Home Inspections…Don't Skimp On Them!

When you are buying a home, the first thing you do, after your offer is accepted, is to do a home inspection.  Depending on the age of the home, maybe even more than one.  Why?  Inspections uncover big-ticket items that will be your problems, soon after you close on the home.  Depending on what needs…

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Rates Spike 0.5% During Last Week

I was not kidding when I said the rate movement higher was violent and historic – 0.5% in one week is no fun. Keep in mind this rate is with a 1% origination fee/discount point. To put things in perspective though, April 2000, the 30 year fixed was 8.5%. http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/27/real_estate/mortgage-interest/index.html

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Denver and Thornton Ease Water Restrictions

The big spring snow in the mountains and a sharp drop in water use by metro Denver residents has driven utility officials to loosen lawn-watering rules. Denver water commissioners on Wednesday decided to let customers water their lawns and gardens three days a week, instead of two. Great news for all homeowners!

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