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February 1st - 5th is clean energy week.  CORE and other partners are working together to put together events and activities to move clean energy to the forefront of national policy.  For more information about Clean Energy Week visit www.SoprisRealty.com  or www.cleanenergyweek.org/schedule.php  
02/03/2010
The Federal Housing Administration will raise the minimum down payment for its least credit-worthy borrowers.  FHA is making these changes to ensure long-term financial soundness.  With credit scores below 580, borrowers will need 10% down.  Above 580 will allow for only 3.5% down.  FHA is also i...
01/26/2010
Garfield County Public Health Department have been compiling data for 5 years and now has results.  They are urging citizens to get involved about the air quality issues we are facing. The Public Health Department has recently released "A Citizen's Guide to Air Quality Management in Garfield Coun...
01/26/2010
Some other low-cost home winterizing tips: Use a programmable thermostat. When installed and used correctly, you may be able to save $180 each year. Get a tune-up for your furnace and change your furnace filter monthly. Clean filters create better air flow, while dirty filters can hike energy usa...
11/27/2009
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), enacted earlier this year, expanded two home energy tax credit: the non-business energy property credit and the residential energy efficient property credit. That means you can perform energy-saving home improvements and reduce your 2009 ...
11/27/2009
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Roaring Fork Valley residents may be eligible for $300 back on insulation upgrade.  http://www.aspencore.org/file/Insulate_Colorado.html
11/09/2009
The first time home buyer tax credit has been extended and also includes buyers that are not buying for the first time.  All contracts need to be in effect by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010.  http://www.mortgagemarketguide.com/specialannounce_land_FEDSIGN.html  
11/08/2009
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Homebuyer Credit Gets New Life: http://bit.ly/1SWACZ via @addthis Key lawmakers in the Senate have tentatively agreed to extend the existing $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and also offer a new $6,500 credit for existing homeowners who have lived in their...
10/30/2009
GarfieldCleanEnergy.org is now the online headquarters for news and information about clean energy for households, businesses and local governments in Garfield County. The new site uses eye-catching graphic design and simple navigation to deliver extensive information on energy efficiency, renewa...
10/26/2009
Search for Glenwood Springs homes for  sale at www.SoprisRealty.com.  You can also save searches and property favorites. You will need to login, but be assured your privacy is always respected.  With the portal system, you can keep track of your favorite listings, browse photos, even search diffe...
10/22/2009
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