http://www.key2denverhomes.com Denver Real Estate Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:17:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Bush Administration unveiled on October 1 additional mortgage assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The HOPE for ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/10/31/hope-for-homeowners/ Winter Energy Saving Tips Energy prices are on the rise across the nation. As a result, heating costs will consume an increasingly larger portion of a household's energy budget. That's why it's important to check your home to insure that your heating dollars aren't being wasted. When cold weather approaches, use this checklist of simple ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/10/28/winter-energy-saving-tips/ Ever wonder how long various systems last in an average home? So did researchers at Freddie Mac. (c) 1995 Freddie Mac. All rights reserved. Reproduced with permission from Freddie Mac. Appliances Life Estimate in Years Dishwashers 5 to 12 Disposals 5 to 12 Washers and dryers 8 to 12 Water heaters 8 to 12 Refrigerators 15 to 20 Stoves 15 to ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/10/20/life-estimate-for-appliances-and-other-home-repair-items/ Odds are stacked high...credit scores can be ally or foe, yet for all the challenges, you should buy a home.  In our market, those buying now are buying near the bottom..imagine looking back 10 years from now and thinking to yourself.  Wow, that was a smart move and positioned us ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/08/21/5-reasons-to-buy-your-first-denver-home/ It started with running into Matt Mayo's crew after they finished pruning the trees bordering Vine Street Pub, Mountain Sun's newest brewpub.  Nick Close was discussing his passion for tree climbing and how he had been doing it his entire adult life.  I mentioned I was actually looking for a ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/08/08/preservation-tree-care-a-smart-choice-for-denver-tree-service/ Last month, I had the opportunity to help out an estate sale in my local neighborhood and sell a property that needed lots of work in the Highlands. We had two competing offers the day it was listed and it sold within 2 weeks.  Tim at Mosaic Partners accomodated all of my seller's ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/04/26/another-smooth-salesold-in-2-weeks/ The Dave Matthews Band and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will showcase the first Mile High Music Festival, on July 19-20 at the Fields of Dicks Sporting Goods. Other acts scheduled to perform include John Mayer, the Black Crowes, O.A.R., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Steve Winwood, Spoon, Flogging ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/03/20/tom-petty-dave-matthews-headline-new-mile-high-music-fest-this-summer/ If you are like me, most of your information searches end up on google vs thumbing through huge phonebooks.  If you would like to remove your address from this unwanted nuisance,  Verizon, Dex Media  and Yellow Book have set up an opt out service. Dialing 1-877-243-8339 will opt-out of receiving DEX ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/03/06/are-you-tired-of-so-many-phonebooks-landing-at-your-door/ Another successful sale and smooth transaction. Rick Witting listed this town home 29 days ago and after a successful marketing campaign, we had it under contract in 18 days. Rick is an avid mountaineer and climber. This is a pic from his recent travels to the Himalayas. ... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/03/01/sold-in-29-days-9731-e-hawaii/ Click on the image for a larger view... http://www.key2denverhomes.com/2008/02/09/denver-neighborhood-map/