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When Selling Is Not Possible, Maybe Renegotiating will do the Trick
2007-08-28 14:19:00
By running the numbers on the value of your home, you may have discovered that there is no way to sell or refinance without bringing money you don’t have to the closing table. Consider another option. Your lender doesn’t want your house. With the current crop of short sales and foreclosures on the market, lenders are losing significant ...
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There is Something About Kids and Water
2007-08-26 15:18:00
There is something about kids and water… A child can be having the worst day where the world seems to be ending and a flow of water makes it immediately all better. As I’ve grown out of my kid phase, it’s been easy for me to forget some of those simple pleasures. When the day gets long, the paperwork ...
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Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival at its Finest
2007-08-22 05:19:00
Trivia Question: Why is this Annual Wheat Ridge event named the Carnation Festival ? As a native to Colorado you might have thought that I was an annual attendee to the 38th Annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. Sad to say, this was a first for me. But, it will definitely not be the last. The food, the music and especially “A ...
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Coming Soon: 498 Sylvestor Trail, Highlands Ranch
2007-08-21 14:31:00
COMING SOON! $265,000 Within walking distance of the Highlands Ranch Town Center, schools and parks, this house will be a wonderful place to call home for the next lucky owner. If you love an open house with lots of natural light, this will be a perfect fit. A beautiful master suite with a five piece bath awaits you at the end of a busy day. Grab the bubbles and a glass of wine and settle down in the oversized bathtub. A gardener and grill master will be at home in the oversized backyard. Warning: Your house may become the local gathering place for friends and neighbors who will enjoy taking a break in the lush park-like backyard. The scents of a well cooked barbecued meal will draw them over, so grill extra steaks. You are going to need them. Your dogs will also get to know their neighbors at the four dog parks in the Highlands Ranch neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms3 BathroomsUpstairs LaundryAmazing Natural LightCorner LotBackyard Deck and Barbecue PatioOutdoor FountainsVaulted CeilingsOp...
More About: Ming , TRAI , Trail

Bloggers Called to Participate in Blog Action Day
2007-08-20 23:03:00
Bloggers across the world have an opportunity to speak on behalf of improving our environment. 55 days from now on October 15th, Blog Action Day, bloggers are called to unite. Everyone is asked to write an article about any topic that relates to improving our environment. Currently 1431 bloggers have registered to participate. If you’d like to ...
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Is Countrywide Still Open for Business?
2007-08-19 04:12:00
I’ve read numerous blogs and articles in the last couple of days about Countrywide with predictions on both sides. One school of thought is that the lender will be going bankrupt and another is that the infusion of cash in the last few days is proof that the company is still viable. After all, why would ...
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From the Lawn Chair- August 16th-31st Free Denver Area Events
2007-08-17 18:14:00
I can’t believe it is August already. This is the last list of free Denver outdoor events for the summer. Soon it will be over and we’ll actually have to sit in a theater or at home to see a good movie. Concerts will be in event centers or on television. There is nothing like sitting outside ...
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Swimming is for the Denver Dogs
2007-08-16 14:12:00
Swimming in Denver is for the dogs at the, “Berkeley Bark Day and the Dog-a-Pool-ooza”. It’s a doggie swim day. Be there early. Only 50 dogs at a time are allowed at the pool and it is first come first served. Location:  Berkeley Park Pool, 46th and Tennyson When:  Sunday August 19th from 10am-12pm and 12:30pm-2:30pm Cost:  $5.00 per ...
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July Market Activity- Cherry Creek Neighborhood
2007-08-12 17:29:00
  Cherry Creek continues on its path of amazing development. Cranes dot the skyline and everyone is still waiting to see the final additions to the community. A number of homes sold during the month of July but there are still quite a few to select from if you want to live in this beautiful and ...
More About: Market , Cherry Creek , Neighborhood

Searching for a New Denver Home or Just Checking out the Neighborhood
2007-08-12 06:27:00
Would you like to be advised when a house in your neighborhood goes on the market? Or, are you looking for just the right home? Check out the tools on the right side of this screen. Complete a home search by clicking on “Search the MLS for Free”. For daily e-mails on what is new on ...
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Unusual Things to Do with Kids in the Denver Area
2007-08-11 18:24:00
Looking for some unusual and educational places to visit with your kids before summer is over? Here is a list of suggested places that may encourage your children well into the future.   1. With so much in the news about renewable energies, we are lucky to have the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in our backyard in ...
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Are You Willing to Give up Your Daily Coffee Fix to Buy Your First Home?
2007-08-09 14:35:00
With the tightening of the mortgage lending market, lenders are going to require a down payment. While there may be 100% financing available in some limited cases, buyers will pay for it in the form of higher interest rates and less house for the money. Many of the foreclosures we are seeing today are as a ...
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July Market Activity- Bonnie Brae and Belcaro Neighborhoods
2007-08-07 15:07:00
It’s amazing how quickly this year is passing. August is here and fall is right around the corner. The leaves will begin turning in the next month or two. The lucky people who bought one of the houses in the Bonnie Brae and Belcaro neighborhoods will have a great view of our fall colors right ...
More About: Market , Neighborhoods , July , Neighborhood

What Our Children Will Need to Know
2007-08-07 04:14:00
The latest round of CSAP scores were released last week. In some cases, our schools are not meeting the needs of our children. While this video is 8 minutes long, it is well worth taking the time to view.  The staff of a Colorado school were the first ones to see it.   DID YOU KNOW? 2.0   Just a ...
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July Market Activity - Lowry
2007-08-04 22:04:00
Here is a quick summary of July 2007 home sales in the Lowry neighborhood. The area is generally located between Yosemite Street (east) and Quebec Street (west), E. 11th Avenue (north) and Alameda Avenue (south). There is a small pocket that juts out to the west side. The Lowry neighborhood was developed as a result of the ...
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Staying on Top of Downtown Denver Development
2007-08-03 14:57:00
One of my favorite Denver bloggers is Ken Schroeppel. Ken describes himself as an urban planner, downtown enthusiast and Denver booster. Ken has been blogging about Denver downtown projects for the last two years. He not only has the answers about what is being discussed and planned, but the current status of projects. Ken gives ...
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July Market Activity - Denver Country Club and North Country Club
2007-08-02 14:38:00
Here is a brief summary of July 2007 sales in the Denver Country Club and North Country Club neighborhoods. The east and west boundaries are University Boulevard and Downing Street and the north and south streets are 6th Avenue and 1st Avenue. It is a beautiful neighborhood with historical homes and mature trees, within walking distance of Cherry Creek dining ...
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Denver Garage Sale Mania
2007-07-31 05:11:00
Did you know that this Saturday the Thornton High School Band is having a garage sale to raise funds? You can visit the sale at the Five Star Stadium located at 9351 Washington Street. Were you aware that there is a computer desk and some children’s clothing available for sale on Saturday and Sunday at 1511 S. ...
More About: Garage , General , Sale , Denver , Mania

Is a Short Sale the Answer?
2007-07-29 17:20:00
In today’s market with thousands of houses for sale, many home values have remained the same or in some cases, have dropped. In years past, real estate appreciated enough to cover the difference in what was owed and what the house would sell for. Unfortunately, that is not currently the case in most areas. If you are ...
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From the Lawn Chair- August 1st-15th Free Denver Area Events
2007-07-27 05:41:00
  It’s the time of year to grab your lawn chair, fill the cooler and head to any one of the many free events occurring in parks and shopping centers across the Denver metropolitan area. Feel free to add any events I may have missed to your comments. Don’t forget the date, time and location.  Several of the ...
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Hosting a Party in a Denver Park
2007-07-25 14:13:00
Whether it is your parent’s fiftieth wedding anniversary, your wedding or a birthday party for your skating teenager, having just the right location for a party sets the stage. With 205 parks, Denver has the nations largest park system and amazing settings for a host of events. Picnic permits are available for private gatherings at ...
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Goodbye My Furry Friend
2007-07-23 04:28:00
I knew it was almost time throughout the winter and then last weekend we needed to take Bailey, my golden retriever, to the vet. She was really struggling with her bad hips. Some pills and steroids and she was back up walking with that wagging tail of hers. Bailey was with us from the time I ...
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Harry Potter - Not Just for Kids
2007-07-23 01:55:00
I admit it. I bought the latest book yesterday morning and spent all day on the couch enjoying every moment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. It was a day off of work to read the last of a series that has become classic.  I can tell you, I wasn’t the only adult who spent their weekend ...
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Proudly Posh?d
2007-07-20 03:55:00
The Central Denver Blog has been recognized on Posh d.com as an innovative real estate website that breaks the mold.     It is a real honor to be included in with such incredible company. Thank you for the wonderful vote of confidence!   Share This
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What are your Favorite Places in Colorado to Take a Visitor?
2007-07-18 12:55:00
 I’ve found myself over the last week thinking about my favorite places to take family and friends when they come to visit. It’s also a reminder that we have other special places across the state where we can get away. When I wrote the post Colorado High Altitude Vacation Tips, I included some suggested places ...
More About: General , Places , Visitor , Favorite

Your House Can?t Afford a Bad Picture Day
2007-07-16 13:22:00
One of the most popular real estate bloggers is Athol from REAgent in Connecticut. Athol does lots of things well and one of his most popular features is the Bad MLS Photo of the Day. While the quality of these photos is laughable, it is tragic that a desperate seller has unprofessional and unflattering pictures of his ...
More About: House , Picture , Ouse

From the Lawn Chair - July 16th-31st Free Denver Area Events
2007-07-15 15:17:00
  From the Lawn Chair  is a regular feature. This current post covers free neighborhood events scheduled for the second half of July. It’s the time of year where you get to grab your lawn chair, fill the cooler and head to any one of the many free events occurring in parks and shopping centers across the Denver ...
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Beware: The Mortgage Predators are Still Out There
2007-07-14 22:36:00
Due to recent changes, I am eligible for a new lending program with payments based on a 1.25% mortgage rate. How about that? While the rest of you are paying a little over 6%, I’m special, so I only have to pay less than a quarter of that rate. Today I received an offer in the ...
More About: Mortgage , Predators , Beware , Predator , Gage

Tour de France- You Call Those Mountains?
2007-07-14 00:21:00
The Tour de France , one of my favorite sporting events, started last Saturday with a Prologue in Londres, England. This week has been mostly flat stages where the fastest of the fast men, the sprinters, have won most of the stages. Professional cycling is like a chess game on wheels. The tactics and strategies along ...
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Second Quarter Residential Absorption Rates - Denver Area Real Estate 2007
2007-07-10 01:21:00
How many months’ supply of homes are currently on the market and what does that tell us about the health of the Denver real estate market? I wrote an earlier post, Translating Denver Days on Market, reporting what the average number of days each home was on the market before it was under contract and what that means to ...
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