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Making Homes Affordable

The Obama Administration unveiled the final details of its “Making Home Affordable Program,” which is designed to help up to 9 million American families refinance or modify their loans to a payment that is affordable now and into the future.

One of the initiatives in this program is aimed at [...] Continue Reading…

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HUD's New Regulations

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a new regulation designed to empower borrowers in the mortgage process. HUD has dictated a change in the good-faith estimate (GFE) form and the settlement form (HUD-1). These forms are part of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, a [...] Continue Reading…

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10 Free Activities Around Denver!

Here are 10 FREE things to do in and around the Denver area. Please make sure and call or check the organizations website to confirm dates and times for free admission. Enjoy!Free things to do around denver

  1. United States Mint. Free daily from 8am-3pm. MAKE A RESERVATION! 320 W. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303.405.4761. http://www.usmint.gov
  2. Denver Art Museum. FREE on the first Saturday of each month. 10am-5pm. http://denverartmuseum.org
  3. Denver Botanic Gardens. FREE on the first Friday of each month. 9am-5pm. 720.865.3500. http://www.botanicgardens.org
  4. Denver Museum of Nature and Science. FREE Days: Monday Feb. 2, Weds. March 18, Sunday April 19, Sunday May 31, Wed. June 10, Monday July 13, Wed August 12, Sunday Sept. 13, Sunday October 4, Monday Nov 2, Sunday Nov 22. 2001 Colorado Blvd, 303.322.7009. http://www.dmns.org.
  5. Museum of Contemporary Art. First Saturday of each month admission is only 1 cent. 1275 19th St., Denver. 303.298.7554. http://www.mcartdenver.org
  6. Children’s Museum. Free Admission first Tuesday evening of the month. 4-8pm. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver. http://www.cmdenver.org
  7. Colorado Railroad Museum. Check the website for dates and times for free admission. 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. http://www.crrm.org
  8. Bus Tour of the Golden Triangle / Art Museum District. First Friday of every month. 5-9pm. Ballet Arts Theatre, 816 Acoma St., Denver. 303.825.7570. http://www.pnfproductions.com
  9. Broomfield World Music Series. Free concerts on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. 7pm. Broomfield Auditorium. 303.469.3301. http://www.broomfield.org
  10. Firehouse Tales for Tots. Denver Firefighters Museum. First Wednesday of each month. 10-10:30am. For children ages 2-6. 1356 Tremont St., Denver. 303.892.1436.

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Save Energy, Get Rebate!

Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas to the majority of the Denver metropolitan area. The utility company recently announced four rebate programs for residential customers in an effort to decrease energy demand, thereby reducing their costs for production and transmission of electricity and natural gas. The energy efficient program rebates include:

  • Gas furnaces and boilers up to $120;
  • Gas water heaters up to $100;
  • Evaporative coolers (aka swamp coolers) up to $500;
  • Addition insulation to your home up to $300.

The size of the rebates varies and there are important dates and conditions to follow. Go to www.xcelenergy.com and look for the program details under Colorado and Residential>Programs & Resources>Heating & Cooling Rebates.

If you are thinking it is time to replace any energy systems in your home it is well worth your time and money to pursue energy efficient appliances and materials. The initial costs may be higher but the expense if typically recaptured in lower operating costs over the life of the appliance. There are also Federal Tax Credits available to homeowners for specific energy efficient improvements to your home. Please contact The Get Home Denver Team for additional information on residential energy efficient rebates and tax credits.

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Golf In Colorado - An Economic Powerhouse

As most of the readers of these pages know, I am passionate about the game of golf. What better time to write this, than a 60 degree, December day? I am going to be writing more about golf and it’s impact on the local real estate markets, and Colorado’s economy.

From the CGC Website

From the CGC Website

It was recently announced that the Colorado Golf Club would be home to the 2010 Senior PGA Championship. This coming on the heels of the 2008 Senior Championship being played only an hour away, at the Broadmoor, in Colorado Springs. For the PGA to, so quickly, bring back a Major Championship to Colorado, is a remarkable achievement for a club less than three years old!

However, this is no ordinary club. Designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, this is a monster course that will test the best players in the world. I’ve played the course three times (Never from the tips) and it gives you 7500 +/- yards of enjoyment! It is certainly in the top 2 or 3 courses I’ve ever played. My first experience at the CGC was me saying, “That was a great golf hole!” repeated 18 times. My subsequent rounds left me wondering why I couldn’t reach some of the long par 4’s in regulation, and thinking I really need to take a putting lesson. I’ll check my pride at the door next time, and move up a tee box or two. The championship tees are definately for those who earn a living by whacking a litte white ball. Mike McGetrick, the event’s championship chairman, and Director of Golf at CGC, said in the understatement of year:

“This is an opportunity to see legendary players on an exciting and challenging golf course”

The event is scheduled to be held May 24-30, 2010. It is expected to draw more than 100,000 fans, media, and volunteers during the week long tournament. The economic impact of such an event is in the tens of millions of dollars!

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The Colorado Golf Club is also a place that high end homebuyer’s should consider. Located South East of Denver, in Parker, Colorado, the area will be have a scant 170 homes, set on over 1700 acres. There are 1300 acres of protected open space and over 10 miles of trails within the community.

Those looking to purchase a property here should plan on spending 7 figures, but the setting is spectacular, and the amenities unmatched.

Feel free to contact us for more information on Real Estate opportunities at the Colorado Golf Club.

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