It's in the 70's today in Denver, but Copper Mountain opens to skiers and snowboarders today. It will be the fourth resort to open this year. Arapahoe Basin, Loveland and Wolf Creek are also open. They have gotten a great head start on natural snow with the snowstorms last week. So plan to c
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11/06/2009
As soon as the President signs the bill on Friday, First Time Homebuyers will have more time to utilize that First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. With the new bill, first time homebuyers will have until April 30 in which to go under contract, and then must close by June 30, 2010. This is for reside
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11/05/2009
I just closed a HUD deal and prior to closing, I noticed that there were no carbon monoxide detectors installed in the home. The home is located in Colorado and effective with July 2009, any sold home needs to have a carbon monoxide detector installed within 15' of any sleeping area. That's wha
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10/31/2009
The definition of the term encapsulation, as it relates to a crawl space or basement, really seems to be subjective to whom you are speaking. Upon speaking with several "specialists" and reading information on-line, I would say that what most everyone can agree on is that it definitely means tha
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10/31/2009
Purchasing a property here in the Denver metro is quite strange right now. Almost every offer I make there are multiple offers and the property sells for the listed price or more. Then the buyers are running into appraisal problems, because of the declining market over the past couple years and
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07/11/2009
A very HUGE thank you to all our troops throughout the world continuing to fight for and defend our freedom!! Stop for a minute this week-end and think of all the sacrifices they are making on our behalf. Get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather, wonderful fireworks, picnics, and time with
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07/03/2009
The National Assn of Realtors reported May 29th that FHA approved lenders could now use the $8000 tax credit to help themselves with certain costs at closing; prior to the tax credit being applied for and paid to the homebuyer. Some type of bridge loan product. The homebuyer must still come up
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07/03/2009
Hudson and Marshall Auction is on it's way to Denver again on July 15, 2009. Even if you are not interested in bidding on anything, just go to see what it's like. If you do bid on anything, make sure you do your homework ahead of time, as you have to have all your ducks in a row, once the biddi
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06/24/2009
Who Qualifies? Any First Time Homebuyer who purchases a home between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, 2009. Whom is a First Time Homebuyer? Anyone who has not owned a residence during the last three years. How Much Will the Credit Be? 10% of the purchase price up to $8000. Are there Income Limitations? Sing
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06/24/2009
"Seller has the right to accept subsequent offers from other buyers prior to Short Sale Acceptance without liability to Buyer". This is a direct quote from the Short Sale Addendum, which is part of a contract on a Short Sale offer here in Colorado. Some agents continue to only accept a single o
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06/14/2009