Monthly Archives: March 2011

Do You Have a Contractor Agreement: 7 Simple Steps to an Iron-Clad Contract

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Follow these seven tips to make sure your contractor agreement works in your favor—not your builder’s. Step 1: Hire a lawyer Contractors use their own forms, which are drafted for their benefit, not yours. You’ll benefit from hiring an attorney … Continue reading →

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The Contractor Bond: When A Bond is Not Your Contractor’s Word!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Assurance “Word is bond,” the saying goes, but with home improvements, the contractor bond should be in writing. What is a contractor bond? When a contracting company tells you it’s bonded, that means it’s purchased a product, typically from an … Continue reading →

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Contractor Dispute? Your Local Licensing Authorities Are On Your Side!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

When a contractor dispute erupts, state and local licensing authorities have the muscle to get you satisfaction. What does it mean to be licensed? This varies from one location to another and one profession to another. Plumbers andelectricians typically have strict … Continue reading →

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Fighting Back When a Bad Contractor Shows Up at Your House!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

  Don’t take contractor abuse lying down. If your contractor has fouled up your home improvement project–or disappeared altogether–you have recourse.   Maybe the contractors took on more work than they could handle or their credit dried up in the … Continue reading →

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Our Hearts and Prayers Reach Out to Our Friends in Japan // 私たちの心と祈りは、日本の私達の友人に手を差し伸べる

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

After watching the devastation on TV this AM, I was amazed.  We are so fragile. Mother Earth is able to whipsaw us at a moments notice.  We are just passengers on Old Planet Earth.  I thought this link was interesting and reminded me … Continue reading →

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A New Listing At 11702 W. 84th Place Arvada, Colorado 80005

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

This is a beautiful home as you will see as you watch the virtual tour presented here.  We are starting at a great price, and we expect plenty of activity.  Please take the time to schedule a private showing.

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Super Joe Hubert Is Back with a February, 2011 Denver Market Update

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Combined DTC MLS Areas As a quick recap, February, 2011 combined MLS Residential Statistics had the following changes compared to February of 2010. Decrease in the Number of Closed Sales to 1,770 (down 7.5%) Average Days on Market increased to … Continue reading →

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Great Values in Parker, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock and Littleton Between $350K and $400K!

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

I was showing properties Friday, Saturday and Sunday in these 5 communities in this price range, and I saw opportunity after opportunity. From homes less than a few years old to homes with substantial remodelling and some experience since their … Continue reading →

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Given the chance, to where would you travel?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

I was driving along today.  I looked down at my dash, it registered 68 degrees.  I looked at a couple of exits and wondered where they could take me.  Before I knew it, I wondered where would I go?  Then … Continue reading →

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Low-VOC Paint Protects Health, Pocketbook

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Low-VOC paints are kind to your health, and they won’t break the bank, either.  Learn more about these eco-friendly ways to brighten a room. VOCs health hazards Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are solids and liquids that convert easily to gas … Continue reading →

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