Just listed in Green Valley Ranch.

Check this three bedroom, 2 bath tri level ranch just listed in Green Valley Ranch. This home boasts an open concept with two living areas, a fireplace, granite counter in the kitchen, and a fenced in yard, This home is waiting for your finishing touches to make it your own.

Take a look here for a virtual tour. 

Who do you know that may be interested in this home? I'd be happy to give a personal tour!

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, luxury, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

The One Thing

While on vacation I read The One Thing by Gary Keller. Yes, I guess I do eat, breathe and READ real estate. I had heard it was a great business book about how to prioritize what is important to you and your career and in everyday life, I don't typically have time to read books. The book spoke about living with purpose and holdings yourself accountable. Words that everyone needs to hear but being self employed I have found that it can get hard. Purpose gets drained by deals, paperwork, new homes to show and a packed full schedule. 

How true. This statement made me stop. A little over a year ago I sold everything I owed, packed my car and left NH to CO for something different. Vowing for a different life; one with purpose, one with passion. It is interesting how adjusting to Denver my old habits have snuck in. Not that my habits were bad or unhealthy; they just were not going to create a different life than what I had in NH. I am a firm believer that success happens outside of your comfort zone and that is not where I've been living. 

Create new habits if you want something different. I've identified of number of things I need to change to expand in both my business and personal life. What do you need to change to live outside of your comfort zone? 

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

Just Sold in Bennett

One of the best parts of this job is helping a very good friend find a home. My friend, Elizabeth and her two sons are the proud owner of this 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in Bennett Colorado. The home boasts an open floor plan, first floor master and a backyard perfect for entertaining!

Looking for a home in the Denver Metro area? Take a look here for your new home! 

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

Relaxing in a Hammock

Since I am returning back to work from a week in Kauai, I thought I would chat about where I spent most of my time last week - in a hammock! Hammocks are so absoltely relaxing. They are a great spot to lay and red a book, lounge around with a drink or take a nap.  Hammocks are frequently found on resorts on islands, but, why do I now see more around in Denver? The climate would allow for a hammock to be used almost year round. 

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Why does rest and relaxation have to only happen on vacation? Lets all create a paradise in your backyards, starting with a hammock! 

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

Need an idea for all your jewelry?

If you are anything like me, you have far too much jewelry. My necklaces clutter my bathroom sink until I eventually get fed up and store them in a box, never using them. I have seen a lot of DIY projects for ideas on how to store and showcase your jewelry but this idea was one of the best I have seen yet. 

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How do you store your jewelery?

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

Just Sold in Henderson

I was lucky enough to represent a family that just recently moved to Denver from Florida. Moving cross country is one of the most life changing experiences but also incredibly stressful and exciting. This home in Henderson sits on a corner lot, has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an unfinished basement for the family to put their own touches on.

Considering a home in Henderson? Take a look here for homes in Henderson. Do you have a home in the area that you are wondering what it is worth? I'd be happy to run a free market analysis. 

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

East Colfax Neighborhood

There are few neighborhoods in Denver that offer a buyer the opportunity to purchase a home under $250,000. The neighborhood referred to as East Colfax is one of these neighborhoods. East Colfax's informal boundaries are Quebec to Yosemite, 11th Ave to Montview. It also includes the small area between Montview and 23rd Ave and Quebec and Syracuse St.The neighborhood is just west of the Aurora town line and situated close to South Park Hill, Stapleton, Lowry, Congress Park and Montclair. 

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This neighborhood is primarily residential homes and a majority of the homes are 2-3 bedrooms and 1-2 baths. McNichols Park is the neighborhood park which houses football and softball fields, open space and a playground. East Colfax is on the east side of the neighborhood and offers close proximity to gas stations, shops, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, music venues and supermarkets. 

Just how affordable is this neighborhood? The average sales price in this neighborhood for 2015:

Information taken from recolorado.com

How quickly are these homes being sold on average? Like many neighborhoods in Denver homes are sold very quickly.

Information taken from recolorado.com

Take a look here if you are considering purchasing a home in this neighborhood. If you currently are residing in this neighborhood and are wondering what your home is worth, lets chat! 

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

Escalation Clauses

One approach to drafting contracts in a multiple offer situation is to use an escalation clause. An escalation clause is verbiage similar to, "Buyer agrees to pay $1,000 more than any other acceptable offer. Seller to provide proof to other offer". This is approach often ensures you are one of the top offers as you are willing to pay more than the best offer.

The downside of escalation clauses?

You play your all your cards especially if you put in a cap to the escalation clause such as "Buyer agrees to pay $1,000 more than any other offer up to $250,000".

Many sellers in the Denver market do not want to deal with escalation classes, rather, they ask for the highest and best offer from the start. 

If there is no cap to the escalation clause, you run the risk of being the winning offer for a purchase price you are not approved for and/or for a purchase price above what the home will appraise for.

Speak with your realtor about whether an escalation clause may be suitable for your next offer on a home. 

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

This weekend...

My weekend:

Although I am never fully 'off' as a business owner, I plan on taking a step back from the phone and computer this weekend as I have family in town. Oh, and doing some yoga :) Sounds great, right? How are you logging out this weekend? The summer is almost over - don't miss it while it is here!

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.