denver homes for sale: Water Audit Of Your Home..Things to Look For That You May Not Know
- 10/06/10 03:43 PM
Have you ever had a water audit done on your home? If you live in Aurora, Co the city will come audit every possible place you could be wasting water and running up your water bill. The cost is $30.00. They will give you a shower timer, new nozzle for your water hose, and a measuring device to see how much water you are using for your lawn to keep from watering too much.
The best part is you will receive a monitoring device that reads your meter from inside the house. You can check the meter to see how much you used for … (4 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Colorado is Doing Great
- 10/06/10 06:05 AM
Here are the latest report about the economic outlook for Colorado. Looks like we are doing really well. Now if we could only get the Real Estate market to be reasonable and move along a little faster we all would be happy. This upside down issue with homeowners hopefully will change soon.
Sixth edition of Toward a More Competitive Colorado released - Here are some highlights for the state from the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation most recent report:- #2 in the country for economic outlook - #2 for adults with a bachelor's degree - #4 for highest population growth - Nation's lowest obesity rate and … (0 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Hay Rrides, Pumpkins, Farm Tours, Petting Zoo, Corn Maze
- 10/04/10 02:09 PM
Here are some places for Mom and Dad and the kids to go to pick their Halloween pumpkins, hay rides, farm tours and petting zoo's.
During the Fall season the temperature in Denver is just perfect. Not too hot and not too cold..and no signs of snowfall yet. It's a good time to gather the family and go for some outdoor entertainment.
Denver Botanic Garden at Chatfield-Corn Maze
Littleton- 8500 Deer Crk. Canyon Rd.
8-acre maze and a smaller one for the little kids. Hay and pony rides on the weekend. 303-973-3705
http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/corn-maze
Cottonwood Farm
Boulder- 75th St. & … (2 comments)
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denver homes for sale: What Do You Carry In Your Car?
- 10/02/10 06:15 PM
You just never know what you might need in the way of tools. I keep this tool kit in the trunk so if one of my yard signs is fallng apart or I need to use the sledge hammer to pound the sign in the yard I have the equipment to get it fixed. My tool kit includes:
Hammer, pliers, duct tape, pad of paper, pens, scotch tape, screw drivers, box of nuts and bolts , tie twists, lock box, electronic measuring device, the largest tape measure I could find, umbrella, moist hand wipes, small towels, sissors and a small flashlight. In … (9 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Social Media And The Elephant - Denver is #7
- 09/29/10 01:14 PM
It’s no wonder Denver has a high ranking when it comes to Social Media. So many people offer classes like title companies, lenders, Realtor Associations and vendors outside of the Real Estate business. Talk about mental overload and exhaustion from trying to keep up with it and put it to use. But don’t want to miss an opportunity to learn more about Social Medial just in case it takes a drastic change overnight.. make it stop..make it stop!
They tell you that you have to do this and you have to do that. The instructors spend lots of time working on Social Media so … (0 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Have You Ever Seen or Tasted an Apple Pear?
- 09/27/10 02:19 PM
As I was shopping at Sam’s Club today this lady with the white
Hat and apron on asked me if I would like to taste the apple Pear.
I was hungry and said “yes”.
It is delicious. Has a longer shelf life than a pear but not as hard to eat as an apple. Your teeth just sink into the goodness of this hybrid fruit.
The inside looks like an apple
I bought a box of 6
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denver homes for sale: Credit Score Time Lines
- 09/24/10 09:44 AM
Here is what I learned from a representative of the credit bureau about the length of time and the damage paying late, etc. can do to your credit score.
Late Pays:
1. Paying 30 days late - 40-110 points
2. Paying 90 days late - 70-135 points
3. Foreclosure, short sale and Deed in Lieu - 86-160 points
4. Bankruptcy- 130-240 points
Deliquencies:
Time on credit Report
1. Chapter 7&11 - 10 years from filing date
2. Chapter 13 - 7 years
3. Tax lien - 10 years/ if paid off another 15 years is added
4. Collections - 7 years
5. … (1 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Can You Believe These Colors of Fall in Colorado-The Aspen Trees
- 09/20/10 06:09 PM
This is why I live in Colorado. These are Aspens trees the normally grow high up in the mountains. They are so beautiful that maps are published on how to find them while driving through the low and high mountain ranges. When the leaves start turning you know Fall is on it's way.
The Aspens grow up to 5 Ft. a year and they will also grow at lower levels. They can grow up to 50 feet high with a spread of 25 feet.
The Quaking Aspen is well known for thriving in cold climates and poor soil... but it's also a brightly … (7 comments)
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denver homes for sale: With $100 down You Can Buy A HUD home-What Are You Waiting For?
- 09/19/10 06:06 PM
HUD still has the $100 down program going on. They are also willing to pay 3% of the buyers closing costs. So as a consumer you can buy your home with almost no money. $1000 earnest money is required but you will get most of that back at closing. With the interest rate at a crazy all time low and getting into a home for little money WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU WAITING FOR??.
It's mandatory to use a Realtor that is registered with HUD. A Realtor will help you through the process as only a professional can. You can go to … (10 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Getting Ready To Buy Your First Home..Keep Your Finances in Check
- 09/16/10 04:05 PM
Why you should not make any Major Credit Purchases until after you close on your new home:
Don't go on a spending spree using credit if you are thinking about buying a home, or in the process of buying a new home. Your mortgage pre-approval is subject to a final evaluation of your financial situation. Every $100 you pay per month on a credit payment could cost you about $10,000 in home eligibility. For example, a car payment of $300/month could mean that you qualify for $30,000 less in a mortgage. Even if you have accumulated enough savings, you should consider … (0 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Look at the New Jobs Coming to Denver
- 09/15/10 10:42 AM
This is exciting news for Denver. New employment opportunities coming to us soon!
1. TriZetto Group, Inc. - healthcare software move HQ from Newport Beach to Greenwood Village.
2. Vestas Tech R & D America, Inc. - new engineering and product development division in Louisville.
3. Children's Hospital - $228 million, 350,000 sq. ft. expansion generating 500 new jobs.
4. Abound Solar - 300 new expansion jobs at Longmont facility to increase production of thin-film PV modules.
5. CBeyond, Inc. - Customer Call Center in DTC in September, 2010 with 200 new jobs.
6. Catholic Health Initiatives - 200 IT workers for new $1.5 … (2 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Think About Your Color Choices When Decorating Your Home
- 09/15/10 08:00 AM
Work around the permanent fixtures first
Determine what features or existing finishes in the room you would consider permanent. Consider the cabinets, tile or a brick fireplace. Determine the undertone of your kitchen cabinets then match the paint hue to that undertone..
Pick out Something Special in Your Home
With so many colors,textures and tools to work with you can emphasize the crown molding, high arched windows or round windows-contrasting paint color with a faux finish on a wall you want to emphasze. Also consider using wallpaper or borders. Keep the wallpaper mellow so it will blend with the other colors.
The … (3 comments)
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denver homes for sale: When You Walk Into A Home.....Are you Honored?
- 09/14/10 11:26 AM
Have you ever walked into a listing appointment and feel the "chill" in the air? Such as a divorce or pending foreclosure, anger or discontent. How are the customers treating you?
You should naturally feel that it is an honorable home or not an honorable home.
If you don't feel honored take all of your knowledge and God given blessings and leave the home. Don't leave any of your knowledge behind.
When you enter a home you should be celebrated not tolerated. If you feel tolerated don't go back to the home.
Where you are supposed to be you will flourish.
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denver homes for sale: Mountian Areas To See the Aspens Change Colors
- 09/14/10 04:49 AM
What an incredible sight to behold to see the Aspens change color in Colorado. The 3rd week of September is the best time to take a beautiful drive into the mountains and see the bright yellow leaves of the Aspens as they get ready for the Winter. It's like seeing a gold rush of color.
Cripple Creek area and Echo Lake are two places we like to go.
Recommended trip
: In the morning explore Golden Gate Canyon and hike, bike or ride on more than 35 miles of inter-connected trails through golden, aspen-filled meadows. Make sure to check out Mountain … (1 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Tips for Winterizing Your Home-Turn Off the Sprinklers Before The First Freeze!
- 09/12/10 05:58 PM
Where did the summer go? So here comes Fall and Winter and and your home needs to get ready.
One thing is to make sure your sprinkler system is turned off in time for the first freeze. When we first got our sprinkler system we had trouble regulating the on and off times. One April morning as I am looking out the window it looked like the Twilight Zone. The system went off in the middle of the night and the water froze. Ice was hanging everywhere. All over the bushes, grass and flowers. Colorado weather has a way of sneaking … (2 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Elk Hunting in Colorado
- 09/09/10 12:47 PM
Here is some Elk hunting information for Colorado received from an avid hunter friend of mine.
Since some of the guys are gone for a week or so who decides which one of them does the cooking?
1st season elk (totally limited) Oct. 16 - Oct. 20th
2nd season elk Oct. 23 - Oct 31
3rd season elk Nov. 6 - Nov. 14
4th season elk Nov. 17 - Nov. 21st (totally limited)
Unlimited elk lic. are available for 2nd and 3rd seasons only and specific units.
Archery elk was in August 28 - Sep. 26
All bulls must be 4 points … (1 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Watch Out for The Bee Stings..It's Serious
- 09/09/10 01:59 AM
A friend of mine got stung by a bee a few days ago. The sting happened under his eye. Only a day went by and he started to get chills then a massive headache then his face got really sore and he was exhausted. This all happened in about 2 days.
Off to the ER he went to find out what is going on. The doctor told him he was not allergic to the bee sting but that bees are dirty and carry diseases. Left untreated his face could turn into gangrene.
They gave him an IV filled with antibiotics … (2 comments)
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denver homes for sale: The Beauty of Colorado-Redneck House Boat
- 09/07/10 06:33 AM
These pictures are a reminder of how beautiful Colorado is in the summer.
Camping, fishing and just all around peacefulness. Camping is a big thing in the mountains especially by a lake like this one pictured here.
Our friends took these pictures and wanted me to share them with you so everyone could appreciate what we have here in Colorado.
They needed to change camp sites and did not want to rebuild the tent so they created a redneck house boat to move the tent to another location,
If I had some sound effects , like rain or a babbling brook, to go … (2 comments)
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denver homes for sale: Best DUI Stop Ever- Very funny
- 09/02/10 05:56 PM
Since the Labor Day holiday is coming up thought I would post this as a reminder to be cautious.
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denver homes for sale: I won't let Buyer's follow me in their car
- 09/02/10 05:30 PM
It was a lovely winter evening and I had a request to show a house. So I showed up on time and the Buyers were also there about the same time with their van and 3 kids. I had never met them before so I knew nothing about them but TRIED showing the property anyway. We all go up to the door on this vacant house and there was no key in the lock box. Spent a few minutes trying to find the listing agent. She said the contractor took the key home with him. The Buyers blamed me and were not … (124 comments)
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Have you ever had a water audit done on your home? If you live in Aurora, Co the city will come audit every possible place you could be wasting water and running up your water bill. The cost is $30.00. They will give you a shower timer, new nozzle for your water hose, and a measuring device to see how much water you are using for your lawn to keep from watering too much.
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