HUD CHARGES CHICAGO REAL ESTATE GROUP AND PROPERTY OWNERS WITH HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
August 10, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
NEWS Release Sellers allegedly stated a racial preference and refused to sell home to black couple who submitted highest offer WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is charging a Chicago couple, their real estate agent, and a real estate broker with refusing to sell a home [...]
FHA Increases Fees to Save Programs?
August 10, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
It’s no secret that the housing crisis has strained Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Department of HUD. So, congress just passed H.R. 5981. This bill gives FHA the authority to adjust its mortgage insurance rates to increase funding to the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. This move will immediately begin to yield $300 million [...]
$8000 Tax Credit Still Available for Military
July 9, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · 3 Comments
The Get Home Denver Team is pleased to publish this post written by VA expert James Kelley. Homebuilders in Denver, CO are very optimistic about the local economy. According to a recent Denver Post article, builders are buying vacant lots all over Denver with the intention of constructing new homes to meet predicted demand. Although [...]
Denver Real Estate Market Statistics April 2010
May 12, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
As a quick recap, while individual areas vary, April, 2010 combined MLS Residential Statistics had a number of positive indicators compared to April of 2009. Increase in the Number of Closed Sales to 3,308 (up 22.2% for the month) Average Days on Market reduced 22.5% to 79 days Number of Active Listings increased 1.3% to [...]
Colorado State Capitol Dome Repair
May 5, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
Two competing plans to repair the aging Colorado State Capitol dome, are being battled out in the state legislature. A public walkway was closed in 2007 after a 10 pound piece of metal fell to the ground. Architects estimate it will cost approximately $11.6 million to completely repair the dome. “Weve got to get this [...]
Get Home Denver’s new Home Search and iPhone app
May 3, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
In an ongoing effort to provide you with unparalleled service I am now able to offer you access to the most comprehensive and intuitive, home-search website and integrated iPhone App on the market. Hosted by a new service called iRealty, both my Property Search and iPhone App utilize data directly from the multiple listing service [...]
Concerts at the Crescent – 2010
May 3, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
The 14th annual “Concerts at the Crescent” lineup was just announced! This weekly concert series is presented by the Goldsmith Metropolitan District, and feature 9 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 [...]
Red Rocks Amphitheater
March 5, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · 2 Comments
One of the greatest music venues in the world is only 30 minutes from Denver. Red Rocks Amphitheater is a world class concert venue! The only thing that attracts more attention than the world class act that perform here every year, is the unmatched beauty of the venue itself. Go check out some of the [...]
Friday Photos – Denver Capital Building
January 29, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
The Colorado State Capital bears a strong resemblance to our nation’s capitol, including famous street names such as Pennsylvania and Lincoln Avenue. The building was built in the 1890′s and is composed of Colorado white granite. In 1908 the dome was plated in 24 karat gold. The interior features magnificent brass and stained glass. The [...]
The Glass is Really Half Full – Denver Ranks #3
January 28, 2010 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
The Denver area real estate market ranked number 3 in the latest (November 2009) S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price report. The report tracks 20 metropolitan areas and ranks them based on real estate price performance. The Denver area showed a 0.5% increase, and ranked 3rd, trailing only Dallas (+1.4%) and San Francisco (+1.0%.) The only other city [...]
