Category Archives: Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch Colorado Real Estate

A Word Denver Homeowners Need to Understand

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Pete Doty

What is your mortgage balance? Well, that is one answer, but the new tax law has a very specific reference for the term Acquisition Debt as it relates to Denver home owners, and others around the country. So read on … Continue reading →

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Denver and Unexpected Expenses

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Pete Doty

Yesterday I had one of those…our AC went out over the weekend. Saturday was not bad. Sunday was a tad warm. Yesterday in Denver, it was nearly miserable, with what we consider HIGH HUMIDITY too. So wishing I had something … Continue reading →

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The Tax Difference in Second Homes

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Pete Doty

Many folks who live in Highlands Ranch have 2nd homes in the mountains. Some are fishing cabins while others are condos for ski weekends, or you might find a true replacement residence. The truth is that some of the tax … Continue reading →

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When Neighbors Don’t Seem to Care

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Pete Doty

How many times I have addressed this issue when marketing a home for sale here in Denver I cannot say. In the old days neighbors would band together to water and mow the front yards of abandoned, or even properties … Continue reading →

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Flag Protocol

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Pete Doty

As we drive around Highlands Ranch, have you ever noticed American flags being disrespected? I know I am at fault sometimes as I leave mine out overnight without a light being directed towards it. How about you? The American flag … Continue reading →

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Second Guessing Price

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Pete Doty

Sorry to say this happens all the time in Denver…”my place is worth more than that!” So we list it higher than market, get 50 showings and sell it for $5k less than the original recommendation. My job is to … Continue reading →

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A Denver Home for Tomorrow

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Pete Doty

Most folks I talk to here in Denver seem to be afraid of a bubble bursting as it did in 2008. Statistically, that started in 2006, and some of us started to notice that early. I am asked about when … Continue reading →

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Assumptions May be an Alternative

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Pete Doty

Loan Assumptions Are Hard to Find, especially in Highlands Ranch … Hard to believe but there are still good assumable mortgages out there in Denver, if you have the cash to make up the difference, or know a good loan … Continue reading →

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Overlooked Recordkeeping

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Pete Doty

And all of that is tax free for a principle residence ( it also equals about $65 per day in waiting cost). Continue reading →

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Denver has Marshmallows on our trees!

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Pete Doty

About 6 inches of heavy wet spring snow created all these marshmallows that will fall on our heads around Denver today.  Watch out! This picture was taken in Highlands Ranch…the south end of Denver y’all!

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