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Proposed Breckenridge Ski Resort Extension May Have Adverse Affect on Community

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Breckenridge, Colorado is a small town of some 500 residents whose economy is supported by skiing, and yet the community are opposed to a ski slope expansion that can possibly increase their prosperity in a time of economic uncertainty.

The Breckenridge ski resorts currently occupy 39,000 acres, however they also have an additional 34,000 acres of national forest under permit for possible use in the future. The ski slope expansion would see the downhill skiing terrain extended to fifth peak, and this means more skiers, which pose a real threat to the quality of life for local residents.

"The mountain is bigger than the town. We don't want the mountain to crush the town," a local resident said at a local meeting.

At present the sleepy ski town of Breckenridge grows by a staggering 7,200 percent to 36,000 residents during ski season. While many would argue that the possible ski slope expansion would increase the number of skiers and benefit the local economy, local residents are fearful that this will add to the currently already unmanageable congestion on the roads during ski season, and that housing costs would continue to escalate. 

Evidently the town's real estate was predominately priced under $1 million in 2001, however by 2007 this had changed considerably.

"In 2001, there were only a few homes in the county selling for more than $1 million. Last year, there were 150," Breckenridge town councilor, Dave Rossi said in a recent Denver Post article.

Plus, there are fears that the ski slope expansion could affect the surrounding communities of Crested Butte and Telluride.

"Nobody really knows what the right balance is or how the ski expansion affects quality of life. It is a question we are all asking," mayor of Crested Butte, Alan Bernholtz, said to Denver Post reporter, Mark Jaffe.

Hopefully, town planners and other government bodies can work in conjunction with local residents and resorts to find a solution that benefits all concerned.

Article Source: Jaffe, Mark (2009) Breckenridge: A Question of Identity; available online at www.denverpost.com

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Breckenridge, Colorado is a small town of some 500 residents whose economy is supported by skiing, and yet the community are opposed to a ski slope expansion that can possibly increase their prosperity in a time of economic uncertainty.

The Breckenridge ski resorts currently occupy 39,000 acres, however they also have an additional 34,000 acres of national forest under permit for possible use in the future. The ski slope expansion would see the downhill skiing terrain extended to fifth peak, and this means more skiers, which pose a real threat to the quality of life for local residents.

"The mountain is bigger than the town. We don't want the mountain to crush the town," a local resident said at a local meeting.

At present the sleepy ski town of Breckenridge grows by a staggering 7,200 percent to 36,000 residents during ski season. While many would argue that the possible ski slope expansion would increase the number of skiers and benefit the local economy, local residents are fearful that this will add to the currently already unmanageable congestion on the roads during ski season, and that housing costs would continue to escalate. 

Evidently the town's real estate was predominately priced under $1 million in 2001, however by 2007 this had changed considerably.

"In 2001, there were only a few homes in the county selling for more than $1 million. Last year, there were 150," Breckenridge town councilor, Dave Rossi said in a recent Denver Post article.

Plus, there are fears that the ski slope expansion could affect the surrounding communities of Crested Butte and Telluride.

"Nobody really knows what the right balance is or how the ski expansion affects quality of life. It is a question we are all asking," mayor of Crested Butte, Alan Bernholtz, said to Denver Post reporter, Mark Jaffe.

Hopefully, town planners and other government bodies can work in conjunction with local residents and resorts to find a solution that benefits all concerned.

Article Source: Jaffe, Mark (2009) Breckenridge: A Question of Identity; available online at www.denverpost.com

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Home Values Hover and Prices Improve

By Jeff Adolph

The Financial Marketplace

Longmont located to the north-east of Boulder, one of GayRealEstate USA's gayest zip-codes, has seen the number of real estate sales grow, however prices are continually shifting.

Overall, home sales in this region of Colorado are increasing with as much as 24% more real estate activity this August, when compared with August of 2007. plus, the number of days that homes are staying on the market is decreasing, with 68 days being the average instead of 89 days, when compared to the previous twelve months.

According to the Boulder Area Realtor Association, the median hone value in the region for a single-family home is approximately $228,000 a 5% decrease when compared to the median value of $240,000 before August 2007.

The higher-end markets are seeing an increase in price. For example - a home in Twin Circle that sold for $488,300 in 2006, sold for $525,000 in August of 2008. Whereas, lower-end markets seem to be the most effected with price decreases. For example - a home purchased on Logan Street for $202,400 in 2002 sold for $169,500 in August of 2008.

Marty Quigley, president of the Longmont Association of Realtors said, "There's continual pressure [on prices] because there's so much in the news about foreclosures and short-selling. People who are buying are expecting to get a great deal."

"The swing in the pricing is more normal for the high-end than for the entry-level", Quigley said. "While we have foreclosure at entry level, the buyers at the high-end are more stable in their finances."

Longmont therefore is said to be continually outperforming other parts of the country. For example - the National Association of Realtors reported that while the western region of North America had increased in home sales volume by 9.7% this regions home prices had fallen by as much as 22%.

Source: Kindelspire, Tony (2008) Home Prices Stubborn, but Sales Rise; available online at www.timescall.com

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Longmont located to the north-east of Boulder, one of GayRealEstate USA's gayest zip-codes, has seen the number of real estate sales grow, however prices are continually shifting.

Overall, home sales in this region of Colorado are increasing with as much as 24% more real estate activity this August, when compared with August of 2007. plus, the number of days that homes are staying on the market is decreasing, with 68 days being the average instead of 89 days, when compared to the previous twelve months.

According to the Boulder Area Realtor Association, the median hone value in the region for a single-family home is approximately $228,000 a 5% decrease when compared to the median value of $240,000 before August 2007.

The higher-end markets are seeing an increase in price. For example - a home in Twin Circle that sold for $488,300 in 2006, sold for $525,000 in August of 2008. Whereas, lower-end markets seem to be the most effected with price decreases. For example - a home purchased on Logan Street for $202,400 in 2002 sold for $169,500 in August of 2008.

Marty Quigley, president of the Longmont Association of Realtors said, "There's continual pressure [on prices] because there's so much in the news about foreclosures and short-selling. People who are buying are expecting to get a great deal."

"The swing in the pricing is more normal for the high-end than for the entry-level", Quigley said. "While we have foreclosure at entry level, the buyers at the high-end are more stable in their finances."

Longmont therefore is said to be continually outperforming other parts of the country. For example - the National Association of Realtors reported that while the western region of North America had increased in home sales volume by 9.7% this regions home prices had fallen by as much as 22%.

Source: Kindelspire, Tony (2008) Home Prices Stubborn, but Sales Rise; available online at www.timescall.com

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LGBT Gayest Zipcodes -- Denver Foreclosures Down and Sales Up -- Colorado

By Jeff Adolph

Market Report

Denver - Colorado, one of GayRealEstate USA's gayest zip-codes has witnessed two monumental realty events over the last quarter.

The first event being that the rate of foreclosures has decreased. Which many stipulate as providing a promising picture of bigger things to come in the future. This foreclosure news also seems to be widespread throughout the state of Colorado.

Evidentially, the Colorado public trustees reported that second quarter foreclosures were down from the first quarter filings by 755 homes. Second-quarter foreclosures were reportedly 16% less than the first quarter in Denver. Typically, it appears that it is not so much the sub-prime mortgagees getting into financial difficulties but the more affluent who are debt-laden, and living in more expensive homes.

The second event is the number of homes sold in Denver has increased. According to Metrolist, the increase is approximately 2.95% compare to last month's figures and with an inventory of 25,673 homes on the market Realtors believe that the stability is beginning to show, as the number of houses for sale decreases.

Sources: Jackson, Margret (2008) Metro HomeSales Rises, Prices Dip and Svaldi, Aldo (2008) Colorado Foreclosure Wave Shifts;available online at http://www.denverpost.com

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LGBT Gayest Zipcodes -- Mountain Community Development -- Colorado

By Jeff Adolph

Urban Growth

Denver, Colorado, one of GayRealEstate USA's many gayest national zip-codes, is home to a new community development built by KST Construction.

The development named 'Mountain Estates' is situated around the award-winning Fraser Valley golf course, near Winter Park, and offers luxury homes on 2-acre sites, which have both mountain and golf course views.

The homes start from $1 million in price and have floor plan options as well as varying amenities, elevations and views. All homes include 4 bedrooms but can have more if desired, and range from 4,000-to-8,000 square feet in size. Designer kitchens, completed basements and custom stone fireplaces are also inclusive along with vaulted ceilings and wrap-around decks.

As Steve Jervis, President of KST Construction and Mountain Estates developer said, 'We make it easy for buyers looking to build the custom home of their dreams by offering customizable homes for an agreed price. While most local developers sell only the lot leaving the buyer to find an architect and builder, we make it easy for the purchaser by offering a complete package including the land development and custom home construction.

The Mountain Estate development is just 70 miles from the Denver International Airport and is only 12 minutes from some of the best ski slopes in Colorado.

For more information on the 40 homes on offer please visit www.uncustomarymountainestates.com

Main Story Sources: PRWeb (2008) Colorado Developer Introduces Mountain Estate Luxury Homes;available online at www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb1060514.htm

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Urban Growth

Denver, Colorado, one of GayRealEstate USA's many gayest national zip-codes, is home to a new community development built by KST Construction.

The development named 'Mountain Estates' is situated around the award-winning Fraser Valley golf course, near Winter Park, and offers luxury homes on 2-acre sites, which have both mountain and golf course views.

The homes start from $1 million in price and have floor plan options as well as varying amenities, elevations and views. All homes include 4 bedrooms but can have more if desired, and range from 4,000-to-8,000 square feet in size. Designer kitchens, completed basements and custom stone fireplaces are also inclusive along with vaulted ceilings and wrap-around decks.

As Steve Jervis, President of KST Construction and Mountain Estates developer said, 'We make it easy for buyers looking to build the custom home of their dreams by offering customizable homes for an agreed price. While most local developers sell only the lot leaving the buyer to find an architect and builder, we make it easy for the purchaser by offering a complete package including the land development and custom home construction.

The Mountain Estate development is just 70 miles from the Denver International Airport and is only 12 minutes from some of the best ski slopes in Colorado.

For more information on the 40 homes on offer please visit www.uncustomarymountainestates.com

Main Story Sources: PRWeb (2008) Colorado Developer Introduces Mountain Estate Luxury Homes;available online at www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb1060514.htm

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Urban Growth

Denver, Colorado, one of GayRealEstate USA's many gayest national zip-codes, is home to a new community development built by KST Construction.

The development named 'Mountain Estates' is situated around the award-winning Fraser Valley golf course, near Winter Park, and offers luxury homes on 2-acre sites, which have both mountain and golf course views.

The homes start from $1 million in price and have floor plan options as well as varying amenities, elevations and views. All homes include 4 bedrooms but can have more if desired, and range from 4,000-to-8,000 square feet in size. Designer kitchens, completed basements and custom stone fireplaces are also inclusive along with vaulted ceilings and wrap-around decks.

As Steve Jervis, President of KST Construction and Mountain Estates developer said, 'We make it easy for buyers looking to build the custom home of their dreams by offering customizable homes for an agreed price. While most local developers sell only the lot leaving the buyer to find an architect and builder, we make it easy for the purchaser by offering a complete package including the land development and custom home construction.

The Mountain Estate development is just 70 miles from the Denver International Airport and is only 12 minutes from some of the best ski slopes in Colorado.

For more information on the 40 homes on offer please visit www.uncustomarymountainestates.com

Main Story Sources: PRWeb (2008) Colorado Developer Introduces Mountain Estate Luxury Homes;available online at www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb1060514.htm

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Around the Nation: Residential Real Estate Update - Colorado

By Jeff Adolph

State-by-state Update

Colorado is situated in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, with a population of 4,861,515 this state is the 22nd largest by population in the nation.

Typically an agricultural and federal government state, Colorado is home to the United States Air Force Academy and several Air Force bases.

Tax wise, this state has a flat income tax of 4.63% regardless of income level, and tax is based on taxable income after federal exemptions and deductions. Furthermore, Colorado has a state sales tax of 2.9% however many counties and cities add their own additional tax rates to this figure. Property tax in Colorado is payable and the assessment percentage stands at 7.96%, which is multiplied by the current property value to give an assessed value. This value is then multiplied by a Mill Levy rate to give you the total tax payable on property. Typically, a $200,000 house will cost approximately $1200.00 in property tax.

Washington Park

There are currently more sellers than buyers in this region with homes typically sitting on the market for 90-120 days. The current market trend in this area is increasing with prices up by 5%. There is a good supply of all types of housing in a broad range of prices and buyers are getting 95-100% of their asking price with multiple offers being made.

The median price for homes in this area hovers around the $300,000 mark, with first time buyers and population growth representing the areas greatest activity and reasons to buy and sell in the region.

Cherry Creek

Job growth represents the main reason why people are buying in this region of Denver. With house prices up by 5% sellers are realizing 95-100% of their asking price, and homes typically sitting on the market for 10-30 days. Homes in this area are in good supply with more buyers than sellers. The median price for homes in this region is hovering around the $350,000 mark and move-up buyers represent the area of greatest activity.

LGBT Real Estate Facts: There are approximately 10,045 same-sex couples residing in Colorado making it the 19th gayest state in America. Of this number, most reside in Denver, Boulder and the Greeley areas. The gayest zip codes are 80218 - Capitol Hill/ Wyman Historic District, 80203 - Uptown/ Washington Park,  80206 - Cherry Creek/Congress Park. . -- gaydemographics.org

Main Story Source: House Hunt (2008) Real Estate Marekting Trends; available online at http://www.househunt.com

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Have Your Say On the LGBT Political Front - August 19th 2007

By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Politics

In a national first, the Democrats are challenging the Republicans by staging a debate that is dedicated to the LGBT community and will answer many of the issues facing Lesbians, Gays, Bi-sexual's and the Transgendered across the nation.

The leading candidates for the Democratic  nomination for presidency will actively involve themselves in this debate on August the 9th, which is being telecast by LOGO, a gay cable network. Alternatively, you may view proceedings on http://www.logoonline.com/ if you are unable to access the network.

Participants in the debate will include Hilary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards (pictured above), with the moderators being singer Melissa Etheridge and Joe Solmonese, Human Rights Campaign's president.

If you would like to actively participate by lodging questions for the candidates to answer you may do so by logging on to LOGOonline.com as well as on HRC.org.

Source: Demorcrats to Hold Gay Debate (2007) available online at www.wweek.com

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Habitat for Humanity: Changing Times Demands Housing Changes

By Jeff Adolph

Changing Homes Styles

Habitat for Humanity, a housing organization in Colorado has been forced to adapt its affordable housing in order to stay abreast of the escalating land costs.

Instead of building the single-family home Habitat for Humanity has begun constructing multi-family housing throughout the state in both rural townships and the larger cities.

Stefka Fanchi, director of the organization in Colorado said, 'we're seeing it even more in some rural areas and particularly in the resort areas. Land prices are so steep, and the need is great. We're building about 120 homes, every year but that's just a drop in the bucket.'

Evidentially, Habitat for Humanities land lot prices have almost doubled since 2001. A single-family home lot back then was purchased for $35,000; now the organization is paying around $68,000 for exactly the same lot.

As Candace Mayo, executive director of Habitat's Fort Collins Chapter said, 'It's difficult for us to find a single-family lot that is affordable in Fort Collins. The only way we can afford to build is by higher density. The cost to build on a square-footage basis is the same, but you save on the ground underneath.

Habitat for Humanity enables people like Ms. Koopman and her daughter (pictured left) a better opportunity in securing somewhere nice to live, that they can call home.

Ms. Koopman, self-employed massage therapist found the prospect of building herself difficult especially when she was self-employed. However, Habitat for Humanity enabled the duo to find a condominium within their price range.

An example of the organizations work is 'Emerald Hill' in Boulder. This 14 unit complex sees residents paying $100,000 - $115,000 for their condominium and an additional $120 per month for the Home Owners Association fee.

Habitat for Humanity is about helping individuals from all walks of life to find a home that is both affordable and caters specifically to their needs and sees those who otherwise could not afford a home get out of the rental rut.

Source and Images: Jackson, M (2007) A whole New Habitat; available online at http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5614424

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November 07, 2006

The Nations Highest Foreclosure States are Colorado and Nevada!

By Jeff Adolph

Smart Investment

A word that some homeowners dread, 'foreclosure', and yet for others it spells out opportunity, especially in this declining market. Hudson and Marshall real estate auctioneers of national foreclosure will put over 100 homes under the hammer in the 'foreclosure battered states' of Nevada and Colorado.

The homes who now belong to asset management companies and lending institutions nationwide range in price from $25,000 to $430,000 and the sellers are offering clean titles on the properties without any back taxes or liens.

Dave Webb, principal of Hudson and Marshall stated of the sales that, 'the auction method is a win-win for lenders and asset management companies who are able to swiftly move large volumes of foreclosed properties and avoid carrying high costs on those assets.'

Colorado earned the No.1 spot for the highest rate of foreclosure in the third quarter of 2006 with 2.9 times the national average, being 1 foreclosure for every 127 households. Nevada followed closely behind with 1 in every 156 households foreclosing, this equated to 2.3 times the national average.

The reasoning behind the staggering increase is higher interest rates forcing repayments above the means of many.

Hudson and Marshall have evidentially foreclosed over 40,000 homes since 1999 and predicts many more in the near future. Their auctions have no negotiations or contingencies, as other real estate may, basically the highest bidder becomes the proud owner of the property.

If you're considering investing in any of these states you may also like to visit the Hudson and Marshall website at http://www.hudsonandmarshall.com/ where you can view property auctions prior and can even buy online through their 'Bid Now' program making your purchase simple and effective.

However, if you're a couple or single investor/owner who is battling with the interest rate rises you may want to consider re-financing your mortgage to help ease the burden or possibly renting out a room or two within your home to raise the additional capital.

There are ways and means around everything if you're creative and consider all possibilities before the inevitable happens. It is usually the wise who become wealthy not necessarily those with money to burn.

Sources: Hudson and Marshall (2006) Nation's Largest Foreclosed Real Estate Auction Company Auctions Over 100 Homes in Colorado and Nevada, Country's Top Foreclosure States: available online at http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,15261.shtml

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August 28, 2006

Housing Ballot Initiative Sees Housing Authority Director Take a Leave of Absence

By Jeff Adolph

Political Initiatives

Director of the Summit Housing Authority, Bonnie Osborn has stepped down for her position in order to lead the Affordable Housing Ballot, which will focus on providing cost effective housing for the younger professionals trying to establish themselves in the area.

As Osborn stated, ‘this issue is extremely critical to our community deserves to hear the real story. The majority of the people who live here don’t understand how hard it is here. If we don’t do something, we’re going to lose all the people in there 20’s and 30’s who are starting out and trying to get home ownership. We need the viability of youth, as we don’t want to be just a community of second-home owners.’

The initiative has the backing of the Summit Association of Realtors who voted unanimously to assist the venture and shall assist the Summit Housing Authority (SHA) in teaching the general public about the ballot.

Over the next ten (10) years it is hoped the affordable housing ballot if passed will raise approximately $32 million with sales tax and development fees ‘tiered to the size of construction projects’. Meaning, smaller homes may find themselves exempt and the larger projects paying more.

As one realtor said, ‘I’m happy to be supporting it, I think our association will help get it passed.’

The ballot will seek further support from local towns, builders and other realtor groups as Osborn stated, ‘new taxes and fee’s are always hard to sell, regardless of the potential public benefit.’ Therefore, the greater the support the more likely the public will note these because if they do nothing they risk loosing much more on the social and fiscal cost of a high turnover in professionals, including teachers.

The Wellington Neighborhood in Breckenridge, the Ophir Mountain Town homes near Frisco, and South End Village in Frisco are all examples of housing that will be built with the funding.

Osborn is concerned with the date set for the ballot, as it will contend with other social issues in November, including gay marriage, which could see the ‘traditional’ voters at the polls.

One of the most critical arguments against this ballot is many feel they have had to struggle when younger to afford a home and why should the younger generation have an easier possibility of purchase. Osborn answered this effectively when she said, ‘in 1990, a house cost four times the average salary. In 2005, a house costs ten times the average in Summit County.’

The possibility of home ownership may be distant for many in the Summit area at present but this is something that Osborn is hoping to erase if the ballot passes.

Source: Berwyn, B (2006) Summit Realtors Back Housing Measure: available online at http://www.summitdaily.com

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Changing Homes Styles

Habitat for Humanity, a housing organization in Colorado has been forced to adapt its affordable housing in order to stay abreast of the escalating land costs.

Instead of building the single-family home Habitat for Humanity has begun constructing multi-family housing throughout the state in both rural townships and the larger cities.

Stefka Fanchi, director of the organization in Colorado said, 'we're seeing it even more in some rural areas and particularly in the resort areas. Land prices are so steep, and the need is great. We're building about 120 homes, every year but that's just a drop in the bucket.'

Evidentially, Habitat for Humanities land lot prices have almost doubled since 2001. A single-family home lot back then was purchased for $35,000; now the organization is paying around $68,000 for exactly the same lot.

As Candace Mayo, executive director of Habitat's Fort Collins Chapter said, 'It's difficult for us to find a single-family lot that is affordable in Fort Collins. The only way we can afford to build is by higher density. The cost to build on a square-footage basis is the same, but you save on the ground underneath.

Habitat for Humanity enables people like Ms. Koopman and her daughter (pictured left) a better opportunity in securing somewhere nice to live, that they can call home.

Ms. Koopman, self-employed massage therapist found the prospect of building herself difficult especially when she was self-employed. However, Habitat for Humanity enabled the duo to find a condominium within their price range.

An example of the organizations work is 'Emerald Hill' in Boulder. This 14 unit complex sees residents paying $100,000 - $115,000 for their condominium and an additional $120 per month for the Home Owners Association fee.

Habitat for Humanity is about helping individuals from all walks of life to find a home that is both affordable and caters specifically to their needs and sees those who otherwise could not afford a home get out of the rental rut.

Source and Images: Jackson, M (2007) A whole New Habitat; available online at http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5614424

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November 07, 2006

The Nations Highest Foreclosure States are Colorado and Nevada!

By Jeff Adolph

Smart Investment

A word that some homeowners dread, 'foreclosure', and yet for others it spells out opportunity, especially in this declining market. Hudson and Marshall real estate auctioneers of national foreclosure will put over 100 homes under the hammer in the 'foreclosure battered states' of Nevada and Colorado.

The homes who now belong to asset management companies and lending institutions nationwide range in price from $25,000 to $430,000 and the sellers are offering clean titles on the properties without any back taxes or liens.

Dave Webb, principal of Hudson and Marshall stated of the sales that, 'the auction method is a win-win for lenders and asset management companies who are able to swiftly move large volumes of foreclosed properties and avoid carrying high costs on those assets.'

Colorado earned the No.1 spot for the highest rate of foreclosure in the third quarter of 2006 with 2.9 times the national average, being 1 foreclosure for every 127 households. Nevada followed closely behind with 1 in every 156 households foreclosing, this equated to 2.3 times the national average.

The reasoning behind the staggering increase is higher interest rates forcing repayments above the means of many.

Hudson and Marshall have evidentially foreclosed over 40,000 homes since 1999 and predicts many more in the near future. Their auctions have no negotiations or contingencies, as other real estate may, basically the highest bidder becomes the proud owner of the property.

If you're considering investing in any of these states you may also like to visit the Hudson and Marshall website at http://www.hudsonandmarshall.com/ where you can view property auctions prior and can even buy online through their 'Bid Now' program making your purchase simple and effective.

However, if you're a couple or single investor/owner who is battling with the interest rate rises you may want to consider re-financing your mortgage to help ease the burden or possibly renting out a room or two within your home to raise the additional capital.

There are ways and means around everything if you're creative and consider all possibilities before the inevitable happens. It is usually the wise who become wealthy not necessarily those with money to burn.

Sources: Hudson and Marshall (2006) Nation's Largest Foreclosed Real Estate Auction Company Auctions Over 100 Homes in Colorado and Nevada, Country's Top Foreclosure States: available online at http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,15261.shtml

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August 28, 2006

Housing Ballot Initiative Sees Housing Authority Director Take a Leave of Absence

By Jeff Adolph

Political Initiatives

Director of the Summit Housing Authority, Bonnie Osborn has stepped down for her position in order to lead the Affordable Housing Ballot, which will focus on providing cost effective housing for the younger professionals trying to establish themselves in the area.

As Osborn stated, ‘this issue is extremely critical to our community deserves to hear the real story. The majority of the people who live here don’t understand how hard it is here. If we don’t do something, we’re going to lose all the people in there 20’s and 30’s who are starting out and trying to get home ownership. We need the viability of youth, as we don’t want to be just a community of second-home owners.’

The initiative has the backing of the Summit Association of Realtors who voted unanimously to assist the venture and shall assist the Summit Housing Authority (SHA) in teaching the general public about the ballot.

Over the next ten (10) years it is hoped the affordable housing ballot if passed will raise approximately $32 million with sales tax and development fees ‘tiered to the size of construction projects’. Meaning, smaller homes may find themselves exempt and the larger projects paying more.

As one realtor said, ‘I’m happy to be supporting it, I think our association will help get it passed.’

The ballot will seek further support from local towns, builders and other realtor groups as Osborn stated, ‘new taxes and fee’s are always hard to sell, regardless of the potential public benefit.’ Therefore, the greater the support the more likely the public will note these because if they do nothing they risk loosing much more on the social and fiscal cost of a high turnover in professionals, including teachers.

The Wellington Neighborhood in Breckenridge, the Ophir Mountain Town homes near Frisco, and South End Village in Frisco are all examples of housing that will be built with the funding.

Osborn is concerned with the date set for the ballot, as it will contend with other social issues in November, including gay marriage, which could see the ‘traditional’ voters at the polls.

One of the most critical arguments against this ballot is many feel they have had to struggle when younger to afford a home and why should the younger generation have an easier possibility of purchase. Osborn answered this effectively when she said, ‘in 1990, a house cost four times the average salary. In 2005, a house costs ten times the average in Summit County.’

The possibility of home ownership may be distant for many in the Summit area at present but this is something that Osborn is hoping to erase if the ballot passes.

Source: Berwyn, B (2006) Summit Realtors Back Housing Measure: available online at http://www.summitdaily.com

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Changing Homes Styles

Habitat for Humanity, a housing organization in Colorado has been forced to adapt its affordable housing in order to stay abreast of the escalating land costs.

Instead of building the single-family home Habitat for Humanity has begun constructing multi-family housing throughout the state in both rural townships and the larger cities.

Stefka Fanchi, director of the organization in Colorado said, 'we're seeing it even more in some rural areas and particularly in the resort areas. Land prices are so steep, and the need is great. We're building about 120 homes, every year but that's just a drop in the bucket.'

Evidentially, Habitat for Humanities land lot prices have almost doubled since 2001. A single-family home lot back then was purchased for $35,000; now the organization is paying around $68,000 for exactly the same lot.

As Candace Mayo, executive director of Habitat's Fort Collins Chapter said, 'It's difficult for us to find a single-family lot that is affordable in Fort Collins. The only way we can afford to build is by higher density. The cost to build on a square-footage basis is the same, but you save on the ground underneath.

Habitat for Humanity enables people like Ms. Koopman and her daughter (pictured left) a better opportunity in securing somewhere nice to live, that they can call home.

Ms. Koopman, self-employed massage therapist found the prospect of building herself difficult especially when she was self-employed. However, Habitat for Humanity enabled the duo to find a condominium within their price range.

An example of the organizations work is 'Emerald Hill' in Boulder. This 14 unit complex sees residents paying $100,000 - $115,000 for their condominium and an additional $120 per month for the Home Owners Association fee.

Habitat for Humanity is about helping individuals from all walks of life to find a home that is both affordable and caters specifically to their needs and sees those who otherwise could not afford a home get out of the rental rut.

Source and Images: Jackson, M (2007) A whole New Habitat; available online at http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5614424

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Changing Homes Styles

Habitat for Humanity, a housing organization in Colorado has been forced to adapt its affordable housing in order to stay abreast of the escalating land costs.

Instead of building the single-family home Habitat for Humanity has begun constructing multi-family housing throughout the state in both rural townships and the larger cities.

Stefka Fanchi, director of the organization in Colorado said, 'we're seeing it even more in some rural areas and particularly in the resort areas. Land prices are so steep, and the need is great. We're building about 120 homes, every year but that's just a drop in the bucket.'

Evidentially, Habitat for Humanities land lot prices have almost doubled since 2001. A single-family home lot back then was purchased for $35,000; now the organization is paying around $68,000 for exactly the same lot.

As Candace Mayo, executive director of Habitat's Fort Collins Chapter said, 'It's difficult for us to find a single-family lot that is affordable in Fort Collins. The only way we can afford to build is by higher density. The cost to build on a square-footage basis is the same, but you save on the ground underneath.

Habitat for Humanity enables people like Ms. Koopman and her daughter (pictured left) a better opportunity in securing somewhere nice to live, that they can call home.

Ms. Koopman, self-employed massage therapist found the prospect of building herself difficult especially when she was self-employed. However, Habitat for Humanity enabled the duo to find a condominium within their price range.

An example of the organizations work is 'Emerald Hill' in Boulder. This 14 unit complex sees residents paying $100,000 - $115,000 for their condominium and an additional $120 per month for the Home Owners Association fee.

Habitat for Humanity is about helping individuals from all walks of life to find a home that is both affordable and caters specifically to their needs and sees those who otherwise could not afford a home get out of the rental rut.

Source and Images: Jackson, M (2007) A whole New Habitat; available online at http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5614424

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By Jeff Adolph

Changing Homes Styles

Habitat for Humanity, a housing organization in Colorado has been forced to adapt its affordable housing in order to stay abreast of the escalating land costs.

Instead of building the single-family home Habitat for Humanity has begun constructing multi-family housing throughout the state in both rural townships and the larger cities.

Stefka Fanchi, director of the organization in Colorado said, 'we're seeing it even more in some rural areas and particularly in the resort areas. Land prices are so steep, and the need is great. We're building about 120 homes, every year but that's just a drop in the bucket.'

Evidentially, Habitat for Humanities land lot prices have almost doubled since 2001. A single-family home lot back then was purchased for $35,000; now the organization is paying around $68,000 for exactly the same lot.

As Candace Mayo, executive director of Habitat's Fort Collins Chapter said, 'It's difficult for us to find a single-family lot that is affordable in Fort Collins. The only way we can afford to build is by higher density. The cost to build on a square-footage basis is the same, but you save on the ground underneath.

Habitat for Humanity enables people like Ms. Koopman and her daughter (pictured left) a better opportunity in securing somewhere nice to live, that they can call home.

Ms. Koopman, self-employed massage therapist found the prospect of building herself difficult especially when she was self-employed. However, Habitat for Humanity enabled the duo to find a condominium within their price range.

An example of the organizations work is 'Emerald Hill' in Boulder. This 14 unit complex sees residents paying $100,000 - $115,000 for their condominium and an additional $120 per month for the Home Owners Association fee.

Habitat for Humanity is about helping individuals from all walks of life to find a home that is both affordable and caters specifically to their needs and sees those who otherwise could not afford a home get out of the rental rut.

Source and Images: Jackson, M (2007) A whole New Habitat; available online at http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5614424

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A word that some homeowners dread, 'foreclosure', and yet for others it spells out opportunity, especially in this declining market. Hudson and Marshall real estate auctioneers of national foreclosure will put over 100 homes under the hammer in the 'foreclosure battered states' of Nevada and Colorado.

The homes who now belong to asset management companies and lending institutions nationwide range in price from $25,000 to $430,000 and the sellers are offering clean titles on the properties without any back taxes or liens.

Dave Webb, principal of Hudson and Marshall stated of the sales that, 'the auction method is a win-win for lenders and asset management companies who are able to swiftly move large volumes of foreclosed properties and avoid carrying high costs on those assets.'

Colorado earned the No.1 spot for the highest rate of foreclosure in the third quarter of 2006 with 2.9 times the national average, being 1 foreclosure for every 127 households. Nevada followed closely behind with 1 in every 156 households foreclosing, this equated to 2.3 times the national average.

The reasoning behind the staggering increase is higher interest rates forcing repayments above the means of many.

Hudson and Marshall have evidentially foreclosed over 40,000 homes since 1999 and predicts many more in the near future. Their auctions have no negotiations or contingencies, as other real estate may, basically the highest bidder becomes the proud owner of the property.

If you're considering investing in any of these states you may also like to visit the Hudson and Marshall website at http://www.hudsonandmarshall.com/ where you can view property auctions prior and can even buy online through their 'Bid Now' program making your purchase simple and effective.

However, if you're a couple or single investor/owner who is battling with the interest rate rises you may want to consider re-financing your mortgage to help ease the burden or possibly renting out a room or two within your home to raise the additional capital.

There are ways and means around everything if you're creative and consider all possibilities before the inevitable happens. It is usually the wise who become wealthy not necessarily those with money to burn.

Sources: Hudson and Marshall (2006) Nation's Largest Foreclosed Real Estate Auction Company Auctions Over 100 Homes in Colorado and Nevada, Country's Top Foreclosure States: available online at http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,15261.shtml

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Smart Investment

A word that some homeowners dread, 'foreclosure', and yet for others it spells out opportunity, especially in this declining market. Hudson and Marshall real estate auctioneers of national foreclosure will put over 100 homes under the hammer in the 'foreclosure battered states' of Nevada and Colorado.

The homes who now belong to asset management companies and lending institutions nationwide range in price from $25,000 to $430,000 and the sellers are offering clean titles on the properties without any back taxes or liens.

Dave Webb, principal of Hudson and Marshall stated of the sales that, 'the auction method is a win-win for lenders and asset management companies who are able to swiftly move large volumes of foreclosed properties and avoid carrying high costs on those assets.'

Colorado earned the No.1 spot for the highest rate of foreclosure in the third quarter of 2006 with 2.9 times the national average, being 1 foreclosure for every 127 households. Nevada followed closely behind with 1 in every 156 households foreclosing, this equated to 2.3 times the national average.

The reasoning behind the staggering increase is higher interest rates forcing repayments above the means of many.

Hudson and Marshall have evidentially foreclosed over 40,000 homes since 1999 and predicts many more in the near future. Their auctions have no negotiations or contingencies, as other real estate may, basically the highest bidder becomes the proud owner of the property.

If you're considering investing in any of these states you may also like to visit the Hudson and Marshall website at http://www.hudsonandmarshall.com/ where you can view property auctions prior and can even buy online through their 'Bid Now' program making your purchase simple and effective.

However, if you're a couple or single investor/owner who is battling with the interest rate rises you may want to consider re-financing your mortgage to help ease the burden or possibly renting out a room or two within your home to raise the additional capital.

There are ways and means around everything if you're creative and consider all possibilities before the inevitable happens. It is usually the wise who become wealthy not necessarily those with money to burn.

Sources: Hudson and Marshall (2006) Nation's Largest Foreclosed Real Estate Auction Company Auctions Over 100 Homes in Colorado and Nevada, Country's Top Foreclosure States: available online at http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,15261.shtml

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Sources: Hudson and Marshall (2006) Nation's Largest Foreclosed Real Estate Auction Company Auctions Over 100 Homes in Colorado and Nevada, Country's Top Foreclosure States: available online at http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,15261.shtml

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Director of the Summit Housing Authority, Bonnie Osborn has stepped down for her position in order to lead the Affordable Housing Ballot, which will focus on providing cost effective housing for the younger professionals trying to establish themselves in the area.

As Osborn stated, ‘this issue is extremely critical to our community deserves to hear the real story. The majority of the people who live here don’t understand how hard it is here. If we don’t do something, we’re going to lose all the people in there 20’s and 30’s who are starting out and trying to get home ownership. We need the viability of youth, as we don’t want to be just a community of second-home owners.’

The initiative has the backing of the Summit Association of Realtors who voted unanimously to assist the venture and shall assist the Summit Housing Authority (SHA) in teaching the general public about the ballot.

Over the next ten (10) years it is hoped the affordable housing ballot if passed will raise approximately $32 million with sales tax and development fees ‘tiered to the size of construction projects’. Meaning, smaller homes may find themselves exempt and the larger projects paying more.

As one realtor said, ‘I’m happy to be supporting it, I think our association will help get it passed.’

The ballot will seek further support from local towns, builders and other realtor groups as Osborn stated, ‘new taxes and fee’s are always hard to sell, regardless of the potential public benefit.’ Therefore, the greater the support the more likely the public will note these because if they do nothing they risk loosing much more on the social and fiscal cost of a high turnover in professionals, including teachers.

The Wellington Neighborhood in Breckenridge, the Ophir Mountain Town homes near Frisco, and South End Village in Frisco are all examples of housing that will be built with the funding.

Osborn is concerned with the date set for the ballot, as it will contend with other social issues in November, including gay marriage, which could see the ‘traditional’ voters at the polls.

One of the most critical arguments against this ballot is many feel they have had to struggle when younger to afford a home and why should the younger generation have an easier possibility of purchase. Osborn answered this effectively when she said, ‘in 1990, a house cost four times the average salary. In 2005, a house costs ten times the average in Summit County.’

The possibility of home ownership may be distant for many in the Summit area at present but this is something that Osborn is hoping to erase if the ballot passes.

Source: Berwyn, B (2006) Summit Realtors Back Housing Measure: available online at http://www.summitdaily.com

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The Nations Highest Foreclosure States are Colorado and Nevada!

By Jeff Adolph

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A word that some homeowners dread, 'foreclosure', and yet for others it spells out opportunity, especially in this declining market. Hudson and Marshall real estate auctioneers of national foreclosure will put over 100 homes under the hammer in the 'foreclosure battered states' of Nevada and Colorado.

The homes who now belong to asset management companies and lending institutions nationwide range in price from $25,000 to $430,000 and the sellers are offering clean titles on the properties without any back taxes or liens.

Dave Webb, principal of Hudson and Marshall stated of the sales that, 'the auction method is a win-win for lenders and asset management companies who are able to swiftly move large volumes of foreclosed properties and avoid carrying high costs on those assets.'

Colorado earned the No.1 spot for the highest rate of foreclosure in the third quarter of 2006 with 2.9 times the national average, being 1 foreclosure for every 127 households. Nevada followed closely behind with 1 in every 156 households foreclosing, this equated to 2.3 times the national average.

The reasoning behind the staggering increase is higher interest rates forcing repayments above the means of many.

Hudson and Marshall have evidentially foreclosed over 40,000 homes since 1999 and predicts many more in the near future. Their auctions have no negotiations or contingencies, as other real estate may, basically the highest bidder becomes the proud owner of the property.

If you're considering investing in any of these states you may also like to visit the Hudson and Marshall website at http://www.hudsonandmarshall.com/ where you can view property auctions prior and can even buy online through their 'Bid Now' program making your purchase simple and effective.

However, if you're a couple or single investor/owner who is battling with the interest rate rises you may want to consider re-financing your mortgage to help ease the burden or possibly renting out a room or two within your home to raise the additional capital.

There are ways and means around everything if you're creative and consider all possibilities before the inevitable happens. It is usually the wise who become wealthy not necessarily those with money to burn.

Sources: Hudson and Marshall (2006) Nation's Largest Foreclosed Real Estate Auction Company Auctions Over 100 Homes in Colorado and Nevada, Country's Top Foreclosure States: available online at http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,15261.shtml

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Smart Investment

A word that some homeowners dread, 'foreclosure', and yet for others it spells out opportunity, especially in this declining market. Hudson and Marshall real estate auctioneers of national foreclosure will put over 100 homes under the hammer in the 'foreclosure battered states' of Nevada and Colorado.

The homes who now belong to asset management companies and lending institutions nationwide range in price from $25,000 to $430,000 and the sellers are offering clean titles on the properties without any back taxes or liens.

Dave Webb, principal of Hudson and Marshall stated of the sales that, 'the auction method is a win-win for lenders and asset management companies who are able to swiftly move large volumes of foreclosed properties and avoid carrying high costs on those assets.'

Colorado earned the No.1 spot for the highest rate of foreclosure in the third quarter of 2006 with 2.9 times the national average, being 1 foreclosure for every 127 households. Nevada followed closely behind with 1 in every 156 households foreclosing, this equated to 2.3 times the national average.

The reasoning behind the staggering increase is higher interest rates forcing repayments above the means of many.

Hudson and Marshall have evidentially foreclosed over 40,000 homes since 1999 and predicts many more in the near future. Their auctions have no negotiations or contingencies, as other real estate may, basically the highest bidder becomes the proud owner of the property.

If you're considering investing in any of these states you may also like to visit the Hudson and Marshall website at http://www.hudsonandmarshall.com/ where you can view property auctions prior and can even buy online through their 'Bid Now' program making your purchase simple and effective.

However, if you're a couple or single investor/owner who is battling with the interest rate rises you may want to consider re-financing your mortgage to help ease the burden or possibly renting out a room or two within your home to raise the additional capital.

There are ways and means around everything if you're creative and consider all possibilities before the inevitable happens. It is usually the wise who become wealthy not necessarily those with money to burn.

Sources: Hudson and Marshall (2006) Nation's Largest Foreclosed Real Estate Auction Company Auctions Over 100 Homes in Colorado and Nevada, Country's Top Foreclosure States: available online at http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,15261.shtml

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Housing Ballot Initiative Sees Housing Authority Director Take a Leave of Absence

By Jeff Adolph

Political Initiatives

Director of the Summit Housing Authority, Bonnie Osborn has stepped down for her position in order to lead the Affordable Housing Ballot, which will focus on providing cost effective housing for the younger professionals trying to establish themselves in the area.

As Osborn stated, ‘this issue is extremely critical to our community deserves to hear the real story. The majority of the people who live here don’t understand how hard it is here. If we don’t do something, we’re going to lose all the people in there 20’s and 30’s who are starting out and trying to get home ownership. We need the viability of youth, as we don’t want to be just a community of second-home owners.’

The initiative has the backing of the Summit Association of Realtors who voted unanimously to assist the venture and shall assist the Summit Housing Authority (SHA) in teaching the general public about the ballot.

Over the next ten (10) years it is hoped the affordable housing ballot if passed will raise approximately $32 million with sales tax and development fees ‘tiered to the size of construction projects’. Meaning, smaller homes may find themselves exempt and the larger projects paying more.

As one realtor said, ‘I’m happy to be supporting it, I think our association will help get it passed.’

The ballot will seek further support from local towns, builders and other realtor groups as Osborn stated, ‘new taxes and fee’s are always hard to sell, regardless of the potential public benefit.’ Therefore, the greater the support the more likely the public will note these because if they do nothing they risk loosing much more on the social and fiscal cost of a high turnover in professionals, including teachers.

The Wellington Neighborhood in Breckenridge, the Ophir Mountain Town homes near Frisco, and South End Village in Frisco are all examples of housing that will be built with the funding.

Osborn is concerned with the date set for the ballot, as it will contend with other social issues in November, including gay marriage, which could see the ‘traditional’ voters at the polls.

One of the most critical arguments against this ballot is many feel they have had to struggle when younger to afford a home and why should the younger generation have an easier possibility of purchase. Osborn answered this effectively when she said, ‘in 1990, a house cost four times the average salary. In 2005, a house costs ten times the average in Summit County.’

The possibility of home ownership may be distant for many in the Summit area at present but this is something that Osborn is hoping to erase if the ballot passes.

Source: Berwyn, B (2006) Summit Realtors Back Housing Measure: available online at http://www.summitdaily.com

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