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My neighbor took these last week of a great horned owl nesting on his tree. I will add the chicks pictures once they hatch and if I am able to see them.
Rent prices in Denver remained the 13th most expensive in the country this October, as one bedrooms slid 1.5% to a median of $1,300, while two bedrooms similarly were down 2.2% to $1,770. Despite this trend, prices in the city are still up between 1-4% this past quarter depending on bedroom type. In terms of neighborhood pricing, asking rents this fall ranged between $700-$2,300 for a one bedroom. The most expensive areas were centered around "the Golden Triangle" ($2,275), "LoDo" ($2,150), and the "Central Business District" ($1,735). More affordable prices could be found to the southwest and east, with neighborhoods primarily priced in the low $1,000’s for a one bedroom. "Villa Park" on the city's western edge, ranks as the most affordable neighborhood in Denver at $780 for a 1 bedroom in October. To see how Denver stacks up to the rest of the country, and view full rental data for the top 50 cities in the US, read the National Re...
YouTube video Highlands Ranch active homes inventory is down by 85.5% from four years ago and down by 51% since last year. Here are the numbers: 03/2014 Highlands Ranch Home Sales Data
1. Weatherize your home and save up to 10% of your heating and cooling costs. A handy homeowner can seal up holes to the outside by weather-stripping doors and window, and sealing windows and gaps along the home’s foundation. 2. Set your thermostat to 68°. Your heating system will operate less and use less energy. Turn your thermostat down 5°at night or when leaving your home for an hour or more to save up to $70 on energy costs each year. 3. Install low-flow showerheads and faucets. It really helps! 1.8-gallon per minute showerheads can reduce your hot water consumption by as much as 10%. You’ll see savings up to $6 per year for a sink faucet aerator and $30 per year for a showerhead. 4. Switch to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. They cost a little more, but you can save about $50 over the life of just one bulb.
During these winter months, when you cannot go outside and work on your home’s exterior or plant in the garden, you can nevertheless make use of your time inside, especially in the kitchen. Perhaps your faded kitchen needs a new and creative touch. Many homeowners don’t even like to spend time in the kitchen because it’s so gloomy, but they have limited time and finances to make improvements. Fortunately, kitchen renovations do not have to drain your budget, take a lot of time, or create a total upheaval in your kitchen. Try one or all of the following tips for a quick kitchen renewal. 1. Try Painting Paint works wonders on everything. A dull room can be transformed into a vibrant, clean atmosphere with just a few strokes of a brush and a gallon of paint. If your old wood-tone cabinets fail to catch your eye, try spray-painting them with a very glossy white or hand-painting them with an oil-based paint in creamy white. For only a few dollars, you can paint your cabinetry, creating...
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