Trade in those Clunky Applicanes and Get Cash Back

Before you hit those after-Christmas sales in search of upgraded appliances for your home, take a minute to do your research – and make sure that your purchases will be eligible for the State Appliance Rebate Program, which is expected to launch in Colorado in March 2010. MSNBC.com featured this...

Denver Tops the Case-Shiller List

John Rebchook of InsideRealEstateNews.com has a great write-up on his blog, posted a few hours ago, detailing Denver’s latest top spot – Denver is on a lot of Top 10, Top 50, Top 100 Lists this time of year, as everyone wraps up 2009 in a big round ball and chucks it toward the recycling bin, but...

Interest Rates Expected to Hit 6% in 2010

Interest rates are likely to rise to 6 percent by the end of 2010, predicted Amy Crews Cutts, deputy chief economist at Freddie Mac. The end of the Federal Reserve program that buys mortgage-backed securities will drive rates higher because private buyers will demand more return than the...

Improve Your Energy Efficiency, and Get a Tax Credit

Uncle Sam is offering taxpayers generous incentives to make their residences more energy efficient. Many of the eligible home improvements, such as adding insulation, can earn a tax credit of up to $1,500. More ambitious upgrades, such as installing solar panels, can net a credit worth 30% of the total cost...

Small Projects That Add Big Value

As you are writing out your New Year’s Resolution list this year, you might find yourself adding “Sell this house and Buy a new one” to the list – and it would be great timing if you did.  With the Tax Credit extended to existing homeowners, and with a shortage of great properties on...