Greg Eckler

Colorado Continues to Suffer Economically: More Job Losses on the Way

All across the nation, people have their eyes on the economic recovery that they hope to see coming down the road any moment; in some places this trend has already started, but in others like Colorado, the recovery and subsequent rebalancing is still o... Read >

Are you Blogging a Dead Horse?

With an ever increasing number of real estate agents embracing the digital age, there has been a considerable amount of debate within the industry about the advantages of blogging. Most property professionals are aware of the importance of social network... Read >

How to Avoid Making Your First Home Buying Experience a Nightmare

As the government funded support for the real estate market recovery nears the end of its scheduled existence, many first-time home buyers struggle to get their piece of the stimulus pie. With the big push for home buying going on, there are some buyer... Read >

Paws for Thought

Moving home can be a stressful time for all of us. There is so much to consider, organize and arrange, that it can be easy to forget that the family pet will often find the process of relocation difficult to understand, and adjust to. This is particularly... Read >

Distinct Kitchen Improvements

If you're just starting out in your first home there are more than enough expenses for you to worry about, without getting overly concerned with filling your kitchen cabinets with sparkling new accessories. Who says you need a sixty-piece dining set w... Read >

Adding a Home Office

So, you've decided to go it alone. You're setting up your own business, and you intend to run this exciting venture from home. Great idea. It will save a significant amount of time and money in the sourcing, equipping and fitting of a commercial unit. Nat... Read >

EPA Increases Requirements to Protect Public From Lead Exposure Just in Time for Earth Day

As previously announced in the summer of 2009, the US Environmental Protection Agency will be putting into place some stronger guidelines to boost up the requirements that it had previously issued in 2008 to protect the more sensitive members of socie... Read >

Will Recent 85K Jobs Lost Lead to More Foreclosures?

While tentative headlines keep promising that the recession is just about ready to be over, the numbers have come out about another batch of job cuts; it seems that employers around the country aren't buying the line about a recovering economy just yet... Read >

A Dog Could Be a Home Security Risk

One of the traditional answers to the question, "What should I do to increase my home security?" is "Get a dog." Dogs, while they may be a deterrent, are not an automatic home security solution. You should never leave your property solely in the paws ... Read >

Advantages of Buying Real Estate in a “Sketchy” Neighborhood

Everyone wants to buy in a "good" neighborhood - low crime and attractive. However, all the "good" neighborhoods tend to cost more to buy in, making homes there hard to obtain or out of reach for buyers on a budget. However, buying in a less desirable n... Read >

So...You Think You Have Your Home Staged

So, your house is on the market, and once again the figures have just been released showing that prices are down... down... down - but don't go down with them. Instead, get active and bring yourself up, up, up by doing something practical and truly helpfu... Read >

Setting Goals For Your First Home Purchase

It can seem an insurmountable task sometimes to start saving for your first home. There is always that balance that is needed in life as well, i.e. how to enjoy some of your money while trying to save most of it! We are often told that in order to re... Read >

Don't Run on Empty: Increase your Home's Energy Efficiency

Would it surprise you to know that up to 15% of our power bills are spent simply on electric lighting? Perhaps many of us are not aware of the small, yet effective ways we could economize on our energy payments. For those of us who do not have homes... Read >

Time's Right For Selling Your Denver Home

Amid reports of a new nation-wide mandatory registration for financiers - which may make mortgages more difficult to get - comes the great news that Denver realty is up again! These two pieces of news together mean that sooner (rather than later) would be... Read >

Your First Home: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

The experience of purchasing your first home can be overwhelming. But it doesn't need to be. There are certain valuable insights that'll help you along the way, and ensure that you are in charge of your experience. Of course a great realtor can help you i... Read >