By JeremyF July 31, 2015
Mary and her staff were very helpful and professional and I would highly recommend Mary Highline and Believers Realty for all of your realtor needs! Patti Brown ...read more
By SilviaBrown25 April 20, 2015
The Believers Realty team was very conscious about keeping me informed and updated about any prospective buyers and the communication was always very honest and thorough. ...read more
By bobbywhite9387 March 23, 2015
Mary from Believers Realty is the best agent I have ever worked with. She gave me a lot of great answers to my questions. ...read more
Free and cheap land in Colorado! I list and sell a lot of vacant Colorado land including Otero, Custer, Pueblo, Fremont and Hufanno counties. And I get a decent amount of e-mail requests for "cheap" land.People lookng for good deals seen to think that we're giving away land here - it ain't so!Let me tell you why: Let's start off with the sellers.Most sellers purchased their land with cash, which means they own the land free and clear. On occasion you hear of somebody financing property but that is rare. And if the seller is financing the property they most likely, but no always, put down 20% or more. And sellers aren't bleeding money. In many, many cases large acreages (40 acres or more) do not have huge tax bills. It's not unusual in these areas to see taxes for around $25 per year. One listing I have the taxes are under $10 and no H.O.A. fees. Wells, water, streams, creeks, ponds and other sources of water are RARE! (Same for trees) You are in the Rocky Mountains and we are in almost constant drought conditions.Also, just because there is water on the property doesn't mean you own it.Actually, odds are better thatYOU DON'T OWN THE WATER!And water rights can be sold. So that pond over there isn't yours, your kids, cattle, horse or other critters - you may not use it. People get shot, go to jail or at the very least get fined for using water that isn't their property. Don't believe me? Google the local sheriff and ask! Also, you have to have a minimum of 35 acres in order to dig a well. A well can cost you $7000 to start and the prices go up from there depending on the soil. And there is no guarantee that the driller will get water. If you have under 35 acres you better check to see where your water might be coming from. Buyers are responsible for registering wells. Say you find an odd 5 or 10 acre parcel for sale. You can't dig for water, you can't use the stream, is there water at the street? Most likely you will be hauling or paying somebody to haul it. There's nothing wrong with that, you just need to know. And if there happens to be a well on it don't assume it will aways be available - you gotta register it. So are sellers beggin me to sell their properties for super-duper cheap? No, no lately. Buyers,If you find a property that you like, it has some source of water, maybe it has views - buy it! If I call you and say "it's a steal" I might be referring to the seller's motivation in selling the property. Their motivation may have nothing to do with the land itself but their personal situation where they are now. I've sold two pieces of property in the last year that were "fire sales" that is to say, the sellers asked me to sell the land as fast as possible. They needed the money in their hands immediately. I ended up apologizing to both for the low amount that they were offered and yet both were grateful to have the cash in hand. These sellers and their situation are rare, but they do come up. When they come up be polite, the sellers need the money but still need to hold on to their self respect. People are looking for good deals seem to think we're giving away land in Colorado - it ain't so! But do your homework and listen to your Realtor and you just might find a deal! Information Herein Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed Look for me on Active Rain, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In,Trulia, posterous, Zriiand various other social networking sites: Google Me! ...read more
By Colorado Western Real Estate November 15, 2009
My business is a big part of my life, and it's good to give back. Every year we donate items to numerous charitable events, including [MDA, Kiwanas, & the Shriners]. Also, we sponsor the [Heaton Band & a local bowling team]. Finally, we're very active at our local events, providing volunteer time and attending meetings. With a local business, it's important to not just serve the community, you should be part of the community as well! ...read more
By ERA Werner Realty November 01, 2007
For news, information, listings please visit my blog :http://activerain.com/dena I'm happy to serve Pueblo, Canon City and most of southern Colorado. ...read more
By Colorado Western Real Estate April 07, 2007
Attempting to find the perfect piece of real estate to purchase can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a couple of places to look at property listings that take a lot of the legwork out by providing lot size, square footage and other features. ...read more
Marketing is an important aspect of operating as a real estate broker. To become successful, you need to have the right marketing tools at your disposal, and also know how to effectively use those tools. There are many tools available that can help real estate brokers market their services and achieve... ...read more