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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

With the real estate market as it is, is now a good time to remodel my kitchen? According to Consumer Reports, right now is an excellent time to redo your kitchen and is the most popular remodel happening these days. With money tight, it might come as a surprise, but as you dig deeper, it makes [...]

I'm buying a house in Denver, should I get a sewer scope done as part of my inspection? The answer to this very good question is yes. Why might you ask? Because to replace a sewer is going to run you between five and twenty thousand. Sewers are usually forgotten during inspection, but with this type of price tag, it is probably something you [...]

I've heard agents around the office lately commenting on the fact that showings on their listings have slowed down a bit since the Homebuyer Tax Credit expired, and I have seen some of this with the LIVE Local Team listings. We have a handful of properties in the $250-300,000 price range that are hanging out on the market a bit longer than [...]

It has been a struggle to keep our lawn green this Summer œ with super hot days and a super fragile sprinkler system, I am pretty much over the lawn altogether.  Sure, I want to keep a little bit of green for the kids to lay around on and the chickens to free range from, but I am ready to accept the fact that our yard will never have that [...]