it.
Dan Polimino is a Realtor with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. He can be reached at DPolimino@fullerproperties.com and www.CoDreamHouse.com
The question I have for you today is, “How do you want your real estate?” I always hear professionals in the business debating what works, what gets people’s attentions, and what sells homes. Today, I am taking my own advice and instead of guessing what you want, I am just going to ask. If you are kind enough to send me an email and answer the questions below I promise not to use your name and divulge information. I am just looking for honest answers from you the public and how you prefer to search and buy real estate. Here are the questions:
1. What is your preferred method for finding real estate? Internet, newspaper, realtor, open house, video, TV, radio, email, referral, or some other?
2. If it’s internet, what sites do you shop for homes on the most?
3. Is video now a must for viewing homes online or on your phone?
4. Would you like to be notified about homes for sale via email and text message?
5. Do you look for open houses in the newspaper or online?
6. If you use the newspaper for your real estate needs, what do you want to see the most? Homes for resale, new construction information, market data, rentals, or all the above and why?
7. Do you still like attending an open house or are they a thing of the past?
8. Is your primary focus on getting a deal or getting the right house?
9. What’s your opinion of realtors?
10. What do you dislike about the home buying process?
A big thank you ahead of time to all those who respond to this informal questionnaire; in the end, it will help us deliver real estate exactly the way you want it and use it.
Dan Polimino is a Realtor with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. He can be reached at DPolimino@fullerproperties.com and www.CoDreamHouse.com
Monday, September 21, 2009
Fuller Sothebys Agent Dan Polimino talks about this weeks market update for Denver, Colorado
Fuller Sothebys agent Dan Polimino talks about this weeks market update for Denver, Colorado. His message this week is for buyers to beware about properties not appraising for value.
Monday, September 14, 2009
The Stimulus. By Dan Polimino.
My brother is in charge of North American sales for the world’s largest concrete and cement manufacturer. If anyone would have a good perspective about the stimulus plan from the Obama administration, it would be my brother. You see, the idea of the stimulus plan was to infuse money into the economy right away and create jobs. The first way they planned on doing that was providing states money so they could put people to work with road projects this past summer. The company my brother works for would clearly be the beneficiary of such a plan since road work usually means concrete. So I called my brother to find out how he and his company may be benefiting from the plan.
My brother said that they weren’t benefiting from the plan at all. In fact, he could not think of any orders that have come this past summer directly related to the stimulus plan. I asked him what happened. He said he has been talking to states for the last several months and as far as he can tell from his sources, the states have mostly used their stimulus money to pay off budget deficits. That means they didn’t buy concrete, they didn’t do road projects, and they didn’t create jobs. He said that most states have only done some maintenance projects which where scheduled to be done anyway like asphalt paving, but as far as buying concrete for new projects, it hasn’t happened.
Of course, this is just one story in a business that’s totally unrelated to real estate, but does pertain to the health of the overall economy. I am usually so focused on real estate that I forget to ask about what’s going on in other business sectors around the US.
The purpose of today’s column is simple. I just want to hear from readers on your take regarding the effectiveness of the stimulus plan. Are there more stories like my brother’s, or do you have some success stories where the stimulus plan has really made a difference? I want hear them all; good and bad, right or wrong, and they don’t have to be related to real estate. You can reach me at the email address below and I’ll publish some of the better stories.
Dan Polimino is a Realtor with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. He can be reached at DPolimino@fullerproperties.com and www.CoDreamHouse.com
My brother said that they weren’t benefiting from the plan at all. In fact, he could not think of any orders that have come this past summer directly related to the stimulus plan. I asked him what happened. He said he has been talking to states for the last several months and as far as he can tell from his sources, the states have mostly used their stimulus money to pay off budget deficits. That means they didn’t buy concrete, they didn’t do road projects, and they didn’t create jobs. He said that most states have only done some maintenance projects which where scheduled to be done anyway like asphalt paving, but as far as buying concrete for new projects, it hasn’t happened.
Of course, this is just one story in a business that’s totally unrelated to real estate, but does pertain to the health of the overall economy. I am usually so focused on real estate that I forget to ask about what’s going on in other business sectors around the US.
The purpose of today’s column is simple. I just want to hear from readers on your take regarding the effectiveness of the stimulus plan. Are there more stories like my brother’s, or do you have some success stories where the stimulus plan has really made a difference? I want hear them all; good and bad, right or wrong, and they don’t have to be related to real estate. You can reach me at the email address below and I’ll publish some of the better stories.
Dan Polimino is a Realtor with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. He can be reached at DPolimino@fullerproperties.com and www.CoDreamHouse.com
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Dan Polimino talks about this weeks Market Update for Denver, Colorado
Fuller Sothebys Agent Dan Polimino tells buyers and sellers why the next two months are critical in real estate in Colorado. www.Coloradodreamhouse.com
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
They?re Building Again! By Dan Polimino.
On August 16th, I wrote a column entitled, “A Shortage of Homes”. In it, I wrote about a lack of quality homes for sale at $250,000 and below. I attributed this to the inventory statistics from Metrolist, plus the knowledge of knowing many homes builders that either have gone out of business or who have stopped building. Many builders had to put a halt to spec homes until they have sold their existing inventory or they went to a pre-sale only model. If you would like to re-read this column, you can at Codreamhouse.com and click on “news.”
Right after the column appeared, I quickly heard from several home builders. They wanted to let me know that they were still in business, that they were building, and they had inventory available right now for consumers to buy. I always appreciate hearing from my readers and I personally respond to each and every email that I receive. I told the builders that if you want to get the message out to the public that you have homes available and buyers don’t have wait six months to a year for a new build, then let me know and I’ll publish it.
The builders responded and I am keeping my promise. Here’s who I heard from, along with the and where:
1. Standard Pacific homes said that they have started the construction of 15 new homes just in the last few weeks. They have homes available in Aurora, Commerce City, Denver, Erie, Elizabeth, and Broomfield. The website is: http://ping.fm/4LrfG
2. Newtown Builders has three homes available on Bradburn Blvd. in Westminster. The website is : http://ping.fm/54M38
3. Boulder Creek has several homes ready at the Vista ridge Subdivision, Erie, CO. The website is www.livebouldercreek.com .
4. Taylor Morrison has five homes available right now, with another nine more ready by the end of October. They are in Thornton, Parker, and Erie. The website is www.taylormorrison.com .
5. Century Communities has nine Denver locations and in recent ads have been listing how many homes they have available in each community. The website is www.centurycommunities.com.
Lennar, Oakwood, and Pulte also contacted me along with many others and I wish I had enough room to list them all. I thank everyone for their information and we are delighted that home builders are building again. This is a terrific sign for the Denver economy.
Dan Polimino is a Realtor with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. He can be reached at DPolimino@fullerproperties.com and www.CoDreamHouse.com
Right after the column appeared, I quickly heard from several home builders. They wanted to let me know that they were still in business, that they were building, and they had inventory available right now for consumers to buy. I always appreciate hearing from my readers and I personally respond to each and every email that I receive. I told the builders that if you want to get the message out to the public that you have homes available and buyers don’t have wait six months to a year for a new build, then let me know and I’ll publish it.
The builders responded and I am keeping my promise. Here’s who I heard from, along with the and where:
1. Standard Pacific homes said that they have started the construction of 15 new homes just in the last few weeks. They have homes available in Aurora, Commerce City, Denver, Erie, Elizabeth, and Broomfield. The website is: http://ping.fm/4LrfG
2. Newtown Builders has three homes available on Bradburn Blvd. in Westminster. The website is : http://ping.fm/54M38
3. Boulder Creek has several homes ready at the Vista ridge Subdivision, Erie, CO. The website is www.livebouldercreek.com .
4. Taylor Morrison has five homes available right now, with another nine more ready by the end of October. They are in Thornton, Parker, and Erie. The website is www.taylormorrison.com .
5. Century Communities has nine Denver locations and in recent ads have been listing how many homes they have available in each community. The website is www.centurycommunities.com.
Lennar, Oakwood, and Pulte also contacted me along with many others and I wish I had enough room to list them all. I thank everyone for their information and we are delighted that home builders are building again. This is a terrific sign for the Denver economy.
Dan Polimino is a Realtor with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty. He can be reached at DPolimino@fullerproperties.com and www.CoDreamHouse.com
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