http://rockymountainnews.com/news/business/real-estate/?partner=RSSRocky Mountain News Stories: Real Estateen-usbusiness/real-estatehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/26/minturn-project-in-limbo/?partner=RSSWhen the village of Minturn gave initial approval last February to a real estate project worth $1 billion, some residents worried it could bring too much change overnight. kelleyj@rockymountainnews.com (Joanne Kelley)Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168493-733464business/real-estateJoanne KelleyDenver, COMinturn project in limbo Rocky Mountain Newsminturn-project-in-limbourn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168493-733464Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/25/denver-home-price-dip-small/?partner=RSSHome prices in the Denver area dropped 4 percent during the 12-month period that ended in December. But that was the smallest decline of the 20 metropolitan areas tracked in a closely watch index released Tuesday. Above, Corrine Tekavec looks at one of her paintings in the home she recently purchased on West Sterne Parkway in Littleton. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167907-733463business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, CODenver leads 20 metro areas with smallest drop in home pricesRocky Mountain Newsdenver-home-price-dip-smallurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167907-733463Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/24/denver-housing-market-top-nation-end-2008/?partner=RSSThe Denver-area housing market was the best-performing of 20 of the largest markets at the end of last year, losing only 4 percent in the fourth quarter from the fourth quarter of 2007. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167647-733462business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, CODenver housing market tops nation at end of 2008Rocky Mountain Newsdenver-housing-market-top-nation-end-2008urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167647-733462Change733462Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/23/colorado-foreclosures-drop/?partner=RSSColorado's fast and furious foreclosure action has finally cooled. Above, Mary Schwartz, a Weld County sheriff's deputy, looks through a child's textbook that was left in a closet of a Greeley house on which she was overseeing an eviction this month. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167377-733461business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, COColorado foreclosure filings decline 2% in 2008; first drop since 2003Rocky Mountain Newscolorado-foreclosures-dropurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167377-733461Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/21/metro-vacancies-leave-that-empty-feeling/?partner=RSSShopping for bargain-basement metaphors in a stagnant economy? Look no farther than 1437 Market St., where the Hair Strands beauty salon once catered to an upscale clientele. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166926-733459business/real-estateBy Bill Gallo, Special to the RockyDenver, COMetro vacancies leave that empty feelingRocky Mountain Newsmetro-vacancies-leave-that-empty-feelingurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166926-733459Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/21/downtown-real-estate-engine-sputtering/?partner=RSSTwo years ago, downtown Denver real estate was firing on all cylinders. If you could &quot;fog a mirror,&quot; as one person put it, lenders were eager to give you a loan. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166925-733459business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, CODowntown real estate engine sputtering Rocky Mountain Newsdowntown-real-estate-engine-sputteringurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166925-733459Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/21/sterling-ranch-plan-unveiled/?partner=RSSA family development team has unveiled plans for a 3,120-acre mixed-use development near Chatfield State Park in northwest Douglas County that eventually could include 10,000 to 12,000 homes. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166927-733459business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, COSterling Ranch plan unveiled Rocky Mountain Newssterling-ranch-plan-unveiledurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166927-733459Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/20/apartment-vacancy-rate-up-in-4th-quarter/?partner=RSSThe statewide apartment vacancy rate in the fourth quarter of 2008 increased to 8 percent, driven by advances in Greeley, Grand Junction, Loveland and metro Denver, according to a report released Thursday by the Colorado Division of Housing. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166636-733458business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, COApartment vacancy rate up in 4th quarterRocky Mountain Newsapartment-vacancy-rate-up-in-4th-quarterurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166636-733458Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/19/colorado-apartment-vacancy-rate-rises-8/?partner=RSSThe statewide apartment vacancy rate in the fourth quarter of 2008 increased to 8 percent, driven by advances in Greeley, Grand Junction, Loveland and metro Denver. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166355-733457business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, COColorado's apartment vacancy rate rises <br />to 8%Rocky Mountain Newscolorado-apartment-vacancy-rate-rises-8urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166355-733457Change733457Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/19/foreclosure-prevention-plan-draws-mixed-reviews/?partner=RSSReaction by Denver experts to President Barack Obama's foreclosure prevention program ran the gamut, with some deriding it, others praising it and some believing it needs to be fine-tuned. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166277-733457business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, COForeclosure prevention plan draws mixed reviews Rocky Mountain Newsforeclosure-prevention-plan-draws-mixed-reviewsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166277-733457Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/18/obama-launches-75-billion-mortgage-relief-plan/?partner=RSSPresident Barack Obama pledged $275 billion to a program that includes cutting mortgage payments for as many as 9 million struggling homeowners and expanding the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in curbing foreclosures. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166021-733456business/real-estateBy Alison Vekshin and Roger Runningen, Bloomberg NewsDenver, COPresident pledges mortgage reliefRocky Mountain Newsobama-launches-75-billion-mortgage-relief-planurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166021-733456Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/17/bell-tower-condo-project-may-have-hit-snag/?partner=RSSThe $250 million Bell Tower - believed to be one of the most expensive condominium towers going forward at this time in the nation - has hit a potential roadblock. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-165637-733455business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, COBell Tower condo project may have hit snag Rocky Mountain Newsbell-tower-condo-project-may-have-hit-snagurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-165637-733455Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/13/metro-housing-market-long-on-short-sales/?partner=RSSInvestors and buyers of homes can get screaming deals, much like buying a foreclosed home from a bank. But short sales have their down sides. Above, Katy Stuart, Jason Byrne and John Bauer - principals in REALsponsible - stand in front of a Park Hill home on which they made a short sale. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-164702-733451business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, CODenver-area housing market long on short salesRocky Mountain Newsmetro-housing-market-long-on-short-salesurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-164702-733451Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/09/mortgage-lender-countywide-reaches-77-million-agre/?partner=RSS Colorado is taking two definitive steps to offer some relief for thousands of residents faced with losing their homes to high-risk, high-cost loans. Above, Alycia Cantrell, holds her son Chino Domingo in a cul-de-sac where three out of eight homes are under foreclosure, including hers. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-163490-733447business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, COColorado takes steps to aid homeowners facing foreclosureRocky Mountain Newsmortgage-lender-countywide-reaches-77-million-agreurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-163490-733447Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/09/suthers-announce-settlement-countrywide-financial/?partner=RSSCountrywide Financial will make nearly $7.7 million available to eligible Colorado borrowers and to the state in a settlement announced today by Attorney General John Suthers. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-163395-733447business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, CO Colorado settles with Countrywide Financial for $6 millionRocky Mountain Newssuthers-announce-settlement-countrywide-financialurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-163395-733447Change733447Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/06/worst-january-ever-for-home-sales/?partner=RSSThe Denver-area home-selling market got off to a grim start last month, with double-digit drops in prices and sales from January 2008, reports released on Friday show. rebchookj@rockymountainnews.com (John Rebchook)Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:40:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-162894-733444business/real-estateJohn RebchookDenver, CO'Worst January ever' for home sales Rocky Mountain Newsworst-january-ever-for-home-salesurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-162894-733444Change0Usable