Denver Home Prices

by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate 

Even though home prices in some parts of the Denver area fell in February over the year ago period, Denver home prices held up at the fifth best level in the country according to the most recent Case- Schiller report.

The report tracked home prices in 20 cities across the United States over the last year.it found that prices dropped an average of 12.7% during that time.  Denver prices dropped an average of 5.5%. 

Steve Holben, a local custom home builder, takes exception to the methodology used in the report and claims the Denver market is actually better than reported by Case Schiller.

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FICO Score

by Dennis Beranek, Denver Mortgage Expert

As a long-time Denver mortgage banker, I know how important credit scores have become over the years. When I started in banking, I was taught to examine the financial statements, the business plan and then look the potential borrower straight in the eye. I could usually assess a good risk from a bad one. But, those days are gone.FICO Credit Score

For better or worse, a credit decision now usually rests on what is supposed to be an objection and unemotional number. That number is FICO credit score. So, know what it is and how to improve it can save you a lot of money.

Use the form below to get more information on current interest rates and FICO credit scores. 

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