Mortgage bond prices were very volatile last week pushing rates slightly higher by approximately 1/4 of a discount point.

The primary culprits are fears that other countries would shift dollars away from US holdings. Retail sales rose 0.5%, and reinforced the belief that the economy has started to turn. Oil prices continue to rise, and hit over $72 per barrel.

This week the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released this week, and is widely accepted…

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The national press is now getting involved.  This video clip is from the Today Show on NBC, where Real Estate expert Barbara Corcoran picked Denver as the NUMBER 1 market in the country for a real estate rebound! It is nice to see others validating what we’ve been saying for months!
Some of the reasons include our fabulous weather, an educated population, stable and diverse job base, best park system in the country, AFFORDABLE!  
The Top 5 real estate markets, primed for a rebound:

Denver, CO
Raleigh, NC
Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
San Francisco, …

Here’s a quick video I shot on my way home the other day.  5 deer were hanging out behind a church, right off of Belleview Ave., in Greenwood Village.  As you can see in the background, the Denver Tech Center is only minutes from here.
Gotta love the Wild West!

The 13th annual “Concerts at the Crescent” lineup was just announced! This weekly concert series is presented by the Goldsmith Metropolitan District, and feature 10 weeks of amazing outdoor performances by local bands.
The concerts all FREE, and located at the Crescent Amphitheater. Located in Greenwood Village, at the corner of Belleview Ave. and DTC Blvd. (Just east of Yia Yia’s Euro Cafe), this outdoor venue is a great place to spend an evening!  To get there, take I-25 to Belleview Ave., Head east to DTC Blvd. (approx. 1 …

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) recently unveiled a fabulous First Time Home Buyer program. The JumpStart Program is an initiative that will effectively utilize the $8000 Federal Tax Credit to the REAL BENEFIT of first time home buyer’s.
The program offers buyers a 30 year fixed interest rate mortgage, and a $6000 second to be used for down payment and closing costs.  The beautiful thing here is the second mortgage is at 0% interest.  Yes, you heard me right, FREE MONEY!  Additionally, no payments are due on the …

 
During the years I’ve been a stager, I have noticed something about sellers.  They generally fall into two categories: those who are ready to sell and those who aren’t.  I can usually tell within minutes of meeting a seller, which one they fall into.  The sad thing is, buyers can usually tell, too.  If you are planning on selling your home, it’s a good idea to figure out which one you are.
Signing a listing agreement or sticking a sign in your yard does not necessarily mean you are ready to …

I’ve partnered with CSN Lighting to offer my clients and readers the chance at winning a free lamp from the Minka Ambience collection.  So here’s the deal.
What you get:
The winner of the contest will receive their choice of any table lamp in the Minka Ambience collection, up to $125 in value.  There are literally hundreds to choose from, so finding one you like should not be a problem.  To browse the selection click here.  Remember there is a $125 limit on the lamp you pick!
Contest Rules:

This a random drawing, and …