Category Archives: Denver Housing

Denver Market Watch Residential Highlights for Year End 2012

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Residential Highlights: 7.7% increase in the number of closed sales year-over-year (194) 18.2% increase in the number of closed sales year to date (5727) 29.9% decrease in average days on market (75) 28.1% decrease in number of active listings 14.5% … Continue reading →

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7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare. A mid-range bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according to Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report. An average bath remodel of $16,500 will recoup about … Continue reading →

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How to Get Rid of Stuff and Declutter Your Life

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Dee & Tom Cryer

You can get that warm, fuzzy holiday feeling and make a few bucks by responsibly ditching all the excess stuff you accumulate, particularly at this time of year.  Before you cast off, sort out  This video by home organizer Alejandra … Continue reading →

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A Financial Plan for Your Home

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Your home is probably your biggest investment. To manage it, create a financial plan that takes into account repairs, upgrades, mortgages, insurance, and taxes. Use our home financial plan budget worksheet, and start by writing a list of expenses, such as: … Continue reading →

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MyTownCryer 2012 in Review

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Dee & Tom Cryer

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 21,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Data, News, and Market Analysis Tools from Super Joe Hubert

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Land Title’s Joe Hubert has offered up some year end and late December Market Data to offer some insight on the events to come in 2013.  Thanks Joe! Hi Tom,I am amazed that December has arrived already, and I wish you … Continue reading →

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How Many Seniors Turn 65 Each and Everyday?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Dee & Tom Cryer

With 10,000 people turning 65 in the good old US of A everyday, there will be some serious financial stress placed on families.  You need to know: What is a Reverse Mortgage? A Reverse Mortgage is a special type of loan … Continue reading →

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Fall 2012 Denver Market Update!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Can you feel it?  Fall is upon us.  Skiers and Riders are on the Arapahoe Basin slopes already!  Crazy, where did summer go?  So, let’s catch up… What’s Hot in Denver? The Denver Metro Area is once again bragging about … Continue reading →

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Housing Market Receives Huge Shot in the Arm! Woo Hoo The Bernanke!!! Or Can You Say, “Mortgage Backed Securities”?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Pulling Out All the Stops! — FED TO BUY MBS, EXTENDS ZERO-RATE POLICY INTO 2015 — BUY $40B MBS MONTHLY, CONTINUE `OPERATION TWIST‘ — CONTINUE `OPERATION TWIST’ THROUGH END OF THE YEAR — DOES NOT SAY WHEN MBS PURCHASE PROGRAM … Continue reading →

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Mid-Year 2012 Denver Market Watch – Time to Buy Your Dream Home?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Dee & Tom Cryer

Year End 2011 Foreclosures With foreclosure sales becoming something from the distant past, I focused on the here and now in the Denver Residential Market for Mid-Year 2012.  Yes, you heard me correctly; foreclosures and foreclosure sales have dropped to … Continue reading →

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