I got to thinking, what economic impact would winning the Super Bowl have for Denver? We know an influx of spending happens in the "host city" but what about the winning team's city? If the Denver … Continue reading...
How The Government Shutdown Will Affect Colorado Real Estate
I can't believe I'm writing this post but yes, the government is shut down.....so we do need to know how this will impact real estate. It's primary on the loan side of things. Here are the two most … Continue reading...
Mortgage Rates Fall – Likely Decline Further W/Fed Announcement!
Borrowers Dodged Higher Rates For Now.... Rates could have shot up this past Wednesday if the Fed announced the tapering of its bond-purchasing program....but instead the said they "decided to await … Continue reading...
Mike’s Denver Metro Real Estate Market Watch 9/2013
Here's my September 2013 Denver Metro Market Watch so you know what's going on. Trends for Fall 2013 in Denver Metro Real Estate: # HOMES FOR SALE (INVENTORY ) CONTINUES TO RISE: UP 5.6% FROM … Continue reading...
Flooding: Best Ways YOU Can Help Colorado Flood Victims
Here are some PRACTICAL ways YOU can HELP Colorado flood victims NOW. As I watched the news coverage of the floods this past weekend I wanted to drive to the affected areas and HELP anyway I could. … Continue reading...
‘National Disaster Relief Act’ May Offer Tax Breaks to Affected Colorado Flood Homeowners
Many homeowner's whose houses were flooded, damaged, or destroyed in the Colorado floods are learning that their standard homeowner's insurance DOES NOT COVER FLOODS. You must have separate flood … Continue reading...
Mike’s Denver Metro Real Estate Market Watch 6/2013: What’s Trending?
What a whirlwind! Here's my July 2013 Denver Metro Market Watch so you know what's going on. Trends for July 2013 in Denver Metro Real Estate: # HOMES FOR SALE (INVENTORY ) UP 12% FROM MAY (Still … Continue reading...
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
Thinking of finishing your basement or remodeling your home?....... For all of the excitement of choosing plumbing fixtures, cabinets, and tiles for a remodeling project, the most important decision … Continue reading...
How Rising Interest Rates Are Affecting Colorado Real Estate Market
It's no secret that after years of historic lows, mortgage interest rates are rising and will likely close in on 5 percent by mid-2014 and go even higher in 2015. They averaged 3.5 percent in early … Continue reading...
Mike’s Denver Metro Real Estate Market Watch 6/2013: What’s Trending?
Inventory levels are rising (finally) and # of sold homes are rising too. Here's my May 2013 Denver Metro Market Watch so you know what's going on. Trends for May 2013 in Denver Metro Real … Continue reading...