Happy April – a month when many appreciate the beauty of the Earth. With celebrations like Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 25, it’s a great time to share tips on protecting our planet. Here are three suggestions that are fairly easy to implement: 1) Find out how you can make…
MARKET RECAP The Fed Giveth; Will It Taketh Away? More than 200 years ago, Mayer Rothschild, founder of the Rothschild banking dynasty, uttered one of the more profound observations on finance and power. “Permit me to issue and control the money of a nation,” said Rothschild, “and I care not who makes its laws.” Rothschild…
Over the last 10-15 years, many things have changed in the faux painting world (also known as decorative painting). You may ask – “What are the hot looks available for my home?” Many people think of faux painting as being sponging or ragging – these techniques are almost obsolete today with the exception of the…
As a certified “green” Realtor in the metro Denver area, I’m always looking for ways to help the environment and to help homeowners make sure their homes look and smell great when they are on the market. Essential oils help in both of those areas. When diluted, essential oils can clean and freshen a home…
You know me. I’m always looking for ways to be more energy efficient. It’s one of my passions. It’s why I like to promote myself as a “green” Realtor. I also like to share this information, especially when it comes to ways homeowners can reduce their energy bills. So, here are some ways to make…
MARKET RECAP At the beginning of the year, we predicted that mortgage rates would end the year higher. Specifically, we predicted the 30-year fixed-rate loan would be quoted above 5%. To be sure, the year is still young. We’re only into the first full week of February, but so far mortgage rates have been countering…
Market Recap The Federal Reserve has taken initiative on tapering. In other words, it’s no longer talking about tapering, it’s doing it. On Wednesday, the Fed announced it would reduce its monthly purchases of U.S. Treasury notes and bonds and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) by $10 billion to $65 billion each month. As it now stands,…
We, along with most everyone else , believe interest rates will rise in 2014. If you were to ask most mortgage bankers where the rate on the 30-year fixed-rate loan will be on Dec. 31, 2014, you’ll likely get a response of 5% or above. To be sure, the year is still young, but mortgage…
We’d like to think we can, but we have to ask, even if we ask tongue-in-cheek: Are these numbers real and do they reflect the state of the economy? We’re referring to the employment numbers released last Friday, which we found to be highly unusual and very surprising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
When I’m helping people list their homes for sale, I always recommend that they de-clutter their living spaces so that their homes will show better. There are two reasons for doing this. First, it makes it easier for prospective buyers to see themselves in the home because they aren’t looking at tons of personal items…