It seems like the same old things are always on New Year’s resolution lists – lose some weight, exercise more, spend more time with friends, and the list goes on. Well, 2012 is also the year to consider investing in a Denver rental property. Why, you ask? Denver rents are among the highest in the country, Denver home prices are affordable and … Continue reading Resolve to Invest in Denver Rental Properties in 2012!
The Denver weather is changing so it is time to think about some things we can do to both conserve our natural resources as well as our wallet. While we are hoping for a mild winter in Denver this year (with 400 inches of snow in our beloved mountains), we do know that the temperature in Denver will dip so energy … Continue reading Coping with Your Winter Electric Bill in Denver, Colorado
Cashing in on rental property Demand is up and rents are rising in the Denver, Arapahoe County and Douglas County rental markets. As with many investments, the best time to get in is when most others are sitting on the sidelines. Many factors make this a great time to invest. Mortgage rates are at a 40-year … Continue reading It is the Perfect Time to Buy Rental Property in Denver!
It’s time for metro Denver tax evaluations! If you are a commercial or residential property owner in the Denver metro area (Denver County, Douglas County, Arapahoe County, etc.), you have undoubtedly received your 2011 tax evaluation notice from the county assessor by now. Your first reaction is to file an appeal to lower your property tax … Continue reading Should You Appeal Your Metro Denver Tax Evaluation?
We’ve all been craving spring, and it is almost here! The days are longer (thanks to today’s daylight savings time), the sun is shining, and I’ve even heard a few birds chirping out there. The onset of early spring means that it is time to start planning your spring and summer garden and landscaping projects. … Continue reading Time to Start Planning Your Colorado Garden!
Many Denver homeowners are considering improvement projects this spring to improve the value and the overall appeal of their homes. This is a great idea in the current Denver real estate market, but you will want to pull a building permit for your project. Some of the common remodeling projects that require a permit include: … Continue reading Denver Remodeling Tip – Pull a Permit
Arapahoe County recently featured an article in its newsletter about organizing a neighborhood watch group. Regardless if you live in a high crime neighborhood or not, we feel this is such an important thing for your neighborhood to do, since it not only makes your community safer, but it bonds your neighbors together by promoting … Continue reading Organize a Neighborhood Watch Group!
When “The Social Network” hit theaters a few months ago, we were among the first moviegoers to buy tickets. We were curious about Mark Zuckerman and about how the Facebook phenomenon originated. TeamCox Realtors has always been in tune with new technology, so we were among the first real estate professionals to embrace Facebook and … Continue reading Social Networking – Why We Give a Tweet!
Last night, I watched a news broadcast from Maine. That’s Maine, America. The piece profiled a wood factory – Lehman’s – that makes wooden rolling pins. This factory has put Americans back to work! If America is going to bring back jobs, we really do not need to import everything we use. We are going … Continue reading Buy American or Don’t Buy at All!