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2010
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Just when we could get excited that this program would be eliminated this year, we get news that the agreement between Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the New York State Attorney General could very well extend it after November 1. With all the comments from real estate practitioners over the last ye...
05/15/2010
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Getting a loan on a condo (with a condo legal description) has become pretty intense! IF the condo building is listed on the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac list, you can get an FHA loan (if the lender does condo loans). IF your buyer has a conventional loan, and the building is on the list, you are...
05/13/2010
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There are many families moving around this country, and they need us to help them! So far out of 11 transactions (Active & Closed), 6 have been relocation. Coming into Denver, or moving out of Denver --- these buyers and sellers need good agents! Just yesterday I had a potential buyer livin...
05/13/2010
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If you have comtemplated a trip to Denver, just to check it out before you "make the move", there are lots of things to do here! Memorial Day Weekend There is a featured Denver Arts Festival downtown that is always a crowd pleaser. There will be many vendors with all kinds of wares for you to ...
05/12/2010
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This three year old secured building features a gourmet kitchen with slab granite, stainless steel appliances and lots of countertops for cooking! There is also under cabinet lighting. There are two master suites with the master bedroom having a large walk-in closet. The bathrooms have...
05/12/2010
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April was a record breaking month! With the homebuyer's credit expiring 4/30, buyers were RUSHING to get their properties under contract prior to the 4/30 deadline! Metrolist announced today - Denver had a 27.6% increase in under contracts over last year's figures (4/09). There was a drop ...
05/10/2010
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Yesterday, the Aurora Association of Realtors had their 30th annual bowling tournament. The turnout has been decreasing through the years, but still has a usual great turnout! There were still around 150 Realtors and affiliates in attendance. The theme was 80's, and we bowled "9 pin". (I...
05/08/2010
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About a month ago, I assisted the Habitat for Humanity in painting the interior of several townhomes in the Bails Townhome Community here in Denver. It was SUCH a wonderful experience. I painted along side some of the future home owners and other volunteers. Covered with paint, but shari...
05/07/2010
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The Denver Business Journal announced this week that Denver is the 3rd best for new college grads to find work and rent a cheap apartment. In this article, it reports that Denver has high concentrations of people aging from 20-24 flooding the job market. The available jobs are not requiring e...
05/07/2010
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I have heard other agents stating they had issues getting loans for their buyers. Up till now, I had not experienced this same situation. My buyers easily can afford up to $500K as a 2nd home, great FICO scores and 25% down. EXCEPT, the loft they are trying to purchase is not a warrantable ...
05/06/2010
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