From the Denver Business Journal:

Housing starts up 8.9% in West, 2.8% nationwide; new permits also jump

Housing construction starts in the Western states, including Colorado, rose 8.9 percent in January from the previous month but fell 11.6 percent from January 2009, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported Wednesday.

Excluding apartments and condos, the 13 Western states saw a sharp 21.7 percent year-over-year rise in January 2010 in the start of construction for single-family homes as well as a 5.2 percent rise from December 2009.

Housing construction permits also jumped in the Western states in January, both from the previous month and the prior year.

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From the Wall Street Journal:

Home Resales Jumped in September

Demand for previously owned homes surged in September as buyers grabbed lower prices and a tax credit about to vanish.

Home resales increased by 9.4% to a 5.57 million annual rate from 5.09 million in August, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.

August sales fell 2.9%; the NAR originally reported August sales fell 2.7%, to 5.10 million.

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Average Home Prices Rise for 4th Consecutive Month in Denver

921 Summer Drive  - Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Listing Number: 810046
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Square Feet: 1051
Price: $134,900 est payment$
Description:
rare 2 story, 2 bed townhome in sugarmill! very well kept, this property includes hdwd flrs, stainless appliances, upgraded carpet , jack & jill bath, windows allow lots na tural light, caport & reserved parking incl d. close to everything, shows great!

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! 1660 Cherry Street - Denver 80220

Listing Number: 783499
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Square Feet: 1239
Price: $269,900 est payment$
Description:
charming, brick, ranch, featuring hard wood floors, granite counters thurout main level ,finished basement w/ non conforming 3rd bedroom,& accessable attic space w/beautiful cedar panaling & swamp coolr. located in park hill ,close to shops & entertainment.

From Yahoo! News:

July home sales surge more than 7 percent

 U.S. home resales posted the largest monthly increase in at least 10 years last month as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of a tax credit that expires this fall.

The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that home sales rose 7.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.24 million in July, from a pace of 4.89 million in June.

It was the fourth-straight monthly increase and the highest level of sales since August 2007. Sales had been expected to rise to an annual pace of 5 million, according to economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters.

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7468 S. Alkire St. Unit 108  - Littleton, CO 80127

 Listing Number: 803089
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Square Feet: 962
Price: $119,900 est payment$
Description:
rare, ground floor 2 bedroom home close to c470 and the mountains! all appliances are included in the home w/ new carpet to make it ready for you now! enjoy your patio and the easy ground floor access. lots of closet space and covered parking

3093 s oak way - lakewood, CO 80227 

Listing Number: 773850
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Square Feet: 5146
Price: $774,900 est payment$
Description:
backs to golf course, trout stream, red rocks & walking path! phenomenal 5000+ sf custom ranch*beautiful open flr plan*soaring vault private wooded setting*profes lndscp*horse/ bike trails* property runs along gorgeous active trout stream*too much to list!!

17942 e 104th  - commerce city, CO 80022  

Listing Number: 725271
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Square Feet: 1710
Price: $189,000 est payment$
Description: 
This is a stunning 3 bedroom condo with 3 bathrooms, 1,710 square feet, brand new carpet and paint and brand new tile counter tops and floors.  This property also features stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, a large fenced in patio, a spacious laundry room, and a 2 car, attached garage!  This condo shows like a model and is an absolute must see!

1554 S. Downing St. - Denver, CO 80210

Listing Number: 749480
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Square Feet: 2277
Price: $545,000 est payment$
Description:
34k price reduction on gorgeous 3 bedroom home.  Upgrades galore, including cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops, pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, gorgeous light fixtures, new carpet and paint and so much more.  Master bedroom with beautiful bathroom and attached balcony, huge front and back yards and a spacious lanai.  This is a MUST SEE!

10556 Graymont Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Listing Number: 765770
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Square Feet: 1576
Price: $229,999 est payment$
Description:
shows like a model! this 2nd level condo w/ main floor 2 car garage is in immaculate condition. it features soaring vaults, granite in kitchen, tile floors, master bath w/ walk in closets a more!

9927 Prairie Falcon Court - Highlands Ranch 80130

Listing Number: 764883
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Square Feet: 4,925
Price: $385,000 
Description: Beautiful Home, A MUST SEE! Buyers NEED Pre-Qual with propspect mortgage, Amy Watt @ 303-882-2712.  This is an As-Is Sale, Buyer to confirm taxes, HOA fees and SF.  Buyers cost to De-Winterize and Re-Winterize.

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10559 w dartmouth Ave. - lakewood, CO 80227 

Listing Number: 730763
Beds: 2
Baths: 3
Square Feet: 1131
Price: $124,000 est payment$
Description:
wow. 2 master bedrooms w/ baths. unbelievable kitchen w/ custom cabinets. new furnace. new fridge. fenced yard backs to greenbelt. wood/pergo throughout. new paint in every room. this is the home you've been waiting for!

The Littleton Housing Authority (LHA) recently received notification from Arapahoe County of two HOME Funds awards, totaling $300,000. Each of the awards will be used for housing rehabilitation.

For more information go to:

http://www.littletongov.org/housing/default.asp

Dee Maas, Metro Brokers The Petrelli Team, 720-244-6481, dee@petrelliteam.com

Old Littleton Home Specialists - The Brian Petrelli Team

690 Balsam St - Lakewood, CO 80215

Listing Number: 754685
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Square Feet: 2691
Price: $234,900 est payment$
Description:
huge family room add on with wood stove, finished basement with rec room and fp. home is dated but in good condition, wood floors under carpet. quick hwy access to downtown denver. buyers cost to de-wint & re-wint. buyer to confirm taxes and sf

 Littleton Hosts Foreclosure Prevention Fair on April 25 February 27, 2009

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Littleton and the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline are holding a Foreclosure Assistance Fair on Saturday, April 25 at the Deer Creek Church. For more information, please contact Sarah Noel at 303.868.4112. Learn more about CHFA’s foreclosure prevention efforts.
Littleton Foreclosure Assistance Fair
Saturday, April 25
9:00am - Noon
Deer Creek Church
8131 S. Pierce St.
Littleton, CO

 Your Old Littleton Realtor, Dee Maas, 720-244-6481, for houses in Littleton go to my website

 Old Littleton Home Specialists - The Brian Petrelli Team

$10,000 Price Reduction on 18558 E. Whitaker Cir. - Aurora, CO 80015

Listing Number: 720259
Beds: 2
Baths: 3
Square Feet: 1180
Price: $110,000 est payment$
Description:
incredibly well kept condo,soaring vaults, like new carpet,attched baths for both beds .shows great! very clean, skylights in bed room, washer dryer, and so much more!! don't miss this great unit.

CNN.Money.com has ranked Littleton as one of the best places to live:  Read more:

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2008/snapshots/PL0845255.html

Dee Maas, Realtor, The Petrelli Team, 720-244-6481, dee@petrelliteam.com