Denver Real Estate and Relocation

Happy Days are Here for West Side Residents as RTD Lightrail Opens!

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:50:31 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings Metro Denver Real Estate News It’s been a long time coming, but today the West Rail Line opens for service. This newest addition to the RTD Lightrail runs between Denver’s Union Station and the Jefferson County government Center in Golden. Residents and visitors to the area will [...]

How to Buy a Home

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:43:25 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings The process of buying a home can be confusing. Here is an infographic explaining the options to consider when buying a home. There are several types of mortgages available to buyers, which one to select depends upon your objective. Consulting with a REALTOR who understands the differences [...]

Denver Real Estate & Relocation Recognized in Top 100

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:09:41 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings Good news for Denver Real Estate and Relocation this week! This site was included in the Top 100 Real Estate Blogs to follow in 2013! Yeah! Recognition is nice, but being included in some very fine company is even better! My real estate friends across the country [...]

Fresh Tracks in Denver

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:53:57 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings Referring to Fresh Tracks in Colorado typically has something to do with snow. These fresh tracks are preparing to serve the suburbs of the Western Corridor of Metro Denver. They are the RTD Lightrail tracks that go from Union Station in Lodo west to the Jefferson County [...]

Home Owners – The Time to Sell is Now!

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:33:16 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings Denver Real Estate News Housing inventory is down, buyers of homes are having a hard time finding homes to look at, much less purchase. This may be news to many, because it seems just a short while ago we couldn’t see the end of distressed homes and [...]

Mortgage Downpayment Assistance is Back!

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:16:10 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings People who are wanting to purchase a home but have been short of funds will be happy to know help is available again! It has been awhile since home buyers could receive downpayment assistance. The Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program has $15 million in funds for assistance, [...]

FHA Extends 2-year Anti Flipping Rule

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 17:11:35 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is extending its 90-day “anti-flipping” rules through 2014. This action is excellent news for single-family investors, buyers and rehabbers who are seeking low-interest mortgages with a low down-payment. By extending this rule FHA hopes to increase, “the availability of affordable homes for [...]

Colorado’s Conforming Loan Limit for 2013

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:52:00 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that conforming mortgage loan limits for 2013 shall remain unchanged from the previous year. Explanation of a “Conforming Loan Limit” Loans that are made to individuals are sold on what is known as the “secondary market.” It is common practice [...]

Get Your FHA Mortgage Before Costs Go Up

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 04:59:47 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) , facing a $16.3 billion deficit, will increase mortgage fees next year. FHA, the primary source of funding for first-time home buyers and those with modest incomes, said it would raise the premiums it charges on loans it guarantees by 10 basis [...]

One Million + Twinkling Lights To Make You Smile

Kristal Kraft Denver Realtor — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:10:34 +0000

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Denver Real Estate and RelocationPost from: Denver Dwellings Trail of Lights Over a million lights will be illuminating both of the Botanic Garden properties tonight through January 1, 2013. This is a fun trip to take with family and friends! It is amazing how beautiful the lights make the night! Be sure to dress warm [...]