Joan Cox

Denver

Real Estate Professional and Contributor at Active Rain

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Do you Charge Transaction Fees?

6 days ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

This is a very common event here in the Denver metro area. When I go to a closing, I always review both settlement statements, and not surprised to see "transaction fees". But they sure vary! I have seen some as low as $250 and as high as $1,000. Being a solo broker/owner, I have never charged a transaction fee. I feel that is part of my compensation I receive at closing. I did charge my agent a small fee to finalize her file.
Does THAT Really Work?

1 week ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

One of my sellers called one day and said they had a flyer on their door stating they wanted to buy their home. OK, I felt my neck hairs raising! I asked him to take a copy of it and send it to me. It seemed to be an investor, so I called this person. He hadn't realized (or chose not to know) the home was listed, and didn't want to involve real estate agents. PLUS he couldn't guarantee that was the price he ended up offering. OF COURSE NOT....
It IS Miller Time!

1 week ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

Do you know in Denver late May and early June miller moths migrate from Eastern Colorado to the Denver metro area. I know they are just gross to me, but they are important to our ecosystem. They pollinate and give birds some food. The experts say they don't hurt anything, so best not to kill them. I know my kitties LIVE for miller season. If one gets into my house, they are done for. Those kitties will jump, run and play until they dies.
Does your Neighborhood Hold Community Garage Sales?

1 week ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

It is fun to see community garage sales, even though I cannot remember the last time I attended someone else's garage sale!Many of our communities in the burbs hold at least one annual community garage sale, and sure to bring in the masses of those garage sales!They put banner signs outside the community a week in advance to warn everyone when they will be held. I know our community held a community garage sale about a month ago. Does your community hold one?
Too Late - Town & Country Village - Parker CO

1 week ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

This past Holiday weekend was a busy showing weekend at this listing! Two of the couples were interested in this property, but one wrote the offer. These first-time buyers are excited to move into their first home.
What's My Home Worth

1 week ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

Tollgate Crossing is a beautiful neighborhood of homes that was started by DR Horton that is conveniently located 30 minutes outside of Downtown Denver and is an easy commute to DIA. You will also now find Oakwood Homes & Antero Homes building in Tollgate Crossing. There are now some townhomes in the neighborhood, also. With many pocket parks throughout the neighborhood, it's not uncommon to see neighborhood families with kids playing and enjoying the Colorado weather.
When is YOUR Time?

1 week ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

When the real estate market is frenzied it can be a challenge to find time for ourselves. When the market slows down, it isn't as difficult. I remember taking 40 minutes to get my nails done could be difficult to get through without many phone calls.
Saddle Rock Ridge (Aurora CO) Market Trends

1 week ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

You will find Saddle Rock Ridge on the West side of E-470 and North of Smoky Hill Road in Aurora CO 80015. Saddle Rock Ridge - Aurora CO is a neighborhood in Southeast Aurora comprised of over 2,000 single-family homes built from 1997 to 2016 by several different builders. This is one of the largest subdivisions in Southeast Aurora, located within the Cherry Creek School District and close to shopping, hospitals, many restaurant options, and entertainment.
The Kitties Know.....

1 week ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

We have had a gloomy, gray and rainy weekend for Memorial Day! So much for those outdoor BBQs! There were even some tornadoes spotted east of town, and lightening hit a Southwest plane landing! Some crazy weather for sure, but we do need moisture. We certainly don't want to see fires anywhere around town or in the mountains!So, after getting some work done, and cleaning completed, I decided to figure out which suitcase to take on the road trip.
Having Two Listings on one Block

2 weeks ago | activerain.com | Joan Cox

Almost a year ago, I had an open house at my listing, and some neighbors wandered around the home and asked a lot of questions. One family in particular. They were planning to retire and move to the Midwest to be closer to family. I was asked to come and interview for their home. It was very sparsely decorated, very little furniture. My listing is a ranch, and their home was a two-story with the primary bedroom upstairs.