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It’s the end of the July and in a few short weeks the summer real estate season will begin to slow down. Right around the second week of August, things begin to slow down as parent and children try to sneak in one more vacation before school starts. Then once school kicks in and people [...]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Buy those Forever stamps now. The cost of mailing a letter is going up again. Fighting to survive a deepening financial crisis, the Postal Service said Tuesday it wants to increase the price of first-class stamps by 2 cents — to 46 cents — starting in January. Other postage costs would rise [...]

Buyers and their agents need to be aware that it is a very bad idea for buyers to increase their credit balances or to open new lines of credit shortly before they close escrow on their new home. More specifically, they should avoid such activity during the period of time between loan application and closing. This [...]

Meet Thomas Jefferson and Abe Lincoln – Ride in a horse drawn wagon – Listen to a concert… and more at the “Old Fashioned” July 4th Festival!  It is so much fun, that it’s historical… Four Mile Historic Park : 715 South Forest St, Denver, Colorado 80246 Sunday, Ju ly 4th : 10:00am – 4:00pm Activities include: Meeting Thomas Jefferson Denver Concert Band and other music Reading of [...]

The dates and times of Summer 2010 concerts and other events and activities in/ near Denver, CO: 7/3, 4, 5 – Cherry Creek Art Festival, Cherry Creek North, all day 7/3 – America, Hudson Gardens, evening 7/4 – Firefall, Hudson Gardens, evening 7/4 – Blues Traveler, Red Rocks, evening 7/14 – James Taylor & Carole King, [...]

Event Name: Liberty Run 4 Mile Event Date & Time:  Sunday, July 04, 2010 @ 8:30 AM Event Distance:  4 Mile & Kids Fun Run City and State:  Denver, CO Description:  Start 4th of July with a Bang!  Come out with the family to one of Denver’s best and largest 4th of July runs.  The [...]

Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Low : 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to their lowest levels in 39 years according to a new survey released by Freddie Mac, the second largest mortgage finance company. Interest rates on 15 year fixed rates and hybrid adjustable rate mortgagerates reached fresh lows as well.  While record low rates and high housing [...]

These may seem like common sense to the seasoned real estate buyer, but you can’t believe how many people make these same five common mistakes year in and year out in buying real estate. So without further ado, let’s get to the top five mistakes buyers make in the real estate transaction. 1)   People Over [...]

The lowest mortgage rates since 1971 are propping up the metro-area housing market, giving consumers an incentive to lock in low rates on home purchases. It’s the best news the market has seen since the expiration of federal tax credits aimed at spurring homebuying activity, some real-estate agents say. The average rate for 30-year fixed- rate [...]

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) presents Bike to Work Day! It’s time to make a fun shift! On June 23, 2010 the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) invites you to participate in Bike to Work Day and find out how something that’s good for you can be fun! For 2010 DRCOG is [...]

OPA!  Come and attend one of Denver’s premier and FIRST summer outdoor festivals ~ Featuring LIVE traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver and music by Etho Ellas. And there will be plenty of homemade food and pastries from throughout Greece to satisfy any appetite.  Check out their menu here! The cultural center, book [...]

From the Denver Post : May foreclosure filings dropped to their lowest level in 18 months in Colorado, a sign that homeowners may be getting more leeway to repay or restructure their loans. New filings in metropolitan Colorado counties fell to 2,633 in May, a 17.7 percent decline from the same month last year, according to the [...]

Real Estate News –  June 10, 2010, 5:40PM EST The housing market in Denver and 20 other markets are showing signs of life, but still a long way from precrash highs… Across the U.S., signs of life are budding in the housing market. This statement will have many people scratching their heads. Yes, more foreclosed homes will enter [...]

NEW Location: 2439 S. University Boulevard, Denver, CO 80212 … near The University of Denver! Store Hours: OPEN for Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner! Mon-Thurs 7am – 11pm, Fri 7am-230am, Sat 9am-230am, Sun 9am-11pm Phone:  303-927-6304   Fax: 720-389-6725 Featuring their Famous Brooklyn Heroes (hot and cold), as well as awesome breakfast sandwiches & burritos, a variety of fresh soups [...]

As it turns out, women and men do think differently when it comes to choosing the Denver area home of their dreams.  According to a survey by Coldwell Banker, among prospective home buyers, women make up their minds to purchase faster than men.  When asked how long it took before they knew the home was a good [...]

Home Maintenance A key to protecting the investment you’ve made in your home is by following a regular maintenance schedule. By performing preventative maintenance on an on-going basis, you’ll avoid many of the big ticket repair items that can lower the value of your home. Here are helpful checklists for maintenance. Monthly Test your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. [...]

The Capitol Hill People’s Fair at Civic Center Park in Denver: June 5th – 6th: Sat 10a- 8p and Sun 10a- 7pm. Admission is FREE!  The People’s Fair will feature: * handmade arts and crafts * delicious festival food * a wine pavilion * live local entertainment * a family area with carnival rides and crafts for the kids. Raffle tickets available for your chance to [...]

Overall, only 42% of the homes listed in Denver, CO between Jan-Sep 2009 went on to sell.

On average:

* 90% of REO listings sold

* 37% of regular listings sold

* 32% of short sales sold

The bank deals/ foreclosures are the ones going fast!!

2bd/1ba $204K, charming 1929 condo. (80203, Gov Park, Capitol Hill) A mere two blocks from the Governor’s mansion on a tree-lined street, this fabulous two bedroom condominium with 1,215 square feet of finished and usable space deserves to be your next residence. With it being an end unit on the first floor, there’s easy access for anyone [...]