If you’re looking for a large manufactured home that is priced right and in fantastic condition in Longmont this would be the one. It’s nearly 1300 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It shows like a model home! It’s a 2002 model. Lot rent is $397 per month.

The master bathroom has a large soaking tub along with jack and jill sinks and a large bathroom closet.

The 3rd bedroom is large enough to hold an office and a workout area if you’d like. The guest bathroom is a full bath.

The house sits at the end of the St. Vrain Mobile Home Park which is right across the street from the St. Vrain River walking path.

If you would like to see this great home call me at 303.887.1883 to schedule a showing.

Beth Skinner is a real estate professional who actually returns phone calls and emails! Click here to search the MLS for your dream home.

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If you’re considering buying a home in the Broomfield neighborhood of Willow Run here are some recent sales statistics:

According to the Metrolist service that keeps track of most home sales along the Front Range, in the last year the average home in Willow Run sold for $249,000. That works out to around $151 per square foot. Days on the market run around 80.

If you’re concerned about whether homes in Willow Run hold their value, from 2003-2004, the average price $248,000. From 2004-2005, the average price was $247,000. From 2005-2006, the average price $245,000. While sale prices have dipped slightly in the last few years they do appear to be on their way up again.

Willow Run currently has 9 properties available, starting in the upper $230’s and ending in the upper $260’s.

If you have more questions about real estate in Broomfield, or would like to view homes for sale, or even talk about selling your own home please don’t hesitate to contact me at 303.887.1883 or beth@bethskinner.com.

List your home with me before January 1, 2008 for only 4%! (Includes 2.8% commission to buyer’s agent.)

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The monthly home selling statistics have been released by Metrolist and in Broomfield, for the month of September, average days on the market were a tough 140 days, average sales price was $312,505, 73 houses were under contract and 77 sold.

Contrast these numbers to September 2006 where average days on the market was 88 days, average sales price was $324,995, 70 houses were under contract, and 74 sold.

So what does this mean to you the Broomfield home buyer/seller?

Houses are a little cheaper on average so it is a great time to buy. (It’s like a sale!) It’s an even better time to move up to a bigger or nicer home if that’s something you’ve had your eye on. New home developments in Broomfield are offering some very sweet deals right now and they’re definitely worth checking out. A Realtor (yes, me if you’d like!) can help you negotiate price reductions, upgrades and bonuses like large screen TV’s, landscaping, and appliances.

As far as being a seller it all depends on your situation. If you owe more than your home is worth – face facts – it’s not going to sell for more than market value. It’s not a pretty fact but it’s a fact. You may have to wait until your home’s value increases or you may have to bring money of your own to the table to get the house sold. This doesn’t mean you’re “paying” someone to buy your home, it simply means that you have to pay off the balance on your mortgage, and unfortunately at this point in time you are unable to sell your house for the amount you’d like.

If you have plenty of equity in your home however, and are willing to negotiate on price, and your home is in good shape, you should still be able to sell for a very decent price. As I’ve mentioned numerous times, if your home’s market value is not what you were hoping for, you could consider renting it out instead.

If you’d like to know what homes are selling for in your neighborhood, email or call me, and I can send you a report. No cost. No obligation. And I won’t even call you and bug you afterwards, if you have additional questions, you can call me.

If you would like to know what kind of mortgage you might qualify for (including FHA!) try Eric Grandcourt at 303.229.1292 – and he won’t bug you either – seriously.

Beth Skinner is a real estate professional who actually returns phone calls and emails! Click here to search the MLS for your dream home.

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Broomfield’s Emergency Management program is currently hosting a 3-week class called “Tornadoes to Terrorists” which amazingly I had the good sense (it happens sometimes) to sign up for. Last night was the first class. The 3 instructors clearly have a wealth of knowledge and experience, the structure of the program is well-tested and highly organized, and the chemistry between the 3 is obvious which makes for a very fun, educational and entertaining class.

The next session will start in the spring (no charge) so if you have the chance I urge you to keep an eye out for it – I’ll of course announce it here – and it will be in the Broomfield Enterprise and on the City of Broomfield’s website – and sign up for it, you won’t regret it!

The focus last night was primarily on establishing a 72-hour Preparedness Kit. The key is adapting that kit to your personal needs. The goal is to put together a kit with which you will be able to get by (or survive) for 72-hours (hint, that’s 3 days). (But as we joked last night, if you live in Broomfield you are smart enough to know that.)

Broomfield may be a highly unlikely place to suffer an international terrorist attack but what if a pipe in the street breaks and floods your house and you’re forced to evacuate for a day or two for instance? Do you have a kit that contains supplies for you, your pets, and your kids?

Remember the blizzard last winter? What if you are unable to get to the store for more supplies? If you have a 72-hour Preparedness Kit you don’t have to worry as much. Will you have enough canned goods, bottled water, meds, pet food, toilet paper, a first aid kit, matches, flashlight, battery-operated radio, and so on.

Do you have emergency supplies in your car in case you’re stranded somewhere? Blankets, coats, sand, a shovel, a flashlight, jumper cables, flares, etc. etc.

Again, the emphasis is on preparing a kit that is specific to your needs.

Did I mention they gave us a flashlight last night that you charge by hand – no batteries necessary – very cool!

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This is a brand new, small, cozy subdivision in Broomfield – only 15 homes – located across the street from the Paul Derda Rec Center at 132^nd and Lowell.

Homes are great for families with 4,000+ square feet and are priced starting in the $500’s.

These homes are being offered by Les Pfenning of Remax who actually owns the lots and the HOA so he has a personal stake in the subdivision’s performance and upkeep. I talked with Willow, who was hosting the open house on Sunday, and she was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.

They have fabulous incentives that include $25,000 (hint, you could put it towards finishing the basement), a 50” flat screen television, a stainless steel refrigerator and a huge washer and dryer.

The monthly HOA fees are $50 and include trash and maintenance of the grounds.

Schools in the area include Centennial Elementary, Westlake Middle School and Legacy High School and/or The Academy charter school.

If you are looking for a Realtor who works hard for YOU call me, I’d be happy to help.

If you are looking for mortgage funding, consider a loan that allows you to use your stocks, bonds or mutual funds as a pledged asset down payment with no need to liquidate. Basically it allows you to obtain 100% funding without needing Private Mortgage Insurance or liquidating your own funds. Call Eric Grandcourt at 303.229.1292.

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According to an article that I found in the Denver Business Journal KB Homes announced this week that starting in 2008 they will be offering official Disney motif as a decorating option in their homes.

They will first add these decorating themes to their development in Parkfield, which is in northeast Denver, and in Lochbuie and no one knows where that is. (Just kidding! It’s north of Brighton.)

Please don’t tell The Skinny Niece about this development or she’ll think they need to move again. Although I would argue that her room (actually the entire home if you count all the toys) is already done in a Disney theme - the Disney Princesses - as if there were any doubt! She lurrrrrrrves them.

My favorite Disney movie of course is Johnny Tremain but I’m guessing that a Revolutionary
War/Boston Tea Party theme isn’t one of the options.

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I want to take the time to point out to everyone just how much the Animal Emergency Referral Center in Broomfield ROCKS.

On Sunday I noticed that one of the wild bunnies who hang out in my yard and provide the cats with hours of entertainment (it’s like television for them) was limping. He let me get way too close so I knew something must be wrong, and then I could see that his leg was bleeding. So I threw a large towel on top of him, picked him up and stuffed him in the cat crate. I didn’t really want to call my vet because he would laugh at me, as I admit he probably should.

I decided to stop into the AERC to see what they thought. I didn’t want him to suffer or get snatched up by some other animal.

The AERC is open evenings only and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. If your pet (no matter what kind!) needs emergency treatment and you live nearby I highly recommend their services!!

They happily took the yard bunny and didn’t even laugh at me! Turns out he had a laceration on his leg. They had another bunny in the back who had been hit by a car but was recovering nicely. They put them in together for company. They explained that they try to do as little as possible (other than keep them comfortable) since they are wild animals. But this way they have a quiet place to recover. (If necessary they will euthanize them so they don’t suffer.)

I called just now to check on my bunny and he was released today! Yay!!

Animal Emergency Referral Center
303.464.7744
1480 W. Midway Blvd.
Broomfield

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I did manage to sneak away from my desk on Sunday and visit The Reserve at the Broadlands and I have to say, these are some very slick homes! They’re patio homes which I personally am usually not too crazy about (the dog and all) but I really liked these homes. Besides you can opt for a split rail fence with chicken wire if you wish so if you have a dachshund like me that works out pretty well. (All you have to worry about is the BARKING but you’re used to that, right?)

HOA dues are $131 a month and that includes lawn care and mowing(!), snow removal, 2 Clubhouses one with an outdoor pool, the other with an indoor pool and exercise room.

They’re building 46 patio homes, 6 models – 4 will be ranches and 2 are 2-story.

I saw the St Andrews model (ranch), which had a very open floor plan, with a main floor master, a large kitchen and breakfast area, huge bathroom, HUGE closet in the bedroom, main floor office and spacious utility room. The basement was finished and featured a family room, a work out room, a bar, which was more like a small kitchen, full bathroom and bedroom.

Prices start at $469,950 and go into the $600’s. The homes are made by Sheffield homes.

If you would like to see any of these homes I would be more than happy to go with you and help you write an offer if you want! I’m an Associate Broker with the Moser Real Estate Group – Metro Brokers and you can call me at 303.887.1883 or email me at beth@bethskinner.com.

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If you’re in the market for a new home (call me!) or if you just like wandering through model homes like I do (as a Realtor I’m supposed to get tired of looking at houses but I just don’t, I guess partly because I keep fantasizing that some day I can actually get my house that clean and organized - setting it on fire has SO not helped…) you should check out the 2007 Flatirons Tour of Homes September 15-16 and 22-23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Note that their website says 1 a.m. but I’m quite certain that’s a typo.)

Featured communities in the tour in Broomfield include:

Anthem Highlands where the homes are built by Pulte and run in the $300 - $400’s.

Anthem Ranch where the homes are built by Del Webb and run in the $200 - $500’s and you must be 55+ to live there.

Bradburn Subdivision located just west of 120th and Lowell. This neighborhood is designed especially for people who like to live close to and interact with their neighbors. Townhomes start in the $200’s and homes range anywhere from $300 - $1 million.

Country Estates includes homes that are custom built by Arrowhead, Dinkel and Gallery ranging from the $700 - $1.5 million+. If anyone would like to buy ME one of these homes I would appreciate that (must include really cool kitchen and home theater btw).

Country Estates The Villas are for the buyer who doesn’t happen to have a cool mil. sitting around but are still looking to spend somewhere in the $400’s. These homes are made by Sheffield.

Lake Front at Broadlands are for the person who always wanted a home in the Broadlands minus the giant home and giant price. You can pick up a nice townhome for yourself starting from the mid-$200’s.

The Reserve at the Broadlands are built by Sheffield Homes and range from 1728 square feet to 3152 and are priced between $400 - $600’s.

Wildgrass Townhomes in Broomfield start in the $200’s and come with charming names such as Silverton, Steamboat and Telluride which I admit confused me at first and made me think they weren’t in Broomfield after all. (They are!)

Have fun checking out the new homes and when you get home and decide to buy, call me, I’d love to help you out! Remember that you can get FHA mortgage financing with less than pristine credit and at competitive interest rates. Broomfield has held its value extremely well in this softer market and is an excellent place to buy a home.

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Did you know that you’re allowed to attend Broomfield City Council meetings to find out what is going on in your area before it all happens? The next meeting is September 25 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the City and County Building at 1 DesCombes Dr. You can also get on their email list to have the minutes emailed to you and you can watch a video tape of the event (afterward) on the Internet.

Broomfield Economic Development Corporation President Don Dunshee reported that White Wave Foods is leasing additional space in Interlocken, and that companies from Louisville and California are doing the same. A leasing agent from Interlocken estimates that the vacancy rate in Interlocken will be as low as 5% in the near future.

It appears that on the northwest corner of 136^th & Huron (Lambertson Farms) we will eventually see an 11-building office/retail area which will look like a “small, old downtown type center” using mostly brick designs and patterns. (Plus an auto parts store!)

It also appears that we will eventually have an area within Interlocken that combines both brand new multi-family homes and more office units. [At this point one could point out that if the economy and housing are in such a crisis why are builders considering such ambitious projects? (Because there is no crisis!!) I’m just sayin’…]

The League of Women Voters will be sponsoring a City Council candidate forum and it will be broadcast on Channel 8.

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