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Are mortgage rates going to stay this low in Denver forever?

Weekly Conventional Mortgage Rates

I saw that mortgage rates hit a new all time low today. Does this mean that they are going to stay this low forever in Denver? The answer unfortunately is probably not. With the average 30 year fixed rate loan dropping to 4.69% this week, it is truly amazing how the rates keep falling. Hopefully they will keep going down further, but if [...]

First Time Home Buyer Federal Income Tax Credit

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Many first time home buyers took advantage of the $8,000 First-time Home Buyer tax credit and are getting ready to close on their new home. Did you know that there are other great incentive programs available to first time home-buyers? Below is some information from the Denver Office of Economic Development regarding the City and County of Denver 2009 Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) [...]

Five Points Market Report - Denver Colorado Real Estate

Five Points Market Report - Denver Colorado Real Estate

The median sales price for homes in Five Points, Denver for Mar 10 to May 10 was $221,750 based on 50 sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales price increased 7%, or $14,548, and the number of sales decreased 10.7%. Average price per square foot for Five Points

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Congress Park Market Report - Denver Colorado Real Estate

Congress Park Market Report - Denver Colorado Real Estate

The median sales price for homes in Congress Park, Denver for Mar 10 to May 10 was $301,700 based on 42 sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales price decreased 18.5%, or $68,300, and the number of sales decreased 2.3%. Average price per square foot for

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Front Porch Envy

I really miss having a front porch. We haven't had one since we lived in NW Denver - in the Highlands, where we rented a big old brick bungalow with an awesome, shady oasis of a front porch, where we could sit and eat a meal, enjoy a glass of wine, and interact with the neighborhood. Don't get me wrong, I love our big backyard patio with its [...]

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