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2008 

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Open floorplan with spacious rooms! Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, wall-to-wall maple cabinets, slab granite counters, and a breakfast bar! High ceilings and exposed brick walls give a loft like feel! One block from Denver's premier park, City Park! 10 minutes to downtown Denver! L...
03/31/2008

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Most mortgage insurance companies have placed restrictions on the maximum loan-to-value ratio (LTV) for condominiums in declining markets.  At the moment, it is 90%, meaning a buyer needs 10% down if they are purchasing a condo.  However, as long as the property is in an FHA-approved condominium ...
03/31/2008

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Real Estate Outlook: Existing Home Sales Rise, an article from RealtyTimes.com, reports that there is positive economic news this week.  Sales of existing homes last month rose for the first time in half a year, adding evidence that the housing cycle may be bottoming out after nearly three years ...
03/31/2008

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City condo prices: Sky's the limit, an article from The Denver Post, reports that even as the metro area is in the middle of a housing slump, developers of downtown condominium projects are raising their prices.  Dee Chirafisi of Kentwood City Properties said, "It's typical of any project to rais...
03/31/2008

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Should First-Time Buyers Take The Plunge in Today's Market?, an article from the Real Estate Journal, reports that according to real-estate industry professionals, factors are aligning to make this a good time for first-time buyers to be in the market because they don't have to face the challenge...
03/31/2008

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Foreclosed Owners Paid to Leave, an article from Realtor.org, reports that according to a recent survey of real estate professionals by Campbell Communications, a marketing and research firm, nearly half of foreclosed properties are trashed by homeowners on their way out.  The banks find it's not...
03/31/2008

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Silver Lining For Housing Market On Front Range, a story from cbs4denver.com, reports that there's a silver lining for Colorado's Front Range, despite the downward trend of the national housing market.  According to real estate experts, metro Denver has been pretty stable compared to the rest of ...
03/28/2008

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Resident input wanted for airport noise studyResidents are encouraged to provide public input into a study being conducted by Centennial Airport to evaluate possible ways to reduce noise. After a 60-day public comment period, the airport's study, referred to as a "Part 150 Study," will be present...
03/27/2008

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The U.S. government shouldn't interfere with a drop in housing prices, but should strive to minimize the impact on the economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told a meeting Wednesday of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce."A correction was inevitable and the sooner we work through it with a mini...
03/27/2008

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The Good Neighbor Award program recognizes REALTORS® who've made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities through volunteer work. This year, five winners will receive $10,000 grants for their cause.The 2007 winners were: Virginia L. Ferry, Twelve Oaks Real...
03/26/2008
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