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Understanding Mortgage Default Rate in Denver, Colorado

What is mortgage default?  According to RocketMortgage, “Mortgage default occurs when a homeowner fails to uphold the agreed-upon terms defined in their promissory note or deed of trust they signed when taking out their mortgage. It’s possible to default on a mortgage loan in a few ways, the most common being if a homeowner […]

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What is the impact of gentrification on housing prices in Denver?

Which neighborhoods are being affected by gentrification in Denver? Gentrification occurs when more affluent people move into a neighborhood and push out long-term residents. Denver comes in 2nd in the U.S. for gentrification, according to a study from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Only San Francisco has more gentrification. The report claims that 27 […]

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4 expert tips to deal with an abandoned house in Colorado

Vacant houses can attract crime, create health hazards, and hurt your property value. Left abandoned too long, these unpleasant eyesores can suffer broken windows, holes in the roof, rodent infestations and/or graffiti. If there is an unattended house in your Colorado neighborhood, we are here to educate you on your rights to take action. What to […]

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Can an executor sell a house without beneficiaries approving it in Colorado?

As the executor of an estate, you may be called on to sell a house to pay off debts or expenses, or simply to distribute the estate among the beneficiaries. But things can get complicated when the beneficiaries can’t agree whether or not to sell the house. Some beneficiaries may want to keep the house […]

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When Insurance Doesn’t Cover Flood Damage to Your Home

Will your insurance cover flood damage to your Denver home? Even if you don’t live in a flood zone, your Denver home could still be flooded. One in five flood insurance claims occur in a low-risk area. The damage alone is hard to handle, but it’s nothing compared to the anguish of discovering that the […]

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Why are homes condemned in Denver?

Houses are condemned when building inspectors for the county or city of Denver have determined that the house is unsafe or unfit to live in. Because the city has decided the home is unfit or unsafe to live in, when a home is condemned, there will be orders from the building instructor for the home […]

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How to fight property tax increases in Colorado

According to statistics released by the National Taxpayers Union, between 30 and 60 percent of property owners pay more than they should in a fiscal year. As a property owner, do not fear to appeal the property tax bill if you feel that the amount is exaggerated. You have to show the taxman that the […]

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