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Metrolist Statistics November 2009
  % Change vs  NOV 09 Prior Month Year Ago Single Family (Res + Cond) Active 18,061  -4.67 -17.00 Under Contract 3,444  -29.86 -5.31 Sold 3,599  -9.07 23.25   Avg DOM 81  -12.77 -13.49   Avg Sold Price $238,852...
MLS Statistics September 2009
   % Change vs  Sept 09 Prior Month Year Ago Single Family (Res + Cond) Active       19,834            -  1.93     - 17.09 Under Contract         5,228             -  0.38   ...
MLS Statistics August 2009
 August 2009   % Change vs  JUL 09 Prior Month Year Ago Single Family (Res + Cond) Active    20,225         - 3.18     -17.94 Under Contract      5 ,248         - 0.72     - 6.12 Sold  Â...
Help for Denver Homebuyers
If you are buying a home in the City and County of Denver in the near future, you will be eligible for a federal income tax credit. For the life of the loan, 20% of the interest on your mortgage loan will be returned to you in the form of a tax credi...
MLS Statistics June 2009
  % Change vs  JUN 09 Prior Month Year Ago Single Family (Res + Cond) Active 20,853 0.57 -20.12 Under Contract 5,664 6.01 -10.21 Sold 4,186 15.38 -13.60   Avg DOM 100 -4.59 3.40   Avg Sold Price $258,434 6.34 -3.21 Resid...
Radon: what is it? why should you care?
You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. You can’t see it. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that causes cancer. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. Radon can be easily...
Denver Homebuyer Green Program Incentive
The Denver Board of Realtors® reported today that Denver is conducting a green pilot study for homebuyers. The program includes a free walkthrough of prospective homes, and discounts on furnaces, insulation and appliances. In order to qualify, the...
Proposed Changes to Homebuyer Tax Credit
The Wall Street Journal reported on June 11th that a bill to expand the homebuyer benefit has been introduced in the Senate. The bill would increase the tax credit to $15,000 from the current $8000 credit for first time buyers. The proposal would ...
3 Lenders Suspended by FHA
FHA cracking down on violators Three lenders, Golden First Mortgage Cop., Beneficial Mortgage Corp., and Great County Mortgage Bankers are being investigated for allegedly violating FHA regulations. They are prohibited from originating FHA loans u...
Walk Score Comes to Denver Metrolist
Denver Metrolist has added a new field to its program: walk score. Brokers can now search for homes for their clients by putting a minimum walk score into the search parameters. A home’s walk score is calculated by locating nearby stores, pa...
Neighborhood Profile: Baker Historic District
from 6th Avenue to Alameda, Broadway to Platte River A walk through the Baker neighborhood is a walk through Denver history. One of Denver’s first residential districts, Baker boasts elegant and nostalgic Victorian, Dutch Colonial and De...
I Repeat: $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit
The first time buyer tax credit won’t be around forever. Transactions must be completed by December 1, 2009 and purchasers must occupy the property as their primary residence. This program is for first time buyers, defined as anyone who has n...
MLS Statistics April 2009
  % Change vs  Apr 09 Prior Month Year Ago Single Family (Res + Cond) Active 20,705 0.37 -20.89 Under Contract 5,183 7.40 -17.56 Sold 3,390 5.74 -20.52   Avg DOM 104 -2.25 -2.64   Avg Sold Price $233,482 0.47 -5.70 Resid...
Neighborhood Profile: Heather Gardens
Yale Avenue and I-225 A community designed for active adults, Heather Gardens offers townhomes, patio homes and high-rise condominiums. Located on almost 200 acres, the amenities are numerous, and the community activities abundant. Amenities include:...
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required Upon Sale
and in rentals. Colorado HB 1091 requires that sellers or landlords of residential properties install a CO alarm within 15 feet of the entrance to each room lawfully used for sleeping. This law goes into effect on July 1, 2009. So, if you are pla...
MLS Statistics February 2009
   % Change vs  Feb 09   Prior Month Year Ago Single Family (Res + Cond) Active 20,059 1.57 -19.88 Under Contract 4,183 9.19 -18.40% Sold 2,484 0.61 -17.23   Avg DOM 107 7.38...
Neighborhood Profile: Bonnie Brae
Exposition to Mississippi, Steele Street to University Blvd. A Scottish village in Denver: this was the vision of S. R. DeBoer when he platted the neighborhood in 1923. Bonnie Brae means “Pleasant Hill” in Gaelic, an appropriate name...
Protect Yourself! Read the HOA Docs.
“IÂ WON’T read the docs!” “You MUST read the docs!” “IÂ WON’T read the docs!” Â Â Â Â “You MUST read the docs!” Â “I’ll save you, Nell.” Â Â While I always encoura...
Opportunity Knocks
Tax Credit for First Time Buyers First time home buyers will receive an $8000 tax credit or a tax credit for 10% of the purchase price of their home–whichever is lower–when they buy a home in 2009. This program, combined with low interest...
MLS Statistics January 2009
Residential and Condominium All Areas   Change vs  Jan 09 Prior Month % Year Ago % Single Family (Res + Cond) Active 19,748 0.76 -19.36 Under Contract 3,831 16.59 -15.80 Sold 2,469 -23.65 -17.3...
Greening My Business
I’ve been taking small steps to practice real estate in a more sustainable way. I drive a hybrid car. When I print MLS descriptions for my clients, I reuse paper. I’ll use the back of brochures and flyers I’ve received at the offi...
MLS Statistics December 2008
 Residential and Condominium All areas   Change vs  Dec 08 Prior Month % Year Ago % Single Family (Res + Cond) Active 19,600 -9.93 -20.33 Under Contract 3,286 -9.65 -3.38 Sold 3,234 10.75 ...
Inspect Your New (new construction) Home
Even a new home can have problems. When you buy a new home, you generally have the opportunity to do a “walk-through” before closing. During the walk-through, you’ll make a “punch-list” of issues that the builder will ...
MLS Statistics November 2008
Residential and Condominium All Areas   Change vs  Nov 08 Prior Month % Year Ago % Single Family (Res + Cond) Active 21,761 -5.88 -19.78 Under Contract 3,637 -19.25 -9.23 Sold 2,920 -31.81 -...
Neighborhood Profile: Candlewyck Condominiums
Mississippi and Parker Candlewyck Condominiums are two high rise buildings located on sprawling lovely grounds. Gated at night and with secure building entries, this community offers an abundance of amenities including: Indoor pool Sauna Whirlpool...
Neighborhood Profile: Country Club
 from Alameda to 8th Avenue, Downing to University Country Club boasts grand homes (many on huge lots), mature stately trees, and an architectural mix.  There are Victorian, Mediterranean, Spanish, Georgian, Tudor and other home styles in the ne...
MLS Statistics October 2008
Residential and Condominium Homes All Areas Information from Multilist and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.    Change vs  Oct 08 Prior Month % Year Ago % Single Family (Res + Cond) Active 23,120 -3.36 -20.08 ...
Affordable Weekend Fun
The Great Pumpkin Harvest Festival Four Mile Historic Park                                   Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5                                   10 am to 4 ...
Affordable Weekend Fun
October Fest Friday, September 26, 5 pm to 1 am Saturday, September 27, 11am to 1 am                                                 Sunday, September 28, 11am to 5 pm                 ...
Neighborhood Profile: Stapleton
 from Montview Boulevard to 56th Avenue, Quebec and east (eastern boundary is irregular) Built on the abandoned grounds of Stapleton Airport, Stapleton was conceived as a new-style urban community. Restaurants, retail shops, sports and recreational...
