An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is an additional self-contained living unit that is located within or adjacent to the main home/structure on the same property. ADUs fill a needed niche of affordable and independent living. Many folks can not yet afford to buy a home, but also don’t want…
It’s Back An architectural style that I am a huge fan of is making a big comeback in terms of desirability and recognition, The Bungalow. The word “bungalow” comes from the Hindustani word “bangala,” which translates to “belonging to Bengal”, as the style was originally from Bengal, India. In India…
Craftsman Style: developed in early 1900s, some key features are overhanging eaves (edges of a roof that hang over a wall and project beyond the side of the home) wide front porches and decorative brackets, and columns. Colonial: Developed in the 1700s, key features are a symmetrical rectangular design, with a large…
Where did the name “Denver” come from? Well, the city was actually named after James W. Denver, who was a lawyer, politician, and soldier. James Denver was a soldier in the Union Army during The Civil War, and advocated for Native American Rights as a politician. He also served as…
This used to be one of the only houses in this section of mountains along i70, it has been called “The Woody Allen House”, “The Sleeper House”, “The Sculptured House”, I think I remember calling it the UFO house as a kid. The house was designed by architect Charles Deaton,…
Take a look at this example… Purchase price of $450,000 You have 5% to put down (Yes you can buy a house with 5% down, even less) = $22,500 So your principal loan amount is $427,500. Interest rate at 2.997% (This week’s rate)monthly payment for principle and interest would be: $1,801.67 Interest rate 4.74% (June 2010 rate)monthly payment…
Last week I took a trip down to Taos, New Mexico and did a guided tour of an “Earthship Community”. An Earthship is the name given to a home that is designed using principles of sustainability and independence by constructing the Earthship with 6 main design principles; building with natural and…
The DreamSmithTeam and I discuss how the real estate market has been adapting these past two and a half months. Market Update/Data Interest Rates went even LOWER! For a buyer:Interest rates dropped from roughly 3.3% to 3.1%! More homes are coming on the market every day which means more selection, also, the interest…
A lot of people feel that home ownership is out of reach because of the initial capital needed, but with some loans such as I describe below, you can buy a home with little to no down payment, then start building equity and real wealth. Here’s how: FHA Loans FHA…
Washington Park is one of the most well-known neighborhoods in the Denver area, and just the name alone springs to mind picnics in the park, architecturally pleasing homes, and a quaint mix of city and mountain views. The park itself was developed throughout the 1890s by architect Reinhard Schuetze, and…