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August 2020
Sam Wilson's...
Denver Area Real Estate News
August's Market Story
Headlines:
Driven by all-time low interest rates, July 2020 set the record for the most home sales in a single month – resulting in an extreme inventory shortage. Home prices set record highs a well at $541,000 Average and $460,000 Median.
The Facts:
Source: see the full detailed Market Trends Report at https://bit.ly/DMAR08-20
Opportunity and Optimism for Sellers:
Record low interest rates are flooding the market with buyers resulting in more bidding wars, especially under $600,000. My advice:
Opportunity and Optimism for Buyers:
Take advantage of your increased affordability and buying power with record low interest rates! My advice:
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Word of the Month…
Studies have shown your income and wealth are directly related to the size and depth of your vocabulary. Here is this month’s word, so you can impress your friends (and maybe even fatten your wallet!)…
Sandbox game (noun)
Meaning: a kind of video game in which players can change the game’s environment as if they’re the designers
Sample Sentence: Minecraft's widespread appeal is no doubt due to the fact that it's a versatile sandbox game, allowing every player to customize their Minecraft world as much as they like.
DIY Watering System for Indoor Plants
This watering method will keep your plants hydrated for roughly five days.
1. Use an empty bottle (a large glass water bottle or 2-liter soda bottle would work). Be sure the bottle’s cap is either metal or plastic.
2. Carefully poke several holes in the bottle cap using a hammer and nail.
3. Fill the bottle with water, put the cap back on, and bury the bottle (cap-end down!) in the soil of a houseplant. The hole doesn’t need to be deep, it just needs to support the bottle so it doesn’t fall over.
Hawaiian Pizza Is Actually Canadian
The popular pineapple-and-ham combo was invented by a Greek pizzeria owner in Ontario, Canada, in the 1960s.
Quotes To Live By…
"Sometimes surrender means giving up trying to understand and becoming comfortable with not knowing.”
–Eckhart Tolle, teacher and author
“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” –Alex Haley, writer
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” –Ryunosuke Satoro, writer
Knowing when and how much to tip for services rendered can be confusing. While leaving one is technically optional, a tip is a critical part of the wages that waitstaff, taxi drivers, barbers, delivery drivers, and other essential workers earn. In fact, many states allow workers to be paid far less than minimum wage if they also get tips.
Plan to tip the people who serve you in restaurants, hotels, bars, taxis (or rideshares), and beauty salons. And while your own financial situation should go into the decision of how much to tip, here are some general guidelines.
Keep in mind that tipping etiquette varies considerably in other countries, so before you travel be sure to read about the local tipping customs.
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A Heartfelt Message To My Special Clients And Friends...
I want to share a little secret with you. I don’t spend my time cold calling or pestering people for business. Instead, I focus 110% of my efforts on giving such outstanding service that people naturally think of me when a friend, neighbor or family member needs a caring and competent REALTOR®.
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank a few of the special people in my life who’ve helped build my business with their enduring support and referrals. I couldn’t do it without you!
Ms. Wartell and Mr. Tamariz
Brain Teaser
Two men, a doctor and postman, are in love with the same woman. Before he leaves on a week-long trip, the postman gives her seven apples. Why?
(See page 4 for the answer.)
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Reusable Dusting & Mopping Pads
Save money and reduce waste by using household items with your Swiffer mop instead of disposable pads!
-Dry Dusting: Dryer sheets (even used ones make great dust collectors)
-Mopping: Dishcloth-sized rags or an old (clean!) sock pulled over the mop head; spray cleaner directly on floors
Procrastinating Early
Teacher: “You’re not going to amount to anything if you don’t stop procrastinating.”
Johnny: “I’ll show you. Just you wait!”
Workout Tracking Apps & Websites
Keeping track of your exercise routines helps you stay motivated and focused—and apps like these make it easy to do.
mapmyfitness.com: The easy-to-use exercise and food tracking app, Map My Fitness (iOS and Android), even includes activities like vacuuming or grocery shopping.
8fit.com: Meal planning and workout tracking go hand in hand in the 8fit app, which is designed to help people set healthy, achievable goals and then meet them.
charitymiles.org: If running, cycling, or walking is a mainstay of your workout routine and you like donating money to causes you believe in, try Charity Miles to earn money for those causes with every mile you cover.
Market Story, continued from page 1
My Conclusion:
It’s a Sellers’ market, inventory is low AND interest rates are low. Thus, prices are increasing and will for the foreseeable future. I continue to recommend SELLERS SHOULD LIST NOW AND BUYERS SHOULD BUY NOW! This is a rare window of opportunity and optimism for EVERYONE.
Denver Area Residential Real Estate
Market Story August 2020
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Let’s face it—unexpected guests can make even the most fastidious people panic a little about what they think is a messy house. Fortunately, there are a few easy things you can do in an hour or less that will make your home appear cleaner than it really is—and we’re not talking about just throwing everything into a junk drawer or hallway closet.
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Thanks For Thinking of Me!
Did you know I can help you or any of your friends or family save time and money when buying or selling a home? Thanks for keeping me in mind with your referrals…and spreading the word about my services.
Brain Teaser Answer:
Because an apple a day, keeps the doctor away!
Tips for Cleaning Pillows
While experts say replacing your pillows entirely every two years or so is a good idea, you may not realize how often you should be cleaning them—or that different types of pillows require different cleaning methods.
Plan to wash your pillows every three-four months. Always read the washing instructions on the pillow’s labels, but note that most down pillows can go in the washer and dryer (foam pillows cannot). Cleaning machine-washable pillows in pairs helps keep the washing machine balanced. Add a few wool dryer balls or (clean!) tennis balls to the drying machine to help fluff pillows during the drying process.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this letter is intended for informational purposes. It should not substitute as legal, accounting, investment, medical or other professional services advice. Always seek a competent professional for answers to your specific questions. This letter is not intended to solicit real estate properties currently for sale.
Q. Why is it important to do a walk-through before closing on a home?
A. You need to do a walk-through with your REALTOR® typically within 24 hours of your closing to make sure the home is in the condition specified in the contract.
You’ll want to look at each room (which now should be empty and clean), examine the hardwood floors, check the ceilings for leaks (in case there has been a recent storm), test the windows, turn on the appliances etc. to ensure there aren’t any surprises. You also want to check on the completion of any negotiated repairs or replacements that you and the seller agreed upon.
If you find any problems, your REALTOR® will help you determine what you should pursue (such as possible new leak under the sink) with the seller or what you can handle yourself.
If you’re buying a new home, you need to visit the property with the builder’s representative and create a “punch list” of items that are not completed to discuss at closing. You should get a written confirmation on when the builder will complete those items.
Want to learn more? Ask for my Free Consumer Report called “Top 10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes To Avoid.”
Do you have a question related to real estate or home ownership? Please call me at 303-526-2606. Perhaps I’ll feature your question in my next issue!
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a Starbucks gift card?”
Guess who won last month’s Trivia Question? I’m pleased to announce the lucky winner of last month’s quiz. And the winner is…drum roll please: Char W. was the first person to correctly answer my quiz question.
Which of these is not part of a decathlon?
a) Hammer throw b) High jump c) 110-meter hurdles d) 1500-meter run
The answer is a) hammer throw. The decathlon consists of 10 disciplines, and was introduced at the 1912 Olympics. So let’s move on to this month’s trivia question.
What popular 1980s TV show had one of the most-watched single episodes in television history?
a) Dallas b) M*A*S*H c) Dynasty d) Roseanne
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