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Brand New Home - available now! 21582 E 60th Avenue, Aurora (Painted Prairie)

By David Weekley Homes at Painted Prairie - March 22, 2021
Move-In Ready (available 3/25/2021) Corner Lot, 4 Bedroom, Gorgeous Designer Choices $624,990 This exceptional 2-story home sits on a corner homesite just three blocks north of High Prairie Park! Gorgeous features and superb craftsmanship come together to make the Brookpark an impressive new home in Painted Prairie. Open sight lines, well designed traffic patterns, large picture windows and

Painted Prairie HOA Snow Removal Info

By Painted Prairie HOA - March 12, 2021
Dear Residents, In our area, we are expecting at least one foot of snow (possibly and likely more). Since this is a bigger snow storm then we have seen in years, we wanted to let you know of the snow removal policy and our plans for this weekend’s snow removal. First off, in alleys where there is still construction equipment, because of current construction still occurring, these areas are

Central Park (Stapleton) MCA Snow Removal Info

By Central Park MCA - March 12, 2021
MCA Snow Removal Information Based on current forecasting, we are expecting snow to start accumulating early Saturday and continue into Monday and could result in accumulation in excess of 3 feet. MCA crews will be out performing snow removal activities Saturday-Monday. MCA crews will focus on opening alley access midnight to 6am on Sunday & Monday. (1 pass down the center of each alley). Heavy

Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?

By Kearns Team - March 03, 2021
Image courtesy of RISMedia We are in the midst of a very active real estate market in Denver, and many people are talking about home prices in relation to mortgage rates. While mortgage rates have been relatively staple, some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it does make sense for the price of the house to drop when interest rates are ri

Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - February 27, 2021
Image courtesy of RISMedia Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago. The market is still tight however, and homebuyers should be prepared to shop around until they find a lender who is offer

Who Lives Here? Denver area demographics.

By The Kearns Team - February 12, 2021
When home buyers start looking in new neighborhoods or cities, their first questions are often about the demographics of the area. Where do residents work? How are the schools? How many people live here? Is it a diverse community? The best answers to these questions usually come from unbiased third-party sources - not necessarily real estate agents or neighbors. We've collected a few sources of i

Effectively Organize your Kitchen

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - February 02, 2021
How to Organize Your Kitchen The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in any household, and it's full of small things that you can never find when you need them! Image courtesy of RISMedia Organizing your kitchen is easy when you have a plan. Take a look inside your cabinets and pantries. Are items easy to find? Are glasses and dishes stored in a logical place (maybe near the dishwasher)? Are

Is This Your Situation: Thinking About Purchasing Your First Home?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - January 25, 2021
It's not unusual to angst over your first home purchase. After all, it's a huge investment, and it determines where you'll be living for the next several years. How can you be sure that a home purchase is the right move for you? There's no way to know what the future holds, but these four questions can give you an idea of whether you're on the right track: Image courtesy of HomeActions How lon

How To Choose Homeowners Insurance

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - January 10, 2021
Are you a first-time homebuyer? You've got a lot to budget for — your down payment, your closing costs, home improvements. But just to make things a little bit more complicated, you'll need to add homeowners insurance to the list. And the problem with budgeting for homeowners insurance is that it's not a one-size-fits-all situation. You have to decide what is right for your house and for your area

How do 'Credit Inquiries' affect your credit score?

By The Kearns Team - January 06, 2021
As real estate agents, we counsel our clients to talk to 2-3 mortgage lenders before making a decision on how to finance their home purchase. Lenders offer various loan products, have different fees, and their mortgage rates may vary as well. You also want to make sure you are comfortable with the loan officer and lending company you select. It's a good thing to shop around. Recently, a client ex

9 Tips to Help You Control Your Spending

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - December 28, 2020
Image courtesy of RISMedia Let’s be honest: Spending money can sometimes be too easy for our own good. In today's world we have multiple subscriptions to streaming services, music providers, magazines (yes, some people still read the printed word), and more! While each might be just a few dollars, these subscriptions - and other purchases - can add up quickly, and before we know it­–poof!–it see

Five Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell [VIDEO]

By The Kearns Team - December 17, 2020
Wow, what a throwback! Originally broadcast on KDVR-TV, Fox 31 Denver, on July 22, 2009. Michael Kearns, then a RE/MAX agent in Denver's Stapleton neighborhood (now Central Park) shares 5 tips on how to prepare your home for sale. It was a LOT different 12 years ago, as Denver was caught in the throes of a falling real estate market - but the tips are just as useful today!

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