Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

Knowing When It’s Time to Buy a Move Up House

In today's real estate market, there is a very compelling argument that it's a good time to buy a move up property. You say, "I can't sell now, I've lost money on my house."  Assuming you're not upside down and owe more than the house is worth, you may not be losing as much as you think. Say you've lost 20% in value - as shown in the first slide - your "loss" compared with the loss the larger property incurs wouldn't...Continue Reading!

Your IRA and 401k Can Buy a House! Five Ways to Become a Landlord on Someone Else’s Money

You know that this would be a great time to get into investing.  You know that mortgage rates are down.  You know that the millions of people losing their homes to foreclosure can't stay on their mother-in-law's couch much longer. And you know that sellers are bargaining when a buyer finally does walk through the door. Why not buy a rental property? Yes, I know.  You're thinking: I don't have any money for down payment or fix up costs I don't think I'd make...Continue Reading!

Denver Colorado Real Estate | January 2009 Market Statistics

Denver real estate sales seemed to take a hiatus in January. While January is typically a slow month for closings, this was softer than usual.  Buyers and Sellers were truly jarred by the economic cliff we fell off.  As the plummet felt faster and faster in November and December, people hunkered down and focused on family and the holidays. Remember, closings in one month are a result of contracts written the previous two months. January 2009 was slow because at the end of...Continue Reading!

You Are Going to Love The Tavern Restaurant in Denver’s Washington Park

When we eat out, we usually stick close to home.  We often choose to walk to a nearby restaurant, and last week we chose the newly opened Tavern Wash Park. This is a high energy take on the other Tavern Restaurant in the Lowry neighborhood.  Mainly because it's much smaller.  The menu is very casual, and they're currently advertising a "romantic" Valentine's dinner, which I just can't picture.  It will probably be more like a Valentine's dinner with the rest of...Continue Reading!