August 2009 
There are 26 blog entries for August 2009.
Announcing: The 2009 Denver Luxury Home Tour Winners
Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 11:40am. 29 Views, 0 Comments.
The Homebuilders Association of Metro Denver has announced the winners of the 2009 Denver Luxury Home Tour. Located in five distinct regions of the metro area, the home tour highlighted 27 new luxury residences in 23 neighborhoods. Over 100,000 people attended the summer tour.
The overall winners in each tour section are:
North: Coenen Homes, a Mediterranean villa at 2511 Ranch Reserve Ridge in Westminster. Coenen Homes takes pride in its network of qualified contractors who share its dedication to fine craftsmanship and quality.
West: Wilkshire Estates, a Tuscan-style at 18785 W. 56th Drive in Golden. Wilkshire Estates has earned a reputation for integrity, superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. The company’s homes are the result of observing how…
New Home Sales Increase in July
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at 11:00am. 22 Views, 0 Comments.
New home sales climbed more than anticipated in July, CNN reported today. This is the the fourth straight month of climbing sales, providing encouraging evidence that new home construction is emerging from the worst downturn in decades.
Sales of single-family homes increased by 9.6% compared to June 2009, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. That was the highest number sold since September 2008 and well above economists projections for a 1.6% gain.
July's increase was the fifth in seven months. Economists believe buyers are returning to the market due to affordable pricing, low interest rates and the $8,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit, which expires December 1.
"July's gains offer additional evidence that the housing sector is improving," noted Kathie…