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About petedoty

"Can't you find a real job?" Those words still ring in my ears from over 24 years ago when I told my mother I was going to sell real estate. "So what got you into real estate and what has kept you there?" some folks ask? Well, long stories longer, here goes

Denver Realtor ponders “what is this spreadsheet telling me?”

I was going googly eyed over was this real estate listing and sale data in Denver. MLS data indicated on 1/3/2012 that 1857 single family homes sold in December and on 1/24/2012 that number was 2184 Continue reading

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Make some money this year ;-)

If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49.00 today! If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33.00 today. If you had purchased $1,000 … Continue reading

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Fear Factor? 8088 versus 13112

Most folks are scared to make a move. They just do not trust the economy, the government, the times and are worried that if they make a move, they could lose it all. And frankly, I know how they feel…I … Continue reading

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Winter time Showings

If your home will be for sale this winter, it is important to master certain seasonal issues that are less significant or even non-existent at other times of the year. Here are 10 bits of advice. Continue reading

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Still feeding the hungry, still need your help

THIS YEAR I pledged to give $100 to Inter-Faith Community Services Food bank for every home I sold this year. So far Linda & I have given over $2000. There is more to come. You have been asked to join … Continue reading

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I just don’t see it!

Yesterday I heard a guy on the radio telling the world how awful the foreclosures were here in Denver. A Realtor called to disagree saying he did not see it. The same “expert” claimed appraisal issues were a big thing. … Continue reading

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Denver Relocation of Arrow Electronics & GE Solar

If you know anyone with either of these two companies, they may want to know what Denver is really like in the winter. This is such a typical day in metro Denver CO. I shot this video in Highlands Ranch which … Continue reading

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Buying up in a down market, very good timing right now in Denver

I have experienced this before, a down market like this, in the late 1980s. As a matter of fact, we bought our dream home from a builder then, and still live there. It was serendipitous, and completely the fault of … Continue reading

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Buying a home in Denver may depend on your loan application

Most lenders want to see a full month of paystubs and two years’ complete Federal Tax Returns. Continue reading

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Real estate listings advert rules

Yes there are disclosure rules on each and every real estate site. The State of Colorado has these rule and the National Association of Realtors does too.

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