Make a New Kind of New Year's Resolution

Make a new kind of New Year's resolution

If there's one thing we've learned at CNN Health, it's that a lot of factors affect your health, from where you live to how much TV you watch.

What's your New Year's Resolution?! 

 

 

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2014 -- A Time for Change In the Real Estate Market

It’s time to look ahead to 2014 and what is coming in the real estate market. What are you most excited about for 2014?

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20 Reasons Why 2014 Will be Better

Optimism is Reader's Digest's middle name, so we reached out to thought leaders, authors, and experts in various fields to make our case. Some wrote from the heart, while others thought globally. Some were serious; others, funny. But they all agreed—2014 will be a very good year.



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20 Reasons Why 2014 Will be Even Better!

Optimism is Reader's Digest's middle name, so we reached out to thought leaders, authors, and experts in various fields to make our case. Some wrote from the heart, while others thought globally. Some were serious; others, funny. But they all agreed—2014 will be a very good year.

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27 Things you learn in your Twenties

27 Shocking And Unexpected Facts You Learn In Your Twenties

I found this article great and related a lot to me. What do you think??

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HOT Real Estate Markets

Real Estate Predictions & the Hottest Housing Markets for 2014

Zillow predicts 2014 to see a continuation of this positive trend. Take a look at Zillow’s four bold predictions for real estate and mortgages below, and the top 10 hottest housing markets...

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Thinking of Buying Your Next Home?

How to Find Home Buying Credits

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Feel great even through the Holidays.

7 Tips for Staying Fit Through the Holidays

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Top Tech Tips To Save You Time This Holiday Season




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What's your opinion?

10 Reasons Why The 1980s Were The Ugliest Decade For Everything 

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What is your favorite thing about Fall?

31 Reasons We Love Fall

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A deck, especially with accouterments such as an outdoor fireplace, add appeal and value to your house.

8 Home Remodels Likely to Boost Value

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Tickets go on sale Friday for what's being called Colorado Rising, a benefit by some of Colorado's best-known musicians to raise money for flood relief efforts.

Dave Matthews, fellow musicians band together for flood relief.

 

 

The housing market is finding its center again, showing signs of greater balance, according to realtor.com's latest National Housing Trend Report.

Housing Moves Toward 'Healthy Equilibrium'

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Are You Eligible for a HARP Refinance?

Nationwide, 1 in 5 homeowners may qualify for a refinance under the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). The government-backed program was established in 2009 to help homeowners who owe mo

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Denver Real Estate

4 Things to Know About Fall Home Buying

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Some things are just too cool for us adults to understand.

14 Costumes Only Kids Can Pull Off

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Make Your Embarrassing Old Facebook Posts Unsearchable With This Quick Tweak

We've all done it, you know posted that embarrassing photo or comment, and 5 seconds later regretted it. Well check out this great tip for eliminating your I shouldn't have posted that post. 

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RENT VS BUY

What's best for you?

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7 Reasons Why It's Still a Prime Time To Buy a Home

If you've been thinking about taking the plunge and buying a home, the last quarter of 2013 might just be the time to do it. Rates on fixed-rate loans are still appealing, and experts say it...

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Perks, Pitfalls of M-U Properties

As people increasingly choose to live, work and play in centralized locations, developers and investors are taking advantage of this trend by building more mixed-use properties.

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THE 64 BEST HEALTH AND FITNESS APPS OF 2013!



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Savvy Closet Organization Tips and Tricks

Store more and organize better with these helpful hints to max out your closet’s potential

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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

Average rates on U.S. mortgage loans are now in a holding pattern. The leveling off comes after a rise of more than a full percentage point from early May until June.

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Back to school day coming too soon? Seven tips to extend your summer

Back to school day is almost here, but that doesn't mean summer has to end quickly. Stretch your summer a little longer with a bucket list, a sunrise, and five more tips.

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14 mistakes that will kill your home's value

Don't make these mistakes prior to selling your home. Read these great tips on what not to do. 

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How to make your nest egg last over 40 years

Sometimes I am accused of being too much of a planner, and maybe I should plead guilty.

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40 tricked-out patios

Whether your space and your budget are big or small, these outdoor spaces will give you lots of ideas.

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The One Thing These Crazy Successful People Do Every Morning

Are you an early riser?  

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Understand Your Options, when choosing the right insurance.



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Cool Your House (and Costs) With the Right Insulation

Thanks to rising energy costs, insulation has become a critical component of all new construction and remodeling projects

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Easy Green: Big and Small Ways to Be More Water-Wise at Home

With warmer temperatures and less rainfall in many regions, summer is a great time to get serious about conserving water

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How to Make a Low Offer on a Home

The market is rebounding in many parts of the country. With low interest rates and little inventory, many properties are seeing multiple offers.

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10 Midyear Tax Moves to Make Now

Get organized and a head start on your taxes this year.    

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5 Ways to Make Your Home Stand Out to Potential Buyers

Getting ready to put your house on the market? I suggest reading these tips before you put up that for sale sign. 

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How to Replace Practically Anything



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Four Real Estate Trends For Summer 2013

Are you finally off the fence and doing a little home shopping?

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Four Uses for Home-Equity Loans

Here are four ways to use a home-equity loan:

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The Science of Positive Thinking:

How Positive Thoughts Build Your Skills, Boost Your Health, and Improve Your Work.

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First-time homebuyers research online but use real-estate agents for complex tasks.




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Budget Friendly Tips for Furnishing Your New Home

You’ve been handed the keys to your perfect home, but as you are moving in, you notice how white and bare the walls are. Check out these great tips on how to decorate with a small budget.

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Home equity grows, enabling millions to benefit from surge in values

You’ve probably seen some of the reports during the past week about home sales and prices. Housing is hot.

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30-year-mortgage rate falls to 4.29%

After recently hitting the highest rate in almost two years, the average rate for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.29% in the week ending July 3, down from 4.46% in the prior week, Freddie Mac said Wednesday in its weekly report. 

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Here are some great ideas to sweeten up your Independence day! Happy 4th to everyone!!



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5 Easy Ways to Slash Summer Energy Bills

As temperatures rise, it’s common for utility bills to do the same.

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Prepare for a slowdown in housing prices

U.S. home prices may not rise as fast as they had been, but take it as a sign of normal.

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Home prices see record jump in April: Case-Shiller

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch)—Prices for U.S. homes leapt in April, posting record monthly growth and the fastest year-over-year growth in seven years, according to S&P/Case-Shiller data released Tuesday.

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What You Need to Know About Easements

As you search for a home, you may have come across the term easement in a listing and wondered what it means.

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6 Foods That Fight Off Belly Bloat

Fitness Thought of the day. Read these few simple idea's to get rid of the belly bloat. 

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6 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

If you’re a first-time buyer in the market for a new home, congratulations. Your timing couldn’t be better.

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Seven Takeaways on Rising Home Sales

Thursday’s report from the National Association of Realtors that existing-home sales in May rose by 4.2% adds to an upbeat market trend that has unfolded over the past two years. Here are seven takeaways on the sales data:

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US sales of previously occupied homes rise above 5 million in May, first time in 3 � years

WASHINGTON –  U.S. sales of previously occupied homes surpassed the 5 million mark in May, the first time that's happened in 3 ½ years. The gain shows the housing recovery is strengthening.



 

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Summer Movie Guide

25 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2013

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The Return of the 10 Percent Down Payment

Remember the 10 percent down payment on a house? After virtually disappearing for years, it’s back.

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Your Ultimate Summer Reading List

For your reading pleasure: 

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Getting a mortgage after foreclosure

There are some additional hurdles for homeowners who have gone through a foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy, but a little patience and some financial hard work will go a long way.

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There are some additional hurdles for homeowners who have gone through a foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy, but a little patience and some financial hard work will go a long way.



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When you are selling your home, a good seller disclosure might be your new best friend.



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Nail your home renovation budget

Renovate your home before you sell. 

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5 Ways to Woo Lenders

The requirements needed to obtain credit have toughened since the financial collapse of 2008, which was largely caused by homeowners who were given mortgages they could not afford.

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Fannie Mae Predicts Housing Will Boost Economy in 2014

A report from Fannie Mae said while the nation’s economy may be growing, it hasn’t reached its full potential yet due to fiscal headwinds. 

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5 Unexpected Places to Clean Before Listing a Home

With summer upon us, the housing market is starting to heat up.

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10 ultimate dude foods for Dad

It's Dads day on Sunday. What feast do you have planned for the special day? 

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99 Days Of Summer!

99 Fun Ideas for Summer

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Why It's True: You Should Own, Not Rent

The "American Dream" means owning a home rather than renting.

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Top 10 Reasons to Buy and Hold Real Estate

Many articles on BiggerPockets are geared towards the “business” of real estate investing (ie. flipping, wholesaling, etc.)

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Work With Intention: The 3 Components of Performance Time



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9 things you learn when you sell your home

Working with a stager is helpful if your trying to sell your home. But one thing to keep in mind, don't take it personally. 

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3 Critical Tips To Improve Your Credit Score And Mortgage Terms

When you are looking for a mortgage for your home, your credit score is very important. 

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Pocket Listings Make Comeback, But Should You Sell Your Home this Way? Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/06/05/pocket-listings-make-comeback-but-should-sell-your-home-this-way/#ixzz2VNVie2S1

If you’re looking to sell your home but don’t like the idea of open houses bringing strangers in to trample through your house and examine every nook and cranny, then you may want to consider a pocket listing.



 

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Buy What You Need, Not What You Want

Make a list of your ideal home and stick to it while house hunting

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Making an irresistible home offer

You've found a home you can afford, in a great neighborhood with good schools. It even has a fenced-in yard for your dog. So what could go wrong?

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The Obamacare Shock

The Affordable Care Act, a k a Obamacare, goes fully into effect at the beginning of next year, and predictions of disaster are being heard far and wide

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10 keys to bring more inspiration into your life

Have you ever asked yourself what is inspiration?

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What You Should Look for When House Hunting

Keep your eye on these big-ticket items when shopping for a home!

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7 Steps To A Hot Commercial Real Estate Deal

There's an old joke in commercial real estate: If you think nobody cares you're alive, just miss a few mortgage payments.

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Wal-Mart vs. Hospitals? The Retailization Of Healthcare Continues

The delivery of primary healthcare services on chain retailer floorspace – sometimes referred to the retailiziation of healthcare – is underway.  Signs include:

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10 Bath and Kitchen Trends to Watch This Year

Shades of gray, quartz finishes, and energy efficiency are all growing in popularity. 

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Sellers calling the shots on home deals

According to the survey, 42% of the people shopping for homes placed offers in the past six months, yet only 11% of the bids were accepted.

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3 best features of the new Gmail

One of the most widely used email clients in the U.S. is about to get (even) better.

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8 Amazing Home Exterior Transformations

If you are like most people, the majority of your design daydreams are about upgrading your interiors. 

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Unless inventories grow, demand for housing will keep the pressure on prices

Did You Know: Inventories are declining at a slower pace, but unless inventories grow, demand for housing will keep the pressure on prices and the balance of the market in favor of sellers.

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Obama administration extends Making Home Affordable Program until 2015

The Department of Housing and Urban Developmentteamed up with the Treasury Department on Thursday to announce an extension of the Obama administration’s Making Home Affordable Program through Dec. 31, 2015. 

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Don't Fall for these 10 Mortgage Misconceptions

Mortgages are tricky and often hard to understand.



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8 Stylish Sink Types for Kitchens of All Kinds

 If you're on a tight budget, you don't need to skimp on your sink's style. 

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13 Things That Americans Do That The Rest Of The World Just Finds Bizarre

This is a great read.. I even found it baffling. 

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How to Make Your Home Bid Stand Out.

Home sellers in some markets are receiving multiple bids, and when it comes to picking the best offer, experts warn it’s not all about price.



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His-and-Her Closet: Sharing is Caring

Whether you live in a small apartment or a single family home, the amount of closet space you’re gifted to work with in your bedroom never seems to be enough.

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Spring Patio Fix-Ups: Install an Outdoor Fireplace or Fire Pit

Boost resale value.

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Restaurants, Luxury Tenants are Once Again in Expansion Mode

The retail real estate market

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Just A Friendly Reminder That Summer Is Coming

It's happening, people.

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Home inventory rises sharply in April

Housing inventory rose significantly in April, easing a supply shortage that some experts say has constrained home sales - See more at: http://www.inman.com/wire/home-inventory-rises-sharply-in-April

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The worst iPad accessories -- Ever

Those who own one of Apple’s iconic iPadsprobably have a handy accessory or two that adds some extra functionality to the tablet. 

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Flower Power Doesn't Pay

The Appraisal Institute recently advised that landscaping can make a significant difference a home’s value.

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How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for You and Your Family

This is a great article and definitely worth the read. 

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The South's Best Pies

Something sweet to talk about!

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Eight Kitchen Counter Options That Will Make You Forget Granite

Granite is great. No one is denying that.

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Greatest Moments of 'The Office' in 2 Minute

One of the best comedy shows in the last decade!  Enjoy

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Lending Standards Loosen Up a Little

FICO scores for approved mortgage applications in April decreased slightly for the fifth consecutive month as lenders turned their attention to financing buyers during the spring buying season.

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Guest Picks: 20 Fab Outdoor Finds, Almost All Under $100

Grab your flip-flops, because it's time to update those outdoor spaces that are faded and worn from the harsh winter elements. 

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My Picks of Consumer Reports' Best, Secret Tips

The May issue of Consumer Reports features 101 savvy secrets gleaned from the magazine's testers and writers.

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Carve Out A Truly Great Space

After years of filling overwhelming great rooms and domineering kitchens, designers are viewing the heart of the home in a more holistic way. Make way for "lifestyle spaces" that are in better sync with how people live today.

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5 Top Things Today's Home Buyers Want

Many people shopping for real estate today are younger than previous generations of home buyers, and they’re extremely tech savvy.

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Survey: Majority of Americans forecast home prices to rise

The majority of Americans now are forecasting home prices to rise, and only about a third are expecting prices to fall, a reversal in attitudes of a year ago.

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Home Prices Jump but Affordability Remains in Buyers' Favor

The national median price for an existing, single-family house was $176,600 in the first quarter, up 11.3% from the first quarter of 2012, the trade group reported. 

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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying

In most parts of the country, the housing market is good (or great!) for buyers right now



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8 Hot Gadgets to Supercharge Your Summer

The weather’s getting warmer, the streets are getting hotter and the siren song of summer is a-calling. Whether your M.O is to head to the nearest pool, venture out to the local lake or just bicycle around town, take along some gadgets for the ride.

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U.S. Housing Market: 5 Things Every Homebuyer Needs to Know Right Now

The U.S. housing market's recovery is gaining momentum, but there are still a number of issues for homebuyers to be cautious of.

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10 hottest U.S. housing markets of 2013

After a long and painful downturn in the housing market, home prices in many—but not all—regions of the U.S. are showing signs of recovery.

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Brokers Embrace New Technologies to Save Time, Add Value

Love it or hate it, these days technology can be a huge boon to busy commercial real estate brokers in creating efficiencies and delivering faster and better services to clients. 

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Real Estate Matters: How to be a smart property investor

 

Home buyers and real estate investors have been in a good mood for years, since around 2007, when the housing crisis began.

And why not?

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Home Prices Near New Peaks In Many Markets

Home prices in 10% of the nation’s top 200 housing markets have recently hit new peaks or are only a hair away, new data show.

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March home prices see biggest yearly gain in 7 years: CoreLogic

CoreLogic's (CLGX.N) home price index jumped 1.9 percent from the previous month and accelerated by 10.5 percent compared to March last year.

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Playing This Video Game Will Sharpen Your Mind

Hmm Interesting. Never thought a video game would help with your mind. 

 

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Listing losers: 8 reasons your home isn't selling and what to do about it

Think of these examples as cautionary tales for sellers, with a bit of advice sprinkled in from agents who have seen it all before.

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Painting to Sell: What Color Homes Sell Best?

If you are thinking of selling your home, and need to make some changes to the facade, then this article is a must read

 

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55 Inspiring Ideas to Update Your Kitchen

Tap into these great idea's to update your blah.. kitchen into your dream kitchen! 

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Selling your home? The cards are in your favor

Catch buyers' attention, and get multiple offers, by pricing your home in line with comparable sales.

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Trulia: Housing in 'Early Stages' of Multiyear Recovery

Shoppers looking for the cheapest airfare can learn something from stand-up comedians: It's all about timing.

I would completely agree with this. This article is very interesting and well worth the read. 

 

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Trulia: Housing in 'Early Stages' of Multiyear Recovery

The housing market has come roaring back over the past 12 months and, despite constrained inventory, is set for an uptrend over the next several years,

 

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Mortgage rates drop for 5th week, flirt with record lows

Mortgage rates drop for 5th week, flirt with record lows

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AirLife Memorial Run

Airlife Memorial Run 

Saturday, May 11, 8 AM - 2 PM



Designed to commemorate the lives lost in the 1997 AirLife helicopter crash, this annual event honors police, fire, and emergency service workers who risk their lives daily to save the lives of others.



In partnership with AirLife Committee.

11 most popular home improvements

When it comes to certain interior features, many home buyers are willing to spend thousands of dollars above the price of the home to have them included.

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Sorry, Siri! Google Now, another smart assistant, is invading iOS

Google Now was first introduced as part of Android 4.1 — better known as Jelly Bean — during last year's Google I/O developer's conference. 

 

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Gratitude Practice: 25 Things You're Feeling Thankful For

Today, we're sending a little reminder out into the world to be grateful. 

 

 

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Pending home sales rise in March: NAR

Economists polled by Reuters had expected signed contracts, which become sales after a month or two, to rise 1.0 percent after a previously reported 0.4 percent slip in February.

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Home Prices to Rise 10% This Year

Home prices will likely climb 10 percent in 2013 and 8 percent in 2014, according to Barclays analyst Stephen Kim, who recently upgraded his view of the housing market from neutral to positive.

 

 

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4 tips to protect your Social Security number Read more: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/smart-spending/tips-protect-your-social-security-number-1.aspx#ixzz2RUmvvSn6 Follow us: @Bankrate on Twitter | Bankrate on Facebook

Protect your Social Security number. Read these great tips on how to. 

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How One Woman Created a Zero-Waste Home

Was there something you read or saw that you modeled your Zero Waste Home after?

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New home sales rise; housing recovery on track

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rose in March, indicating the housing market recovery remains on track.

 

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Top 10 Things That Devalue Your House

As an astute homeowner, your job is to consider both what you can do to improve your home's value, as well as what you may (inadvertently or otherwise) be doing to decrease it. 

9 Gorgeous Beach Houses That Have Us Dreaming Of Summer

We may not be ready to spend $24 million on a summer house, but that doesn't mean we can't dream about spending the summer as guests at gracious friends' and family members' beac...

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Supply of homes starts to catch up with sales

The supply of newly listed homes for sale is starting to show signs of keeping pace with buyer activity in some of the nation's hottest real estate markets, new data sugges

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Former Homeowners Get a Second Chance, as FHA Helps

More than 1 million people are now eligible for mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration, which considers applicants three years after a foreclosure or short sale.

 

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Great Pictures of The Comfort Dogs In Boston

Meet Maggie, Addie, Luther, Ruthie, and Isaiah — the five golden retrievers trying to help Bostonians recover after the marathon bombings.

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How Does The Economy Affect the Furniture Industry?

Does the economy affect the furniture industry?

“The economy absolutely affects the industry, as furniture is a discretionary item” says Leslie Carothers of The Kaleidoscope Partnership…, a social media and marketing company focusing on the furniture industry. “When the economy is good people are definitely more willing to invest in furniture as well as better quality furniture as they

The 15-point checklist before starting a bathroom renovation

Your only 15 points away from having the bathroom you've always dreamed of. 

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What Are the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates?

Everyone wants that lowest advertised mortgage rate. They often get upset when they don’t. Not realizing that there are several factors that impact mortgage rates and a change with any of those factors can impact what rates they qualify forr

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Own a home? Take advantage of rising home equity

Are you a homeowner? Or not planning to sell your home anytime soon? 

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30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Decline for Third Consecutive Week

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hovered between 3.41 and 3.32 percent for the majority of the week, dropping to the current rate this morning.

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Own a home? Take advantage of rising home equity

Let rising home prices give you the confidence to start fixing things up again.

Buy tickets to the best concerts of the summer at

Get the lastest 411 on the upcoming concerts at Hudson Gardens, Denver Colorado..

13 Things You're Better Off Buying Used

View these great tips on what can be bought used to save a little cash in your pocket.

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Are Big Banks Fighting for Your Mortgage?

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC  ) and JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM  ) are the two biggest players in the mortgage origination business. This Friday, both megabanks will report earnings and hold conference calls

Have a kid-friendly move

Moving can be stressful for any adult. But what about your kids? What effects does it have on them? 

 

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The home bidding wars are back!

 

The bidding wars are back. Seemingly overnight, many of the nation's major housing markets have gone from stagnant to sizzling, with for-sale listings drawing offers from a large number of house hunters.

Taking the "LEED" in Green Buildings

As Kermit the Frog once said, “It’s not easy being green;” especially in the construction of ‘green’ buildings.

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Living near a winning baseball team: higher home prices?

Will your major league baseball team make the cut? Find out if Real Estate prices go up if you live near a winning stadium. 

 

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Tech-savvy agents have an edge in seller's market

Are you Tech Savvy??  

 

Congratulations Daisy on your new listing!!

Congratulations Daisy on your new listing! 

Here's What's Happening in April 2013

IT'S HOME & GARDEN TIME!  Take advantage of all the great tips and idea's this event provides.  

7 industries that prey on our weaknesses

Think about your gym, which you visit so infrequently you’re practically making a charity donation to Bally Total Fitness. Or the diet cleanse you spent $100 on ... when you could have paid $30 in healthy groceries that would have also done the trick.

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Denver among best places for young adults

Interesting and worth the read!  

 

3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Can Cost Thousands

This article has great advise and it's worth the read.  

 

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Fannie Mae sees housing upturn as 'intact'

Despite some bumps in the road, the housing upturn is "intact" and rising home prices are expected to boost. 

Construction starts on Denver Trader Joe's

Finally Trader Joe's is coming to Denver.  I'm excited! What do you guy's think? 

Five Ways Investing in Real Estate Can Save You Money

If you thinking about investing, this article is a must read. 

According to Brad Hettich, President and CEO of Commercial Lending X, there are several ways to save money fast, but chief among them is investing in real estate.

 

 

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Foreclosure Rates and Mortgage Delinquencies Drop As Prices, Equity Rise

The good news emanating from housing markets across the U.S. is bleeding into the distressed portions of those same market.  As prices have begun rising and inventories have remained low, we’ve seen the equity of homeowners increasing and sellers finding more confidence.

 

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Congratulations Daisy on Your New Listing

Congratulations Daisy On Your New Listing! 

ARM, 15-Year, or 30-Year: What's the Right Mortgage For You?

When it comes to taking out a mortgage to buy or refinance a home, there are a lot of decisions to be made.  An important one is deciding what kind of mortgage you want. 

 

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Regulators roll out streamlined mortgage modification program

In a push to simplify mortgage modifications, federal regulators announced a streamlined process that doesn't require borrowers to prove a hardship.

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Is it time to move or improve?

4 factors to consider before committing to a large renovation project

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US Home Prices Rise 8-1pct

U.S. home prices rose in January at the fastest annual pace since June 2006, just before the housing bubble burst. The gain shows the housing recovery is strengthening ahead of the all-important spring buying season.



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Is it time to move or improve?

 

4 factors to consider before committing to a large renovation project.

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20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013

What makes a small town big on culture?



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How to Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage

How to Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage

Prospective homebuyers may be chomping at the bit as the housing market shows signs of recovery, but the path to getting a mortgage can be strenuous. Many housing markets have shifted to favor h..

 

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Survey shows most desired home features

Of all the compromises homebuyers are willing to make when it comes to features, the two features they seem either least willing to give up or most able to find are central air conditioning and cable-, satellite TV-, or Internet readiness, according to reportfrom the National Association of Realtors.

Outdoor Recreation: America's Overlooked Economic Giant

While over looking the figures of the latest Outdoor Recreation Economy report and realizing that Americans spend more on outdoor recreation ($646 billion) than they do on either pharmaceuticals ($331 billion) or gasoline ($354 billion).

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Metro Denver tops 2.6M residents; 21st largest nationwide

The Denver metro area has gained 101,731 residents since the 2010 Census, according to new Census Bureau estimates Thursday.

8 tips for selling an old home to young buyers

Learn what steps to take to appeal to young buyers, but have an old home to sell.

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EXIT e-Listings Tour# 1167098

EXIT e-Listings Tour# 1167098

Newly Listed Home in Lone Tree

Congratulation Carl on your new listing! 

Denver Union Station Update #113

Beyond the obvious importance to the region’s transportation future, one of the other benefits of the Denver Union Station project is the addition of several new public spaces to Downtown Denver.

Comfort Food Makes Bad Mood Worse.

We eat comfort food to improve our mood. So how annoying is it that a new study suggests that if you eat junk food or binge when you’re feeling down, you might just end up feeling worse?

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A block from Trader Joe's first Denver store, 16 urban townhomes with garages open Mar. 15

One block from where legendary California gourmet-grocer Trader Joe’s is readying its first Denver store.

 

Koelbel Urban Homes is working with San Diego-based Pathfinder Group, preparing to open 16 spacious urban-styled townhomes, each with an attached 2-car garage. Eight of the homes come on the market Friday, Mar. 15; when potential buyers can view a furnished model that showcases the new-urban lifestyle.

 

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Every Minute Of Exercise Could Lengthen Your Life Seven Minutes

Every minute you spend working out comes back to you, because you’ll live that much longer!”

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3 Top Tips To Selecting The Right Home For Your Family

Whether you are moving to a new house with children or you are buying your first Greenville home with the intention of raising future little ones there, many factors will come into play when making your decision.

 

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Surge in renewable energy as solar panel prices plummet.

The global deployment of renewable energy from wind, solar and biofuels grew in 2012 but the income from the sector remained flat due to the plummeting costs for solar photovoltaic panels.

 

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Why Do Short Sales Take So Long?

It’s a question many real estate agents hear from clients: Why do short sales take so long?

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Beautiful Designer Bedrooms

 

Girl's Room in Paisley

Designer Windsor Smith decorated a Los Angeles family home in a glamorous, feminine style. The 10-year-old daughter's bedroom is "young Indian princess meets modern preteen.

 

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March home-maintenance checklist

It’s time to see what winter’s wind, rain and snow have done to your home and make fixes quickly to head off water-related damage. First, head outside.

 

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Pop Culture Watch: 12 Home Trends from the '80s Are Back

 

Hold on to your hat (over your humongous hair); interior design elements of the 1980s have shot forward to today, in updated fashion.

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Boomerang buyers return to market after foreclosure

Since the housing bubble burst, 4.8 million borrowers have lost their homes to foreclosure, and another 2.2 million gave them up in short sales, according to RealtyTrac. While many are still str..

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Jumbo Mortgage Divide Starts Shrinking

Conforming loans are largely financed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and are valued at up to $417,000

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NYC Will Have 'Sugar Police' Armed With 17-Ounce Cups To Enforce Bloomberg's Sugar Ban Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/new-york-sugar-police-will-have-17-oz-cups-2013-3#ixzz2NLePIN1h

The soda police are coming to get you.



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22 Products That Really Do Last A Lifetime.

Click here to see which products last forever 



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4 musts when hiring a home improvement contractor

Q: I'm now getting estimates to add a front porch to my house. What is the standard way to check on the licensing ect. 

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Cleaning Up or Cleaning Out: Is it Worth Hiring a Housekeeper to Do Your Dirty Work?

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Whole Foods GMO Labeling To Be Mandatory By 2018

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15 ingenious ideas for showers and tubs

Read More about these amazing idea's for the bathroom of your dreams!

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Asking prices up in 9 of 10 markets

Despite these asking price increases, inventory will remain tight throughout 2013, said Trulia's chief economist, Jed Kolko.

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The 15 Richest People In Tech

A majority of the individuals on the tech portion of Forbes' massive list are self-made.

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How to be one of the 'Top 99 Realtors on Twitter'

Think you're an industry heavyweight on Twitter?

Keep Reading.

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Ranch Houses: All the Rage

More homebuyers are considering one-story homes.

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How Do You Know When It's a Seller's Market?

If you are planning to buy or sell a house this spring, it’s a good idea to know what kind of market conditions you’ll encounter.  Will it be tough or easy to negotiate?

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A Guide to Sublet Etiquette

Here are some simple codes to follow that ensure the best relationship possible between the renter and the original tenant. 

 

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21 knockout built-ins

Homes with great character often get some of their magic from built-ins such as this breakfast nook, from

 

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Existing Home Sales Rise As Home Inventory Shrinks

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Buying a home: Budget and tackle credit score problems

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11 things women want in a home.

A growing segment of the housing industry is studying what in a home matters most to women. Real-estate agents, designers, marketers and researchers say some of women's home preferences are purely functional:

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So you want to buy a home in 1 year

Saving to buy a home in the next year. Read these tips on how to get started.

 

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11 things women want in a home

Fun article to read!

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Home Remodeling -- How to Get the Most Bang For Your Buck

 

Remodeling Costs Less When You Remodel With Resale in Mind.

 

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Don't Obsess About Mortgage Rates

Don't Obsess About Mortgage Rates



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U.S. Homeowners Are Repeating Their Mistakes

If there’s one thing Americans should have learned from the recession, it’s the importance of diversifying risk. 

 

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Shotgun Willie's To Be Torn Down

 

Glendale strip club Shotgun Willie’s is moving, one of the owners confirmed Thursday.

But it’s not going far — into the parking lot adjoining the existing building, at 490 S. Colorado Blvd.

How a love letter can seal the real estate deal

The residential real estate market is finally rebounding. The overall economy is improving!

 

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Home prices show strongest growth in 7 years

The median home price nationwide saw its biggest jump in seven years last quarter as for-sale inventory hit its lowest level in 12 years, according to a quarterly report from the National Associ...

 

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Home Sweet Homeowner: 3 Tax Credits to Take Advantage Of

I found this article this morning, thought you might enjoy it!.

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Nichols cements deal for $82M mixed-use project

After trying to make the deal work for almost six years, Randy Nichols sold the land and the apartment side of a proposed312-apartment, multi-use building development at 20^th Street and Chestnut Place in Denver.

Denver real estate developer Nichols, president of The Nichols Partnership Inc., confirmed late Friday Greystar Real Estate would become “the partner in charge of the development” and will own the 140,000-square foot plot of land under the proposed $82 million development.

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Asking prices up in 86 of 100 largest markets

The report, which covers roughly 4.5 million for-sale and for-rent properties listed on Trulia through Jan. 31, showed asking prices up 5.9 percent from a year ago, and growing by a seasonally a...

 

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Cabelas expected at party for Lone Tree Cabela's

Dick and Mary Cabela, the founders of the Cabela's outdoors retail chain, are expected to make a rare appearance at a "Welcome to Denver" event next month,the Parker Chronicle reports.

Cabela's is building stores in Lone Tree and Thornton. The Lone Tree store is scheduled to open in July.

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