The national real estate market surprised everyone in this month’s report from the National Association of Realtors.  Bear in mind that it’s the local market that counts, but national averages are made up of many local averages, so this is good news in the “for what it’s worth” category.

MSNBC Article

Santa is coming!  Come & see Santa at the Mountain Resource Center’s Holiday Party. Eligible families will receive new toys.

Saturday, December 19, 2009
Mountain Resource Center
11030 Kitty Drive
Conifer, Colorado
http://mrcco.org
Contact Jill Lovell for more information
jill@mrcco.org
303-838-7552

Here are more FAQ about the new home-buyer tax credits.

Here is a  summarization the $8,000 tax credit extension for first-time buyers and the new $6,500 tax credit for existing homeowners.  Now is the time to buy!

Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes

Frequently Asked Questions

A one-stop shopping event hosted by Le Boudoir.  Enjoy wine & appetizers as you shop. Local vendors include Marmalade Jewelry & Gifts, Evergreen Candle Works, Seasonally yours, Evergreen Taffy Company & Fresh Fudge Too, Tasefully Simple and Rob Meek Massage Therapist Gift Certificates.

El Rancho Town Center
29017 Hotel Way, C-103
Evergreen, Colorado
Friday, December 11, 2009
Contact Carla Conde at Le Boudoir
303-526-1815

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Pangea Carpets will be held on

Friday, December 11, 2009
12pm-12:30pm
27965 Meadow Dr
Evergreen, Colorado

This is getting VERY interesting!  Here is the 10/31/09 Market Update Report.

The number of homes on the market continues to be down nearly 20% from last year, but the number of sales also continues to lag last year by a little more than 10%. Sales relative to new listings also continues to improve marginally, from 58% last year to 55% this year. And DOM continues to be about 2 weeks longer this year than last.

So what’s interesting? One, the fact that the numbers are roughly the same indicates we may be stabilizing—at bottom. But at least things aren’t getting worse.

The second surprise is that prices seem to be stabilizing—again, at bottom? Note that both the discount sellers suffer as they ‘dial in’ their price to attract an offer AND the discount sellers suffer in negotiating their selling price with their buyer are BOTH unchanged. Both these figures have shown deterioration as every month went by this year. For the first time, prices seem to be firming—at a total discount of 12.5% (which is horrible), but at least not worse.

Also, note that the median selling price has fallen only 2% from last year. Last month, the median selling price was down 10%.

We could be watching the market turn before our very own eyes. On the other hand, this could be a spike. So I’ll be eager to see next month’s report…

Economist predict Denver’s recovery is right around the corner.  Recent announcements and improvements in our business climate, indicate a quick recovery.

Read this article from The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation.

Stretch your holiday $ half way around the world.  Come to the Alternative Christmas Fair featuring mainly charitable non-profits from around the world.  This is not your typical church bazzar – the items are unique, beautiful and mostly hand crafted.  All the proceeds go directly to the participating non-profits that serve populations with needs.

Evergreen Lutheran Church
5980 Hwy 73
Evergreen, CO
Saturday, November 14th
Sunday, November 15
9am – 3pm

Come to The Meadows at Marshday on November 7th for the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce’s 9th Annual Fall Wine Tasting.  Enjoy wonderful Colorado wines, fine foods, door prizes, silent auction and live music by MoDaZz.  This event is presented by Omaha Bank.

The Meadows at Marshdale
6851 Hwy 73
Evergreen, CO
Saturday, November 7, 2009
6pm – 9pm
Tickets $25 each or 2 for $45, 10 for $200
At the door – $30 each
Contact Conifer Chamber Office
303-838-5711
www.goconifer.com