Denver Market Specifics: Still Bullish on Home Ownership in the City

I offically declare 2008 the year of the first time home buyer in Denver. Is this too bold?  Perhaps, but maybe it’s not that contraversial of a statement anyway. I was watching a Real Estate broadcast about depreciation risk, and reflecting on who it most impacted.  I looked up the three month old article to remind myself the details from the original [...]

Decoding the Lingo: Buyer’s Market, Seller’s Market

Defining the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market” briefly and simply.

Earth Day: Green Real Estate Podcast that Challenges

NPR had an All Things Considered episode that was really good today.  What happens when you buy a really old house and decide to make it the picture of the environmental movement?  Major renovation becomes a massive understatement.  Can synthetic materials suppport “green ends”?  When is plastic your friend?  Stay tunned for these an more riddles, same bat [...]

What is going up in Denver. New construction in the beloved city.

I have been enjoying www.denverinfill.com and its blog.  Talking to some comercial real estate friends, they tell me the author has really made a name for himself, and it’s clear why.  It’s fascinating to see all the plans for buildings that might fill in our skyline.   I have to admit, I find this post particularly humorous.

Green Real Estate: First things first from ligherfootstep.com

I enjoyed reading the post on Lighter Footstep on ten ways to lighten your impact on the planet.  It’s kind of a first things first approach that puts personal ecological improvement within reach.  I confess, I was pointed to the article by the Organized Home blog which I frequently enjoy.  Surprisingly, of the ten first [...]

Denver Real Estate Specifics: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Could Become Required By Law

State Senate Bill 187 would require Carbon Monoxide Detectors in all homes sold after July 1st!  Not just new homes, but any home sold.  Apartently from the 9news article I read, the bill has just been brought out of committee, which means it has several steps before becoming state law. As far as I can tell, [...]