The redevelopment of the South Lincoln Homes near the light-rail stop at West 10th Avenue and Osage Street marks the Denver Housing Authority’s first venture into the new West Corridor light rail line. DHA’s goals for this redevelopment include transforming the 18-acre site into a transit oriented development with the following benefits: An integration of […]
What’s the one thing you can do to your home to save the most energy?
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In autumn and spring, mild temperatures make it easy to forget about your home’s energy efficiency. However, when your air conditioner or furnace kicks in during the summer and winter months, the energy wasted heating and cooling your home becomes painfully obvious, especially due to the price spikes in electricity and gas during the most […]
August – 2012 Real Estate Market Update
September 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Metro Denver is showing strong signs of improvement in the real estate market. For residential real estate, we have seen a 17.4% increase in closed sales year over year in August 2012, as compared to August 2011, with a 9.8% increase of average price. New listings have increased by 7.5%, with a 34.4% decrease in […]
How To Repair Water-Damaged Hardwood Floors
September 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
Over prolonged periods of time, water can warp, buckle, and/or cup hardwood flooring, leading to an expensive and time-consuming repair process.
Clever Ways To Reduce Household Water Usage
September 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The average family of four uses 146,000 gallons of water per year, at a cost of $700. With just a few small changes, however, that cost could drop by as much as 28%.
Home Affordability Sinks For The First Time In 12 Months
August 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rising home prices are taking a toll on today’s home buyers. For the first time in 4 quarters — and despite falling mortgage rates — home affordability is sinking.
Mortgage Standards Stop Tightening; Lending Soon To Loosen?
August 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As another signal of an improving U.S. economy, the nation’s biggest banks have started to loosen mortgage lending standards.
Closing At The End Of August? Plan Ahead For Labor Day Weekend.
August 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Planning to make a late-August purchase closing? Keep an eye on your calendar. The last Friday of the month coincides with Labor Day Weekend, which may make for a complicated, end-of-month closing.
Home Purchasing Power Jumps To New Highs
August 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With mortgage rates down to all-time lows, you can buy a lot more home for your money these days. Home affordability is at an all-time high.
Revisiting Housing Market Predictions For 2012
August 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Analysts made bold calls at the start of the year about the housing and mortgage markets. How good were their predictions?