Most of you know I'm a tech geek and try to give you the latest tools for the Denver Metro & Boulder County real estate! Well, my property search tool on my website just got a HUGE facelift with a … Continue reading...
It’s More Affordable To Buy Than Rent in Colorado For 2011
A report just came out from Trulia comparing the cost of renting vs owning a home throughout the US. For the Denver CO region, we ranked 13 on the index. 1-15 means it's a more affordable to buy a … Continue reading...
Buying in an HOA: 10 Questions You Must Ask
Considering buying a home in the Denver or Boulder Colorado area that has a Homeowner's Association (HOA)? We've all heard horror stories about some over-controlling HOA's that send you a notice for … Continue reading...
Bank of America to Resume Foreclosures in CO
Bank of America (BOA) announced they will resume foreclosures in Colorado very soon. They temporarily stopped foreclosures nationwide on October 8th amid allegations that bank employees signed but … Continue reading...
Denver Ranks 7th in Highest Educated Population in US
Most people like to be considered "smart". It's certainly better than the alternative, right? Well, have you ever wondered where all the "smart people" live? This poll shows which US cities have the … Continue reading...
New FHA Changes are Coming in October – Will it Save or Cost You Money?
Well, our government is changing the fee structure for FHA loans effective this October. In my humble opinion, this is in response to money they have been losing on defaulting FHA loans over the past … Continue reading...
Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams : What You Need to Know
A record high 2.8 million properties were hit with foreclosure notices in 2009, putting even more Americans at risk of facing foreclosure rescue scams. Homeowners who fall behind on mortgage payments … Continue reading...
Need a Trustworthy Place to find School & Neighborhood Info for Colorado?
Perhaps you are relocating to Colorado? Maybe you already live here and are curious about your neighborhood or another area. Well, it's been on my site for a while but I want to make sure you know … Continue reading...
Buying a Home “As Is” in Colorado – 5 Things You Must Know
So you want a good deal, eh? You have watched your fill of HGTV and know your local Home Depot folks by name, and are ready to buy a "fixer"! Or, perhaps you are wanting a "move in ready" house but … Continue reading...
FHA 203k – When You Want a “Fixer-Upper” But Don’t Have $$ For the Fixing!
When a homebuyer wants to purchase a house in need of repairs or updating, he/she usually has to obtain financing first to purchase the home, additional financing for the construction, and then a … Continue reading...