http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5For the past ten years I (Dan) and my wife Jennifer have been gathering bags full of clothes, food, and other necessities to give to the homeless. Right around this time of year we ask our clients, staff, business associates, friends and family to help us by donating items that we can pack into...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~690573.aspx11/20/2009 4:03:28 AMDan Polimino Colorado Realtors Dan Polimino, Gary Lohrman and Mortgage Lender Andy Jorgensen are at it again. This time the trio is giving the American public a chance to win $250,000 dollars in cash towards their Colorado Dream Home. Maybe you have been wanting to buy a first home, maybe you have d...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~690572.aspx11/20/2009 3:59:17 AMDan Polimino Fuller Sotheby's agent Dan Polimino talks about how the tax credit extension has the phone ringing and people buying homes in DenverColorado. He also talks about what it means for future buyers and seller. Finally he tackles the outlook over the final six weeks of the year. Check out the vi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~688556.aspx11/18/2009 4:27:08 AMDan Polimino Most people want to be in great shape, but when push comes to shove they have a hard time giving up their favorite foods. What if you gave up some of your favorite drinks instead? It's not uncommon to add more than 2,000 calories to your daily diet with refreshments alone. Let take a look at a ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~687571.aspx11/16/2009 8:56:51 AMDan Polimino I am sure by now that you saw the news from two weeks ago about the first-time home buyers' tax credit being extended through April 30, 2010 and Congress creating a new credit for people other than first-time home buyers. This was one of the best scenarios we could hope for. The only way th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~687567.aspx11/16/2009 7:35:41 AMDan Polimino On Wednesday, Move.com, the company that also owns the more popular Realtor.com, published a survey they conducted forecasting home buying in 2010. According to Move.com one in 20 Americans say they plan on buying a home within the coming year. While that doesn't seem like a lot of people the m...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~686543.aspx11/13/2009 3:04:13 AMDan Polimino Wall Street has seen 10,000 on the big board a couple of time over the last week which has led many people to believe the economic recovery is here. I am not so sure that it is and here's why. By all measuring sticks there is no foundational basis for the stock market to be at 10,000 it's al...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~685495.aspx11/11/2009 5:08:53 AMDan Polimino Not all food is created equal. In fact, there are some foods that are simply awesome. In sports these foods would be considered "The Most Valuable Players" because they mean so much to the team and they do so many things well. Some foods we eat serve mainly one purpose, but these special foods ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~683965.aspx11/10/2009 2:22:20 AMDan Polimino Fuller Sotheby's agent Dan Polimino talks about who is eligible for the new tax credit that congress passed on November 6th. There is a an extension for first time home buyers until April 30th to claim an $8,000 refund check and there is a $6500 dollar tax credit for people who have lived in th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~683798.aspx11/9/2009 8:45:36 PMDan Polimino There is now a tax credit for everyone and an extension for first time home buyers! Today is GOOD NEWS for those of you thinking about buying a home or a first home. The House and Senate have finalized a version of the tax credit extension for first time buyers and created a credit for all ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~682763.aspx11/6/2009 1:30:42 AMDan Polimino Fuller Sothebys Agent Dan Polimino talks about the recent decision in Congress to extend the first time home buyers tax credit. Dan says it's good for everyone, but don't get too excited because it's not a done deal yet. Check out the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq9UYoQ3NpEhttp://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~681678.aspx11/4/2009 2:31:43 AMDan Polimino A husband and wife are on vacation, the husband says to the wife, "Hey, what do you think about maybe making an on offer on that home we saw three months ago?" The wife says, "Yeah, I kinda liked it. Let's call our realtor and take another look when we get back home." The nice couple gets ba...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~681261.aspx11/3/2009 7:55:35 AMDan Polimino You've probably heard fitness experts say not to watch the scale when you're trying to lose weight. And there's a simple reason for that ... it's not giving you the whole story. A scale only tells you about weight lost and weight gained, but what type of weight you lost or gained is more import...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~680576.aspx11/2/2009 2:43:14 AMDan Polimino Fuller Sotheby's agent Dan Polimino talks about this weeks market update for Denver Colorado. Check out the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPi6Aj4p4Hohttp://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~678446.aspx10/28/2009 4:59:45 AMDan Polimino You know how this goes. You are at an event or party and someone asks you, "So, what do you do?" I answer, "I am a realtor." After that bad look like someone just stepped on their toe leaves their face, they immediately ask you, "How is the market?" I get these questions about four or five t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~677529.aspx10/27/2009 2:09:13 AMDan Polimino It was a recent beautiful fall afternoon, about 72 degrees with a slight breeze, bright sunshine and the leaves of the trees were brilliant yellows, oranges and reds. We were on a backcountry trail made for running and biking. Surrounding us were wide open fields where horses were grazing, and ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~676866.aspx10/26/2009 2:56:33 AMDan Polimino Fuller Sotheby's agent Dan Polimino talks about this weeks market update for DenverColorado. This week Dan says the first time home buyer frenzy is on. Sellers and buyers are moving fast before the November 30th deadline. Check out the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ5y9V4bxic...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~673927.aspx10/21/2009 5:21:59 AMDan Polimino Ok, for the last several years, you have been hearing about real estate being marketed via social media, blogging, video web portals, and syndication. You know it exists, you know people are doing it, but you're unsure whether or not it produces results. The answer is yes, it can produce res...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~672592.aspx10/19/2009 8:47:47 AMDan Polimino It's that time of year when we hear, "You know things are so crazy around the holidays. I think I should take the month off from my fitness plan." We usually ask these well-meaning souls if they think the holidays will come every year. And they say, "Well of course they come every year!" Then w...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~672585.aspx10/19/2009 3:03:52 AMDan Polimino This incredible custom home combines the charm of ObservatoryPark with luxury living. This 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom home with a fully finished basement boasts almost 5400 finished square feet. The home has been designed with impeccable detail and attention to the finest materials. Finishes inc...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~670219.aspx10/15/2009 12:06:27 PMDan Polimino Fuller Sotheby's agent Dan Polimino talks about this weeks market update for DenverColorado. Dan addresses the problem of appraisals and how sellers can avoid getting caught in the trap of their home not appraising for asking price. Check out the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~669548.aspx10/14/2009 10:32:05 AMDan Polimino This beautiful home features an abundance of architectural detail. Art niches, built-ins, and dramatic arches evoke European craftsmanship throughout this 6 bedroom, 6 ½ bathroom masterwork. The freshly completed low maintenance deck features lush views of Glenmoor golf course. Classic brick an...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~668375.aspx10/13/2009 6:09:38 AMDan Polimino Last week, we began to take a look at a hot topic these days in real estate and that's appraisals. We are seeing more and more people making solid offers on homes only to find out two weeks later that it did not appraise for the asking price. There are many reasons for this and if you would lik...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~668068.aspx10/12/2009 8:54:23 AMDan Polimino Here's the great thing about walking ... anyone can do it anywhere and it flat out WORKS. So why do we forget about walking as one of the best alternatives for losing weight? It's common to think "more is better" and if you really want to be in shape you have to work harder, or at least har...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~667557.aspx10/12/2009 1:09:02 AMDan Polimino The 4 bedroom, 3 bath boasts over 4100 finished square feet and over 5800 total square feet. The huge gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite island opens to a spacious family room with a fireplace. The sliding glass doors lead out to your professionally landscaped yard with your own c...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Your-Voice/Blog~663400.aspx10/8/2009 7:38:14 AMDan Polimino Built in 1983 the 9000 square foot Spanish style Villa was built for the Maytag family. They were so concerned with building the highest quality home that they commissioned Gerald H Phipps commercial contractors to build their Colorado getaway. At the time the family spared no expense and gave ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~662923.aspx10/6/2009 4:40:45 AMDan Polimino Can you believe in a few short weeks the first ski resorts will be announcing they are opening for the season. It's almost as if fall has snuck up on us. While the weather has clearly changed you may have been caught off guard in preparing your body for ski season. Oh sure, you had intended on ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~662600.aspx10/5/2009 8:37:52 AMDan Polimino "Will it appraise?" This is the question that every buyer must ask themselves these days before they make an offer on a property. Appraisals are becoming more and more of an issue when it comes to buying a home. Why? Well, there are several reasons for this and I'll detail some, but not all bel...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~662585.aspx10/5/2009 7:50:56 AMDan Polimino This exceptional residence located in Heritage Estates offers the epitome of a luxurious lifestyle. A sample of the outstanding features and appointments of this home include crown molding, hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, travertine tile and custom woodwork throughout. The ex...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~662013.aspx10/2/2009 4:22:37 AMDan Polimino Fuller Sothebys Agent Dan Polimino talks about the final 60 days for first time home buyers and the $8,000 dollar tax credit. He outlines a plan for any first time home buyer looking to meet the deadline. Check the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m59m5pUgyJohttp://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~661563.aspx10/1/2009 7:22:40 AMDan Polimino