Realtor or Real Estate Agent?

November 30, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Although the terms real estate agent and Realtor are synonymous and often used interchangeably, there is one critical difference between the two.

A Realtor is a part of the National Association of REALTORS®, which has been around for over a century. Being a member in this association means adhering to their extensive code of ethics. This code of ethics contains 17 articles that can be read here:Realtor code of ethics.

Essentially this code ensures that your experience with a Realtor will be a worry free one, assuming they honor the principals. So next time you seek the services of someone in the real estate profession, remember that a Realtor is a safer bet.

Michelle Potter, Realtor in Denver
DenverRelocationBroker.com
303-489-4035
5280 Magazine "5 Star Denver Real Estate Agent"
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Business Week Names Highlands Ranch Colorado the Best Place to Raise Children

November 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Highlands Ranch Colorado

Families moving to Colorado universally wonder which community is the Best Place to Raise Kids in the Denver area – Business Week Magazine answered this week by selecting Highland Ranch as their top choice in Colorado.

Highlands Ranch is a southern Denver suburb located in Douglas County. It boasts excellent schools – Newsweek Magazine listed Highlands Ranch High School and Thunderridge High School on their Top 1500 High Schools in the U.S; and has endless outdoor recreational opportunities – see Highlands Ranch parks and trails.

Housing options run the gamut for a single family in the mid $200,000 to the multi-millions. Click: homes for sale in Highlands Ranch to explore your options. Bargain hunters can check out Highlands Ranch foreclosures and luxury buyers can go to Highlands Ranch luxury homes to glean a better understanding of available housing choices.

You might also want to check out this video tour to learn more about why Business Week selected Highlands Ranch as the best place to raise children in Colorado.
Feel free to contact me with any questions about Highlands Ranch

 

Michelle Potter, Realtor in Denver
DenverRelocationBroker.com
303-489-4035
5280 Magazine "5 Star Denver Real Estate Agent"
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Highlands Ranch Colorado Parks and Trails

November 27, 2009 by 1 Comment

highlands ranch colorado

Highlands Ranch is an outdoor lover’s paradise, boasting a magnificent outdoor community including over 50 miles of trails, 17 parks with amenities, and more than 2,000 acres of open space.

All of these paths connect to parks and schools, so nearly all of Highlands Ranch is accessible by scenic trails. The parks are secluded yet easily accessible, and generally are made up of large, well kept grass fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas with protection from the elements.

In addition, there are skate parks, dog parks, inline skating rinks, tennis courts, and well lit baseball fields. Outdoor life is essential in the community of Highlands Ranch, and while visiting you will most likely see many bikers and joggers spending their free time indulging in the open spaces.

70 miles of trails are located within Highlands Ranch, providing a wide array of options when deciding where to venture, or to take the dog for a walk.

The open areas provide a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life- one can explore their adventurous side after a day in the office. In fact, there are 25 acres of park space, per 1,000 residents of Highlands Ranch, providing ample recreational opportunities for everyone.

 

Michelle Potter, Realtor in Denver
DenverRelocationBroker.com
303-489-4035
5280 Magazine "5 Star Denver Real Estate Agent"
Filed Under: Living in Denver & Denver Suburbs

Union Station to Denver International Train Coming

November 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Denver Union Station

An article in today’s Denver Post reports that the RTD train from Union Station to Denver International Airport will break ground in August of 2010. The 23 mile track is estimated to cost 1.3 billion and will be funded through a public/private initiative.  Also – good news for folks who hold the College Pass, Neighborhood Eco Pass or the Business Pass as RTD will issue “smart facecards” for these passengers.

Michelle Potter, Realtor in Denver
DenverRelocationBroker.com
303-489-4035
5280 Magazine "5 Star Denver Real Estate Agent"
Filed Under: Living in Denver & Denver Suburbs

Case Shiller: Denver Home Prices Dip Slightly

November 24, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Downtown Denver Buildings

Following 6 months of steady improvement – the S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index data released today, indicates a small month-over-month average home price decrease for the Denver Metropolitan area.

Home prices in Denver showed a slight slide, with home prices decreasing 0.5 percent in September compared with August.

The good news is that out of 20 Cities studied – Denver tied with Dallas, showing the smallest year-over-year home price drop. Both cities weighed in with an average home priced decline of 1.2 percent when comparing data from the previous year.

Since real estate is local, you might want to check out: Denver market stats for additional information.

Michelle Potter, Realtor in Denver
DenverRelocationBroker.com
303-489-4035
5280 Magazine "5 Star Denver Real Estate Agent"
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