Word of the Day - Cantilever
July 22nd, 2008
A Cantilever is a beam anchored only at one end, used to support a balcony or cornice.
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Where have all the sellers gone?!
July 21st, 2008
At this morning’s team meeting, we were talking about the lack of listings on the market, especially in Northwest Denver. It seems like we have seen everything that’s out there, and we have buyers that are looking, even in the higher price ranges, but there really isn’t a surplus of inventory.
Why is that? Is it because homeowners have read the news just like everyone else, that keeps telling us that the market is down, prices are down, and you should hold it if you’ve got it? Because those property owners should be looking to move up the property ladder now, if this is true! The market is very active in our neck of the woods, and we have buyers walk in the door everyday. I know that I would love to have a bunch of new listings to show them!
So, if you’re sitting on a property but you’re thinking it’s a bad time to sell, that might not be entirely true - because poptential buyers are reading the same news that you are - that this is a great time to buy, that prices are down, that inventory is high - and they are looking to purchase their next home - which could be yours.
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Would you live in a storage container?
July 20th, 2008
At LIVE Urban, we’re fully on board the green train - launching a LIVE green-focused marketing strategy next month, along with an electronic version of our newsletter. We’re one of the few brokerages in town that uses e-contracts to reduce printing and paper use, and we have a ton of listings that are built completely green.
We do not, however, work in a storage container…yet. Read the rest of this entry »
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5,280 minutes for education
July 19th, 2008
This article in today’s Rocky is really inspiring. I often have buyers ask me about the Denver Public School system, and I usually send them to school review sites like GreatSchools.net or the district’s website, because, as much as I can talk about different neighborhoods, shopping, amenities, home and location values, I haven’t been in every DPS school.
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Saving for College - Rehab and Rent!
July 19th, 2008
A college savings plan doesn’t always have to come in the form of a savings account or a 529. With three kids and another on the way, I’ve been giving some serious thought to how we will be able to support four kiddos as they get through school. We haven’t started any kind of savings strategy as of yet, but I know that we need to.
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It’s About Time!!! Wesminster Mall Slated for Development
July 16th, 2008
I grew up near Westminster Mall, and, I have to admit, spent more than my fair share of time “cruising” the mall in high school. Back then, it was the cool place to be. Now, it’s a hole. Dark and dingy, it’s a place where retail goes to die.
I am so psyched to hear that it is finally going to be redeveloped into a Belmar-like environment. It’s in such a good location, and there is a ton of reasonably-priced housing available very nearby. It’s also right between Denver and Boulder, has easy access to Highway 36, and I really hope that Old Navy and H&M move right in.
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What’s your score?
July 15th, 2008
Your credit score: did you know that you have to have a credit score of 700-plus to qualify for a low-rate mortgage?
First, your credit score is a number assigned to your creditworthiness.
Your credit score indicates how well or how poorly you’ll repay a debt. The higher the number, the more likely you’ll repay on time.
Your bill paying information on credit reports provides the basis for your credit score.
Consumers who take the time to obtain their credit score, for only about $15 under most circumstances, are more likely to have a better understanding of the scores.
That includes knowledge that mortgage lenders rely heavily upon credit scores to approve or reject home loan applications. Read the rest of this entry »
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Greenprint Denver Website - check it out!
July 14th, 2008
I just learned about this website, http://www.greenprintdenver.org/ , and I love it. 
What a great resource to learn about the initiatives that Denver is undertaking to go green - including the Mayor’s Bicycle Committee, FasTracks, and the Insulate and Seal Rebates that are now available, among many others!
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Support Dress for Success - July 19
July 10th, 2008
This sounds like a great event for a great cause!
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When: July 19th, 3p.m.
Where: Highlands Square (32nd and Lowell)
Over 25 items from local merchants are included in the scavenger hunt including
a LIVE auction at the closing event.
Kickoff Party at Cafe Caliente 3701 W. 32nd Ave
Closing Party at 6p.m. Sushi Hai 3600 W. 32nd Ave
(winners will be announced)
100% of the proceeds from bidding will benefit Dress for Success - The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
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How messy could it possibly be?
July 9th, 2008
OK, we all know it is a serious pain in the booty to have your house on the market. Real estate agents call at the last minute and want to show it, sometimes they are even sitting outside, waiting for the lockbox code with buyers in their backseat - while you are trying to get the kids breakfast and clean up after last night’s supper. Read the rest of this entry »
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