FHA has lifted the 90-day seasoning requirement! - 01/17/10 11:12 AM
For all of you involved in renovating and reselling, this may help things a lot...
Via Dave Rosenmarkle (Highland Realty):
The news is spreading fast...  As reported out from FHA on January 15, 2010 -
HUD TAKES ACTION TO SPEED RESALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES TO NEW OWNERS
Measure to help bring stability to home values and accelerate sale of vacant properties WASHINGTON -
In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced a temporary policy that will expand access to FHA mortgage insurance and allow for the quick resale … (0 comments)

Louisville, Colorado-689 W. Hickory Street, Louisville, CO 80027 New Listing - 01/15/10 02:39 PM

 
Awesome home in Saddle Ridge Pool Community! Vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, backs to open space with nearly 180 degree views from the Flatirons West to DIA East. Expansive kitchen, formal dining room. 3 Minute walk to Coal Creek Elementary, hiking trails and Harper Lake. 1580 sq. foot walkout basement (unfinished). Professional landscaping with ponds and waterfalls. Beautiful views from Kitchen/Living room and upper level Master Bedroom. Main Level office/study.
Subdivision: SADDLEBACK 2 Property Type: Single Family Year Built: 1990 HOA Fee: $600 - Annually Lot Size: 6,542 County: Boulder Zoning: RES Property Tax: $2,998 2998.24 Tax Year: 2009
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Boulder, Colorado-Boulder County Real Estate Market Update - 01/11/10 01:05 PM
 
 
REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE
An Information Service of RE/MAX Alliance/Boulder Valley
 
January/2010
 
In a rising or declining real estate market there is always a point where the market plateaus and then begins to move in the opposite direction.  The Boulder County real estate market has been on a downward path since 2005 when there were 6,390 single family and attached units sold.  That was the peak.  Over the course of the past four years the local real estate market has experienced a noticeable reduction in sales.  The last few months of 2009 saw a slight up tick … (0 comments)

Arvada, Colorado-Christmas Tree Recycling - 01/09/10 07:13 AM
Save landfill space while creating valuable mulch by recycling your Christmas trees at the end of the holiday season. The sites are only taking trees-no garlands, wreaths, or yard waste will be accepted.
There are two drop off sites for your trees:
City Park Maintenance Shops at 7800 W. 62nd Ave Lutz Sports Complex in the southwest parking lot off of Oak St. Both sites will accept trees through Sunday, January 24, 2010. Park Maintenance Shops will be open Monday through Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm. and Lutz Sports Complex will be open 24/7 until January, 24. Please make sure the tree … (0 comments)

Arvada, Colorado-Arvada Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Jan. 22,2010 - 01/09/10 07:05 AM
2010 Arvada Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, January 22nd 6 - 9pm at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. This year's theme will be INSPIRED. The Annual Dinner is the place to be in January. Tables are decorated by local businesses with lavish centerpieces and gifts for guests. Our live auction is always very entertaining. At this dinner we also recognize our 2009 Business of the Year: Sooper Credit Union. Tickets are $75 per person and we are sure to sell out again this year so please RSVP today by calling the Arvada Chamber … (0 comments)

Boulder, Colorado-The Ice Rink at one Boulder Plaza open til Feb 15, 2010 - 01/09/10 06:56 AM
The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza Don’t miss winter fun on the ice in Downtown Boulder! The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza opens to the public for the 2009-2010 ice skating season on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 and will remain open through Feb. 15, 2010. Located in the heart of downtown Boulder, just one block off the historic Pearl Street Mall at 1801 13th St., between Canyon and Walnut, visitors can enjoy outdoor ice skating and winter cheer with family and friends seven days a week including holidays. Skates can be rented for $3. Groups of 10 or more … (1 comments)

Louisville, Colorado-Coffeehouse Concert with David Williams & Deco Django Jan 15 - 01/09/10 06:42 AM
Coming Events Coffeehouse Concert David Williams & Deco Django Date: Friday, January 15 Time: 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM) Venue: The Louisville Arts Center, 801 Grant Avenue Cost: $12.00 adults/$8 seniors & youth under 15 David Williams and Deco Django bring the Hot Club sounds of 1930s Paris to Louisville. They play Gypsy Jazz, the contemporary name for a musical form that started in the 1930s when American swing moved to Europe. The gypsy guitarist, Django Reinhardt, and the violinist Stephane Grappelli, began playing American style swing together, borrowing from the guitar-violin work of Joe Venuit and Eddie Lang, … (0 comments)

Longmont, Colorado-Longmont Symphony Orchestra - 01/06/10 09:31 PM
LONGMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Jan. 30 Think classical music is “long-haired” and “stuffy”? LSO’s “Humor in Music” on Jan. 30 uncovers some composers’ lighter sides, from subtle jokes to concertos for vacuum cleaners. On May 15, the popular husband-wife duo Acoustic Eidolon joins LSO for a special performance. Other performances are listed online; all take place at 7:30pm at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave. in Longmont.
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Louisville, Colorado-Huckleberry Restaurant Open Mic Night - 01/06/10 09:26 PM
Catch local talent the first Friday of the month at the Huckleberry, 700 Main St. in Louisville. Musicians, poets and other performers show their stuff from 7-9pm. Just show up with your instrument (if you need one) and add your name to the list. 303-666-8020.
 The Huckleberry is located in Old Town Louisville, Colorado, in an historic building dating back to 1894. Today, the Huckleberry serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an atmosphere of fun, creative, comfort. Our food is created to be FUNKY COUNTRY - real food you recognize and love with a modern twist. We've taken American Classics and … (1 comments)

Denver, Colorado-National Western Stock Show coming! - 01/03/10 10:14 AM
National Western Stock Show Visit the 104th National Western Stock Show January 9-24, 2010
Region: Denver Area
01/09/2010 - 01/24/2010 4655 Humboldt StreetDenver, CO 80216 Phone: 303-297-1166 National Western Email Additional Pricing Information: Adults (12 and over) $10 Saturday 1/9, Sundays 1/10, 1/24; $12 Saturdays 1/16, 1/23, Sunday 1/17 and Monday 1/18, $7 on weekdays. Children (3-11) $3 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, $2 on weekdays. Children 2 and under are free. All reserved seat tickets are dependent on event, performance, time and seating location.
Directions: From I-25 north or south, take the Brighton Blvd./Coliseum exit. Turn north on Brighton Blvd. … (0 comments)

Thornton, Colorado Christmast Tree Recycling - 01/01/10 09:27 AM
Christmas 2009 Tree Recycling    Curbside The City will conduct a curbside collection of natural Christmas trees for recycling from January 4, 2010 - January 15, 2010. This service is available for City of Thornton trash/recycle collection customers only.
Customers are asked to place their natural tree at the curb on their regular trash pickup day for City crews to collect. Trees should be free of decoration, tree stands and should not be placed in bags. These trees will be recycled into mulch for use in City parks.
Drop-Off Thornton residents can also drop-off their Christmas trees for recycling on Saturday, January … (0 comments)

Westminster, Colorado-Christmas Tree Recycling - 01/01/10 09:24 AM
 
Westminster Park Services Division offers a Christmas tree recycling program. Bare Christmas trees (please remove plastic bags, tree stands and all decorations) may be dropped off in the lower parking lot of the City Park Fitness Center, 10475 Sheridan Blvd., from December 24 through January 24. The trees are recycled into mulch for use by residents and city crews.Boy Scout Troop 484 will pick up your Christmas tree and take it to the recycling area (specific dates only). Call 303-706-3389, to schedule a pick up. Many thanks to Troop 484 for providing this service.   … (1 comments)

Longmont, Colorado-Longmont Museum Photos available Online - 01/01/10 09:04 AM
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Longmont, Colorado-Longmont Discovery Days at the Longmont Museum - 01/01/10 08:59 AM
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Denver, Colorado HUD to Assist Homeowners Facing Problem Drywall - 01/01/10 08:53 AM

HUD TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS FACING PROBLEM DRYWALLTemporary relief available to make home repairs affordable for at-risk borrowers WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that FHA-insured families experiencing problems associated with problem drywall may be eligible for assistance to help them rehabilitate their properties.  In addition, HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program may also be a resource to help local communities combat the problem.
FHA is reminding its approved lenders that they are to offer special forbearance for borrowers confronted with the sudden effects of damaging drywall products in their homes including the financial … (0 comments)

 
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