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Exquisitely maintained Tri-level home located in Olde Town Arvada. This lovely home blends the finest detailing with modern updates throughout. The living room features beautiful refinished hardwood floors that continue through the formal dining room and recently remodeled kitchen with granite counters. The adorable kitchen looks out over the landscaped back yard and patio that is perfect for entertaining. On the second level you will find the master bedroom and bathroom with big windows that brighten the space. There is a family room and fourth bedroom that is perfect for a home office on the lower level and an unfinished basement for future expansion. This breathtaking home features beautiful hardwood floors, new paint, a two car attached garage, and a Home Warranty provided by the seller!

This home is located only blocks to Olde Town Arvada with a distinguishing vibe that separates it from any other neighborhood. There is always something to do like discovering Arvada’s early agriculture roots, relaxing with friends on a patio, or catching your favorite band at a club.  It is a small-town feel only minutes to Downtown Denver or to the Foothills. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

5633 Garrison St Arvada, CO 80002 is a post from: Denver Lofts-Denver Real Estate

Every level of this impeccable home offers style and comfort within the quaint and sought-after neighborhood of Hutchinson Hills in Denver.  This four bedroom, two bathroom home has 2,300 finished square feet.  The updated eat-in kitchen is perfect for entertaining with stainless steel appliances and direct access to the spacious family room.  The expansive corner lot offers outdoor living space that is wonderful for entertaining or relaxing.

The home is ideally located only blocks from the infamous Bible Park.  Bible Park is a 70 acre park of which approximately 35 acres are developed. This park contains four skinned softball fields, four football fields, four tennis courts, new playground, basketball court, and multi-use areas. The park has numerous walking trails and paths and it is bordered by the Cherry Creek Trail and the High Line Canal Trail. It is located at Yale Ave. at Pontiac Street.

6682 E Cornell Ave Denver, CO 80224 is a post from: Denver Lofts-Denver Real Estate

Please forward to all active duty, reservists, and retired USmilitary personnel you know…Discounts galore at over 200+ stores for vets and their immediate family members.

Remember to ALWAYS show your military or retired ID.  Happy shopping…You deserve it!

Verify with the store/organization that the discount is still available. Participation by business owners is at their discretion.

• 1-800-Flowers - 7% to 60% off
• A&W - Discount varies
• ADT Security - Discount varies
• Advance Auto Parts - 10% off
• Aeropostale - 20% off in-store
• Agentsource.com - Up to 40% off standard real estate closing costs for active duty moving in the US or Canada
• Alamo Rent A Car - Discount varies
• American Airlines – Discount varies
• American Eagle - 10% off (manager discretion)
• American Video Productions -10% off
• Amtrak - 10% off
• Anchor Blue - 10% off
• Anheuser – Busch Amusement Parks - Discount varies
• Anna’s Linens - 10% off any in-store purchase
• Apple Computers - Discount varies, sign up here
• Applebee’s - Discount varies
• Arby’s - Discount varies
• Ashford University - Discounted tuition at $250 a credit, books are covered for all required courses, waived application fee, and waived technology fee
• Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA) - Free membership and free $5,000 AD&D coverage. See my ASMBA post for more details.
• AT&T - Discount varies
• ATG - $10 off home and garden products
• Auto Zone - Discount varies
• Avis - 25% off, online customers use coupon AWD # A555084
• Azamara Cruises - Discount varies
• Back Yard Burgers - Discount varies
• Banana Republic – 15% in-store discount off regular priced items (varies by location)
• Barnes and Noble – 6% off regular price plus free shipping
• Barnhill’s – Discount varies
• Bass Pro Shops – 10% off from the 15th to 22nd of each month
• Bath & Body Works – Discount varies
• Bed & Breakfast Inns – Discount varies
• Best Inns and Suites – Discount varies
• Best Western – Discount varies
• Beyond Blossoms – 20% off all flower orders throughout the year
• Big 10 Tires – Discount varies
• Blockbuster – Discount varies
• Boscov’s- 15% off in-store purchases
• Boston Bill Sunglasses - 10% off
• Boston Market - 20% off
• Bronson Labratories – 10% off vitamins/supplements
• Buckle – 10% off, free shipping
• Budget – Discount varies, up to 25% off time and mileage
• Budget Truck Rental – Discount varies
• Burger King – Discount varies
• Camino Real Apartments - 5% discount
• Captain D’s – Discount varies
• Carl’s Jr. – Discount varies
• Carnival Cruises - 10% off
• Champs Sports - Discount varies
• Charlotte Russe - 10% off
• Checker Auto Parts - Discount varies
• Chevy’s Fresh Mex - 20% off
• Chick Fil A - Discount varies (location dependent)
• Chipotle - Discount varies
• Choice Hotels - Discounts varies
• Ci-Ci’s Pizza - Discount varies (location dependent)
• Cingular - Up to 18% off your bill and 25% off accessories
• Clarion Inn - Discount varies
• Cold Stone Creamery - Discount varies
• Comfort Inn - Discount varies
• Coolmilitary.com - 10% off on-line purchases
• Copeland’s Sports - Discount varies
• Cracker Barrel - 10% off
• D.S.W. Shoe Warehouse - 10% off
• Dairy Queen - 10% off (location dependent)
• Days Inn – Discount varies
• Dell Computers – Discount varies
• Denny’s - Discount varies
• Dick’s Sporting Goods – Discount varies
• DIRECTV - Discount Varies. Ask about the $75 Visa Gift Card for new subscribers
• Discovery Channel Store – Discount varies
• DISH Network - Discount varies, call 866-395-9955 for details
• Disney Resorts – Discount varies
• Disneyland – Discount varies, must buy ticket at the gate
• Dollar Car Rental – Discount varies
• Drugstore.com - $10 off $50+ orders & free shipping
• Dunkin’ Donuts – Veterans advantage members save 10% on all online orders
• El Molino Coffee Shop – Free shipping
• Express Clothing Store – 10% off
• Extreme Outfitters – 10-20% off miiltary gear, on-line and in-store
• Eyeware - Discount varies, get the discount on-line
• Fatbikez.com - 18% off. Coupon code: Military
• Finish Line - 20% off
• Foot Action - 20% off
• Foot Locker - 20% off
• Ford - Discount varies
• Forever 21 - 10% off
• Friendly’s Ice Cream Stores – Discount varies
• GameStop - 16% off all used games & DVDs
• Gander Mountain - 5% off
• Gap – 10% military discount 1st of every month (varies by location, in-store only)
• Geico – 2% to 15% in all states except Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Tennessee and Texas
• GM – Discount varies
• GNC – Discount varies
• Golden Corral – Discount varies
• Great Wolf Lodge - Discount varies
• Green Island Apparel - 10% off
• Greyhound - 10% off or ask about the $209 round-trip anywhere in the continental U.S. fare
• H&R Block - Free tax filing, via Military OneSource
• Haber Vision - 50% discount on all sunglasses
• Hanes Outlet Store - 10% off
• Hard Rock Cafe - 10% off
• Hertz – Discount varies
• Hewlett-Packard – Discount varies, on-line company code is 2727
• HickoryFarms – 10% off, online code is 892848
• Home Depot – 10% off, in-store
• Hooters - 10% off
• IHOP - 20% (location dependent)
• Imax – $1 off movie tickets
• Inkshouse – 20% off $50 or more purchase, use cod Mil20
• ISZY Billards - 10% off (except case lots)
• Java Cafe - Discount varies
• Jeep – $500 off
• Jiffy Lube – 10% off
• Jockey – 10% off
• KB Toys - 15% off during advertised Military Days
• Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants - Discount varies
• K-Mart - 10% off entire order (online only)
• Kohl’s – 10% off
• Kragen Auto Parts – Discount varies
• Lady Foot Locker - 20% off
• Lerner – 15% off
• Long John Silver’s – Discount varies
• Longhorn Steakhouse – 10% off
• Lowes – 10% off everyday
• Macy’s - Save $10 on orders over $75
• Marriott Hotels – Discount varies
• Maurices - 10% off
• Mary Kay Cosmetics - 10% off online orders
• McDonalds - Discount varies
• Meineke - 10% off parts. In store only
• Michaels - 10% off each Wednesdays
• Midas - 10% off
• Moe’s - Discount varies
• Napa Auto Parts - Discount varies
• National - Discount varies
• Nautica - 10% off
• New York and Company - 15% off
• Nextel - 18% off
• Nickelodeon Hotels - Discount varies
• Nike - 10% off
• O’Reilly Auto Parts - Discount varies
• Oakley - Discount varies
• Office Depot - Free next day business delivery on orders over $50
• Old Navy - 10% off
• Pac Sun - Discount varies
• Panda Express - Discount varies
• Payless Shoe Source - 10% off
• Pep Boys - 10% off
• Pizza Hut - Discount varies
• Play It Again Sports - Discount varies
• Quizno’s – Discount varies
• Race-Depot – 10% off, use code 10MILCITY
• Rack Room Shoes – 15% off
• Raising Cane’s Chicken – Discount varies
• Ralph Lauren Outlet Store - 10% off
• Ramada – 15% to 30%, depending on availability
• Red Robin – Discount varies
• Regal Movie Theaters – Matinee prices for all show times
• Ripley’s Attractions and Museums – Discount varies
• Roadrunner - $25 savings on nationwide auto shipping
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory – 10% off
• Rocky Mountain Tracking – 5% off, use code USMILITARY
• S & K Men’s Wear – 8% off, free shipping on orders over $99
• Sally Beauty Supply – Discount varies
• Samsonite – 15% off
• Schubach Jewelers - 10% off
• Seventh Avenue - 10% off
• Ship Any Car - $25 off
• Shoe Carnival – 10% off
• Sierra Suites – Discount varies
• Six Flags Mountain Magic – Service members receive special discounts on admission for special events and specific dates. Tickets must be purchased in advance on-base at MWR or ITT
• Sizzler – Discount varies
• Sleep Inn – Discount varies
• Smooth Fitness - 10% off
• Sonic - Discount varies
• Southwest Airlines – Discount varies (not available on all flights)
• Spencer’s Gifts – Discount varies
• Sports Authority - Discount varies
• Sports Chalet - 10% off
• SportsMemorabilia.com – 10% off, use on-line code mili10
• Sprint Business – 15% off
• Suzuki - $500 off
• Sweet Tomatoes - 10% off
• T-Mobile - 15% discount on monthly service and waived activation fees
• Taco Bell – Discount varies
• Target - $5 off orders over $50
• Texas RoadHouse – 10% off
• The Finish Line – 20% off (location dependent)
• The Melting Pot – Discount varies
• THMotorSports – 5% off
• Timberland Outlets - 15% off
• Tommy Hilfiger - 10% off
• Toyota – $500 off + $500 for first-time buyers
• Travelodge – Discount varies
• U.S. Postal Service - Free Care Package Kit
• Under Armor Outlet Store – 10% off
• United Artist Movie Theaters – Matinee prices for all show times
• Verizon – 23% discount on monthly bills. Applies only to military member’s primary line
• Walgreens – 10% off each Tuesday
• Wendy’s – Discount varies
• Wet Seal - 10% off
• Wheels Next - $50 off regular priced wheel and tire combos
• Wing Zone – 10% off in Alabama
• World of Coca Cola – $2 off standard admission price for service member and up to four guests
• Wyndham Hotels – Discount varies
• Zaxby’s – 10% off

Military Discounts for Active, Reserve, and Retired Vets is a post from: Denver Lofts-Denver Real Estate

The New Homebuyer Tax Credit Won’t Die –Should It? - is a post from: Denver Lofts-Denver Real Estate

Live a life of luxury and sophistication in this two bedroom retreat located in the Inca Street Townhomes.  This unit features hundreds of upgrades to the already exceptional interior.  The upgrades include Bamboo flooring, SmartStrand high quality plush carpeting, 2 inch white horizontal blinds on all the windows, modern ceiling light fixtures throughout, and lighted walk-in under stair storage for all of your Colorado outdoor activity gear.
The gourmet kitchen was completely remodeled in 2008 and features white Carrera Polished Marble countertops, espresso stained Maple cabinetry with soft closing drawers and modern brushed nickel cabinet pulls, glass mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed halogen lighting in ceiling, under cabinet halogen lighting, brand new garbage disposal, and a large marble top island with 3 person breakfast bar.

After a long day, retire to the private Master suite that has a modern lighted ceiling fan with remote, large walk in closet and a master bath with newly re-glazed, grout-free, bright white tiles in shower, new medicine cabinet with interior mirrors, a new modern light fixture, and an updated vanity, sink top and faucet.

Your guests have the perfect set up in the second bedroom with a lighted ceiling fan and an extra large closet with mirrored sliding doors. Their guest bat has new White Carrera Polished Marble floor tiles, a medicine cabinet with interior mirrors, modern lighting fixture and an updated vanity, sink top and faucet.

The amenities are endless at the Inca Street Townhomes.  The Clubhouse features a high endurance fitness center with large selection of newly updated aerobic equipment.  Also included is an aerobics studio, classes, free weights and weight machines.  The is a stunning swimming pool and hot tub, clubroom with theater, tanning salon, gaming room with pool table, foosball and snack machines, executive business center with high speed internet access and a free shuttle with pick up and drop off to 17th and Curtis for you and your guests to enjoy.

The Inca Street Townhomes are located near the Santa Fe arts district, so you can be a part of “First Fridays”, where galleries and artists open their studios to the public.  It is also only blocks to the Cherry Creek recreational trail, grocery, Denver Art Museum, Public Library, Civic Center, Auraria campus, 16th St. Mall, Golden Triangle restaurants, nightlife, and shopping.

1150 Inca St #76 Denver, CO 80204 is a post from: Denver Lofts-Denver Real Estate

The pride of ownership shines throughout this Louisville town home.  It features beautiful finishes including hard wood floors, custom paint, tiled bathrooms, and an elegant master suite.  The bright kitchen is open to the dining and living room.  Enjoy the mountain views from the bedroom or from you private landscaped courtyard.

AND talk about location– Voted #1 on Money’s Best Places to Live, Louisville has endless amounts of fun.  From the ice cream shops dot the historic downtown, to the cozy Waterloo Café. A Friday-night street fair, with a beer garden, live music, and games for the kids, runs all summer. But the top reason residents give for moving here? The great outdoors. Louisville is laced with nearly 30 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park is less than an hour away, and eight world-class ski resorts are within two hours.  This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

515 Ridgeview Dr Louisville, CO 80027 is a post from: Denver Lofts-Denver Real Estate

Wow wow wow! Top floor loft like unit with incredible views! 1 br, 1 bath updated throughout with professional interior designers touches. Deeded parking space. Hardwoods, spiral staircase to fantastic loft. This unit has several skylights, laundry, lots of storage, spacious kt, full appliance package and more! Great location steps to downtown, Capitol Hill, museums, parks, and college campus! See it soon… You’ll be glad you did!

1136 Logan St Unit 6 Denver, CO 80203 is a post from: Denver Lofts-Denver Real Estate

Mortgage Rates Rise Despite Fed Plea to Keep Rates Low

Jan 27th, 2012 (bankrate.com)

Mortgage rates inched up this week, despite the Fed’s latest efforts to hold rates low. Some experts worry that as investors gain confidence in the economy, rates may keep climbing. Others say there’s still plenty of bad economic news to keep rates at the bottom.

The Fed isn’t as optimistic about the economy, and it’s determined to keep rates low.

“While indicators point to some further improvement in overall labor market conditions, the unemployment rate remains elevated,” read the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on Wednesday. “Household spending has continued to advance, but growth in business fixed investment has slowed, and the housing sector remains depressed.”

The Fed says it will keep the key federal funds rate near zero until late 2014. Previously, it had committed to keeping the rate low until mid-2013. While the federal funds rate isn’t directly tied to mortgage rates, it influences their direction.

It also will continue to reinvest in long-term securities and mortgage-backed securities, which is another way to keep rates low.

NATIONAL RATE SURVEY RESULTS

Jan 27th, 2012 (Bankrate.com)

30-year Conventional:          

4.25% — with avg. points: 0.31 pts

15-year Conventional:    

3.45% — with avg. points: 0.31 pts

30-year FHA:           

3.96% — with avg. points: 0.31 pts

5-year Conventional ARM:   

3.09% — with avg. points: 0.31 pt

RATEFORECAST

Jan 27th, 2012 (Bankrate.com)

Will rates rise or remain relatively unchanged this week?

Industry experts and analysts provide their insights.

·       31% of respondents expect rates to fall in the coming weeks

·       44% predict a further increase in mortgage rates while the remaining

·       25% forecast that mortgage rates will remain more or less unchanged

Competitor Updates

Lender                        30 Year                     15 Year

Bank of America    4.125% w/ 1.00 pt     3.375% w/ 1.375 pt

Wells Fargo            4.00% w/ 1.00 pt        3.125% w/ 1.00 pt

Citi Mortgage          4.00% w/ 1.00 pt       3.25% w/ 1.25 pt

Chase                     4.25% w/ 1.25 pt       3.50% w/ 1.00 pt

*All rates reported from each competitor’s website as of 9:00am EST today

Mortgage Market Update – Denver Real Estate is a post from: Denver Lofts-Denver Real Estate