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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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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