aurora real estate: Don't Go On Vacation Without...
- 06/09/14 04:26 AM
Planning a summer trip is usually focused on what you’ll do, see and experience. Enjoy it even more by spending a little time before you leave to make sure your home is safe while you're gone. Consider these suggestions along with your other normal efforts: Tell your neighbors you’ll be out of town and to be aware of any unusual activity. Notify your alarm company . Discontinue your postal delivery. Use timers on interior lights to make it appear you’re home as usual. Don’t make it easy for burglars by leaving messages on voice mail or posting on social networks. Post … (3 comments)
Today, many real estate conversations center around housing prices and where they may be headed. Some believe rapidly rising prices have created a new ‘housing bubble’. Others believe that the sudden rise in interest rates will impact purchasing power to such a degree that it will force prices downward. There is no lack of opinions and there is absolutely no consensus. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists about where prices … (2 comments)
aurora real estate: Does Size Matter?
- 01/03/12 07:01 AM
Work hard, buy a home, start a family and continue to upgrade your home until everyone has enough room. This has been the blueprint for lots of homeowners for the last fifty years but there is certainly a shift in thinking that could change all of that. Once the children are grown and have moved out, homeowners are finding they have too much room. Even if their home is paid for, they have higher property taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance on the larger home than they'd have if they were living in the "right size" home. Some homeowners state that they're … (0 comments)
aurora real estate: Start Your Projects - Cost vs. Value Report
- 11/22/11 06:07 PM
Whether home improvements are classified as maintenance, updating or energy saving, they should make home ownership more enjoyable.2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report suggests that some improvements are a better investment than others. Front door and garage door replacements are two of the easiest and return the greatest percentage of cost on resale. Kitchen and bathroom updates transform an older home and instantly give visitors and buyers a fresh impression. Counter tops and appliances can be expensive but yield great results. Painting the cabinets and replacing the hardware is much less expensive to change the look and feel of the rooms. … (4 comments)
aurora real estate: When it comes to remodeling ..Hire it Out or Do it Yourself
- 11/17/11 10:13 AM
It depends on the complexity of the project and your ability to do the job well yourself. Really consider whether you have the time, skills, tools, help, and legal knowledge of local regulations to get the job done. While you could save up to an estimated 20% of the project cost doing the work yourself there are plenty of how-to books and workshops offered by home improvement stores to guide you be aware that you could also end up spending more money and time if you botch the job or unforeseen problems arise. There are many qualified home improvement companies … (0 comments)
Purchasing a home is an expensive affair and most people rely on a mortgage to help them buy a home. Before you even start your search for a home, it is important to seek mortgage pre-approval in Aurora. This simply means that the bank carries out an audit of your financial status and pre-approves a mortgage, giving you the payment terms and the amount approved.
Mortgage pre-approval is a very important part of real estate deals. It helps you plan for your Aurora home purchase knowing ahead … (4 comments)
aurora real estate: Dance Competition Will Make Denver One Swinging Town
- 08/05/10 10:43 AM
This event will be so much fun and high energy. You don't have to know how to dance but if you want to learn the instructors will be glad to teach you. In an earlier post I talked about taking 10,000 steps a day- dancing included. Just sitting and watching will make your toes tingle and your body start moving in rythum. Click on the link for full details. Dance competition will make Denver one swinging town - 08/05/2010 11:23 AM MDT Dance competition will make Denver one swinging town - Vintage dance, live music and fierce competition will bring hundreds of … (1 comments)
aurora real estate: Lipstick? What lipstick
- 08/03/10 08:31 PM
Lipstick? What lipstick No, I haven't seen your lipstick. Why would you ask me a question like that? This picture is just too cute not to share. This is not my dog however, I just wonder what do my 2 dogs do when we are not home?????
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aurora real estate: Colorado State Fair
- 08/02/10 06:31 AM
The Colorado State Fair is an old fashioned country fair. Pueblo is only a 2 hour beautiful drive from Denver. Great for the family especially at these reduced rates.
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aurora real estate: Great Golf Courses in Denver
- 08/01/10 06:19 PM
Great Golf Courses in Denver Summertime is almost coming to an end. In Denver there are close to 360 days of sunshine which makes playing golf excellent. Our snow doesn't usually start until October but until then it's a pleasure to play with the Rocky Mountains as a background, cool temperatures and sunshine, A Rocky Mountain outdoor paradise, with abundant hiking, fishing, skiing and rafting possibilities, it's no surprise that Denver also offers acres of world-class fairway. One of the oldest golf courses in Denver (and affordable, with green fees starting at $17), the Overland Golf Course was first opened in 1895. … (0 comments)
Planning a summer trip is usually focused on what you’ll do, see and experience. Enjoy it even more by spending a little time before you leave to make sure your home is safe while you're gone.
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