Calculating the Real Cost of Mortgage Fraud
Many believe mortgage fraud is partly to blame for the wave of foreclosures that are swamping many housing markets. And a quick scan at national headlines speaks to the depth of the issue. In early January alone, there were several high profile convictions: Six people in Boston were arraigned in a $2 million mortgage fraud [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Highland neighborhood residents oppose 4-story apartments/ proposed modern development…
A proposed modern development in the Highland neighborhood is causing an uproar among neighbors because it would be built in a historic district. A 126-unit apartment complex and a CorePower Yoga headquarters and yoga school are being planned to replace the Highlands Zuni Plaza strip center at Zuni Street and West Caithness Place, two blocks [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Smart n Final Stores has acquired five vacant Albertsons sites in Denver and will open SmartCo Foods outlets this summer.
“Discount grocer SmartCo to open 5 Front Range stores.” A California-based warehouse grocer plans to open a new chain of discount stores along the Front Range. The SmartCo line is a new venture for Commerce, Calif.-based Smart & Final. The stores will be larger than any other of the firm’s grocery-store chains, offering more produce, [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Denver neighborhood, Park Hill, hoping to satisfy hunger for grocery stores!
People in Park Hill who thought they’d be shopping in a neighborhood Sunflower Farmers Market by now are still waiting. But rather than hang tight for Sunflower to find the perfect location, some neighborhood activists now are focused on a public-private partnership to bring shopping to an area considered a Denver “food desert” because of [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Goodwill opens second thrift store outlet in metro Denver area! With prices by the POUND…
After sitting on a Goodwill thrift store shelf for four weeks, used items that fail to sell now have one more shot at snagging a customer’s attention. Goodwill earlier this week opened its second metro-area outlet store, at 13600 E. Mississippi Avenue in Aurora. Based on the early success of the model, the nonprofit Goodwill [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Happy St Patrick’s Day… be safe!
May you always have work for your hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God fill your heart with gladness to [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Bar plans stir up neighborhood – Some say Congress Park business too big, Others are welcoming it…
A restaurant and bar is making a lot of noise among neighbors in Congress Park, despite not being open yet. The yet-to-be-named planned establishment is tentatively slated to open this summer just north of the intersection of East 12th Avenue and Madison Street. Although a vote by Congress Park Neighbors was in favor of the [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Run with the Fuzz, Sunday the 14th, at Wash Park in Denver: Fun for everyone!
Please join us on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 for St. Patrick’s “Run With The FUZZ!” A competitive 2k Dog Run or a leisurely 2k dog Walk with your dogs, friends and family in Washington Park in Denver, Colorado to benefit Colorado Service Dogs Dog-friendly vendors, Live bands and entertainment, Great prizes for owners and dogs, [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Colorado State Spelling Bee drama – Word lists leaked!
“Online posting stings state spelling bee” … State spelling bee organizers had to scramble Friday afternoon to change word lists and books after an online leak earlier in the week. Paige Kimble, director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, said the change of lists before the competition Saturday was precautionary. Last week, Scripps told Colorado [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)New lead-paint rules could add to renovation costs!
Some Denver property owners soon will be paying more for general renovations and remodeling projects after new rules regarding lead-paint removal take effect April 22. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) requires renovators to be certified and use lead-safe practices when working in pre-1978 properties, which will increase costs for companies [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Local Denver architect honored by The AIA…
American Institute of Architects honors Denver’s Curtis Fentress Curtis Fentress is one of a handful of private-sector architects to win the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture, given by the American Institute of Architects. // // View of the roof blade over the on the Speer Blvd glass facade of the Colorado Convention Center. // [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)70th Annual Colorado State Spelling Bee: March 6 (Saturday) at the Colorado Convention Center!
The Denver Post’s 70th Annual Colorado State Spelling Bee will take place on March 6, 2010 at the Colorado Convention Center. The champion of The Denver Post 70th Annual Colorado State Spelling Bee will win an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee. There will be other prizes for our area’s [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)Denver Restaurant Week 2010: Daily from Sat, February 20 until Fri, March 5!
With more than 260 restaurants to choose from, Denver Restaurant Week (Feb. 20 – March 5) is the biggest event of its kind in the country. For two weeks, Denver area eateries offer multi-course dinners for the “Mile High” price of $52.80* for two ($26.40 for one; *Not including tax/gratuity). Whether you’re a true Denver [...]
Filed under Local Real Estate | Comment (0)The developer of the Landmark luxury condominiums in Greenwood Village has filed for personal bankruptcy…
“Landmark condo developer files for Chapter 7: Zach Davidson’s action comes after the Landmark and other companies he controls filed for bankruptcy.” The developer of the Landmark luxury condominiums in Greenwood Village has filed for personal bankruptcy. Zack Davidson’s Chapter 7 filing earlier this month comes five months after the companies he controls filed for [...]
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