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  • Baby its Cold-er Outside
    We are being warned by the US Energy Department that heating costs will be rising by an average 10% per household this winter. This is due to a large increase in fuel costs and a predicted very cold winter (4% colder than last year!).
  • Home Theater - Realty Plus or Minus?
    Certain home improvements will increase the value of your home by more than the original investment. We know this is often the case with new bathrooms and new kitchens, but what if you would like a home theater? How do you know what other improvements add value?
  • Now That's a Home With a View!
    What better way to view the night sky than with a telescope. It's common to see them set up in front of windows or outside on the deck, but lately homeowners have been taking start gazing to the next level by adding private observatories to their homes.
  • Finding Buried Treasure
    If you are buying an older property you may be pleasantly surprised by what's hiding beneath the scraggly carpet or worn out linoleum. In the 60s and 70s when wall to wall carpeting really took off many original hardwood floors were covered up.
  • Protect Your Place and Your Peace of Mind
    As you look for a new home, plan your move or settle in to your new house, you may want to think about emergency planning. The increased number of severe weather incidents is heating up our TV sets, bringing home the aftermath of a major (or minor) disaster.
  • Fraudulent Foreclosure 'Help' in Denver
    A record number of foreclosures have been filed in Denver this year, even higher than the oil industry bust of 1988. Although Denver is attributed with a far lower number of foreclosure homes than many other American cities, it has nevertheless been targeted for foul play.
  • Preparing Your Yard For Spring
    Spring is traditionally the time when we all think about our yards coming out in bloom again. It is also the best time to transplant any plants that you want moved. Many gardens are still under snow and frost for January and February, but if you have moved into a new home, you can still make plans and take soil tests, etc.
  • Selling Your Home in Denver
    Recently, there have been many innovative ideas in the realty market, as sellers realize that an extra push is needed to sell some homes. Although the Denver real estate market outperformed all but four of twenty markets in the country, home prices still fell by 3%, from figures released on November's housing activity.
  • Real Estate Tips for a Slowing Economy: How to Host a Successful Open House
    With today's slowing economy, it's important for agents to pull out all the stops, and to really use their skills and tools in order to move sales. The 'open house' is just such a tool. An open house is a great way to create some hype around a property, as you have numerous clients coming in all throughout the day. Sometimes all it takes is the knowledge of a little competition for an offer, or more, to suddenly appear on the table. It's also a great way to attract impulse buyers- those who will

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