What is a backup offer and what purpose does it serve in this exuberant Denver Real Estate Market? A backup offer is a second place offer. The home is already under contract with Buyer 1, but Buyer 2 submits a contract to the seller. When the seller signs the backup contract, it means that, if […]
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Helpful Guide for Pet Owners
June 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Here’s an overview to help pet owners stay in compliance with local rules and regulations: Aurora Pet Rules 3 adult dogs – plus one litter of offspring under the age of four months; (no pitbulls) 5 adult cats – plus on litter of offspring under the age of four months 3 ferrets – all of […]
Foreclosures Hit an Eight Year Low
June 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
The April foreclosure data for Colorado’s 12 metropolitan counties is now available. Foreclosure filings and foreclosure auction sales were near an eight-year low during April 2014, with foreclosure filings dropping 29 percent, year over year, from April 2013 to April 2014. Foreclosure auction sales, over the same period, dropped 38.9 percent in all metro counties […]
High Home Prices – This is the Time to Sell
June 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With a low unemployment rate and a great lifestyle, Denver has become a hotspot for new residents. Last year, Denver was recognized as one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, with a population increase of 1.9%. If trends continue like they are, that number will keep climbing for the next few years. As […]
Colorado Taking the Decrease of Carbon Dioxide Seriously
June 9, 2014 by 1 Comment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed rules to cut the nation’s carbon dioxide production 30 percent by 2030. Compared to other states, Colorado is far ahead in this goal. Colorado’s target emissions level for 2030 (under the EPA’s proposal) is 1,108 pounds of CO2 emissions per net megawatt-hour of electricity that’s produced. By comparison, in 2005, […]
Colorado Home Resale Prices Surpassing Old Records
June 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
Two national reports in the last several weeks report that Colorado and metro Denver home resale prices eclipsed previous record highs. CoreLogic’s April report, the latest data available, shows home prices in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area jumping 9.5 percent above the April 2013 level. The home price index level also increased 2.2 percent from March. Colorado […]
Curious About Composting?
May 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever thought of composting and the benefits it would have for your garden? If so, but you have no idea where to start, Denver Urban Gardens, together with Denver Recycles, will be offering free classes on composting now through the end of October. Each class is hosted at the Gove Community Garden at […]
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Fires
May 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A recent report released by the Obama administration warns Colorado and neighboring states about the potential impact of climate change causing a growing threat of drought, wildfires and shorter ski seasons in years to come. This massive “National Climate Assessment” is the broadest official review of the U.S. impact of climate change ever compiled. While […]