New Name. New Look. Same Great Service.

Pennington Real Estate is now the new name of my real estate brokerage company! I am excited for people to now know what it means, how to spell it, and more importantly...how to pronounce it. As you have probably already noticed it includes a whole new logo and look for the company. Please stay tuned for new additions coming from Pennington Real Estate and as always I look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

Luke

Mortgage Rates DROP!

BIG NEWS! I just received word from Sean Sedita at Platte River Mortgage this afternoon that the bond market had a huge upswing today which caused mortgage rates to drop to around 4.5% for qualified buyers. Those of you who know me know that I'm not a hardseller, but if you've been thinking about buying real estate now is the time to do it. If you would like to talk with Sean about refinancing you can reach him at 303.433.9902.

MORE Positive Perspective in Denver

A "Half Full" glass perspective to give you a break from the "Half Empty" perspective of the media on our current market condition. Aaaahhhhhhh refreshing!!


I Dream of Denver: If you jumble together the five most popular American metro areas - Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Orlando and Tampa - you get an image of the American Dream circa 2009. These are places where you can imagine yourself with a stuffed garage - filled with skis, kayaks, soccer equipment, hiking boots and boating equipment. These are places you can imagine yourself leading an active outdoor lifestyle. Read more here...

Homebuilders a bit more upbeat: Index shows that builders were slightly more optimistic in February compared to January. Read more here...

Colorado foreclosures fall in 2008 for 1st time in years: Colorado foreclosure activity fell last year for the first time since the state began collecting data in 2003, according to a report released Monday by the Colorado Division of Housing. Read more here...

S&P: Denver had smallest 2008 home-price decline of 20 U.S. cities: The monthly S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices said average prices of existing homes in Denver fell 4 percent between December 2007 and December 2008, less than any of the other 19 cities in the report. Read more here...

Denver ranks 7th on EPA list of most energy-efficient buildings: Denver ranks No. 7 among U.S. cities with the most buildings rated highly energy efficient by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under it's "Energy Star" program. Read more here...

Green Home Improvement Ideas

Green homes are designed, built, renovated, or improved in ways to more efficiently use natural resources. While many newer homes are built green, even small improvements to an older home can help reduce impact on the environment, promote the health of those who live there, and use energy and water more efficiently.

By adding green features to your home you can enjoy lower maintenance costs & monthly expenses, health benefits like lower emissions & better air quality, and improve your home's resale value & marketability.

Here are some ideas to make your home more green:

* Caulk windows and doors * Landscape responsibly * Install a programmable thermostat * Install low-E windows * Install low-flow showerheads and toilets * Consider adding storm doors * Install ceiling fans * Install tankless water heaters * Use low- or no-VOC paints and materials * Choose LED lighting * Take advantage of smart-irrigation technology like evapotranspiration controllers