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Cisneros: 2nd home deduction out the door?

Mortgage deduction for primary homes is too embeded in America’s culture and economy to be eliminated, says Henry [...]

Refinancing could save Denver-area homeowners $600 mililon annually

“It really is giving yourself a pay raise without having to argue with your boss,” Tom Clark on the benefits of refinancing into record low [...]

Obama Administration wants direction on housing

“This open process will help shape the future of our housing finance system,” HUD Secretary Shaun [...]

FHA Chief Addresses Housing In Denver

There is plenty of blame to go around for the U.S. housing crisis, but there are signs the Obama Administration efforts are working, says FHA Commissioner David [...]

Spring home sales likely to surge from January levels

The Denver-area home market in January, while it did not book shoot-the-lights-out activity, appears to have set the stage for a much stronger spring season, as consumers are expected to take advantage of tax credit that are expiring, and lock in low mortgage rates, widely expected to shoot up in the coming months.

Nationally, home sales drop almost 17%

“It’s significant that home sales remain above year-ago levels, but the market is going through a period of swings driven by the tax credit,” Lawrence [...]

Colorado ranks No. 19 for loan modifications

“Our challenge now is to keep the pressure on,” William [...]

Tax credit extension welcome, but don't forget counseling

A little counseling along with the home buyer tax credits, can avoid the unintended consequence of creating more [...]

CHFA to get additional financing

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority will be getting additional help from Uncle Sam to help low-and moderate income home buyers get mortgages and provide more affordable rental housing in the state, under a plan unveiled today by the Obama Administration.

Details of the plan – such as the amount available to CHFA and groups like [...]

CHFA, Polis, Perlmutter hosting housing fair

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority will join Congressman Jared Polis and Congressman Ed Perlmutter at their Housing Fair from 8 a.m. Until noon this Saturday at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center in Thornton, CHFA announced today.

The Housing Fair is designed to provide prospective home buyers with resources about homeownership in today’s market. Additionally, [...]