Carl Ballard's Blog Posts

I recently had a horrible experience with Custom Management Group. I pride myself in representing my clients to the fullest.  Go to  www.carlsellsdenverhomes.com  to see what my

Join ME! - This weekend on Saturday March 17th, 11: a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 999 Sparrow Hawk Drive Highlands Ranch, CO. This home is spectacular!.  5 bedroom, 4 bath with a walk- out finished

A COLORADO COMPANY PROVIDING HOME WEALTH ANALYSIS: https://hmbt.co/2hLPyyOFrequentlyhomeownerswonder what their home is worth and even more frequently when they do check they often get

THIS PAST WEEK was an amazing experience for a couple of local Highlands Ranch High Schools in theDenver Metro Area.  It was a game pitting CHSAA ranked #1 Rock Canyon High School versus

Interest rates have been on the rise twice recently and they are expected to rise 3-4 more times in 2018. So, what does this mean in the RealEstate world?As a buyer, you can expect to have a

Don't miss out on these upcoming Denver Events.February and March 2018 Denver Events-Start planning now for exciting 2018 events and festivals in Denver. Scroll down our month-by-month list and 

As many of you know I have been a Broncos Season Ticket holder since 1971 and a die hard Bronco fan.  I am a huge fan of Von Miller and would be sad to see him go- heck I have one of his signed

HOME TRENDS FOR 2018-    The Ballard Group is committed to helping you sell your home faster and for more money and if you're buying you will want Carl Ballard - Certified Negotiation

Mile High Holiday Events to see this month.  Below is a link where you can find all you need to fill your schedule while you are enjoying the holidays in the Denver area.https://www.denver.org

Homes for Sale Parker Colorado -  Among the rolling hills and ponderosa pines, just 20 miles southeast of Denver, is the town of Parker. According to popular legend, Parker can trace its

Homes for Sale in Backcountryhttp://carl.denverhomesearchnow.com/index.php?types%5B0%5D=1&areas%5B0%5D=neighborhood%3ABackCountry&fbts=9592049&beds=0&baths=0&min=0&max=30000000&map=0&options%5B0%5D

10338 SPARROW HAWK WAY HIGHLANDS RANCH CO  80129WELCOME HOME! Total of 4168 sq ft. 4 bed 3 bath 3 car garage, ENGLE Home and the ever popular WINDSOR model. Low maintenance exterior 

AN URBAN/RURAL LIFESTYLEParker Colorado-Among the rolling hills and ponderosa pines, just 20 miles southeast of Denver, is the town of Parker. According to popular legend,Parker can trace its

HOMES FOR SALE IN ARVADA COLORADOArvada Colorado is one of the best kept secrets in the suburb area of Denver.  Arvada sits along side I-70 corridor and is a thriving community with new

New Listings in Arvada Colorado.  Be sure and find out more on these properties by visiting www.carlsellsdenverhomes.com.  Call today for your Private showing and read below on the Arvada

A NEW "CENTRAL PARK" IN HIGHLANDS RANCH For those living in Highlands Ranch I am sure you have seen all of the new construction going up across from Town Center.  It is a cool little

Highlands Ranch is one of the most successful planned communities in the nation. The master plan for the community was approved in 1979 which included 13,000 acres approved for open space, parks,

Avg Price in Highlands Ranch: $654,900/Co. Avg $881,60037%Avg Taxes in Highlands Ranch: $3,300/Co.. Avg $47,6003%Avg Sq. Ft. in Highlands Ranch: 3,746/Co. Avg 4,56541%Avg Price per/ft2;

Custom Ranch home coming on the market on September 9th.  We still have the blue prints from the custom builder.  It is a Ranch home with over 3000 finished square feet.  It is in the

Have a 1st time home buyer approved up to $320K.  They would love 2+ BR and 2+BA home.  They work in Broomfield/Boulder area's so they would be willing to live up north.  Their

Hi Everyone! - We are ready to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Woo HOO!! We gathered some Cinco activities and listed them below. If you would like some more details about these events click here.

As most of you know, my wife and I are huge music fans.  We love to attend concerts on beautiful summer evenings.  Yesterday I shared one of our favorites which is Hudson Gardens.  

Every spring my family looks forward to the Hudson Gardens Summer Concert series. http://www.hudsongardens.org/ This is a fantastic venue where there is a stage, wide open grass/open seating

The Hilltop Community nestled in Inspiration Point is an amazing area for the 55 and older population.Being a Highlands Ranch native for 21 years and a Real Estate specialist in Douglas County, I

New Builds!  Get the inside scoop and see these beautiful models now before this community becomes sold out!The New Sterling Ranch community in a Denver suburb is located between "Roxborough

Have you "lost out" on a contract recently? If so, did your agent tell you why?I encourage you to ask your agent if they have a CNE or RENE designation behind their name. Just a simple designation

SELL YOUR HOUSE FASTER FOR MORE $$$$$$$$$Always important to take into consideration the three "C's" when putting your home on the market. Great advice by Katie Gilles and Janet Little who are the

UPDATE your home  BEFORE SELLING?Prior to taking any listing it is vital that I meet with the home owner, walk the property and give my professional opinion on anything that may need to be

FEAR OF GETTING A MORTGAGE? but TOO AFRAID TO GET OUT OF YOUR RENTAL?Let me put your fears to rest.  The reality is this:..... The cost of a monthly mortgage is typically lower than the cost

As you enter this home, you immediately notice the impeccable hickory wood floors with coffee brown finish and the upgraded rod iron stair railing. Make your way to the spotless great room and the

As a Real Estate Broker, I get asked this question more than any other.  When is the best time to sell my home?  Most people will tell you in the summer.  But this is not always the

Took two sets of clients out looking for properties this past weekend and instantly went in to flashback mode from January 2016.  The foot traffic looking at properties was busy.  When we

In recent weeks a few NFL players  have chose to kneel during the National Anthem prior to Football games.  This has sparked a ton of controversy and has caused some players to lose

Happy Friday and what an amazing January the Denver Real Estate market experienced.   January 2016 sets records when compared to prior January home

Colorado Housing Market Has Effect On Property TaxesApril 30, 2015 7:53 AMFiled Under: A Place To Call Home, Arapahoe County, Broomfield County, Colorado Housing Market,;

Raising borrowing costs would mean a larger interest burden for the U.S. government.Since the release last week of the latest monthly U.S. jobs report, the positive numbers have many wondering if

July Brings an Increase in Inventory to the Denver Metro Area Housing MarketDENVER, CO – August 6, 2015 – July saw a welcome increase in the number of homes for sale in the Denver Metro and

2 bedroom 2 bath Condo in Parker for only $220.  Upgrades throughout, new paint, tile counters, beautiful cabinets.  Going on the market Sept.10.  Call me for additional information.3

The 20 Hottest Housing Markets Right Now DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2015 The U.S. housing market may be finding more balance, according to a new report from realtor.com®. For the

Amazing custom home at the top of Diamond Ridge Estates in Castle Rock.  360 degree views- Pikes Peak, Mountain views and city views.  This property is a must see.  Listed at a modest

Check out this Beautiful Custom built ranch home with mountain and city views.  Large lot, great upgrades.  Check out the Virtual Tour and call me with any questions or if you would like

3BR/1BA completely remodeled.  Stainless Steel appliances, new cabinets, new flooring, new paint.  Ready to move in.  Call me for more information at 303.916.2900.  Carl Ballard

Open Houses are completely amazing these days.  Last Friday had a 3 hour open house, over 100 people visited receiving 4 offers over asking price.  Was able to capture some new buyers and

Open house this Friday February 20,2015 from 3:00-6:00.  4BR/3BA Engle home, very popular Windsor Model.  Main Floor study or 5th Bedroom, 3 car garage.  Gleaming hardwood floors,

Looking for a custom home in the Parker area with minimum 6 bedrooms and 20+ acre horse property.  Pre Approved up to $2 Million.  Would love a pool, lake and a guest home or wing.

I have some clients moving to Denver and looking for a custom/semi custom home in the beautiful Backcountry.  It must have Mountain Views and a  Minimum of 4 Bedrooms and 4 baths.

Hi All,Please click on the link below to see the HUD Letter reducing the monthly MI factor from 1.35% to .85%. This will allow FHA borrowers to buy more home with the lower MI.

Happy New Year!I am very excited about 2015 and the continued economic growth we are experiencing as country. The Denver Real Estate Market rebounded nicely in 2014. From 2010-2013 the Denver

CoreLogic:  WASHINGTONU.S. home values rose at a measured pace in November, a sign that demand remains weak as many buyers have been priced out of the market.Real estate provider CoreLogic says

Throughout 2014, I have been publishing a series of articles that guides agents through the technology selection process (see the full list of articles here). While those provide a helpful

Hey, millennials: It’s time to buy your first home!Donald Frommeyer, CEO of National Association of Mortgage BrokersWednesday, 24 Dec 2014 | 10:38 AM ETCNBC.com 523

Rents to soar. Time to buy?Share/BookmarkHighlights: RealtyTrac releases rent report. Denver rents to soar. S. Robert August says buy, don’t rent. RealtyTrac, in a report that tracks

Marijuana: Littleton City Council takes step toward banning retail pot businessesByThomas MitchellWed., Jun. 4 2014 at 8:50 AM165 CommentsCategories:Marijuana,News

FANNIE: SLOW BUT SURE HOUSING GROWTH IN 2015By Brian HoneaWhere the U.S. housing market is concerned, Fannie Mae chief economist Doug Duncan said he is anticipating overall

In Trulia’s latest Rent vs. Buy Report, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage throughout the 100 largest metro areas in

NAHB Forecasting 6.6 Percent Jump in Housing Starts in 2014Fri, 2014-10-31 10:12 — NationalMortgag...A growing economy, rising household formations, low mortgage rates and pent-up demand will

The rate of U.S. home price increases is decelerating, and that home-price slowdownis a mixed bag.It looks unlikely for now, but if prices turn negative again year-over-year, that would exact a

New Highlands Ranch listing coming soon in Westridge.  5BR/4BA, 4374 Square Feet.  Beautifully finished basement with 2 bedrooms, bath, large Rec Room with fireplace, wetbar and pool.

Safety on the job should be on all Realtors’ agendas; luckily today’s specialized apps and smartphone technology put a backup plan right in the palm of agents’ hands.  Exit Realty is

The Real Estate Market remains active in Highlands Ranch.  I get asked all of the time by clients what happens if I sell my home and can not find another property to purchase?  That is a

Recently in Colorado there has been some real controversy whether kids should continue to play High School sports or just focus on Club Sports.  I am pretty old school, having graduated from

First off I will preface this by stating that I have coached youth sports for over 20 years now.  I played multiple sports until I was 19, and still play a few old man sports.  I have

Number of underwater homes in metro Denver declines in 2nd quarterBy Howard PankratzThe Denver PostPOSTED:   09/25/2014 09:59:56 AM MDTADD A COMMENT| UPDATED:   3 DAYS AGOThe number

The cost of waitingFor example, purchasing a home in Highlands Ranch with a $1,500 monthly paymentMay 2013- $334,042May 2014- $314,191Projected May 2015- $ 296,041People keep asking

The Highlight Reel August 201443.7% of sold transactions went under contract in 7 days or less, and 45% sold for at or over their asking price.Average days on market for detached

BUYING A HOUSE? 4 REASONS TO DO IT NOWHere are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.1. Prices Will Continue to RiseThe Home Price Expectation Survey polls

I have been fortunate enough to be in Real Estate for almost 15 years now.  For newer agents coming on the scene or for buyers and sellers when searching for an agent, you should always know

Now that we're more than half way through 2014, let's take a quick look at the markets that often matter most to homeowners and home buyers.   Housing Prices: Started the year

I am guessing 20% of my business comes from Facebook.  Re-connecting with past friends, colleagues, etc.  I realize most real estate agents have a love-hate relationship 

The Basics of Making an Offer on a HouseBuy |  By: Realtor.com Team  |Share this:Facebook115Twitter39LinkedIn22GooglePinterestMorePREV|NEXTLike marriage, home-buying is

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY   VERY

Summer Starts with Home Sales Heating Up For the 4th month in a row, June home sales rose higher than sales in the previous month. Closed Transactions in June were 4.5%

I have a client looking for a Duplex in Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Golden area's.  Under $400- minimum 2 Bedrooms per side but prefer 3 Bedrooms.  Would also love a basement to finish out or

All of my clients ask the same question; how in the world do list our house, sell it and purchase a new one without having to move an extra time?  Although it is stressful, usually everything

  DAYS ON MARKET   The average Days on Market for all homes sold in May

  The rebound in negative sales growth in January and February has been significant with increases in March (24.6%), April .

Rising Home Sales, Prices Follow Seasonal Trend For the 3rd month in a row, May home sales rose higher than sales in the previous month. While May

Why would a realtor ever co-list a property?Many realtors would prefer to just list properties exclusively.  Typically and exclusive agency agreement is perfectly acceptable.  However,

I have had the opportunity to coach youth sports for the past 16 years.  It is something I am very passionate about.  Selling Real Estate is my main passion and am blessed to be able to

Being a Highlands Ranch Realtor I am always looking for fun things to share with my clients, especially re-location clients.  Everyone has heard about Red Rocks Amphitheater, but who has heard

Many Real Estate agents are always looking for a good lead based program.  There are thousands to choose from- some better than others, and most can be costly if not utilized correctly.  

Everyone knows the Real Estate Market is crazy busy right now.  My family has been in the business for 36 years and witnessed first hand the highs and lows.  As the market changes we must

 Real Estate Sells are starting out strong for 2014 in Highlands Ranch.  Reasons include top rated school district, low crime rates and increasing property values. The Community

With such a hot sellers market I have been hit up by sellers asking why should they hire me to sell their home instead of going FSBO?Many people thought with the onset of Internet it would result in

Beautiful Engle Home in Indigo Hills of Highlands Ranch.  4 bedrooms up, 4 baths total, professionally finished basement with two additional bedrooms, great room and full bath.  This

In real estate, we often use the term â œunder market to describe a home that is priced or purchased for less than it âs fair market value. But I sometimes see an unrelated real estate

As many of you know, I am a Real Estate agent by trade, www.carlsellsdenverhomes.com , but I am also very involved in Competitive Girls Fastpitch softball.  I have been running Rocky

Spring time is near.  Probably my favorite season in Colorado, still enough snow in the mountains for winter activities and warm enough in the city for summer activities.  It is also

Majority of more than 100 Real Estate forecasters expect large-scale investors to sell off the bulk of homes in their portfolios in the next 3 to 5 years, boosting inventory and potentially

Largest Engle model in Southridge Crossing in desirable Highlands Ranch.  Over 4400 finished square feet and approximately an additional 700 sq feet for storage or another room.  3

Highlands Ranch Real Estate Market The median sale price for homes in Highlands Ranch over the last 12 months is $299,925.The median mortgage debt is $302,982.

Every four years Americans get their American flags out, and start wearing their Red, White and Blue.  The Olympics is the most watched television program by families.  It is that way in