I was walking the dog at sunset on a Tuesday. I entered South Table Mountain Park, near my home, from the park’s northeast corner. From the opposite corner, near the baseball diamond, I could hear an occasional metallic crashing sound, followed by uproarious laughter. It was too dark to see what was going on. Spirit …
Well at last, I’m on Tiktok. I mean “on it” as a producer. I am a creator, as they say, posting content on a recurring basis and not just consuming it. I say recurring because my first video went up yesterday. The second one is in the can and ready to post today. From here, …
Sometimes a Great Cesspool, TikTok is Here to Stay Read More »
My clients Erik and Elizabeth are now renting the home they owned and occupied for the past five years. Last week they sold the property, a 5BR ranch just south of Strasburg. A Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement allows them to stay rent-free through September. The home is not just “ranch style,” as I said in the …
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The economy may be in recession. Interest rates are high and may be heading higher. Real estate showings and sales have slowed, and Denver prices are off from their peak of a few months ago. But unemployment is very low and just about everyone who wants a job, has one. People are jumping jobs like …
For the small scale real estate investor, landlording is a big thing. The ability to own income properties, and willingness to rent them out, can be a significant contributor to personal wealth. But not everyone is willing to handle the hassles. “Trash, tenants, and toilets” is a catch phrase often cited as reason to resist …
In a mean world, it is often difficult to come up with something—anything—that is uplifting and positive, to fill the space of this modest monthly blog. But this edition is that. It’s a tribute to my high school cross country and track coach from the 1970’s, Gene Laulunen, who recently died near Chicago at …
When something seems too good to be true, it is probably is. Untrue, that is. And when a renovated, two-bed/two-bath foot townhome is listed for sale in a decent neighborhood, at a price below $250,000…Well, it raises hope, and then skepticism. Particularly if you’ve been looking for an entry-level home in Denver, one of the …
Affordable Homes Where “Restrictions Apply” – Does Anyone Qualify? Read More »
Baseball is back! The Rox home opener is tomorrow, April 8, at 2:10 pm. It is a cherished rite of spring. I may actually get to the game, but not if not, I’ll be drinking in the scene downtown at the Wynkoop. I have attended many Opening Days. In 1993 the team’s inaugural year, I …
RE Investing: Stay on the Sidelines or Get in the Game Read More »
So this 87-year-old geezer is working in his accounting office. A client comes in to see him. The old guy says, “Did you notice that beautiful, buxom 22-year-old blonde working at the reception desk?” “Yes, I noticed her,” says the client. “What about her?” “I’m shtupping her,” he says. “Well, that’s wonderful,” says the client. …
Realtors should be investors and investors should be realtors. That is an increasingly common mantra in the real estate business. The arguments are these: Realtors are better at representing clients when they regularly do some buying and selling for their own account. They’re better at sniffing out opportunities, negotiating deals, finding contractors, and getting repairs …
Real Estate Agents Should Be Real Estate Investors – Or Should They? Read More »
