Blog Move

Hi! We had this blog going for a while, but it seems as though people are moving faster and most of our traffic is on Facebook. So we are redirecting you to that page for the most current real estate news, local flavor and Colorado conditions! See you there!

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Accredited Buyer’s Representative, ABR

Only 4% of licensed Realtors have the ABR designation, Accredited Buyer’s Representative. We are licensed ABR, and it is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. Call Steve & Lisa, GRI, ABR, for all your real estate needs!

Homeowner Tax Tips for 2009 – Double Check Before you File

March 19th, 2010

April is right around the corner and that means…it’s tax time! Today we are exploring the question “what’s deductible in itemized deductions for homeowners?” Below are six key deductions to keep in mind when preparing your taxes this year.

If you have additional questions about your 2009 tax return, we highly encourage you to consult a professional tax accountant. If you have questions about becoming a homeowner so you too can benefit from these deductions, contact Steve & Lisa today!

1. Mortgage Interest
2. Points - paid at closing if you purchased or possibly if you refinanced this year
3. Mortgage Insurance Premiums
4. Property Tax
5. Energy Efficiency Credits – see IRS Form 5695 for qualifying projects
6. Home Buyer Tax Credit – if you qualify and purchased a home this year, see IRS Form 5405 to claim your credit.

What’s deductable in itemized deductions for Contact Steve & Lisa for all your Real Estate needs, 970.377.3700

* This is general information and is not intended to be tax or legal advice; see a professional for specifics and advice.

Season of Giving

One of the greatest things we can do is give.
give, verb
1 cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense;
2 yield: be the cause or source of;
3 transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody;
4 convey or reveal information;
5 convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow;

This past Christmas, our Keller Williams offices gave. In exchange for Christmas parties, our real estate agents adopted families. 11 families and 3 safe haven homes were adopted. Each safe haven home houses several young and teenaged children.
The funds that were earmarked for the office parties were spent on providing a bit more comfortable Christmas for these folks. In total, 55 people were blessed with gifts and a Christmas dinner.

One of the families adopted had just lost their home. Our agents had the network to assist them in connecting to an organization for housing, plus provide food and gifts for the family. What a huge blessing in such a dire time!

Another of many great stories that came from this:
When some of our real estate agents were shopping for gifts, they decided to purchase a sweater and a stuffed animal. The recipient family was really in dire times. Things like sweaters, pants and etc were needed. The sweater had a monkey on the front and the animal was a monkey. Little did they know! When the gifts were delivered, the boy who received them exploded with joy as he had a love for monkeys! The family thought for sure it was selected with the knowledge of the boy liking monkeys.

Sometimes, giving can be the reward in and of itself. However once in a while, giving becomes more than just brightening an otherwise bleak day. Once in a while, you make someone’s world!

Loveland, Colorado

Many people call it the “Gateway to the Rockies”. because just west of the city is the Big Thompson Canyon which certainly qualifies as an entrance to the Rockies. This narrow canyon was formed by the Big Thompson River which is one of Colorado’s major water sheds. A short drive up the canyon is the small village of Estes Park Colorado and the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Loveland’s roots are in agriculture. With the railroad it quickly established itself as a shipping point for the cattle ranchers and for the lumber companies which had sprung up to supply the ever growing town. In 1901 the Great Western Sugar company established it’s first sugar plant. This companies sugar mills can still be seen in most of the small towns of this area. In Loveland it is just south of highway 34 on the eastern edge of the old downtown area. However, Great Western has few left in actual production.

Loveland was voted the number one place in the nation to “Revitalize your Life,” by AARP Magazine, and rates among the top eight “Great Art Destinations” in the U.S. by U.S. art magazine, and The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America.

More information can be found at Loveland’s Chamber of Commerce at:  http://www.loveland.org/

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http://www.streetfilms.org/

If you like to explore when you visit different cities this site may have some great tips!  This site is all about green living and travel methods when visiting Colorado cities like Denver, Fort Collins, Windsor and any of our beautiful mountain communities!

~*~Snow Day~*~

Go Colorado, we got our first big snow day of the year. It’s beautiful! 80′s last Saturday, and this will be gone in just a couple more days.  Ahh the weather in Colorado.

Hello Colorado!

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