Life Estimate for appliances and other home repair items.

Filed under: Denver, Fix and Flips — Jay at 9:31 am on Monday, October 20, 2008
Ever wonder how long various systems last in an average home? So did researchers at Freddie Mac.
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Reproduced with permission from Freddie Mac.
Appliances
Life Estimate in Years
Dishwashers 5 to 12
Disposals 5 to 12
Washers and dryers 8 to 12
Water heaters 8 to 12
Refrigerators 15 to 20
Stoves 15 to 20

Gutters and Downspouts

Life Estimate in Years
Galvanized 15 to 20
Copper Life of home if well-maintained

Heating and Air Conditioning

Life Estimate in Years
Warm air furnace 8 to 12
Heat pumps 8 to 12
Air conditioning compressors 8 to 15
Gas chillers 8 to 15
Hot water boilers 30 to 50

Plumbing

Life Estimate in Years
Gas hot water heater 8 to 12
Electric hot water heater 10-15
Private disposal systems (septic) 15 to 25
Galvanized water pipes 30 to 50

Roofs

Life Estimate in Years
Selvage or asphalt roll 12 to 20
Wood shake and shingle 15 to 20
Asphalt 15 to 20
Fiberglass 15 to 20
Asbestos shingle 30-50
Slate 40-75

SOLD- $238,900 University Hills 4 Bed / 3 Bath Fixer

Filed under: Fix and Flips, Investing, Testimonials — Jay at 5:17 pm on Friday, September 21, 2007

9/21/07 Update: We closed today and the Seller (Brad H) walked away with his check. He listed this home on 8/20. If you would like to have your home sold FAST, call me now to set up your No Hassle Listing appt. A big thank you to the team at America’s Home Title for going the extra mile.

This raised ranch was only $238,900 and is in the up and coming University Hills area.Selling your Denver Home

Sell your home fast in Denver

  • Beautiful Views of the Mountains

  • 4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bath

  • 1326 Finished Sq. Ft on Main Level

  • 763 in basement (90% finished)

  • Original Details throughout

  • Perfect University Hills fix & flip

  • Large 2 car Garage

  • Cozy Bay Windows

  • Just Painted!

  • Historic Hardwood Floors

  • Lots of Storage

  • Covered Patio

  • Professionally Landscaped

Denver HUD Homes - Deal or no Deal?

Filed under: Buying, Denver, Fix and Flips, Home Equity, Investing, Real Estate — Jay at 11:53 pm on Monday, November 27, 2006

HUDS have always been a fertile ground for Denver Real Estate investors and Colorado bargain shoppers. My prediction is that as we go into the last days of 2006, there will be less buyers and more opportunity for the investor to invest in these properties.

Click here to request an updated full color FREE Colorado HUD Bargain List.

Pls call me to set a showing or if you would like to place a bid. HUDs require a licensed broker to assist buyers in the bid process.

HUD

What is a tuck point anyway?

Filed under: Denver, Fix and Flips — Jay at 7:35 am on Friday, September 15, 2006

Many of us who own older brick homes will occasionally see cracks in their brick houses. Maybe the mortar joints need repair, or your front porch has shifted. As we began to think about painting our 1906 2 story brick Denver Square, it was evident that we would also need to hire someone to do some tuck pointing. After gathering 3 bids, it was a pleasure to find Mark Dallasta, a 6th generation stone and brick mason. He returned calls promptly, spent alot of his own time educating us on all the nuances of bricks mortar and restoration. His knowledge of NorthWest Denver history was impressive and colorful. Thank you Mark for a great job! He can be reached at 303-420-0536. Tell him Jay sent ya…

Secrets on the perfect Denver Lawn- Tips from the Pros

Filed under: Denver, Fix and Flips, Investing — Jay at 10:17 am on Tuesday, June 27, 2006
green lawnYesterday, I was at a closing where I represented the buyers. A very nice family that bought a gorgeous home in Littleton. When we first visited the home, the couple and I were amazed at how green the lawn was. So..yesterday during the closing, I asked the seller, How do you keep your lawn so green?He laughed and told us about this fertilizer called Revive. He applys it a couple of times a summer and says it works magic on his lawn. He also spreads iron and is a believer in the Scott’s Lawncare program.Its amazing what you learn at closings…

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