Category Archives: Uncategorized

Denver Short sales are surging this year, and if the trend continues, they could reach record levels in 2012. Denver Short-sale transactions are starting to outpace foreclosure sales, as more banks see it as a better option to curb high losses from foreclosures. More mortgage servicers are also trying to increase the pace of approving short sales, a process that is generally viewed as drawn-out and lengthy. Denver Short sales increased over 20 percent in the last year. I believe 2012 could be a record year for short sales. This week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the regulator to mortgage… Read More »

If you are thinking about relocating to Denver and schools is one of your hot buttons then you should consider moving to a home with in the Cherry Creek School District.  Cherry Creek schools are the highest rated schools in the Denver metro area.  Home prices in the Cherry Creek School District range from $150k to over 1 million.  If you have a family and are relocating to Denver metro area call me today and we can discuss the Cherry Creek school district.

"Release totals are up quite a bit since the middle of 2011, and this is not surprising since mortgage rates have continued to drop in recent months and home-purchase activity has begun to pick up.   The 28 percent increase in release activity since last year's fourth quarter follows three quarters of falling mortgage rates and several months of increasing home-purchase activity, Read More

With the holiday season upon us, we’re all busy buying gifts for our loved ones. But it’s also a good time to think about giving to those less fortunate. The Denver area is home to a wide array of charities and nonprofits that help deal with the problems of homelessness, cancer, domestic abuse and other issues. Find out a little about some of them here, and consider donating or volunteering this holiday season. Denver’s Road Home www.denversroadhome.org Overview: Founded in October 2003, Denver’s Road Home is the Mile High City’s comprehensive 10-year plan to bring an end to homelessness for… Read More »

If you don’t feel like slaving over a five-course meal this Thanksgiving, several Denver restaurants offer turkey with all the trimmings. Start off the holiday with brunch and end with traditional turkey at one of these Mile High establishments. Restaurants are listed in alphabetical order. 1. 1515 Restaurant Downtown’s French restaurant 1515 will offer an a la carte Thanksgiving dinner with your choice of turkey, prime rib, salmon or risotto. Entrees range from $16 – $20 for Thanksgiving Day. The restaurant will serve its Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 1515 Restaurant 1515 Market St. Denver, CO 80202… Read More »

Here is a list of festive Christmas activities to do around the Denver metro area.  Hope to see you there!  Merry Christmas!   Downtown Denver Grand Illumination Union Station and City & County Building Nov. 25th, 6pm   Southwest Rink at Skyline Park Arapahoe and 16th,  Denver Opening Nov. 25th   A Christmas Carol Stage Theatre Denver Performing Arts Complex Nov. 26th thru Dec. 24th   The Nutcracker Denver Performing Arts Complex Nov. 26th thru Dec. 24th   Denver Parade of Lights Downtown Denver Dec. 2nd at 8pm and Dec. 3rd at 6pm   Blossoms of Light Denver Botanic Gardens… Read More »

Home prices are still going down in many markets. But your property-tax bill might well be going up. The good news: There are ways to fight back. Property taxes across the U.S. have increased by nearly 20% from 2005 to 2009, the most recent data available, according to an April study by the National Association of Home Builders. The median annual real-estate-tax payment was $1,917 in 2009, up from $1,614 in 2005. Over the same period, home prices in major urban centers fared badly, decreasing 31%, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Index. Property taxes don’t move in… Read More »

12711 Colorado Blvd #1116 Thornton, CO 80241 Ready For Move In Price : $114,900 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : 2 Square Foot : 1,292 County : Adams Property Type : Condo or Townhouse Year Built : 2003 MLS Number : 1017575 click for more information and pictures Property Description This great condo offers a 1 car detached garage, all appliances, master suite, nice deck, fireplace with built in shelving and an open floorplan. Well mainatined HOA community and pool. Call Tatyana today for additional information on th condo. Short sale and sold as is. Equal Housing Opportunity.

ALAMOSA Fireworks begin at dark at Alamosa Fairgrounds on July 4 when it gets dark, about 9 p.m. Join the Alamosa community in this good, old-fashioned down home celebration. Pancake breakfast, parade, activities, and fireworks. Learn more by calling 719-589-3681. ARVADA Fireworks kick off at night (at about 9 p.m.) on July 4th at the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex located just west of Kipling on W. 58th Avenue. Show lasts about 25 minutes. The fireworks are set to a musical simulcast on KOOL 105.1. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. Call 720-898-7400, or go to Arvada.org for more information. There will be… Read More »