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Blog :: 07-2010

Do these really low mortgage rates really make that much difference? Would they save that much money?

Do these really low interest rates I keep hearing about really save that much money on a home loan? I have gotten this question a bunch lately, people wondering if all they are hearing lately about interest rates is really worth paying attention to or just another media story blown out of proportion. The answer is absolutely and completely [...]

Free Shade Trees for Denver Residents - Apply by September 1

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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 used for summer cooling, which saves us [...]

Buying a Short Sale in the Denver Metro Area

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 thembecause with a little patience you could get a great deal. Plus, if you eliminate Short Sales from your search completely, [...]

I'm doing a final walk through on my new house next week. What do I need to look for?

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What do I need to look for when I do my final walk through on my new house next week? The week leading up to closing is always a fun and hectic time. You are trying to get the house packed and the movers lined up, all while hoping there aren't any glitches with your loan or closing. When it comes time to doing the walk through, most people [...]

Small Trains and Big Smiles in Denver

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The question was finally asked by the mother of the three year old sitting in the very first seatœDon't you ever get tired of just going in circles all day long?œNo, I never do, replied Doug Schmidt, Engineer/Conductor and tour guide on the miniature railroad in Englewood's Belleview Park, œIt may be my 33th time around the park today, but for a lot of these little faces, its there first ever on a [...]

What to do in Denver this weekend? The 10th Annual Dragon Boat Festival!

What to do in Denver this weekend? The 10th Annual Dragon Boat Festival! This weekend, July 24th and 25th, head out to Sloan's Lake to watch 48 teams compete for the coveted Dragon Cup. Not only will you see some fun boat racing, in some crazy boats I might add, but also enjoy the Asian Marketplace, the Taste of Asia Food Court and the [...]

What is my house zoned now? Getting to know the new Denver Zoning Code.

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What is my house zoned now that the new Denver zoning code has been approved? Before, it was pretty easy to understand what each house was zoned and what that meant. But with the new code, and hundreds of different codes to choose from, things can be a little more challenging. Luckily, the city has provided an excellent website, [...]

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