Click to see Arvada Homes for Sale  at $500,000 and up. Read on for a report on Arvada Home Sales: Homes sold the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue. What this report tells you:  Not many Arvada homes sell in this price point, although there are many available. Only one Arvada home in this price point closed at or above list price, and it was new construction (13%). Current inventory for this price point is over 9 months, making this Arvada's only price point that's a strong buyer's market. How to buy a house in Arvada CO:  You can be in your new home before Christmas if you call me to get started now.  I take a limited number of clients, and work for you seven days a week. How to sell a house in Arvada CO:  You are competing with new construction... 11/07/2013

See Arvada Homes for Sale between $400,000 and $500,000 Read on for a report on Arvada Home Sales: Homes sold the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue. What this report tells you:  Arvada homes in this price point are seeing more days on market, but sold as many this year as they did last year, and more than they did in August. Three of the Arvada homes sold in April closed at or above list price (21%). Absorption rate is nearly three months for Arvada homes in this price point. How to sell a house in Arvada CO:  Since the number of days on market is increasing, and a small percentage of homes is selling at or above asking price, look to your listing price if a quick sale is desired.  Consider placing your home strategically compared to similar home... 11/05/2013

See Arvada Homes for Sale between $300,000 and $400,000 Read on for a report on Arvada Home Sales: Homes sold the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue. What this report tells you:  October sales in the Denver to Boulder real estate market normally show a dramatic slowdown, but sales activity has remained brisk for this price range of Arvada homes.. 11 Arvada homes sold between $300,000 and $400,000 closed at or above list price (50%). Absorption rate:  1.8 months - seller's market How to sell a house in Arvada now:  Take your next step in life by calling on me to get your house on the market with full marketing plan in a matter of days. I take a limited number of clients and work for you every day to ensure there is never a missed opportunity. How t... 11/05/2013

See Arvada Homes for Sale between $200,000 and $300,000 Read on for a report on Arvada Home Sales: Homes sold the past month are red, homes under contract are purple, homes for sale are blue. What this report tells you:  This is still a strong seller's market even though days on market have increased to the same number as last year. I believe that's due to sellers of Arvada homes realizing they can get more for their homes than they previously thought, and getting those properties on the market.  The percent of distressed sales has also increased, I believe that is also due to the price increases; banks are releasing some of the properties they've held back on. Also, the number of homes selling at or above asking price is coming down.  In fact, the majority of those sold right at asking... 11/04/2013

2013 CLOSE OUT – LENNAR LEYDEN ROCK HOMES     Have you visited the wonderful Lennar Leyden Rock Community in Arvada, Colorado? If you haven’t yet, be sure to check it out before the end of the year. Lennar Leyden Rock has 5 homes in their 2013 close out inventory waiting for the perfect folks to move in!   Remember those car commercials where a brand spankin’-new car is delivered with a big red ribbon on it? Well, what’s better than a car with a red ribbon – a Lennar Leyden Rock House with a red ribbon delivered just in time for the holiday celebrations!!   Lennar prides themselves in delivering the best of the best – and this collection of homes at Lennar Leyden Rock is no exception. The chef’s kitchens will be perfect for holiday entertaining with stainless steel GE appliances, granit... 11/04/2013

See Arvada Homes for Sale under $200,000 Read on for a report on Arvada home sales: Homes sold in the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue What this report tells you:  You can see by looking at the graph below, that all the lines are going down.  That's great for days on market and percent of distressed sales, but the number of homes sold is also plummeting.  This is not due to lock of interest from home buyers in this price range, but is due to the fact that this market segment is getting priced out of Arvada, CO. 8 Arvada homes sold last month went for asking price or above in this price range (80%). Arvada homes absorption rate:  1.6 months - a seller's market How to buy a house:  Offer more than asking price if you want a chance to get a house i... 11/03/2013

The Arvada CO VA IRRRL refinance program is a fantastic refinance opportunity which can be used to lower the rate and payment on your current Arvada CO VA Loan. Many times, this can be done with little or no closing costs! The VA IRRRL refinance allows you to convert your existing Arvada CO VA Loan into a lower rate and payment. The other term for a VA IRRRL is a streamline refinance, because the process is fast and easy. The first step to determining your eligibility is to talk to a Arvada Colorado VA Loan specialist about your options and the savings you will realize. You can also find out more about your Veteran benefits through the Denver Regional VA Office. It is important to determine that the refinance makes financial sense. Your lender can help you determine the savings. In most... 10/29/2013

Do you serve our community in Arvada Colorado as a police officer and are looking to buy a home? There are several police officer loan discounts and Arvada Colorado police officer mortgage loan programs available. Save thousands or tens of thousands when you purchase a home and use these three programs in Arvada. These programs are the Homes for Heroes program, the Arvada Home Buyer Tax Credit, or MCC, and the officer next door program Homes for Heroes In order to honor heroes in our community, we offer the Homes for Heroes program, for those who give so much to make Arvada an incredible place to live. Arvada Police Officers are one of the groups that we honor through this program. The HFH program will give you police officer mortgage discounts off you home loan closing costs. The more ... 10/14/2013

Are you a Firefighter in Arvada Colorado and looking to buy a home? There are two firefighter loan discounts and Arvada Colorado firefighter mortgage loan programs available. Savings are in the thousands when using these programs on your home purchase in Arvada. The two programs are: Homes for Heroes, and the Arvada Home Buyer Tax Credit, or MCC. Homes for Heroes Homes for Heroes honors your service to our community as Firefighters who give so much to make Arvada an incredible place to live. Arvada Firefighters are one of the groups that we honor through this savings program. You will receive mortgage discounts off your closing costs through the HFH program. The more HFH network providers you use, the more savings. Receive discounts from Realtors, contractors, etc. You can receive disco... 10/11/2013

Looking to buy a home in Arvada Colorado? Are you a teacher? This article will help you learn about the substantial teacher mortgage loans in Arvada, CO. You can save you thousands or tens of thousands on your home purchase with these three programs in Arvada. The three programs are: The Arvada Home Buyer Tax Credit (Mortgage Credit Certificate), the Homes for Heroes program, and the teacher next door program. Homes for Heroes The Homes for Heroes program is designed for heroes in our community, those who give so much to make Arvada an incredible place to live. Arvada Teachers are one of the groups that we honor through this program. Teachers receive discounted closing costs through this program. Using other providers in the HFH network such as Realtors, contractors, etc, will get you a... 10/11/2013

Have you ever walked into a restaurant or store and been taken aback by the mouthwatering smell of sweets?  When you enter Rheinlander Bakery in Olde Town Arvada you will not only be amazed by the delicious smells, but you will be impressed with all their delectable choices! For someone like me, who has a MAJOR sweet-tooth, when I popped into Rheinlander Bakery with friends over the weekend, I had to quickly turn around and run out in fear I would buy every tasty treat in the bakery! Rheinlander Bakery not only takes pride in their delicious baking, but is also dedicated to offering their customers a wide variety of hard to find specialties and creative cakes and pastries. This is why you are bound to find anything you are looking for or craving at Rheinlander Bakery. Rheinlander Bakery... 10/08/2013

Looking for a place that has a huge history, great drinks and food and even hosts stand-up comedians? The Arvada Tavern, in Olde Town Arvada, has just that! The Arvada Tavern received their license to serve alcohol in 1933! On April 7th 1933, the town of Arvada was issued their very first Tavern license to the owner or the Arvada Tavern (Adrian Kline). This day was the first time in history, after the prohibition that the legal sale of alcohol was allowed to the public in the town limits of Arvada. The Arvada Tavern tries to keep that same old tavern feeling with great service. The atmosphere at the Arvada Tavern is a great combination of vintage and speakeasy. The Arvada Tavern is a hot spot definitely worth trying! Hey, it may become your new favorite place! The Arvada Tavern is well ... 10/04/2013

See Broomfield CO Homes for Sale between $200,000 and $300,000 now! Or, read on for a report on Broomfield CO Home Sales: Homes sold are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue What this report tells you:   Broomfield home sales in this market segment are doing very well, compared to the past two years.  Just check out that graph! How to buy a house:  Call me to discuss methods for getting your offer chosen in a seller's market. How to sell a house:  What a pleasure it is to sell a house in a market like this.  Call me to find out for yourself! Broomfield absorption rate:  Just over a month Broomfield homes sold last month at or above list price: 14 (42%) Please Note: This report includes only detached single family Broomfield CO homes listed or sold between $200,000... 10/04/2013

This is a monthly market report for Arvada home sales. Arvada is a small town between Denver and Boulder. Arvada's real estate market is not the same as Denver or Boulder, but is very similar to Westminster, Broomfield, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge. I hope that issuing these reports every month will help give you an idea of the real estate market, in case you want to buy a home or sell a home in one of the best places Denver to Boulder! See all of 2012 Market Reports for Arvada Homes, plus a graph of foreclosure/short sale activity. I've categorized my Arvada homes market reports by price range. You can see the categories below. Clicking on a category will take you to the respective report once it's complete (these will be complete the first week of February). I hope this will be helpful, ... 10/03/2013

See Arvada Homes for Sale under $200,000 Read on for a report on Arvada home sales: Homes sold in the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue What this report tells you:  I believe Arvada homes in this price are so rare because values are moving up. 10 Arvada homes sold last month went for asking price or above in this price range (59%). Arvada homes absorption rate:  Less than one month How to buy a house:  Arvada homes in this price range are often foreclosures.  Be prepared to get your offer in asap, to avoid competition from investors. How to sell a house: If you have an Arvada home you believe is in this price range, call me to discuss whether a higher price is realistic. Please Note: This report includes only detached single family Arvada homes l... 10/03/2013

See Arvada Homes for Sale between $200,000 and $300,000 Read on for a report on Arvada Home Sales: Homes sold the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue. What this report tells you:  The number of Arvada homes sold in this category have soared in the past two years, and the number of days on the market have consistently dropped.  The slight bump in distressed sales percentage is not significant. How to buy a house:  There are many more homes to choose from in the $200-300K price range than in the lower or higher ranges.  Still, with so many selling at asking price or above, buyers need to be aggressive in their offers. How to sell a house:  It may seem like there's a lot of competition, but buyers still seem to be out there, looking for a home. 42 of ... 10/03/2013

See Arvada Homes for Sale between $300,000 and $400,000 Read on for a report on Arvada Home Sales: Homes sold the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue. What this report tells you:  Days on market and absorption rate are healthy to be sure, this is a nice healthy price range for Arvada home sales. 17 Arvada homes sold between $300,000 and $400,000 closed at or above list price (55%). Absorption rate:  Just over one month How to sell a house in Arvada now:  Call me for up-to-date market information and analysis to position your home for the most activity and best offers. How to buy a house in Arvada now:  Definitely in a seller's market, so call me for assistance getting you into the best homes quickly and getting your offer presented in its best ligh... 10/01/2013

See Arvada Homes for Sale between $400,000 and $500,000 Read on for a report on Arvada Home Sales: Homes sold the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue. What this report tells you:  This price point of Arvada's homes market isn't doing as well as it did last year, and didn't even sell as many homes as the year before. Two of the Arvada homes sold in April closed at or above list price (22%). Absorption rate dropped to under two months for Arvada homes in this price point. How to sell a house in Arvada CO:  Massive internet marketing is vital, so you can reach relocating buyers from more expensive areas. How to buy a house in Arvada CO:  Some of the quickest sales in this price range went for less than asking price, so be sure to check comparable valu... 10/01/2013

Click to see Arvada Homes for Sale  at $500,000 and up. Read on for a report on Arvada Home Sales: Homes sold the past month are red,homes under contract are purple,homes for sale are blue. What this report tells you:  In Arvada's high-end market, a few homes are selling quickly, while the others can sit on the market for quite a while.. 5 Arvada homes in this price point closed at or above list price (50%). Current inventory for this price point is 8 months, making this Arvada's only price point that would be considered a difficult one for home sales. How to buy a house in Arvada CO:  If the house you want is fresh on the market, and reasonably priced for the neighborhood, don't try low-balling it or you might lose out.  If it's been listed for a month or more, a lower offer might work... 10/01/2013

Arvada CO residents can get involved in discussions about City plans and issues without leaving the comfort of their home! I've really enjoyed visiting arvadalistens.com.  I often see meetings announced where City council will be discussing some issue that's important to me, but it's at an inconvenient time so I can't attend.  But this way, I can get my 'two cents' in. By the looks of most of the topics, some more input would be beneficial.  So don't just 'surf', please stop and comment! Some current topics that the City is seeking input on include: Vision - What is the one thing you would like to be different in Arvada in the next 50 years? Valued Qualities - What is one thing you would like to stay the same in Arvada for the next 50 years? Olde Town, Reno Park, and Stocke-Walter Histo... 09/21/2013