November 2011 
There are 12 blog entries for November 2011.
Amazing HUD program in Colorado for law enforcement officers,teachers, firefighters and EMT's
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 10:43am. 361 Views, 0 Comments.
Tis the Season! Be a USA Santa, support your Colorado Neighborhood Merchants.
Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 2:39pm. 560 Views, 0 Comments.
Christmas is upon once again. Is it just me or are the years going by faster every year? The shopping season has started and the big kick-off will be Thanksgiving weekend with the infamous Black Friday specials. If you aren’t into crowds, shoving and fighting over one item, try this idea.
Why not quit supporting all the oversea suppliers of clothing, TV’s, toys, etc. and concentrate on your local shops and vendors. Here are a few ideas for Christmas gifts that may not be on their lists but will be appreciated nonetheless.
Everyone needs a haircut sooner or later, so how about a gift certificate to their favorite hair salon or barber?
Tell someone how much you about them and their health, so how about a gym membership? Maybe even one that
Colorado FHA Loan Limits Increase
Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 12:03pm. 576 Views, 1 Comments.
After failing to extend Colorado FHA loan limits in September, Congress has passed an Appropriations Bill to increase the FHA loan limits in Colorado. The new Colorado FHA maximum mortgage limits will expire December 31, 2013 and are effective today (11/21/11).
County | New Colorado FHA Loan Limits | Colorado FHA Loan Limits 10.1.11 – 11.20/11 |
Denver Metro Homes (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Douglas, Jefferson) | $406,250 | $368,000 |
Boulder County Homes | $460,000 | $402,500 |
El Paso County Homes | $325,000 | $271,050 |
Larimer County Homes | $312,500 | $271,050 |
Weld County Homes | $417,500 | $271,050 |
Learn more about Colorado FHA
…Boulder Homes for Sale Among the Most Expensive College Towns
Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 9:47am. 266 Views, 0 Comments.
A report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate ranked Boulder homes for sale as the fifth most expensive out of college towns. The average cost for a three bedroom, two bath home for sale in Boulder is $731,617 according to the report. The report looked at real estate markets of the 117 schools in the football bowl subdivision from August 2010 to August 2011 listed on Coldwell Banker.com.
Fort Collins homes for sale ranked 95th (most affordable) on the list at an average home price of $266,708. Colorado Springs homes for sale ranked 72nd with an average home price of $193,968.
While the Boulder market is known for its higher real estate market prices, the numbers from the Coldwell Banker report appear to be drastically exaggerated based on
…Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn: Part 1 Showing Times
Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:16pm. 274 Views, 0 Comments.
Twilight Saga
Breaking Dawn: Part 1 Showing Times
AMC Orchard 12
9:30pm – Special screening of a previous Twilight film as voted on by fans
12:01am - First chance to see the movie for yourself
AMC Westminster Promenade 24
12:01am – First chance to see the movie
12:15am – Almost as good as the 12:01 showtime
12:20am – Still seeing before most
12:25am – Last chance for the late night experience
AMC Flatirons 14
8:00pm – Special screening of a previous Twilight film as voted on by fans
9:25pm - Special screening of a previous Twilight film as voted on by fans
12:01am – First chance to see the movie for yourself
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…Arvada - Best Place to Live Denver to Boulder
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 2:10pm. 362 Views, 1 Comments.
Definitely put Arvada on your 'Best Place to Live' list if you're moving to the Denver/Boulder vicinity. One reason - Olde Town Arvada.
Driving through Olde Town Arvada last week, I had to smile about the surprising mix of businesses.
One thing I like about historic Arvada is that it's not all brand-new and spiffy, a 'fake' town created by a master plan designed to win awards. Don't get me wrong - I know people love places like that, and I'm glad they're popping up everywhere.
But back to Olde Town! Arvada grew up around the town center at Grandview and Wadsworth. Many of the buildings are original to the town's founding.
There are the nice places people love to visit like Penzey's Spices, Into the Fire, Nature's Gift Candles and Knit
…Real Estate Market Analysis October 2011: Arvada Homes, Broomfield Homes, Thornton Homes & Westminster Homes
Friday, November 11th, 2011 at 4:06pm. 376 Views, 0 Comments.
Real Estate Market Analysis are published every month on ColoradoHomesIQ. We do this to help you understand the local real estate market in Colorado. These statistics are here to help home buyers save money on their purchase and help home owners sell their home faster and at top dollar for the market they are in.
Below are links to each page for Arvada, Broomfield, Thornton and Westminster Real Estate Reports.
Arvada, CO Real Estate Market Analysis - October 2011
Broomfield, CO Real Estate Market Analysis - October 2011
Thornton, CO Real Estate Market Analysis - October 2011
Westminster, CO Real Estate Market Analysis - October 2011
How Many American Homes are Underwater?
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 at 7:50am. 277 Views, 0 Comments.
The number of homes that are underwater is something we hear on the news all the time, yet I still think this is an interesting question. Public perception is so completely skewed, it's no wonder that even people who CAN buy a house AREN'T.
'Underwater' means more is owed on the house than it would currently sell for, which results in a foreclosure or short sale if the owners can't make the payments.
Obviously, that doesn't apply to homes that are completely paid off. So, how many American homes don't have a mortgage on them?
Here is the link to the US Census Bureau showing about 1/3 of homes in America are paid off: Mortgage Characteristics
So now the question remains, out of the ~70% of homes that have a mortgage, how many are under
…Arvada Colorado Gives Free Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 11:59am. 241 Views, 0 Comments.
Arvada home owners can attend a free home safety class and receive a free carbon monoxide alarm.
The carbon monoxide alarm will even be installed by Arvada firefighters. How can you go wrong?
The one-hour classes cover the top five causes of house fires and how to better prevent them as well as info about carbon monoxide poisoning. Stay safe in your Arvada home - I don't want to lose any of my neighbors!
You've already missed the first few classes, but at the time of this posting you can still make to the one on
- November 12 (8:00 am); or
- December 8 (6:30 pm) or
- December 11 (noon).
Home safety classes are located at District Headquarters, 7903 Allison Way, Arvada. Call 303-424-3012 for info, or to sign up.
* * * * * * * *…Own your own Colorado home for only $100 down!
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at 11:34am. 216 Views, 0 Comments.
Own your own home in Colorado for as little as $100 down. This popular HUD program is back and is an amazing opportunity! There are a few specific requirements that the buyer must meet; such as, it is valid on HUD owned properties, you must intend to occupy the property as your principle residence, your must utilize FHA financing and offer a full list price. This program is currently set to last thru October 2012, at which point HUD will re-evaluate the program.
To search currently available HUD homes, please click here.
If you would like more information, or would like to set up a showing on a HUD owned property, please call us at 303-654-0197.
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