Are interest rates really in the 5% range again in Denver? The truth is sadly,yes. While rates have crept down a bit the past few days, I spoke with three lenders last Thursday who were quoting 5.125 to 5.25% for a thirty year fixed rate for buyers with excellent credit. Unfortunately, the days of high 3% rates are more than likely gone. The [...]

˜Tis the week of the holiday season we start to recall memories as we sit back and look at trees filled with ornaments of old and new. The idea inspired me to write about the best and worst of Christmas memories... only to realize it's not about the best tree or the dumbest gift.

The holidays are about the best moments. Moments are subtle and pass without fanfare through our lives, yet they shift an entire day in small ways. They return to us a year later, and a year after [...]

So what will the New Year look like for the Denver Real Estate Market? From everything I have heard and all the expert predictions, we are going to see a marked improvement over 2010. I have already seen business increase despite the "slow" time of year with people positioning themselves to make a move come January. [...]

I've recently begun a major renovation of my 1890s Victorian home in the Cole neighborhood in Metro Denver. Demolition actually began five days ago. The plan is to add a master suite, guest bed and bath, and a small office. To make the room needed we are adding three new dormers and had to completely remove the roof. The weather for this [...]

Whatis the best way to keep my Denver home safe this year during the hectic Holiday Season?As the songs say, it is the greatest time of the year. It is a time for celebrating and being with friends and loved ones. Butunfortunately, once you start adding decorations such astrees, lights, candles and colder weather, it can also be a time of [...]

I do not confess to know much about the instinct of Canadian geese but walking around Sloan's Lake last week, I was fascinated by this small gathering of geese. Standing there on the newly formed ice, they seemed to gather around with one question for the elder geese,

What to do in Denver this weekend? Ready to get in the Holiday spirit? Then this is your weekend. Split your time between one of the various Art Walks around town and the Parade of Lights. Take a Polar Plunge to raise money for charity and then warm up with your friends at the Santa Pub Crawl. Whatever you find, [...]