I want to buy a home in Denver. Is getting an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)a good idea? ARMs certainly have a bad reputation right now, and in many ways, deservedly so. ARMs accounted for 70% of all mortgages issued during the boom and have been blamed by many for the bust. But now it appears that ARM's are making a comeback and Freddie Mac [...]

I have heard of home warranties, is it a good idea for my Denver home? I am surprised by how few home warranties that I actually see purchased in the Denver Real Estate market. For how affordable these plans are, and all that they cover, it seems like a no brainer to have a home warranty. But I don't have a home warranty on any of my [...]

What projects bring the highest return for Denver homes? Off the top of my head, I would have guessed kitchens, baths or additions. But according to 2010-11Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one [...]

With Valentine's Day happening next week, Trulia asked 1,200 American couples - currently married or living together - to rank 11 home features based on what they though would best enhance their relationship.As a Denver-area Realtor who shows a lot of homes to a lot of couples, I found some of the results to be spot-on, while others to be [...]

What are HUD homes andare there a lot of HUD homes in Denver? A HUD home is a residential home acquired by HUD, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale to recover the loss on the foreclosure claim. And since [...]

What are the best options for moving in Denver? Moving. I would predict 99% of the world's population hates this word. The end result is usually worth it, but the actual moving process can be beyond painful. So here in Denver, what are the best options? [...]

Is the recession over in Colorado? It seems things are getting better, but is this really the case? According to a new study released at the 18th Annual Forecast Breakfast on Wednesday, the answeris a resounding, YES! œI am unabashedly telling you this cycle has turned, said [...]

What are the best schools and school districts in Denver? This s an often asked question from prospective home buyers, those that live in the city already and those that are relocating from out of state. And surprisingly, I get this question a lot even from buyers who do not have kids. It doesn't seem like a common question for people [...]