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Blog :: 11-2010

Shop local this Holiday Season, support your local Denver Merchants.

Shop local in Denver this holiday season. The idea of shopping local is a growing trend thanks to neighborhood campaigns along with national Shop Local campaigns like the one being run by American Express right now. How important is it to your neighborhood to shop local, especially during the holidays? A 2008 study by Civic Economics [...]

Buying a home in Highlands. My personal buying experience.

Buying a home in Highlands. What does it involve? That was the question I asked since it has been 5 years since I bought my last home. I have bought rental property since, but for the first timein five yearsthat I am going through the process again not only as an agent, but as a buyer. And let me tell you, things sure have changed. [...]

Pet Food Drive - Help 'families in need' keep pets at home in Denver

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As we continue to read about the challenging economy and the increasing foreclosure rates another statistic goes hand in hand, families having to part with their beloved family pet due to the cost. The shelters are filled with additional animals due to abandonment, or many times, families bringing them in with no other place to turn. The [...]

Top Economic Analyst Bullish on Colorado. Economy returning back to normal.

Yesterday I had the privilege to hear an economic report on the nation from one of the top economist in the country, Dr. Lawrence Yun, lead economist for the National Association of Realtors. My initial thought, along with the few people who I told I was going to heara talk onthe nations economy was, "that will be depressing." But to my [...]

Great incentives for owner occupants looking for deals on foreclosed homes.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the mortgage buying giants are offering some amazing incentives on foreclosed homes. Most of the homes are liveable but usually need some work and almost all are discount significantly from retail price. But hurry because Closing must occur on or before December 31st 2010. Make a Christmas present of investing in [...]

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