November 2010 
There are 17 blog entries for November 2010.
And You Were Thinking of Registering for China…
Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 3:45pm. 112 Views, 0 Comments.
Beginning Dec. 13, Fannie Mae will allow home buyers to use gifts and grants as their down payment on a single-family home. Up to 5% of the purchase price, given by family or other sources, can be used for the required down payment. Traditionally, buyers were required to produce down payments from their own funds. Now buyers can turn to their parents, grandparents, siblings, friends…the list goes on! To read more on Fannie Mae’s new lending guidelines, visit the link below. Have a great day!
http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2010112604
13-Year-Old’s Blog Showcases Luxury Estates
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 10:32am. 47 Views, 0 Comments.
Everyone has opinions on real estate - even those not yet old enough to buy or sell on their own just yet. Cole Perkins is a 13-year-old future real estate tycoon who has a blog devoted to featuring high-end real estate properties in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and England. He gives his honest opinions – declaring he isn’t “too keen” on a Palm Beach exterior façade and says of a New Jersey estate, “This compound appeals to me oh-so-much because of its quaintness and charm.” It’s entertaining not just to see what multi-millions can buy you across the country, but also to read the commentary knowing it’s coming from someone who can’t yet qualify for a driver’s license. To read his blog, follow the link below. Thanks for…
What to do in Denver with Family
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 at 11:59am. 46 Views, 0 Comments.
Family in town for Thanksgiving weekend and not sure how to keep everyone entertained? Snag a couple of ideas from Denver Magazine’s list of “107 Things to do in Denver with Family” (follow link below). A few of our favs? Take a hike along Triceratops Trail and Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, give your sweet tooth a treat on a Hammond’s Candies factory tour or head to the Pepsi Center to cheer on your team. The Avs play the Wild on Saturday. The Nuggets play the Bulls on Friday and against the Suns on Sunday.
http://www.denvermagazine.com/November-2010/107-Things-to-do-in-Denver/
What to do after Thanksgiving? Eat more.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at 10:38pm. 51 Views, 0 Comments.
When the turkey is gone and there’s nothing but a few pie crumbs left, what's next? You could get lost in the swarm of shoppers on Black Friday or you can take your out-of-town guests for a artisan culinary adventure. Denver Gourmet Tours at Riverfront Park in Denver is offering “A Gourmet Taste of Denver Walking Tour” from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26. Enjoy everything from chocolate and flavored olive oils to hand-crafted brews and wine. For more information, visit the link below. Thanks for stopping by!
http://calendar.denverpost.com/denver-co/events/show/148342345-a-gourmet-taste-of-denver-walking-tour
Five Colorado Cities Ranked as Top Digital Cities
Friday, November 19th, 2010 at 11:33am. 54 Views, 0 Comments.
Aurora, Lakewood, Pueblo, Arvada and Castle Rock are being recognized among the best digital cities in the nation for success in incorporating technology into municipal operations to best serve constituents and businesses. E. Republic’s Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Program has ranked local governments based on population and use of information technology for 10 years. To read more, visit http://www.metrodenver.org/news-center/metro-denver-news/several-metro-denver-municipalities-rank-as-top-digital-cities.htm. Thanks for visiting!
Thinking About Buying? Read This First.
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 at 12:09pm. 53 Views, 0 Comments.
Lots of inventory, lower prices and low rates – all great reasons to make the plunge into homeownership. But before you start visiting open houses and combing the web for your dream home – be prepared. Click the link below to read RealtyTimes’ 10 Tips for New Buyers. Thanks for stopping by!
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20101117_buyers.htm
Making the Most of Selling During the Holidays
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 at 10:02am. 50 Views, 0 Comments.
Selling your home? You may be tempted to take your home off the market during the holiday season, but keep in mind that serious buyers don’t stop home shopping because of winter weather or holiday celebrations. Follow the link below to read more on selling your home during the holidays. Thanks for visiting!
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20101112_buyers.htm
Critical Time to Help Those in Need
Friday, November 12th, 2010 at 1:24pm. 60 Views, 0 Comments.
Last night, my 6-year-old son and I joined his Cub Scout troop at the Jeffco Action Center to fill Thanksgiving food boxes for those in need. It was great to see the boys working hard to help others, and at the end of the night, they had filled boxes for 650 families. Unfortunately, we had to stop filling boxes when the supplies starting running low. We were told that donations have been slow, so they will just have to wait and hope donors step in soon so they can finish more boxes. Then today, The Denver Post reported that turkey donations for Rescue Mission are down (article link below). The reality is there are more people in need in our community than there have been in years, yet donations are fewer and further between. Join us in…
Sellers: Keep Emotions in Check When It’s Time to Sell
Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at 10:22am. 64 Views, 0 Comments.
It’s easy to become emotionally invested in your home. You spend hours of time and energy into decorating it. You build memories in it. It’s your own personal sanctuary. But when the time comes to sell, can you separate yourself emotionally enough to make a smart business decision? Follow the link below to read more…Have a great day!
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20101111_emotions.htm
$8000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended for Military Families
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 10:25am. 63 Views, 0 Comments.
Military families and active-duty service members currently living overseas now have until April 30, 2011 to take advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit of up to $8000. Service members who have been on qualified extended duty outside of the U.S. for at least 90 days qualify so long as they close on their new home by April 30, 2011. To read more, click the link below. Thanks for stopping by!
http://www.military.com/money/content/pcs-dity-move/home-buyers-tax-credit.html