Short Sales

Have you been thinking about purchasing a distressed home? 

There are two ways to purchase distressed properties: short sales and foreclosures. Currently in the Denver market there is a small supply of either type of distressed property but of the two, short sales are in higher supply. A short sale is when the borrower owes more on the home than what it is worth and the bank agrees to allow the borrower to sell the property for less than the amount owed. The price of the home will need to be approved by the bank and because of this, the short sale process can be rather long. If a buyer has the time and patience, a short sale may be a great option. Often times short sales allow the home to be purchased at a discount and are in better condition than a foreclosed home since it is still owned by the home owner. 
Thinking of purchasing a short sale? Contact your real estate agent to discuss possible short sales in your market.
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.

Unpacking

In addition to taking time off during the holiday season, I moved. This would mark my fourth move in 2014. This home will be a more permanent place for me and dear I say – will be HOME! I moved on New Years Eve with the intent to start 2015 in a happy home.When I moved to Denver I unpacked what I needed to which mainly consisted of clothes, shoes and bedding and left the rest in storage units. Yes, plural I had more than one storage unit so literally, my things were all through Denver. 
This move and unpacking everything was a very personal experience. No one likes to move, myself included, but unpacking my things after almost a year was the most exciting experience. Every little thing that I unpacked I felt like I had to personally touch, not because I am materialistic but because I was finally bringing all of my things to my home. Even though this home is completely different ascetic than my condo in Denver, it is so nice to have a few select things from my home in New Hampshire.

2014 ended up being all about change – relocating to Denver, changing careers, meeting new coworkers and friends, deviating from my “normal” 9-5 life to a life where I work every day of the week, starting a business, moving out of my home and moving into 3 temporary homes. 2015 will be about rebuilding a new life and a new home – both will look completely different than the last. Relocating can be a toll because even though the physical act has taken place, such as driving out to the new location, the emotional and mental aspects of relocating often don’t kick in until months later.  It seems once the adrenaline wears off, the realization that you are miles from “home” sets in.

When you move to a new place, what helps you make it home? Is it unpacking your possessions? Or having all your family members in one place?

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.

Welcome 2015!

Over the holidays I got to thinking about traditions. Every family seems to have their own set of traditions surrounding the holidays. One of the biggest traditions in the Daigle family was decorating the Christmas tree. My mother would have elaborate decorations for the tree, which seemed to change as the years progressed but we would always decorate the tree as a family. As we all got older, it seemed to be the biggest challenge to get everyone to come together and decorate the tree. 
This holiday season was a bit different than any other year as my mother is fighting breast cancer. This Christmas was literally not about gifts or material goods. It was about family, health, kindness and happiness. The outpouring of kindness that everyone showed my family has been the most humbling experience. Meals delivered, gifts for just about everyone in my family, emails, texts and phone calls from family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances. 
Then there was the kindest thing anyone has done. A local interior designer and 4 or 5 of my mother’s friends came over while my parents were out and decorated the tree and house for Christmas. I am not sure if they knew how important of a tradition tree decorating was for my mouther (and family) but it ended up being one of the most touching experiences. This act meant the world to us – a family that associates the home with the family.
Over the holidays I ended up taking close to two weeks off. I spent time in my pjs, helping out when needed and just taking it easy. Now 2015 has arrived and will be better than any year thus far full of health, happiness and paying to forward. I everyone had a spectacular holiday season as I did and is as excited for 2015!
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.

The Denver Square

The Denver square is a very popular architectural style through Denver. Being somewhat new to Denver the Denver Square was a foreign term. The Denver Square is a home style that resulted out of the Silver Crash of 1983. Prior to that, Victorian Style was a very popular style of home. After the Silver Crash, homeowners and builders needed a economic style of home and the Denver Square became a model of efficiency.

The Denver square is a simple box typically made out of brick. As a box. it allowed most of the space in the house to be useable space. Denver Squares can be spotted in just about every neighborhood of Denver and offer the “modern day” homeowner a great option as it provides useable space as is or even as a remodel.

 


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.

A Rope Swing Shelf for the Home.

Any one who knows me knows I love the ocean. I am still scratching my head how I ended up landlocked in Colorado. Since there is no ocean in Denver, I am always on the lookout on ways to bring the the ocean into the home. 
I found this swing rope shelf here. What a unique way to bring the ocean feel into a home. This would be perfect for any room in the home but I love it for a bathroom or even nursery. The best thing is it is a creative way to provide shelving. 

Do you like this rope shelf? Is it something you would put in your 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.

Dealing with the Emotions of Relocation

In April, I loaded up my SUV with every single thing I owned and drove to Denver. I sold just about everything in my 2 bedroom/2 bath home the weeks leading up to this move. The physical and emotional act of moving was shockingly easy. I spent 5 years collecting the most perfect pieces of furniture, artwork and home accents and then in turn sold all of them. Going through the process I just forged forward and did not look back.
I was genuinely surprised at how easy it was to leave my home, family and friends and move 2,000 miles. Over the last seven months, I have anxiously awaited when and how the move would hit me. As the holidays approach the severity of this relocation has crept in. All the sudden I have started to greatly miss New Hampshire, my old home, the family and friends that still reside back East. As Denver slowly becomes ‘home’, I am sure the excitement is wearing off. Do not get me wrong, I LOVE Denver but it is becoming ‘real life’ and well, thats just not as exciting at times. 
When relocating often times people can find themselves in a transitional state for months or years. I can not tell you how many people I have spoke to that admit they rented when they first moved here and several years later they are still in the same rental because it just became easier to stay. With a big life change, often we find ourselves grasping on to the most comfortable thing and for many home is a comfortable thing. 
So how does one deal with the unexpected emotions of relocating that can come up?
1. Try to find a group of friends. Easier said than done, I know. I have found it comforting to make friends with people that are transplants from the East Coast. Look for meetup groups for people where you are from or things you enjoy doing.
2. Make time for old friends. Sometimes it can be especially hard with a time difference but try to maintain or enrich that connection. 
3. Better yet, convince family and friends that they should move out here. My sister was the first to move to Denver and over the past three years, my family has followed. For many, Denver is an easy sell. 
4. Try to make your current home homey no mater how temporary. When I first came to Denver, my natural inclination was to drop my bags and go explore. Try to unpack to make the please less transitional. Incorporate things from where you used to live – pictures and mementoes work well.
5. Get out and get to know the area. Make your new home actually home.
6. Take time to go back to your old home if you can. Depending on where you are originally from, that may not be as easy but try to plan something. 
7. Roll with the punches. If you are anything like me, homesickness will come at the most random times. 
8. Be patient. Making new friends, a new sense of community and a new home takes time. It will eventually fall into place. 
Remember…..

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.