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Blog :: 01-2016

How do you know if you are ready to buy a home?

Are you ready for home ownership?

It's a huge question, with a lot of moving parts - so if you are hesitating, we totally get it.

Are you on the same page with yourself? Not sure?

We can help you with that!

Think you might be ready to buy?

Start your home search here.

Think you might need to rent for a while?

Check out Live Urban Leasing.

Wondering what a mortgage payment might look like for [...]

Home Trend Predictions for 2016 and Beyond

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Trends That Will Influence Homes in 2016

The more things change, the more they stay the same, right? This is true in home trends, too - even as the big conversations revolve around what Millennials and Boomers are looking for in housing, we always see some traditional standards mixed in with new materials and innovations.Design changes, as
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Denver's next hot hood: Green Valley Ranch

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What is going to be Denver's next hot hood? Green Valley Ranch is the answer. I know that is hard to believe for anyone who is familiar with Green Valley Ranch's history, but it is a neighborhood that is already taking off and soon will be booming. I never thought I would write something like this about Green Valley Ranch, I remember showing [...]

How are students assigned to Denver Public Schools?

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How are students assigned to Denver Public Schools? It is a question I hear a lot this time of year as the deadline to choice into Denver Public Schools quickly approaches. For those that do not know, you have the option to choice into any Denver Public School regardless of where you live. The question is, what are the odds you will actually [...]

Apply now for a free tree!

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The Denver Digs Trees Program is back - and it's time to apply!

Information from the The Park People:

Over the past 30 years, our Denver Digs Trees program has provided more than 48,000 affordable and free trees to Denver residents, helping to enhance quality of life in our city.Trees beautify our neighborhoods, enhance property values, lower

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Just Listed in Lakewood - Solid and Stylish Brick Ranch Under $300K

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Stylish & solid, 1960 Cloverdale brick ranch

Professionally landscaped 8000+ sf lot with 350 sf deck off the kitchen plus oversized detached 2 car garage new in 2009*New roof, gutters & exterior & interior paint, new windows & exterior doors*Remodeled kitchen w stainless appliances & updated, tiled bathrooms*Solid oak wood floors throughout [...]

Common Misperceptions Regarding Home Loans

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A recent study byFannie Mae,What Do Consumers Know About The Mortgage Qualification Criteria?, revealed that many consumers are either unsure or misinformed regarding the minimum requirements necessary to obtain a mortgage.

Let's break down three of the most seemingly daunting challenges:

Down Payment

Perceptions

Many renters have mentioned that the lack of an adequate down payment is preventing them from moving forward with the purchase of a home. According to theFannie [...]

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