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Metro Denver Housing Market Poised for Rebound in 2011

Friday, January 14th, 2011

Today, prospective homebuyers have a virtual cornucopia of homes from which to choose. Interest rates continue to remain at levels that would be envied by nearly everyone during the past several decades.

Denver Area Commercial Real Estate Investing on the Rise

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

The Denver Post reported on December 26th that investment in commercial real estate in metro Denver more than doubled in 2010 over last year.

Delinquent loans decline at Fannie Mae

Monday, December 6th, 2010

While more than four percent of loans held by Fannie Mae are still delinquent, the rate declined recently as banks and the government refined their foreclosure prevention programs.

Industry Newsletter Reports Trends in Foreclosures, Distressed Properties

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance’s “Housing Trends Update” October 2010 newsletter stated that the proportion of foreclosure and other distressed property sales found in the housing market continued to climb in September.

Mortgage Bailout Tab May Hit $259 Billion

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

The Denver Post reported on October 22nd that the government projects that the expensive bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will cost the taxpayers as much as $259 billion.

Home Prices in Denver Area Drop 1.2 Percent in August Compared to 2009

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

Home prices in the Denver area dropped 1.2 percent in August from the same period last year, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index released on October 26th.

Famous “Sleeper House” Foreclosure Sale Postponed

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) reported on October 13th that the foreclosure sale of Golden’s famous “Sleeper House” scheduled for October 6th was postponed.

Special Report Cites Metro Denver as a Real Estate Market to Watch

Monday, October 18th, 2010

The “Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011” report ranks Denver 11th among U.S. cities on a list of real estate markets to watch for commercial and multi-family investment.

Denver Business Journal Reports on LoDo’s Recognition as One of 10 Great U.S. Neighborhoods

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Denver’s Lower Downtown neighborhood, known by most as LoDo, was recently named one of the 10 “Great Neighborhoods” for 2010 by the American Planning Association, according to a story in the October 13th issue of the Denver Business Journal (DBJ).

World-Class Cheesman Park Townhome Represents

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

World-Class Cheesman Park Townhome Represents
          Final Opportunity to Enjoy Duplex-Style Residence
                                    in a Premier Setting  

 It’s a one-of-a-kind residence overlooking Cheesman Park that’s absolutely loaded with lavish appointments throughout.  Darrell Hamilton, a leading broker associate with Kentwood Real Estate, recently listed a distinctive, duplex-style townhome that represents More...