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3 weeks ago
Both residential and condo sales are down considerably from July of 2009. The number of closed residential properties were down 24.5% with only 2,632 closing in the month of July vs. 3,484 which c...
4 weeks ago
GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS FOR FHA BORROWERS (PURCHASE AND REFINANCE)
Today, August 5, 2010, FHA released an important announcement that will affect all FHA borrowers (purchase and refinance) who start...
on 07/31/10
The housing statistics for June of 2010 were mixed for the Denver Metro area. Although the average sold price of residential single family and condos were up 5.83% to $273,511 from $258,434 a year...
on 07/31/10
According to an analysis by InsideRealEstateNews, “The federal home buying tax credit program cost taxpayers an estimated $46.2 million for homes that closed in the
on 05/20/10
Did you know that you can invest in real estate with money in your IRA Account? You can with a self-directed IRA, provided that it is for investment purposes. That means you can purchase rental p...
on 05/11/10
With the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit ending April 30th, many new homebuyers got in under the wire. Compared to April of last year, the number of residential properties under contract increased...
on 04/23/10
It seems like everyday bad news is being delivered by the media in one form or another. Whether it’s adjusting unemployment figures higher, horror stories about the unsustainable national debt, or...
on 03/26/10
With the U.S. budget deficit reaching unheard of levels ($1.4 Trillion for the fiscal year ending September 30th) it is anticipated that interest rates will soon start rising. Former Federal Rese...
on 03/13/10
According to sales figures released by Denver Metro List for the month of February, the average sold price for both residential and condos are up considerably over 2009 figures. The average sold p...
on 03/06/10
If you are a first-time homebuyer or a homeowner looking to move up or possibly downsize from your current home, the next two months may be the best chance for you to make the move! The government...
on 02/24/10
If money seems to be escaping through drafty windows, doors, and skylights, this federal tax credit might make energy-efficient replacements more affordable.
Does it feel like money is escaping th...
on 02/15/10
BUY A HOME FOR $200,000 AND RECEIVE $25,000!
As the saying goes, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". In most instances you can live by that rule, but when you are dealing with the...
on 02/05/10
According to recent figures released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) few struggling homeowners have successfully permanently modified their home loans through President Obama's Making ...
on 01/26/10
Nationally, home sales rose in 2009 for the first time in four years, despite a 17% December slump that resulted from the anticipated termination of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax rebate, as...
on 01/22/10
The Federal Housing Administration will raise the minimum down payment for its least credit-worthy borrowers, the agency announced Tuesday.
The change is among a number of major changes the FHA is m...
on 01/18/10
On Friday, January 15, 2010 HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that sellers will no longer be required to hold properties for 90 days in order to allow for buyers to secure FHA loans requiring m...
on 01/11/10
In years past, conventional wisdom was to wait until Spring to put your home on the market if you were looking to sell. That is not the case in today’s real estate environment. With the governmen...
on 12/31/09
The S&P's/Case-Shiller report released on December 29, 2009 shows that Denver had the lowest year over year home price decline of the 20 metro areas tracked. The Denver market showed a decline of ...
on 12/19/09
For a third straight year, the agents of Sterling Real Estate donated a check to the Denver Children's Home to help provide Christmas gifts to the many needy children currently being assisted by De...
on 11/25/09
On November 6, 2009, H.R. 3548 was signed into law by the president. This bill provided a federal extension of unemployment insurance along with the extension of the First Time Homebuyer Credit. Al...
on 11/24/09
A Kiddie Condo Loan can be a great investment strategy for both college students and parents alike. Despite their relative obscurity, these loans can provide significant financial and lifestyle ben...
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