December 2008

Credit Unions Step Up to the Plate!

December 30, 2008 by Jerry · 1 Comment 

While traditional mortgage lenders and banks are struggling with bailout issues, and many mortgage sources are drying up for homebuyers, credit unions are not only alive and well, they are writing more business than ever! Read on……..

COLORADO HOA DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

December 17, 2008 by Jerry · 5 Comments 

Homeowners Disclosure With the passage of SB100, Colorado statues now require that every Homeowners Association in the state deliver at least annually, within 90 days following the end of each fiscal year, the following information to all owners upon reasonable notice: The date upon which the fiscal year commences and the operating budget for the [...]

The 2008 Cost vs. Value Report- an early look

December 12, 2008 by Jerry · Leave a Comment 

Each year Remodeling Magazine, in cooperation with REALTOR® magazine, produces the Cost vs. Value report detailing the average return of value for selected home improvement projects.  This report is further refined for each major regional area of the country. The full 2008-2009 report will be available in December, but here are some early observations. Like last [...]

Adverse Possession in Colorado-New 2008 Laws Reduce the Abuse

December 1, 2008 by Jerry · 2 Comments 

      Adverse Possession is a method to acquire title to land that is owned by another through use.  Examples of use might include a fence, driveway, footpath or even a structure being placed on the property of another party.  The person claiming ownership must prove the following elements exist in order to have [...]