homes for sale: Denver Real Estate - Monthly Market Update – Nov. 2009 - 11/17/09 11:18 AM
THIS REAL ESTATE SUMMARY WILL POSITION YOU TO MAKE THE BEST EDUCATED DECISION YOUR REAL REGARDING ESTATE FINANCIAL PLAN.
October was the first month to out-perform the previous years sold date in 3 YEARS with a 10.98% increase! There are a couple of very good reasons for this positive change in the Denver real estate market. 
1.  Last October the financial world was in major disarray and
2.  The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit worked in 2009.  
 
November's single family home active listing inventory is down to 15,076, from 18,331 one year ago. The number of active listings for … (0 comments)

homes for sale: What’s the Walkability Score for your Denver Home? - 10/22/09 03:30 PM
Who would have thought that the nearness of your Denver home to grocery stores, schools, and parks would make your home more valuable?  In this "green" conscious age, "walkability" is an asset as it reduces the dependence on cars, impacts global warming, and promotes healthy living.  According to a recent study of 94,000 real estate transactions in 15 U.S. cities, homes in close proximity to social and shopping amenities sold for $3,000 - $34,000 more.
The study, Walking the Walk: How Walkability Raises Housing Values in U.S. Cities, conducted by CEOs for Cities, used the Walk Score concept developed by Sightline Industry, … (1 comments)

homes for sale: Colorado Says "RIP" to Recession First, Economist Says - 10/09/09 11:14 AM

Not only has Federal Reserve Chairman Bernake said the recession is "very likely over" in the U.S. but local Denver economist Richard Wobbekind recently predicted that Colorado will rebound quickly.  At a gathering of clients of a local financial planning firm, University of Colorado economist Wobbekind offered a few predictors that showed why Colorado is likely to emerge ahead of other states:
•·  Business and technology spending, which recover more quickly than consumer spending is expected to increase in the state
•·  Higher commodity and energy prices will help the state, especially in rural areas
•·  Retail sales, after a 10% … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Age Restricted, Active Adult Retirement Communities in Denver, CO - 07/21/09 02:47 PM

Given that the average lifespan for Americans is 78, aging does not mean that life after retirement means racking up endless hours in a rocking chair.  People want to stay active and enjoy traveling, sports, social activities, and other pursuits as long as they can.  While they may still want the financial benefits of home ownership, they may not want the responsibilities of lawn care, the hazards of steps, or the burden of space.  As they find their health slipping a bit, they want to be in a place that can comfortably accommodate change, with transportation options.  
Within the … (0 comments)

 
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