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Blog :: 05-2011

Need a new toilet? 2011 Rebates from Denver Water save you big.

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Do you need a new toilet, clothes washer, or sprinklers? Then you are in luck. If you buy qualified models of each, then you are eligible for significant rebates from Denver Water. How big of rebates you ask? How about $100 off clothes washers, $75 off high-efficiency toilets and $100 off various sprinkler parts and add-ons? It is a great [...]

Remember Those Home Buyer Tax Credits?

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I was leafing through some old newsletters the other day, and came across a couple of articles I had written awhile back. They encouraged buyers to take advantage of the great tax credits that were available to first-time home buyers in 2008, and a year or so later for move up or repeat home buyers. Seems like ancient history now. It's [...]

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of each Denver neighborhood?

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What is the racial and ethnic makeup ofthis neighborhood? As a Realtor, it is a question I get asked a lot by potential buyers as they explore different neighborhoods and parts of a town, especially if they are relocating. It is also a question that asa member of my local Board of Realtors, I am not allowed to answer. According to the [...]

Are you required to have a permit for your alarm in Denver?

Is it required to get an alarm permit for your home or business alarm system if you live in Denver? The answer is yes and if you don't have a permit and your alarm goes off, guess what, the police won't respond as your alarm wakes the neighborhood. If you think about it, it makes sense. With so many false alarms, it delays the response time [...]

How long after foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy do you have to wait to be able to buy a home again?

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How long do you have to wait after a foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy to be able to buy a home again? It is a question I hope to never get, but unfortunately, in this day and age, it does get asked. To find out how long the process takes, I turned to an expert and consulted Tracey McVicker with SWBC Mortgage. Tracey outlined the time [...]

Mile High 5K race to benefit Brown Elementary. Sunday, May 22nd at Sloan's Lake.

The weather is finally supposed to be nice this weekend, so why not enjoy some sun and participate in the inaugural Mile High 5k race to benefit Brown Elementary. The event encourages physical fitness for all ages while raising funds for Brown's Wellness Committee, which provides Brown students with sports clubs, recycling opportunities, [...]

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