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2012 

What is the Difference Between an Appraisal and an Inspection? An Appraisal is requested by your lender to determine the value of the property.  Your lender wants to be sure the property is worth the amount of money they are loaning the buyer for the purchase.  A licensed Appraiser will evaluate ...
05/31/2012
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Movies in the Park 2012 Mark your calendars for FREE Movies in the Park!  Bring your family and join your neighbors for Movies at O'Brien Park this Summer.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on.  You can bring your own snacks or purchase from the ...
05/30/2012
Real Estate Q&A: Can I Negotiate The Earnest Money? The quick answer is YES, however the real question should be is it WISE to negotiate the Earnest Money? If the seller is asking for $1,000 as an Earnest Money deposit and the buyer offers $500, what will the seller begin to think? They may decid...
05/29/2012
Let's Help Anna to be a Guest on the Dr. Oz Show! My friend Ellen Caruso, a Real Estate professional in Glen Head, New York introduced me to Anna Jennett.  I would like to invite you to meet Anna as well.  Read about this lovely lady and her quest to be a guest on the Dr. Oz show.  After reading ...
05/28/2012
Movie Mondays: My Top 10 Favorite Movie Soundtracks I have a love of movies and music.  Much of the music from these soundtracks is from the 60s and 70s.  Guess you could say I have a fondness for the oldies. Of course, now I have some of these songs stuck in my head and I'll be singing them all ...
05/28/2012
No Greater Love ~ A Salute to Memorial Day It is my humble honor to thank the men and women who have served and who continue to serve.  It is because of them and their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families, that we are able to enjoy our freedoms. Send time with your friends and family thi...
05/27/2012
Sunday Seller Tips: Ten Things to Remove Before Listing You've decided to sell your house. You've watched the home improvement shows.  You know you are supposed to "de-clutter" your home.  What exactly do you need to do? If you are checklist type of person like me then continue reading. You'll lo...
05/27/2012
Featured HUD Home: Arapahoe County: Aurora, CO: May 2012 Every Sunday we feature HUD Homes.  Some weeks it will be information about purchasing HUD homes(see the links at the end of this post).  Other weeks we will feature available HUD homes in Douglas and the surrounding counties. This week we ...
05/27/2012
Saturday Staging Feature: The Impact of a New Paint Color Sharon Tara, a professional Home Stager in New Hampshire, shares photos from her personal residence.  She's been "transforming" her home, one room at a time.  This post focuses on the Dining Room.  The big change in the room?  Paint color....
05/26/2012
Thing to do at Tagawa Gardens: June 2012 Calendar   Get out your calendar and save the dates for June classes and events at Tagawa Gardens, one of Colorado's largest garden centers! Saturday, June 2nd10-11amCreating a Sunny Garden for Birds, Bees and Butterflies 12-1pmHow to Kill a Tree 2-3pmPond...
05/26/2012
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