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Expects Predict Housing Market Growth will Continue but Slow Down

By The Kearns Team - March 30, 2021
Fannie Mae (officially the "Federal National Mortgage Association") and Freddie Mac (officially the "Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) are the two federally chartered companies who, "establish secondary market facilities for residential mortgages [and] provide that the operations thereof shall be financed by private capital to the maximum extent feasible." Recently both organizations predict

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

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

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!

5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - November 24, 2020
Image courtesy of RISMedia When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic eggshell white, a soothing blue or a fresh green. But one color you shouldn’t overlook when painting is gray. Below are five reasons why. It matches. Gray is a fluid, flexible color that pairs well with a large variety of accents. This means you can swap out your color

Maintaining the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Fireplace

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - October 23, 2020
Photo courtesy of RISMedia In your home or in your vacation cabin, a handsome stone hearth is often the gathering place for comfy family evenings. But accumulations of dirt, soot and ash can make your fireplace less efficient and ruin the lovely patina of natural stone. You can help maintain its beauty and safety with this once-yearly facelift routine: Clean the firebox. At least 12 hours afte

Quick Fixes for Your Common Household Problems

By The KearnsTeam via RISMedia - September 08, 2020
Photo courtesy of RISMedia It may seem like there’s always something going on as a homeowner, from silencing a squeaky hinge to unclogging a temperamental toilet. But many household problems can be easily fixed without calling a repair service. A can of WD-40, a toilet plunger and a bottle of vinegar are great basics to keep on hand for easing sticky fittings, clearing the toilet and making sho

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