Low Rate = Lower Payment

Late last year and early this year there was a lot of press about the $8,000 Tax Credit for home buyers.  After that expired you might have felt like you missed a great deal and decided not to buy.  Believe it or not, interest rates are so low right now that you can save more in the first five years of...

Finish Your Basement?

Is it worth the time, money and effort required to finish your basement?  I get this question all of the time – and in most cases, the answer is yes.  For many buyers, walking into an unfinished basement is a deal killer, and in Colorado especially, basements have become needed usable space in the...

Parade of Homes

I’m actually pretty excited about the Parade of Homes this year.  There is a new format, and I think it’s very smart considering what has happened in housing over the past twelve months, and the state of the market in general. From The Parade of Homes website: From August 14th – Labor Day,...

Free Shade Trees for Denver Residents – Apply by September 1

The Park People’s second annual Denver Digs Trees Shade Tree Distribution is coming up this fall! Residents of the City and County of Denver can apply for free and low cost shade trees to plant in yards (private property). These trees will grow to shade our homes and offices, helping to conserve energy...

Buying a Short Sale in Denver

If you are looking for a new place in Denver, and your price range is hovering anywhere in the Under $200,000 range, chances are you are coming across many Short Sales. Don’t run away screaming, or refuse to look at them…because with a little patience you could get a great deal. Plus, if you...

Denver Home Sales Down, Prices Up

I’ve heard agents around the office lately commenting on the fact that showings on their listings have slowed down a bit since the Homebuyer Tax Credit expired, and I have seen some of this with the LIVE Local Team listings.  We have a handful of properties in the $250-300,000 price range that are...