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  <title>Rita Burke</title>
  <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/</link>
  <description>Denver real estate news blog:  Home information about Denver Luxury real estate, Real estate,  Sold Denver homes, market reports, community information, seller and buyer articles, info on foreclosures</description>
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    <title>Fixed mortgage rates have fallen to historic new lows</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/fixed-mortgage-rates-have-fallen-to-historic-new-lows/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ WASHINGTON &ndash; Oct 2, 2011 &ndash; Fixed mortgage rates have fallen to historic  new lows for a fourth straight week and are likely to fall further.

The  average on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.01 percent from 4.09  percent this week, Fr... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-10-02 12:46:39</pubDate>
    <category>Interest Rates</category>
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    <title>Mortgage Rates Reach ALL TIME LOWS!</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/mortgage-rates-reach-all-time-lows/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/mortgage-rates-reach-all-time-lows/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[  	Mortgage rates dropped sharply this week, possibly improving the  purchasing power of many home buyers. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage,  the most popular choice among buyers, averaged 4.39 percent this week,  its lowest average for 2011, Freddie M... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-08-05 12:21:34</pubDate>
    <category>Buyers</category>
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    <title>With Little To No Money Down You Can Buy A Denver Area Home</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/with-little-to-no-money-down-you-can-buy-a-denver-area-home/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/with-little-to-no-money-down-you-can-buy-a-denver-area-home/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
With Little To No Money Down You Can Buy A Home In Colorado
There is Money to Loan!&nbsp; Watch this video to learn how.
When the media is stating you need 20%, 25% or even 30% down to purchase a home in today&rsquo;s economy, I think you&rsquo;l... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-28 10:54:59</pubDate>
    <category>Buyers</category>
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    <title>Crazy About Meatballs in Denver</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/crazy-about-meatballs-in-denver/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/crazy-about-meatballs-in-denver/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ IKEA!

Here in the Denver Metro area IKEA is opening on the south side of town. It is all the rage and folks are Camping out ahead of time to get into IKEA!
WOW! Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes for $2.99! The Meatballs at IKEA are the best around an... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-26 17:51:17</pubDate>
    <category>Hot Info</category>
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    <title>Denver Luxury Foreclosures and Short Sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-foreclosures-and-short-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-foreclosures-and-short-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ A small number of Denver luxury properties are available through foreclosure sales or as short sales. If you&rsquo;re in the market for a Denver luxury home, you may be lucky enough to find one of these premium properties at a bargain price. Here&rsq... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-22 12:45:46</pubDate>
    <category>Denver Luxury Homes</category>
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    <title>Denver Luxury Rentals</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-rentals/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-rentals/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Are you looking for luxury, but reluctant to commit to a home purchase? Denver luxury rentals may be your answer. The Denver area has a number of luxury homes available for rent, offering all of the comforts of luxury living. Here&rsquo;s what you sh... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-21 08:46:53</pubDate>
    <category>Denver Luxury Homes</category>
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    <title>Denver Equestrian Properties</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-equestrian-properties/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-equestrian-properties/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Denver area plays host to all sorts of luxury properties, but some of the most coveted are equestrian properties. These luxurious ranches, estates, and farmhouses offer quaint rural living with all the conveniences of metro Denver living. Whether... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-20 13:36:39</pubDate>
    <category>Denver Luxury Homes</category>
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    <title>Denver Luxury Homes</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-homes/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-homes/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ When it comes to luxury properties, the Denver area&rsquo;s got it all: luxury homes, luxury condos, equestrian estates, and even luxury foreclosures and short sales. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for your dream home or an investment opportunity, ther... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-19 10:38:15</pubDate>
    <category>Denver Luxury Homes</category>
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    <title>Highlands Ranch- Weekly Health Update- Nick Caras, D.C.</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-weekly-health-update-nick-caras-dc1/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-weekly-health-update-nick-caras-dc1/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
    
        
            
                                            Weekly Health Update                              
            Week of: Monday, July 18th, 2011
                                                Courtesy of:                ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-18 10:43:34</pubDate>
    <category>Hot Info</category>
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    <title>Carbon Monoxide-FAQ's</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/carbon-monoxide-faqs/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/carbon-monoxide-faqs/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What is carbon monoxide (CO) and how is it produced?&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Carbon  monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is  slightly lighter than air, so it moves like a ghost. &nbsp;It  is produced by the i... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-15 19:40:38</pubDate>
    <category>Hot Info</category>
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    <title>Fixed Mortgage Rates Stay Low..... for now?</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/fixed-mortgage-rates-stay-low-for-now/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Fixed Mortgage Rates Stay Low for now, Then what? 

Ever though Fixed mortgage rates continued to mostly hold steady this week, amid mixed economic reports and some signs of an improving housing market, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-01 14:23:18</pubDate>
    <category>Interest Rates</category>
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    <title>Denver Metro Sellers may want to Offer Incentives to Sell House</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-metro-sellers-may-want-to-offer-incentives-to-sell-house/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-metro-sellers-may-want-to-offer-incentives-to-sell-house/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 


Colorado Sellers may need to get creative and sweeten the deal to get home buyers to offer on their listing.

&nbsp;Stand out from other neighborhood homes for sale by giveing home buyers some extra incentive to choose your listing over the l... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-07-01 14:10:23</pubDate>
    <category>Sellers</category>
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    <title>Luxury Home Builder Toll Brothers Joins BackCountry Subdivision in Highlands Ranch</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/luxury-home-builder-toll-brothers-joins-backcountry-subdivision-in-highlands-ranch/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Toll Brothers will build Luxury Homes in the BackCountry in Highlands Ranch, Colorado


Shea Homes, the community developer of the BackCountry Subdivision. is pleased to announce that Toll Brothers will be joining the group of distinguished
bui... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-28 15:25:26</pubDate>
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    <title>Colorado Foreclosures Contribute to Denver Metro Rental Boom</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-foreclosures-contribute-to-denver-metro-rental-boom/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-foreclosures-contribute-to-denver-metro-rental-boom/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Foreclosures Contribute to Colorado Rental Boom
Foreclosed home owners in are contributing to a boom in the Denver Home rental market. Nearly half of property managers recently surveyed &mdash; or 47 percent &mdash; say they're seeing an increase ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-28 14:59:09</pubDate>
    <category>Hot Info</category>
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    <title>Highlands Ranch Weekly Health Update- Nick Caras, D.C.</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-weekly-health-update-nick-caras-dc/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-weekly-health-update-nick-caras-dc/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
    
        
            
                                            Weekly Health Update                              
            Week of: Monday, June 27th, 2011
                                                Courtesy of:                ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-27 11:23:57</pubDate>
    <category>Hot Info</category>
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    <title>Interest Rates on Home mortgages stay LOW.</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/interest-rates-in-home-mortgages-stay-low/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/interest-rates-in-home-mortgages-stay-low/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;Summer looks good for home buying and Selling in the&nbsp; Entire Denver Metro area!
&nbsp;Buyers are hitting the streets looking for homes and Open Houses. Interest Rates are staying Steady at yeary lows and&nbsp; great home prices are motiva... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-25 14:07:38</pubDate>
    <category>Interest Rates</category>
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    <title>HUGE Community Garage Sale in Highlands Ranch, Co.</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/huge-community-garage-sale-in-highlands-ranch-co/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/huge-community-garage-sale-in-highlands-ranch-co/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Garage Sale in Highlands Ranch,Co
HUGE Community Garage sale this Saturday June 25th in The Hearth Subdivision in Highlands Ranch.&nbsp; There will be almost 90 homes signed up ready to sell, sell, sell. There will be signs all about and you will no... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-24 22:10:12</pubDate>
    <category>Hot Info</category>
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    <title> Use your Air Conditioning Efficiently</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/how-to-use-air-conditioning-efficiently/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/how-to-use-air-conditioning-efficiently/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Our Air Conditioners Keeps us cool and comfortable until we get the electric bill.  Fact is most people do not use their air conditioning effectively or efficiently.&nbsp; You are not going to save bundles of money by being a better user of&nbsp;A/C,... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-23 19:29:49</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Area Fannie Mae- Homepath Homes</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-area-fannie-mae-homepath-homes-/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-area-fannie-mae-homepath-homes-/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Fannie Mae is&nbsp; making it easier for buyers and for real estate agents with Homepath Financing. Homepath is the name given to Fannie Mae's Finance program for Home Buyers. A Fannie Mae Home is a Foreclosure held by Fannie Mae.

&nbsp;
If you s... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-21 18:41:34</pubDate>
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    <title>Home Mortgage Rates Move up a little-This Week-Denver Real Estate News</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/home-mortgage-rates-move-up-a-little-this-week-denver-real-estate-news/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
30-Year Rates on Home mortgages in Colorado Inch Up Slightly for the Week
After eight weeks of declines, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, a popular choice among home buyers, edged up this week but still remains low by historical standards.... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-19 14:09:37</pubDate>
    <category>Interest Rates</category>
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    <title>Home Mortgage Rates Move Even Lower This Week-Denver Real Estate News</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/home-mortgage-rates-move-even-lower-this-week-denver-real-estate-news1/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Mortgage Interest Rates Move Even Lower This Week
WOW!&nbsp; Fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages sank to new lows for the year, continuing a downward spiral for the eighth straight week. Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. Th... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-10 20:45:08</pubDate>
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    <title>New Home Builder- Denver Oakwood Homes</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/new-home-builder-denver-oakwood-homes/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/new-home-builder-denver-oakwood-homes/show/</link>
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    <pubDate>2011-06-08 19:04:48</pubDate>
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    <title>Lone Tree, Colorado Saves businesses Money and Energy</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/lone-tree-colorado-saves-businesses-money-and-energy/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/lone-tree-colorado-saves-businesses-money-and-energy/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The City of Lone Tree has announced a new program to help small businesses conserve energy and save money.&nbsp;  Working with Xcel Energy and its partner Franklin Energy, the City is  offering an additional rebate to cover 100 percent of the cost of... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-08 15:03:19</pubDate>
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    <title>Home Seller Advantage Program</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/home-seller-advantage-program/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/home-seller-advantage-program/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
As a full-service real estate agency, Kenna Real Estate offers special savings for homeowners who take advantage of our premium buying and selling services: We will sell your home for a flat fee of $1000 if you purchase your next home with us. 

... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-06-03 15:45:18</pubDate>
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    <title>OPEN HOUSES Do WORK!</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/open-houses-do-work/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/open-houses-do-work/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;
Signs, Signs, and More Signs
Rita and Brian Burke also rely on the Web to promote open houses in  the Highlands Ranch community south of Denver. But the cornerstone of  their marketing strategy is signs, and lots of them. Over the past three... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-05-28 09:32:14</pubDate>
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    <title>Home Buyers &amp; Sellers Better Hurry:Interest Rates Reach New Lows</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/home-buyers-sellers-better-hurryinterest-rates-reach-new-lows/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/home-buyers-sellers-better-hurryinterest-rates-reach-new-lows/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
If you are waiting to buy a home, wait no more!

For about the sixth straight week, fixed mortgage rates inched down, reaching new lows for 2011. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.60 percent this week while the 15-year mortgage averaged ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-05-28 07:33:27</pubDate>
    <category>Buyers</category>
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    <title>Information about HUD Owned Homes/ HUD Homes in Denver Area</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/information-about-hud-owned-homes-hud-homes-in-denver-area/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/information-about-hud-owned-homes-hud-homes-in-denver-area/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Information about HUD Owned Homes in Denver Area
&nbsp;
FHA Sales Incentives for owner occupants! HUD is offering a $100 Down Payment incentive. This is for Good Neighbor next door Homes ONLY, contact us for details
The Special Sale Incentive - ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-05-22 11:29:58</pubDate>
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    <title>How Prepared Are You To Get A Mortgage Loan on a Denver Metro Home?</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/test/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/test/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
How Prepared Are You To Get A Mortgage Loan in Colorado?
It is the same for FHA Home loans, Homepath Mortgages, FHA 203k loans,&amp; Conventional Home loans

Discover the documents you will be required to provide.
A lot has changed in the mortg... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-05-19 09:28:43</pubDate>
    <category>Buyers</category>
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    <title>HOT New features added To Denver's Best Real Estate website to find Homes</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/hot-new-features-added-to-denvers-best-real-estate-website-to-find-homes/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/hot-new-features-added-to-denvers-best-real-estate-website-to-find-homes/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ We are proud to let you know that on Kenna Real Estate you can find all available homes straight from the Denver Metro MLS (Metrolist) . You now have access to Sold home data, Foreclosures, HUD Homes, Fannie Mae Homes, Freddie Mac Foreclosed Homes, D... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-04-29 23:23:37</pubDate>
    <category>Buyers</category>
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    <title>Paying full price with Concessions may be wise when Buying a Denver home</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/paying-full-price-with-concessions-may-be-wise-when-buying-a-denver-home/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/paying-full-price-with-concessions-may-be-wise-when-buying-a-denver-home/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;You May want to PayFull Price For A Home In Denver
&nbsp;You&rsquo;ve been considering purchasing a Denver area home, have just 5% to put down,  don&rsquo;t want to pay monthly private mortgage insurance, consider offering  full price. Why you... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-04-20 12:34:51</pubDate>
    <category>Buyers</category>
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    <title>Americans Prefer Smart Growth Denver Walkable Neighborhoods Homes are Selling</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/americans-prefer-smart-growth-denver-walkable-neighborhoods-homes-are-selling/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Study: Americans Prefer Smart Growth
Americans and most Denver Residents favor walkable. mixed-use neighborhoods, with 56 percent of respondents preferring smart-growth communities over ones that require more driving between home, work, and recrea... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-04-04 12:43:13</pubDate>
    <category>Buyers</category>
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    <title>New type of Investors Flippin homes in Denver</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/new-type-of-investors-flippin-homes-in-denver/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/new-type-of-investors-flippin-homes-in-denver/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
More Denver investors are finding a sweet spot in flipping foreclosures, but it's not the same type of house
flipping seen during the real estate boom.
During the housing boom, investors would take advantage of skyrocketing real estate prices and... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-04-04 12:07:18</pubDate>
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    <title>Vacation home Sales in Colorado and U.S. on the Rise</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/vacation-home-sales-in-colorado-and-us-on-the-rise/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/vacation-home-sales-in-colorado-and-us-on-the-rise/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
The market share of vacation- and investment-home sales held steady in 2010, although the sales volume declined with the overall market, according to the National Association of Realtors&reg;.
NAR&rsquo;s 2011 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers S... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-03-31 08:04:13</pubDate>
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    <title>Which Celebrity Do You Want Next Door?</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/which-celebrity-do-you-want-next-door/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/which-celebrity-do-you-want-next-door/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Which Celebrity Do You Want Next Door?
Americans would like to live next door to Sandra Bullock in 2011. according to the fourth-annual
Zillow.com Celebrity Neighbor Survey.
Cast members of the reality TV show Jersey Shore were named the least d... ]]> </description>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/-some-celebrities-worst-real-estate-mistakes-/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
&nbsp;Some Celebrities'&nbsp; have the Worst Real Estate Mistakes From asking an unrealistic sales price lo buying loo many homes celebrities and their super-size
homes aren't immune to a sluggish real estate market.
Business Insider recently rev... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-03-22 17:37:16</pubDate>
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    <title> Denver Home Buyers Ready to Snatch Bargains This Spring</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/-denver-home-buyers-ready-to-snatch-bargains-this-spring/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/-denver-home-buyers-ready-to-snatch-bargains-this-spring/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Buyers Ready to Snatch Bargains This Spring
Bargain prices on housing combined with low interest rates below 5 percent may bring the real estate
market its busiest spring season in years, economists say.
Distressed sales continue to put downward... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-03-22 17:13:26</pubDate>
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    <title>Avoiding Foreclosure in Denver</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/avoiding-foreclosure-in-denver-/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/avoiding-foreclosure-in-denver-/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Foreclosure is one of the worst dangers Denver homeowners can face. If you are missing mortgage payments, it is possible to avoid foreclosure with careful planning and negotiation. Here are some tips to help you keep your home: 
 Don&rsquo;t Ignore ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-25 17:10:28</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Real Estate Prices Drop 2.4%</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-real-estate-prices-drop-for-6th-month/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-real-estate-prices-drop-for-6th-month/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver-area residential real estate prices dropped 2.4% year-over-year in December, marking the sixth month in a row that prices have dropped, according to the S&amp;P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. Prices were also down 0.7 percent from November 2... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-24 18:43:45</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Curb Appeal</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/curb-appeal/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/curb-appeal/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ When it comes time to show your Denver-area home to potential buyers, maximizing your property&rsquo;s appeal starts with its outward appearance. It&rsquo;s always important to make a good first impression, and selling your home is no exception. Here... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-23 12:57:43</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Foreclosure Sales Drop 25.3%</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosure-sales-see-drop/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosure-sales-see-drop/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver foreclosure sales fell 25.3 percent in January from a year earlier, according to a report from the Colorado Division of Housing. This followed a general trend for Colorado urban foreclosures, with a 21.8 percent drop across the state&rsquo;s 1... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-22 18:31:59</pubDate>
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    <title>Financing a Denver HUD Home Purchase</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/financing-a-denver-hud-home-purchase/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/financing-a-denver-hud-home-purchase/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;Denver HUD Homes for sale

Though HUD itself does not provide financing, there are several ways to finance the purchase of a Denver HUD Home. You can use a standard home loan, an FHA-insured loan, or cash. Keep in mind that when bidding on a ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-21 11:04:01</pubDate>
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    <title>Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium Changes and Guidance on Case Numbers</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/annual-mortgage-insurance-premium-changes-and-guidance-on-case-numbers/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/annual-mortgage-insurance-premium-changes-and-guidance-on-case-numbers/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSINGFEDERAL
HOUSING COMMISSIONER
Date: February 14, 2011
To: All Approved Mortgagees
Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium Changes and Guidance on Case... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-18 20:18:36</pubDate>
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    <title>Saving your Denver home from foreclosure a "do-it-yourself project,"</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/saving-your-denver-home-from-foreclosure-a-do-it-yourself-project-/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/saving-your-denver-home-from-foreclosure-a-do-it-yourself-project-/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The New York Times called&nbsp;saving your home from foreclosure a &quot;do-it-yourself project,&quot;&nbsp;
in an article released February 2011. While few states have organized classes&nbsp;teaching homeowners
how to defend themselves in court, t... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-18 20:07:52</pubDate>
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    <title>Hidden Dangers of Carbon Monoxide</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/hidden-dangers-of-carbon-monoxide/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/hidden-dangers-of-carbon-monoxide/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
    
        
            
            Hidden Dangers of Carbon Monoxide in Denver
                
        
        
            
             Beware! According   to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 170  people di... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-18 20:03:53</pubDate>
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    <title>Put Your Mortgage to Work for You</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/put-your-mortgage-to-work-for-you/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/put-your-mortgage-to-work-for-you/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
    
        
            
            It's That (Taxing) Time of Year  
            Put Your Mortgage to Work for You  
            
        
        
            
            It's  that time of year again. Not college basketball season, ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-18 20:00:09</pubDate>
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    <title>Buying a Short Sale Property</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/tips-for-buying-a-short-sale-property/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/tips-for-buying-a-short-sale-property/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Purchasing a Denver Short Sale Property
 Purchasing a short sale home is one way you can get a good deal on Denver-area real estate, but it&rsquo;s not always so cut and dry. Finding a great home on short sale and placing a bid that will be acceptab... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-18 16:10:16</pubDate>
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    <title>Banks will Want Higher Down Payments From Buyers</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/banks-want-higher-down-payments-from-buyers/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/banks-want-higher-down-payments-from-buyers/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
This  is one Reason that If you wait to buy a home it may cost you or you may  not be able to buy for a while. Check out the Denver Real Estate News.  FHA Mortgage Insurance Rates also will go up April 18, 2011 
&nbsp;  The Banks are increasingly ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-17 21:28:41</pubDate>
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    <title>  BUY NOW! FHA to Increase Mortgage Insurance Premiums April 18Th 2011</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/-buy-now-fha-to-increase-mortgage-insurance-premiums-april-18th-2011/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/-buy-now-fha-to-increase-mortgage-insurance-premiums-april-18th-2011/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ DENVER FHA NEWS 

If you are on the Fence? Get off and buy a&nbsp; Denver area Home now! Denver Interest Rates are going up and As of April 18th 2011 all FHA loans will cost you more per month in mortgage insurance.   

HUD continues to increase ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-17 19:51:42</pubDate>
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    <title> Denver Mortgages/  What Is An FHA Loan?</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/-denver-mortgages-what-is-an-fha-loan/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/-denver-mortgages-what-is-an-fha-loan/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ What Is An FHA Loan?
FHA loans are offered by Denver area lenders.&nbsp; The  FHA does not make loans. It insures, in the event of a default,  mortgage loans made by approved lending institutions, such as credit  unions, mortgage companies or banks.... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-17 19:34:02</pubDate>
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    <title>New Renters' Rights in Foreclosure</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/new-renters-rights-in-foreclosure/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/new-renters-rights-in-foreclosure/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Denver Foreclosure News/ New Renters' Rights in Foreclosure
Consumer Action is pleased to share news of a new consumer protection.&nbsp; Please pass this important information on to tenants in your community.

Renters must now be allowed to rema... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-17 19:15:40</pubDate>
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    <title>Treasury Calls for Less Government in Mortgage Market</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/treasury-calls-for-less-government-in-mortgage-market/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/treasury-calls-for-less-government-in-mortgage-market/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver Mortgage News/ Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

 The Obama Administration has released plans to reform the U.S. housing finance market by reducing government involvement, including slowly dissolving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 
 The report obser... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-17 14:21:54</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Foreclosure Process</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosure-process/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosure-process/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver Foreclosures
The foreclosure process in Denver is complicated and unique. Here is a breakdown of the process, from filing to closure: 
 Power of Sale 
In Colorado, lenders may foreclose on a property either by a judicial or non-judicial pro... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-16 11:36:32</pubDate>
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    <title>Colorado Foreclosure Filings Drop, Sales Rise</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-foreclosure-filings-drop/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-foreclosure-filings-drop/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp; Denver area Foreclosures
The 4th quarter saw Colorado foreclosure filings drop 4.8% from the same period of 2009, while more foreclosures went to auction, according to a report form the Colorado Division of Housing. 
 New foreclosure filings... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-15 18:40:33</pubDate>
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    <title>Pricing Your Metro Denver Home so it Sells</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/pricing-your-metro-denver-home/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/pricing-your-metro-denver-home/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Pricing a Denver-area home so that it will sell with the best possible outcome for the seller can be complicated. You don't want to overprice the house, of course, because this can drive away potential buyers and severely delay the sale. If you price... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-14 16:38:42</pubDate>
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    <title> Denver HUD Home Sales Programs - Good Neighbor Next Door</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/hud-sales-programs-good-neighbor-next-door/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/hud-sales-programs-good-neighbor-next-door/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[  There are lots of ways you can get a great deal on a Denver hud-owned home. For instance, HUD has several sales programs aimed at building communities and making housing affordable, one of them being the Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) program. 
 GN... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-11 09:51:45</pubDate>
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    <title>Getting A Mortgage in Denver With A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/getting-a-mortgage-in-denver-with-a-chapter-7-bankruptcy/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/getting-a-mortgage-in-denver-with-a-chapter-7-bankruptcy/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Getting A Mortgage in Colorado With A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
&ldquo;Pointers and &ldquo;Things You Need to Know
If you have had a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and have been thinking about refinancing a current mortgage or purchasing a new home, here ar... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-10 10:14:38</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Luxury Home Resales Up, Prices Down</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-home-resales-up-prices-down/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-home-resales-up-prices-down/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[  Resales of Denver-area luxury homes rose 70 percent in January from a year ago, while selling prices were down, according to Metrolist Inc. data released Wednesday. 
 Sales of previously-owned residential&nbsp; Luxury properties priced at $1 millio... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-10 09:53:52</pubDate>
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    <title>Short Sale Basics</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/short-sale-basics/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/short-sale-basics/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;Denver Short Sales,
A short sale in Denver&nbsp; is a transaction where the seller's mortgage lender agrees to accept a payoff that is less than the balance due on the loan, usually as an alternative to foreclosure. The process is extremely co... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-09 09:37:58</pubDate>
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    <title>Housing Scorecard Shows Signs of Recovery</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/housing-scorecard-shows-signs-of-recovery/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/housing-scorecard-shows-signs-of-recovery/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;Denver Real Estate
The Obama Administration released its January Housing Scorecard last week, which showed increased new and existing home sales, high levels of home affordability, and reduced foreclosure activity alongside unstable housing pr... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-08 12:46:25</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Foreclosure Sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosure-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosure-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Increased foreclosure activity can be a bad sign for the economy, but it also presents some great opportunities for&nbsp; Denver homebuyers to purchase quality homes at relatively low prices through foreclosure sales. There are several ways to find a... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-07 14:19:09</pubDate>
    <category>Foreclosures</category>
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    <title>Mortgage Applicantions Increase 11.3 Percent</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/mortgage-applicantions-increase-113-percent/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/mortgage-applicantions-increase-113-percent/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ U.S. mortgage applications increased 11.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending January 28, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)'s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. The MBA's Market Composite Index&ndash;a measu... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-04 15:32:47</pubDate>
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    <title>Common Real Estate Terms</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/common-real-estate-terms/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/common-real-estate-terms/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ People encountering the world of real estate for the first time are presented with some challenges&ndash;jargon being one of them. With so many terms used in real estate listings, contracts and financing, it can be hard to keep them straight. Here's ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-03 09:51:43</pubDate>
    <category>Real Estate Terms</category>
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    <title>3 Projects to Improve Your Home's Value</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/3-projects-to-improve-your-homes-value/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/3-projects-to-improve-your-homes-value/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ When selling your Denver-area home, there are a few basic improvements you can make to ensure you get the most out of the sale. A few weekends' labor can have a huge pay off when it comes time to put your house on the market.
1. Get Rid of Clutter ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-02 16:04:09</pubDate>
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    <title>Buying a Denver HUD Home</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/buying-a-denver-hud-home/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/buying-a-denver-hud-home/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Buying a&nbsp; Denver HUD home is a great way to purchase an affordable home or invest in real estate in the Denver metro area. But before you jump right into your search, there are some things you should know about the rules and procedures involved ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-02 11:45:28</pubDate>
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    <title>How to buy a Home in Denver after a bankruptcy</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/how-to-buy-a-home-in-denver-after-a-bankruptcy/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/how-to-buy-a-home-in-denver-after-a-bankruptcy/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[  
 
 


Mortgage Loans That Help People Who&rsquo;ve Had A Bankruptcy
Just because you&rsquo;ve had a personal bankruptcy doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t a  mortgage loan to purchase a new home or refinance an existing one.&nbsp;  What is im... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-02 07:15:41</pubDate>
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    <title>Pending Home Sales Continue to Rise</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/pending-home-sales-continue-to-rise/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/pending-home-sales-continue-to-rise/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Pending home sales continued to rise in December, marking the fifth gain in the past six months, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index.  The sales index&ndash;based on contracts signed in December&ndash;incr... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-02-01 08:53:32</pubDate>
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    <title>KENNA REAL ESTATE OFFERING MOST ADVANCED HOME SEARCH CAPABILITIES FOR HOMES IN DENVER</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/kenna-real-estate-offering-most-advanced-home-search-capabilities-for-homes-in-denver/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/kenna-real-estate-offering-most-advanced-home-search-capabilities-for-homes-in-denver/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
&nbsp;
KENNA REAL ESTATE OFFERING MOST ADVANCED SEARCH CAPABILITIES FOR HOMES IN DENVER
&nbsp;
Kenna Real Estate, a real estate agency based in the Denver Metro area, has expanded their website&rsquo;s search capabilities to include not only act... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-29 09:40:34</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Apartment Vacancies Hit Historic Lows</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-apartment-vacancies-hit-historic-lows/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-apartment-vacancies-hit-historic-lows/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ While home prices are on the decline, the Denver metro area rental market is thriving, with extremely low vacancy rates and rising median rents, according to the Apartment Association of Metro Denver's quarterly Vacancy and Rent Survey.  The fourth q... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-27 12:18:58</pubDate>
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    <title>Americans Attitudes Towards Home Owership</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/amaericans-attitudes-towards-home-owership/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/amaericans-attitudes-towards-home-owership/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ According to a NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS&reg; survey of 3,793  adults conducted by Harris Interactive and released in January 2011,  home owners and renters agree that home ownership benefits individuals  and families, strengthens our communit... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-27 09:43:38</pubDate>
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    <title>Mortgage Rates Rise with Signs of Recovery</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/mortgage-rates-rise-with-signs-of-recovery/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/mortgage-rates-rise-with-signs-of-recovery/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ U.S. mortgage rates for 30-year loans rose from 4.71 percent to 4.74 percent this week, according to Freddie Mac. This marks the first time in three weeks that mortgage rates have risen, as the housing market shows signs of recovering. While average ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-21 13:03:41</pubDate>
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    <title>FHFA Plans Big Moves to Rescue Lending</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/fhfa-plans-big-moves-to-rescue-lending-/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/fhfa-plans-big-moves-to-rescue-lending-/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 

Daily Real Estate News&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;January 19, 2011&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;  Share
FHFA Plans Big Moves to Rescue Lending 
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it  would consider a new approach to how home loans are managed so b... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-20 11:19:06</pubDate>
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    <title>7 Great Reasons to Buy Denver Real Estate</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/7-great-reasons-to-buy-denver-real-estate/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/7-great-reasons-to-buy-denver-real-estate/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code  lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property  taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home.

2. Appreciation. Real  estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While ye... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-19 17:14:43</pubDate>
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    <title>10 ways to get ready for Home Ownership in Denver</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/10-ways-to-get-ready-for-home-ownership-in-denver/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/10-ways-to-get-ready-for-home-ownership-in-denver/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a Denver area home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.

2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.

3. Select where you want to... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-19 17:09:50</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Ranks 9th of 51 in Denver Real Estate Reports</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-ranks-9th-of-51-in-real-estate-report/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-ranks-9th-of-51-in-real-estate-report/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver&rsquo;s real estate market was ranked 9th in the Emerging Trends in Real Estate report released Wednesday. 51 U.S. cities were ranked in several categories, including homebuilding and rental markets.  The report, which was sponsored by the Urb... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-14 18:07:26</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Sees Home Resales Rise in December</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-sees-home-resales-rise-in-december/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-sees-home-resales-rise-in-december/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver-area resales&ndash;the sale of homes that have been sold at least once before&ndash;rose in December 2010 both year-over-year and month-to-month, according to data from Metrolist, Inc. Meanwhile, resale prices dropped during the same periods. ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2011-01-07 15:16:08</pubDate>
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    <title>Colorado Foreclosure Activity Drops in November</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-foreclosure-activity-drops-in-november/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-foreclosure-activity-drops-in-november/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Foreclosure filings and sales in Colorado&rsquo;s largest counties continued to decline in November, according to a report from the Colorado Division of Housing. This trend is largely attributed to internal investigations into lenders&rsquo; foreclos... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-12-24 12:16:59</pubDate>
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    <title>Colorado Property Values Decline - Legislative Council Report</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-property-values-decline-legislative-council-report/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-property-values-decline-legislative-council-report/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Colorado property values declined this year and are expected to do so again next year, according to a report by the non-partisan Colorado Legislative Council. The Council attributes the decline to several factors, including the economic downturn and ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-12-22 14:23:44</pubDate>
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    <title>Four Indicted In Denver Mortgage Fraud Case</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/four-indicted-in-denver-mortgage-fraud-case/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/four-indicted-in-denver-mortgage-fraud-case/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Four people have been indicted in an alleged mortgage-fraud scheme in Denver, according to District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Lynn Kimbrough. The defendants supposedly took out inflated home loans and let the properties go into foreclosure, netti... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-12-17 12:40:34</pubDate>
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    <title>FinCEN Reports Rise in Mortgage Fraud</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/fincen-reports-rise-in-mortgage-fraud/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/fincen-reports-rise-in-mortgage-fraud/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Reports by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have revealed an increase in mortgage fraud in the first half of 2010, due in part to lenders&rsquo; increased repurchase activity.  Suspicious activity reports (SARs) indicating mortgage l... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-12-15 15:38:14</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Area Sees Rise in Luxury Home Sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-area-sees-rise-in-luxury-home-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-area-sees-rise-in-luxury-home-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver-area luxury home resales rose nearly 22 percent in November year over year, as average sold prices for luxury homes fell, according to data compiled by Metrolist Inc.
Total home resales&mdash;meaning the sale of houses and condos that have be... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-12-10 17:07:11</pubDate>
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    <title>U.S. Mortgage Applications Fall for Fourth Straight Week</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/us-mortgage-applications-fall-for-fourth-straight-week/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/us-mortgage-applications-fall-for-fourth-straight-week/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The number of mortgage applications in the U.S. fell last week due to higher lending rates, marking the fourth straight weekly decline in refinancing. Overall applications decreased by 0.9 from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Ass... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-12-08 16:22:32</pubDate>
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    <title>Colorado Sees Record High Third Quarter Rents</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-sees-record-high-third-quarter-rents/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/colorado-sees-record-high-third-quarter-rents/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Colorado saw record high rents and falling vacancy rates in the third financial quarter, according to the Multi-Family Housing Vacancy &amp; Rental Survey released Thursday by the Colorado Division of Housing.

The statewide median rent rose to a r... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-12-03 18:05:20</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Area Home Prices In Decline</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-area-home-prices-in-decline/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-area-home-prices-in-decline/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Home prices in the Denver area were down 1.6 percent in September from a year earlier, according to the latest S&amp;P/Case-Shiller Home Prices Index, released yesterday. This marks the third month in a row that the metro area saw a year-over-year pr... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-12-01 14:42:17</pubDate>
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    <title>MBA Predicts Rising Interest Rates in 2011</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/mba-predicts-rising-interest-rates-in-2011/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/mba-predicts-rising-interest-rates-in-2011/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Rising interest rates in 2001?
While September saw mortgage rates at an all-time low, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) doesn&rsquo;t expect these conditions to last much longer. MBA announced yesterday that it expects fixed mortgage rates to a... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-10-27 14:52:30</pubDate>
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    <title>Jump In Home Sales in September</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/jump-in-home-sales-points-to-housing-recovery/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/jump-in-home-sales-points-to-housing-recovery/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Jump in Existing Home Sales
Existing-home sales rose 10.0 percent in September, the National Association of Realtors&reg; (NAR) announced today. This may indicate the U.S. housing market has begun to recover, according to NAR.  Existing-home sales&m... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-10-25 14:41:53</pubDate>
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    <title>Bank of America to Resume Foreclosure Sales</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/bank-of-america-to-resume-foreclosure-sales/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/bank-of-america-to-resume-foreclosure-sales/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver Real Estate News - Foreclosures
Bank of America announced earlier this week that it plans to resume seizing more than 100,000 homes in 23 states next week. This announcement comes less than a month after the bank halted its foreclosure sales ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-10-22 18:16:07</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver HUD Homes - Where are they?</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-hud-homes-where-are-they/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-hud-homes-where-are-they/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The number of HUD homes available in Denver and the surrounding areas has been declining in the last few weeks. Currently there are only 65 HUD homes available. 
Why is that? There are properties owned by Department of Housing and Urban Development ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-10-18 12:03:06</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Foreclosures - New Filings Sept. 25, 2010</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosures-new-filings-sept-25-2010/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosures-new-filings-sept-25-2010/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver Foreclosure Filings - Sept. 17, 2010
Last week's foreclosure filings were up in most cities around Denver area. Denver Foreclosures filings jumped up to 201 for the week from 47 the previous week.
These filings represent homeowners that have... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-09-28 11:17:29</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Foreclosure List Sept 17, 2010</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosure-list-sept-17-2010/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-foreclosure-list-sept-17-2010/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver Foreclosure Filings - Sept. 17, 2010
Below is a list of Foreclosure Filings for cities in the Denver area. These numbers represent homeowners that have had a notice of election and demand filed on their home. Having a notice of election and d... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2010-09-19 15:04:17</pubDate>
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    <title>Greenwood Village Real Estate Trends Q3</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/greenwood-village-real-estate-trends-q3/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/greenwood-village-real-estate-trends-q3/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Greenwood Village CO Real Estate Update
Greenwood Village CO Real Estate is recording higher closed sales than in 2008. One of the few areas around Denver to do so. Most home buyers in Greenwood Village are using conventional loans - 80% (2009) in p... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-10-07 21:29:37</pubDate>
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    <title>Cherry Hills Village CO Real Estate Q3</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/cherry-hills-village-co-real-estate-q3/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/cherry-hills-village-co-real-estate-q3/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Cherry Hills Village CO Real Estate Q3
Cherry Hills Village CO Real Estate&nbsp; third quarter&nbsp;sales are behind the sales numbers from 2006, 2007, and 2008. 2009 home sales are about 64% from 2008 sales (Jan-Sept). The average days on the marke... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-10-07 20:56:41</pubDate>
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    <title>Englewood CO Real Estate Sept 09</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/englewood-co-real-estate-sept-09/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/englewood-co-real-estate-sept-09/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Englewood CO Real Estate ~ Sept 09
Englewood CO Real Estate has been selling at a fairly steady rate in the last few months. 104 homes sold last year (by end of Sept.). This year that number is 55. The houses that have sold are on average selling cl... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-10-04 11:38:36</pubDate>
    <category>Englewood Real Estate</category>
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    <title>Denver Luxury Real Estate | Denver Luxury Homes | Quarterly Update</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-real-estate-denver-luxury-homes-quarterly-update/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-luxury-real-estate-denver-luxury-homes-quarterly-update/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver Luxury Homes | Denver Luxury Real Estate | Quarterly Update 

Denver Luxury Homes and Real Estate market has taken an expected hit along with the declining economy. However, not as big of a hit as in some other areas. Luxury homes are still ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-10-03 00:51:48</pubDate>
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    <title>The Highwoods Highlands Ranch, CO homes Sept 09</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/the-highwoods-highlands-ranch-co-homes-sept-09/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/the-highwoods-highlands-ranch-co-homes-sept-09/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ The Highwoods Highlands Ranch CO homes Sept 09

The Highwoods in Highlands Ranch CO&nbsp;sales activity stood still in August - zero homes sold. The three sold homes this year sold in June and July. In 2008 no homes sold after September.


    ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-28 00:46:45</pubDate>
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    <title>Sundance Hills Greenwood Village CO Real Estate Update</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/sundance-hills-greenwood-village-co-real-estate-update/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/sundance-hills-greenwood-village-co-real-estate-update/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Sundance Hills  Greenwood Village, CO Real Estate 2009

Ten homes have sold in 2009 in Sundance Hills. In 2008 a total of three homes sold in the community. The average sold price in 2009 is $602,547. 

From Jan 1st to Sept 27th (year-to-date)
... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-27 23:36:31</pubDate>
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    <title>Falcon Hills Highlands Ranch CO homes for sale and sold</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/falcon-hills-highlands-ranch-co-homes-for-sale-and-sold/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/falcon-hills-highlands-ranch-co-homes-for-sale-and-sold/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Two houses  sold -so far- this year in Falcon Hills CO. One in January and the 2nd in February. One house is currently pending sale. 

As of Sept 27th 2009 there are nine houses for sale in Falcon Hills in Highlands Ranch. The prices range from $82... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-27 15:36:32</pubDate>
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    <title>$8000 Tax Credit Information for First time home buyers in Denver area</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/8000-tax-credit-information-for-first-time-home-buyers-in-denver-area/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/8000-tax-credit-information-for-first-time-home-buyers-in-denver-area/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 

$8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home buyers in Denver

Note: This is intended to provide an overview only &ndash; for specific information or individual concerns, please contact your lawyer, accountant and/or financial advisor. 

Congress ha... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-25 13:11:18</pubDate>
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    <title>Highlands Ranch Real Estate - The Golf Club Report</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-real-estate-the-golf-club-report/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-real-estate-the-golf-club-report/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Highlands Ranch Real Estate ~ Golf Club Report

Highlands Ranch Real Estate activity in The Golf Club has been much slower this year compared to 2008. This is nine houses have sold compared to 19 houses in 2008. In 2008 only two additional houses s... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-23 23:32:22</pubDate>
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    <title>Highlands Ranch CO 80126 Market Report Aug 09</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-co-80126-market-report-aug-09/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-co-80126-market-report-aug-09/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[  Highlands Ranch CO 80126 Market Report Aug 09

Statistics and figures for Highlands Ranch CO Closed Sales in Aug 2009

SOLD in Aug. 2009 ~ 80126

     
    33 homes sold in August
        
    15 of the sold houses&nbsp;seller provided conc... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-23 19:13:01</pubDate>
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    <title>Highlands Ranch CO 80129 Market Report Aug 09</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-co-80129-market-report-aug-09/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-co-80129-market-report-aug-09/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Highlands Ranch CO 80129 Market Report Aug 09

Statistics and figures for Highlands Ranch CO Closed Sales in Aug 2009

For zip code 80129 which includes The Highlands Ranch Golf Club, Westridge, Mansion Pointe and Indigo Hills subdivisions.

  ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-23 11:37:39</pubDate>
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    <title>Highlands Ranch CO 80130 Market Report Aug 09</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-co-80130-market-report-aug-09/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-co-80130-market-report-aug-09/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Highlands Ranch CO 80130 Market Report - Aug 2009

For zip code 80130 which includes The Hearth and Eastridge subdivisions.



    
        
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    <pubDate>2009-09-22 23:00:47</pubDate>
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    <title>Home Buying in Greenwood Village CO</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/home-buying-in-greenwood-village-co/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/home-buying-in-greenwood-village-co/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Home Buying in Greenwood Village CO ~ Part 1 Checklist of Choices
You are thinking about buying a home in Greenwood Village CO. Before you even start seriously looking at homes you probably have an idea of what your dream home will have and what it ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-10 16:25:45</pubDate>
    <category>Buyers</category>
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    <title>Pediatrician in Greenwood Village CO</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/pediatrician-in-greenwood-village-co/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/pediatrician-in-greenwood-village-co/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Pediatrician in Greenwood Village CO

Looking for a Pediatrician in Greenwood Village&nbsp;CO? Greenwood Pediatrics is located just south of Denver Tech Center and North of Park Meadows Malls, convenient for residents of Greenwood Village. Greenwoo... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-09-07 15:01:11</pubDate>
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    <title>Lone Tree Golf Courses - Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Golf Courses in Lone Tree CO - Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel
Looking for a golf course in Lone Tree? The Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel boasts a public 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. The hotel offers banquet facilities, meeting rooms ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-06-29 11:18:42</pubDate>
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    <title>We were told we would get an answer back today on a short sale</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ &quot;We were told we would get a response today from the bank on a short sale...&quot;

You put in an offer for a house that is being sold as a short sale.
You were told you would get an answer back by today.
But you haven't heard anything back ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-04-10 18:09:07</pubDate>
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    <title>What if my house doesn't sell?</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/what-if-my-house-doesnt-sell/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ What if my house doesn't sell?

You may have wondered. It usually will, but the question is&nbsp;at what price? And the bigger question is - is that price acceptable to you?

What if my house doesn't sell for the price I am willing/able to accept... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-04-10 13:11:00</pubDate>
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    <title>Can your house sell from an Open House?</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/can-your-house-sell-from-an-open-house/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Can an Open House sell your house?

The short answer is YES, it is possible. Does it happen very often? No. A very small percentage of homes are sold from an open house. As small as 1-2%, depending on the area, agent, house etc. Many variables here... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2009-01-19 15:04:27</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver Photo Journal - wild and domestic Colorado Animals</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-photo-journal-week-4-wild-and-domestic-colorado-animals/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver Photo Journal

These photos were taken around in southern parts of Denver area, in Douglas County. There are lots of wild and not so wild animals around in Colorado for a great photo opportunity. 

Photo Journal

Animal sightings in Doug... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-25 23:50:45</pubDate>
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    <title>Denver CO Luxury Homes and Real Estate - Many Denver Luxury Homes on the market</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-co-luxury-homes-and-real-estate-many-denver-luxury-homes-on-the-market/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver CO Luxury Homes and Real Estate - Many to choose from
Currently there are nearly 400 luxury homes for sale in Denver and many more in the cities and counties surrounding Denver. Depending on what price range from&nbsp;million dollars and abov... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-22 23:15:08</pubDate>
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    <title>Lone Tree CO Real Estate - Quarterly Report 3rd Q 08 - $700,000 to 1 million</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/lone-tree-co-real-estate-quarterly-report-3rd-q-08-700000-to-1-million/show/</guid>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Lone Tree CO Real Estate - Quarterly Report
&nbsp;for homes sold from $700,000 to one million

In the third quarter of 08 you can&nbsp;see slight decline on all areas compared to the second quarter.


Quarterly Numbers 4th quarter 2007 - 3rd qu... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-19 23:50:22</pubDate>
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    <title>Lone Tree CO Luxury Homes Quarterly Report Q4 07 to Q3 08</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/lone-tree-co-luxury-homes-quarterly-report-q4-07-to-q3-08/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/lone-tree-co-luxury-homes-quarterly-report-q4-07-to-q3-08/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Lone Tree CO Luxury Homes Report - Q4 2007 to Q3 2008

In the third quarter of 2008 you see improvements on all areas compared to the last three quarters. The luxury homes in Lone Tree were spending less time on the market on average, getting price... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-18 12:25:33</pubDate>
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    <title>Lone Tree CO Luxury Homes - Market Report Oct 08</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/lone-tree-co-luxury-homes-market-report-oct-081/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/lone-tree-co-luxury-homes-market-report-oct-081/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Lone Tree CO Luxury Homes and Real Estate
Market Report Oct 08
In October three luxury homes sold in Lone Tree CO. The average days on the market was 192. The average price per square foot of the homes sold in October was $322/sf. No homes are curr... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-18 12:04:12</pubDate>
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    <title>Dog Parks in Highlands Ranch - Dog off leash areas in Highlands Ranch - Hound Hill Dog Park</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/dog-parks-in-highlands-ranch-dog-off-leash-areas-in-highlands-ranch-hound-hill-dog-park/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Dog Parks in Highlands Ranch -&nbsp;HOUND HILL DOG PARK - Off Leash
When driving around Highlands Ranch, you will see pets, and more pets. Residents in Highlands Ranch love pets. So, Metro District Parks and Open Space offers Highlands Ranch Pets fo... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-17 21:35:04</pubDate>
    <category>Pets</category>
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    <title>Changing of Seasons - Fall photos from Denver area</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Changing of Seasons - Fall in Douglas County Colorado

Douglas county, located in the Southern part of Denver area offers beautiful scenery especially during the fall season. The vibrant and brilliant colors and the beauty of nature, leave us at aw... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-15 23:32:26</pubDate>
    <category>Denver Photo Journal</category>
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    <title>Highlands Ranch CO Sports - BMX Track and Racing in Highlands Ranch</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Highlands CO Sports - BMX Track and Racing 

As you may know there are miles and miles of trails and paths for biking in Highlands Ranch Colorado. Well, there is more.
Looking for something new to do with your bike in Highlands Ranch &amp; Littlet... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-15 23:07:41</pubDate>
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    <title>Highlands Ranch Luxury Homes - Market Report Oct 08</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/highlands-ranch-luxury-homes-market-report-oct-08/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Highlands Ranch CO Luxury Homes and Real Estate
Market Report Oct 2008
In October 2008 no luxury homes (homes over one million dollars) sold in Highlands Ranch CO. Four homes are currently under contract - all in the Backcountry community and under... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-15 22:48:44</pubDate>
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    <title>Littleton CO Luxury Homes and Real Estate - Market Report Oct 08</title>
    <guid>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/littleton-co-luxury-homes-and-real-estate-market-report-oct-08/show/</guid>
    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/littleton-co-luxury-homes-and-real-estate-market-report-oct-08/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Littleton CO Luxury Homes and Real Estate
Market Report Oct 2008

In October 2008 one luxury home sold in Littleton Colorado. The sold home is a new construction and was sold by the builder. One home is currently under contract. 
This report is f... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-15 22:14:55</pubDate>
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    <title>Heritage Hills Lone Tree CO Homes and Real Estate - Market Report Oct 08</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Heritage Hills Lone Tree CO Homes
Market Report Oct 2008
In October 2008 three homes were sold in Heritage Hills in Lone Tree. Three homes are currently under contract. One of the homes sold is in the Enclave section of Heritage Hills. One of the h... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-15 12:39:20</pubDate>
    <category>Market Reports</category>
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    <title>Denver Co Luxury Foreclosures - Opportunities</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/denver-co-luxury-foreclosures-opportunities/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Denver Luxury Foreclosures
Finding and Getting your Diamond in the rough
Denver Luxury Homes and Real Estate market is doing very well. Luxury Homes in Denver are selling, some very quickly and many for 97%-100% of the listing price.  Only a very s... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-11-13 17:55:30</pubDate>
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    <title>Market Report - Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, CO</title>
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    <link>http://www.kennarealestate.com/blog/rita-burke/market-report-highlands-ranch-and-lone-tree-co/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree Real Estate
Market Report June 2008
The Real Estate Market in Douglas County fared better than many other areas of Denver, when looking at the statistics gathered last month (June 2008).
 However, when compared to las... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-17 23:02:27</pubDate>
    <category>Market Reports</category>
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    <title>Absorption Rate</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Absorption Rate
Definition: Number of weeks it takes to sell the current inventory of&nbsp; Denver homes at the present rate of sales.
 Absorption rate is simply the rate at which real estate is selling. The rate is used to find out trends in Real ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-29 11:27:19</pubDate>
    <category>Real Estate Terms</category>
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    <title>Summer Carnival in Highlands Ranch CO - Fun, Fun Fun</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Highlands Ranch, CO - Summer Carnival FUN
Highlands Ranch Carnival on-going NOW

Brought to you by Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA)


    
        
              
              
        
    



Dates: June 7th through June... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-08 22:33:11</pubDate>
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    <title>Short Sale - Short Sales in Denver Area - Part 2</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Short Sales in Denver Area - Part 2
Sellers: Documents Required to request a Short Sale

If you are in the beginning stages in selling your home as a Short Sale, here is a reference check list of the documents that will be required by the lender. ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-08 19:08:43</pubDate>
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    <title>Short Sale - Short Sales in Denver Metro Area - Part 1</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Short Sales in Denver - Part 1 - Introduction
Frequently Asked Questions about Short Sales in Denver

What is a Short Sale?
In short, the Short Sale occurs when a lender is willing to accept less for the loan than what is owed by the borrower to ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-05 13:32:13</pubDate>
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