How You Can Go With the Flow!!!
March 25, 2009 by Elaine Manes · 1 Comment
If you ask buyers what they are looking for in a home, it’s almost guaranteed they will mention “good flow.” But, what exactly does that mean? If you have visited a model home lately, you probably noticed how floor plans have changed in the last decade or so. You’ll find large entries, living rooms [...]
Tax Credit and the ARRA
March 24, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
I just got this email from US Senator Michael Bennet. Since it relates directly to the housing market, the local economy, and the $8000 tax credit for home purchases, I wanted to share it here.
Dear Fellow Coloradan,
We all know that the struggling economy has put enormous pressure on Colorado’s families and businesses. That’s why [...]
Info That Hits Us Where We Live
March 12, 2009 by Rebecca Hansen · 1 Comment
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index, that tracks housing affordability, rose to a record level in January. This was a result of the combination of mortgage rates, family income and home prices in January were “the most favorable since tracking began in 1970,” according to the group.
NAR also forecasted [...]
Stimulating Opportunities In The Government’s New Economic Plan
February 23, 2009 by Rebecca Hansen · Leave a Comment
The new economic stimulus package allocates $787 billion to boost our multi-trillion dollar economy. Here are some provisions individuals can take advantage of now.
1. Housing help. First time homebuyers can get up to an $8,000 tax credit if they close by November 30, 2009. This credit does NOT have to be paid back if [...]
Cash Incentive to Stop Renting!
February 20, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
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The economic stimulus package that was signed into law here in Denver, has been watered down, and filled with pork projects from our illustrious representatives. However, the first time home buyer tax credit piece of the legislation, should inject some movement for those home buyer’s currently wondering if this is the [...]
2009 Stimulus Plan – Not So Stimulating
February 13, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · 2 Comments
I’m not sure how handing the states billions of dollars for education and medicaid will help the economy, but the lawmakers must be smarter than me. I don’t know why it still shocks me when a bill with a specific purpose becomes so multi-faceted that no one really knows all that’s in it.
A quick rant [...]
Advantages of FHA Loans vs. Conventional Loans
February 6, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
If you are considering a home mortgage loan it is best to gather your own facts rather than rely on a loan provider to inform you. Once you have gathered facts you can meet with a loan officer armed with knowledge and the proper questions to obtain the best loan product for your needs. Knowledge [...]
Carbon Monoxide – A Silent Killer
February 4, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
One of the largest safety concerns for homeowners (and renters) is Carbon Monoxide (CO) Recently there have been a couple of high profile deaths in the Denver area, caused by the accidental exposure to CO, sadly these deaths should have been easily prevented.
Carbon Monoxide is colorless, odorless, and in concentrated levels, deadly.
CO is produced whenever any [...]
Xcel Energy Efficient Rebates for Colorado Residents
January 29, 2009 by Mike Whalen · 9 Comments
Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas to the majority of the Denver metropolitan area. The utility company recently announced four rebate programs for residential customers in an effort to decrease energy demand, thereby reducing their costs for production and transmission of electricity and natural gas. The energy efficient program rebates include:
Gas furnaces and boilers [...]
Get You Some Tax Credit!
January 6, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
Even before the historic 2008 election, the bailouts of AIG, the Banking Industry and the Auto Makers, there was a program in place to help stimulate home purchases.
In fact, I wrote about it in August 2008. But, with the start of a New Year, I thought it wise to re-visit the program. The program [...]
