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May 2008 - Posts

Friday, May 30, 2008 1:31 PM

Open House in Wright Farms on Saturday

June 2008 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Wright Farms, Brighton - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12281 N Holly Way on June 7 from 1:00
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Monday, May 26, 2008 8:37 PM

Single Story For Sale in Woodbridge Station

Gorgeous Home with Lush Backyard • 1,596 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story - MLS® $209,000 - What a deal! Woodbridge Station, Thornton - A gorgeous home that has been freshly painted and has new carpet, it is ready and waiting for new owners!
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Friday, May 23, 2008 11:42 AM

Memorial Day 2008

As we enjoy time off, BBQ's, fun and relaxation with family & friends during this Holiday Weekend remember to take a moment to reflect on the reason for this holiday! The White House Commission on Remembrance has created a Moment of Remembrance
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Friday, May 16, 2008 10:01 AM

Mortgage Tip of the day - VA Loan Eligibility

If husband and wife buyers both have VA eligibility, neither one has ever used their entitlement, and they are getting 100% financing, it is to their advantage to have just one of them use their entitlement on the purchase (they can still both be on the
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:57 AM

Real Estate Question & Answer of the Day - Multi-Unit Property

Q: Does a buyer have to occupy one of the units if they purchase a 2-4 unit property? A: If the 2-4 unit property is being purchased as a primary residence, then yes, they have to occupy one of the units, but are allowed to rent out the remaining units.
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:56 AM

Denver Office Market

Office vacancy remains unchanged, but rental rates continue to climb despite economic concerns Unlike the residential housing market, the Denver office market continues to show signs of strength. At the end of the first quarter, Denver's office vacancy
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:51 AM

Mortgage Tip - VA Loans

Unmarried surviving spouses of veterans are eligible for VA loans, provided the deceased veteran was eligible. VA loans provide 100% financing, with no mortgage insurance, at low interest rates. These are particularly good loans at the moment because
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:48 AM

Real Estate Question & Answer Of The Day - Recording Fees

Q: What are recording fees? A: Recording fees are charged by the County Clerk to record the deed of trust (the mortgage) and the title deed (transfers title from the seller to the buyer). The fee is $6 for the first piece of paper and $5 for every additional
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:39 AM

Preparing Your Home For Sale

Selling your home? Beyond the basics of completing needed repairs and addressing any issues revealed in your pre-listing home inspection, it's also important to consider the effect your home's appearance will have on prospective buyers. "Staging"
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:32 AM

5 Common Client Concerns - about Real Estate

Client Concern #1: Bad market conditions. Everyone knows the housing market is facing challenges, but what many people may not understand is this: Homebuilding is a cyclical business, as are the airline and automotive industries. The last housing downturn
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:29 AM

10 Easy Steps to Improve Your Home's Appeal!

These 10 simple suggestions are sure to make a big difference in your home's appeal! 1. Clean grimy bathroom walls to eliminate surface mold, mix a spray bottle with one part water and one part bleach. Spray and the mold will disappear. Apply a fresh
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:26 AM

Denver Votes to Limit Property Uses in West Highlands/Sloan's Lake

After a nearly 10-hour meeting that ended just after 3:00 am on April 29, 2008, the Denver City Council approved a rezoning that will prevent the construction of duplexes and other multifamily dwellings in two northwest Denver neighborhoods. The council
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:17 AM

Your State Legislature at Work

HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS AFFECTING REAL ESTATE : There are currently 20 House or Senate Bills under consideration that affect real estate. This compilation of bills is not intended to be comprehensive. The bills listed here have been proposed and may or
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:14 AM

Microsoft Outlook New Feature

The Electronic Business Card is new to Outlook 2007 and is easily customized. It is a feature of the Contacts record. It looks like a business card with your common contact information and room for a picture of you, your logo, or any other picture. The
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Friday, May 16, 2008 8:34 AM

NOW is the time to buy!

All the media hype and newspaper articles would have you believe the real estate market is in dire straits and buying a home is a terrible investment. No doubt that in some parts of the county the real estate market is suffering tremendous losses. However,
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Friday, May 16, 2008 8:33 AM

Arvada, CO Home Values

According to Zillow's latest Home Value Report, home values in Arvada decreased 7.9% in the first quarter of 2008, compared to the first quarter of 2007. Nationally, single-family home values decreased 7.5% while condo values declined 9.0% during
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Friday, May 09, 2008 4:43 PM

FEDs Cut The Rate - What Does It Mean To You?

There has been a lot of talk in the past several months about the Federal Reserve cutting the Fed Funds rate and the Fed Discount rate. What does this mean to you? Each time it means something slightly different and each time we need to watching things
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Friday, May 09, 2008 4:38 PM

Week ending May 9th Rate Report

I know there is a lot of doom and gloom in the media these days about rates and the real estate market; it is my intention to update you often on where rates stand. It is a great time to be a buyer, if you have been thinking of purchasing an investment
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Friday, May 09, 2008 4:27 PM

Don't Forget - Postal Increase

Don't forget that the US Postal rates will go up on May 12, 2008 to $0.42 for a first class letter and $0.27 for a postcard! TIP... if you were not already aware, the Post Office is offering a "Forever" stamp that is good even when the price
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