Monthly Archives: April 2011

It’s That Time of Year – Residential Property Valuation Protest Time

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

LOWER YOUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXES WITH METRO VALUATION PROTEST. YOU ONLY HAVE 30 DAYS TO ACT! Property values have decreased in the past two to three years, and the county’s assessment may not reflect your clients home’s current market value. … Continue reading →

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Gas Prices, Mortgage Rates – The Denver Home Ownership Helix

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

The Historical Trend of Gas Prices, Interest Rates & Average Denver Home Prices Gas Prices, Mortgage Rates and Average Home Prices weigh heavily on the American Household.  The chart above offers some relationship in for Denver Families.  Take a look, … Continue reading →

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REAL Trends 500 Ranks Kentwood #3 in the Top Ten

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

REAL Trends, the trusted source in all things related to the real estate brokerage business for more than 20 years has once again published their annual production report.  And, once again, the Kentwood Companies have ranked in the Top Ten … Continue reading →

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“Points of Pride” for Cherry Creek School District 2010

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

CCSD Students Outpace Peers Students in the Cherry Creek School District continue to score well above the state average in reading, writing, math and science, as measured by the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP). District students also continue to progress at a … Continue reading →

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You’re Ready to Check Out, but Then, Is an Extended Warranty Right for You?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

Since extended warranties often cost as much as an appliance repair, you might be better served saving that $100-$300 for when you need it. Odds you’ll use it Despite perceptions to the contrary, the failure rate of most new appliances … Continue reading →

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Re-Use, Recycle and Renew!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

  Saving Money with Salvaged Building Materials Salvaged building materials allow you to improve your home inexpensively—but might require an extra investment of time and energy. Recycled building materials are getting easier to find According to the Building Materials Reuse Association, … Continue reading →

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You Can Compost Right in You Own Backyard!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

Why don’t we all do this?  Does it take too much time?  Is it just a nasty mess?  Does it take too much space?  These and many more answers to follow.  Composting has a future, and a rich past! Save … Continue reading →

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A $3 Tip to Stop Squabbles About Water Usage

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

  This story reminds me of a time or two at my own kitchen faucet.  I’ll bet you too have had a version of this conversation. Confession time: my husband, Mason, and I have been known to squabble over the … Continue reading →

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Buyer’s Want Granite, Stainless and Closet Space!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

Let’s Start with the Granite Look for Kitchen Countertops Updating the kitchen is probably the costliest project on most home owners’ lists. If it’s not in the budget, we hear all about the quick fixes you can do in your … Continue reading →

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Super Joe Hubert Is Back With A March/1st Quarter 2011 Denver Market Update

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Tom & Dee Cryer

Straight From Joe: Listed below are Real Estate Market Update links for March, 2011 and a PDF attachment of likely MLS areas for DTC sales offices. Incrementally, I have enclosed a 1st Quarter chart comparing 1Q 2010 to 1Q 2011. … Continue reading →

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