AboutMary Mahoney Expertise My area of expertise is helping buyers and sellers with the purchase and sale of property. Specifically, I deal with mostly with the older homes in Denver Metro and Golden neighborhoods. The company I work for is called Nostalgic Homes. I have extensive knowledge of all of the neighborhoods in these areas and can make excellent recommendations to fit my buyer's lifestyle and needs, whether they are looking for an already established neighborhood, or are interested in obtaining property in an up and coming area. Since the majority of the homes that I help buyers with are dated between 1860-1945, there can be various expensive items that an agent should pay close attention to, besides the obvious cosmetics. While many older homes have already been updated throughout the years, it's important that I am able to bring to my buyer's attention plumbing, electrical, sewer line, roof, structural, and other major systems that may or may not be in good condition. This gives my buyers a much better sense of what kind of 'fix-ups' that will or will not be in store for them after they make their purchase.
When assisting my sellers, in any market place, but especially now, it's important that sellers understand and know what to expect. I do extensive current market research of the neighborhood and area to inform them of how many days they can expect their house to be on the market, the best price they can achieve, given the current condition of their property, any fix-ups they can do to help achieve a higher price, and instruct them on how to stage and prepare their home for the public so that they can achieve the best offer with the shortest days on the market.
Experience I have been investing in real estate since I was 25 years old and own several properties. I've lived in Denver proper for the last 20 years. I have held a certified real estate license for the last 8 years and have been selling real estate full time since.
Organizations Denver Board of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Education/Credentials My actual degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I worked in this field for several years after college, before my love of real estate developed. As a licensed Realtor, I have taken a code of ethics, assuring all of my clients that they are treated fairly, with respect and knowledge of the field that of my expertise. I continually advance my knowledge of the field by taking many different courses that the Denver Board of Realtors offers each year to stay abreast of current and upcoming market conditions and certain problems to stay aware of to keep my clients fully informed as real estate changes.
Past/Present Clients Can provide a list of names, numbers and emails of current and past clients upon request.
Expert: Mary Mahoney Date: 12/13/2007 Subject: cost to build
Question I know this is not your area of expertise, but since you are the only volunteer for Colorado, i thought i would try asking you anyway.
We are considering a move from eastern PA to the Denver metro area. I have been researching land prices but have not been able to find approximate cost per square foot to build. We are looking to downsize & would build a house 1800-2000 sq. ft. We would want radiant heat, using gypcrete as the floor base. Can you give me an idea how much we would expect to pay?
Thank you for your help.
Answer Hi, I do have a couple of friends who are in the building industry, so to answer your question...How much does it cost to build a house in Colorado? It depends on a lot of variables depending on who and what kind of construction company you use, there are good ones and bad ones. My friend works for a very reputable company called Boaaa Construction here in the area. They specialize in complete custom home builds. There basic price is about $225/s.f. however, that can change dramatically depending on what type of accoutrements you add to your home. I have seen track-type homes that can be built for much less at around $165/s.f. but, let's face it, you get what you pay for. I'm going to forward Jim Whissel's email to you. You can contact him directly, if you wish, to answer any other questions you may have. I do know other contractors that can help you out, as well, if you are looking for something more moderate. My direct email is mmmindenver@hotmail.com. Jim's is jim@boaaaa.com.(that's four A's.)
I am very familiar with many Denver metro areas and have a knack with locating property specific to my client's needs and lifestyle, if you need any assistance in locating parcels of land in the area. I also have friends who I can refer you to for mountain property, as well, if you are needing assistance with that in the future.
Hope this helps!
Mary Mahoney
