http://blog.thegroupinc.com The Group Inc Real Estate Blog Tue, 06 May 2008 22:21:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The newest innovations in home design, building materials, and décor can be seen right here in Northern Colorado at the 2008 Parade of Dreams, a single-site luxury home tour being held May 17 through June 15. Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado, The Parade of Dreams ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/05/06/2008-parade-of-dreams-luxury-home-tour-begins-may-17/ The Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado will host a closed-site tour of five multimillion-dollar homes by local builders at Thompson Crossing, located on the southeast quadrant of I-25 and US 34 in Johnstown, May 17-June 15.  The parade will feature homes by Bartran Construction, Inc., Lasaris LLC, Benchmark Custom ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/04/23/preview-parade-of-dreams-homes-for-charity/ An economist for a large fund manager recently said, "It is hard to imagine any time in history when such rampant pessimism about the economy has existed with so little evidence of serious trouble."  Sure, gas prices are through the roof and we have our share of foreclosure properties.....but employers ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/03/07/northern-colorado-employers-will-hire-in-2008/ Every market has its submarkets, and real estate has plenty: new and resale single-famly attached and detached; for sale and for lease office, industrial and retail space; residential rentals; residential and commercial land, etc.  And all of these have multiple other categories within them.  Usually when one submarket is struggling, ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/02/26/hows-the-market-you-ask-which-market-are-you-interested-in-2/ With low interest rates, increasing rents, and decreasing vacancy rates, this is a good time to purchase an investment property.  And the misfortunate of some people definitely provides an opportunity for others.  Homes that are in foreclosure can be a good investment, and the purchase process can be easily handled by your Realtor.  ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/02/21/this-is-a-good-time-to-buy-investment-properties/ Larry Kendall, Chairman Emeritus of The Group, Inc., has developed a sales course called 'Ninja Selling'.  After observing Realtors for the past 35+ years,  Larry has created a formula to ensure a steady flow of business, providing a Realtor a good income and the ability to 'have a life' in the process!  ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/02/20/speaking-of-realtors-cooperating/ When Realtors work together in a cooperative environment, everyone wins, including the customer. One of the Group's Partners organizes a weekly investment tour.  Group Realtors submit homes they have listed that have investment potential, our 'organizer' pares the list down to a half dozen or so, and all Group Realtors are welcome to join ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/02/19/realtors-learning-from-one-another/ At The Group, we believe the home buying process should be easy. As real estate professionals, having control over as much of the process as possible helps us anticipate and resolve issues immediately.  The many variables when obtaining a mortgage can be a challenge, sometimes causing unexpected problems on the way to the ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/02/13/the-group-guaranteed-mortgage-celebrates-second-year/ The Group, Inc. Real Estate held its annual real estate forecast on Monday, February 4, at the Budweiser Events Center. About 1,500 people attended to hear Chairman, Chuck McNeal, present our predictions for 2008. Here is an overview: Forecast for 2008 Continued low interest rates, projected growth in employment, and ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/02/05/forecast-for-2008-real-estate-market-made/ A columnist in today's Coloradoan newspaper used The Group's Insider newsletter as an example of "a great job of keeping in touch by sending out useful information."  Margaret McDonald (Miss Communications) focused her column on newsletters as a marketing tool.  This is what she had to say about The Insider.... "The Group, Inc.'s ... http://blog.thegroupinc.com/2008/01/11/group-newsletter-receives-kudos/