Monthly Archives: December 2008
Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report
The annual Cost vs. Value report is now available. It looks at different regions of the country and estimates what kind of return you will
Case-Shiller index update
Denver had one of the smallest decreases in value from October 2007 to October 2008, -5.2%. Most cities had large double-digit declines. If you’re interested
Water Well Permit Transfer
In my annual update class, I learned of a newer little-known law regarding water well permit transfers. The law requires reporting to the CO Division
There Goes the 401(k)
If any of you have retirement accounts that have crashed like mine, you might like to read There Goes the 401(k), by Jane Bryant Quinn.
School Report Cards
The 2008 Colorado School scores are now available.
First-Time Home Buying Opportunities
An article in Sunday’s New York Times echoes what I and the National Association of REALTORS have been asserting for months: That for consumers in
Market Update
My latest market update is available now. If you have any questions or concerns about your own personal situation, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Cool Sites
If you want to browse a "real" bookstore from the comfort of your own home, check this out. If you lost a manual to an
Trouble Paying Your Mortgage?
If you’re having trouble keeping up with your mortgage, and you don’t have any equity, I wanted to remind you of the two main paths
RidgeGate Parkway Interchange
If you’ve driven around the south side of town lately, you’ve noticed the new interchange going in just south of I25 and Lincoln Avenue. It