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2010
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I know, this bank gets alot of grief probably on a daily basis --- but, I want to say THANK YOU! My buyers (2nd home) fell in love with a loft in downtown Denver. An unwarrantable condo building! They put 25% down, and still could not find a lender that would do this loan! Great credit! ...
05/20/2010
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The next phase of the Denver Union Station plan will be the underground regional bus terminal. Currently it is Market Street Station. This new station will span the width of 17th Street right-of-way and run to the historic Union Station, approximately 970 feet. This new terminal will inc...
05/18/2010
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Gas prices decreased in Denver over the last week, but remain well over mid-February levels. Monday's average price for regular-grade gas is $2.694, down 1.1 cents from the price a week ago, per AAA. Regular gas in Denver cost $2.46 in mid-February, when prices started the slow climb. As of M...
05/18/2010
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For those who play the lottery --- you can enjoy a new lottery game. Mega Millions sales began Sunday in Colorado. Lottery officials estimate the new game will generate about $60 million for the state in its first year. Mega Millions has been in 35 states, and began in 1996 as the Big Game....
05/18/2010
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The intersection of I-225 and Colfax construction has begun! April 6th there was a groundbreaking ceremony for the new interchange. This new interchange shall make easier access for 40,000 employees, patients students and visitors commuting currently. There are currently 16,000 employees empl...
05/18/2010
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There is alot of controversy in Douglas County --- the school district is facing a $31M budget shortfall! Douglas County has proposed a .50/ride/child for each child that needs to ride the bus to school, to offset some of this deficit. So far there have been 30 bus routes eliminated from ...
05/18/2010
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Here in Colorado we enjoy over 300 days of sunshine, but this time of year, it is off and on each day. Just today we have 74 degrees in Denver, which is perfect for this time of year. BUT, there is a winter storm warning for Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat and Vail Pass for 4-8" of snow, and T...
05/17/2010
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This is a wonderful organization that does great things for families that would never be able to be called a homeowner otherwise! I have helped paint a few of the interiors of the Bails Street Townhome project, and was able to meet several of the future homeowners. On May 6th, I was invited f...
05/17/2010
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There was an article in Realtor magazine in April that I thought was good enough to talk about --- if we are too busy for the gym, there are ways to stay fit anyway! DO YARDWORK. Mowing the yard, garden cleanup, raking leaves, and pulling weeds all are good for our heart. You should think of ...
05/17/2010
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$120 Million building officially opened on Thursday May 13th! 1800 Larimer Street office high-rise was in the process of being built for two years, has 500,000 squre feet, and 22 stories. This will be the headquarters of Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy, Inc. It will office 1,300 employee...
05/15/2010