I was on CBS 4's Haystack Colorado this weekend. Check out my TV spot. The video is on the right side of the page and you can also view testimonials under the Comments tab.

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Below is a list of online resources that will help you in your search for a school for your kids:

• www.projectappleseed.org/choose -- How to evaluate and choose a school
• www.greatschools.org -- Rankings and comparisons
• www.reportcard.cde.state.co.us/reportcard/CommandHandler.jsp -- School accountability reports
• www.cde.state.co.us/utility/k12schls.htm -- Colorado Dept. of Education site
• www.privateschoolreview.com/ -- Private school resource
• www.colorado.educationbug.org/private-schools/ -- Private school resource

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Keeping your home safe for you and your loved ones is a central concern for everyone…Besides just having items stolen,the main worry is the harm that might come to the people in your home if an intruder gets in.

1. Consider installing a home alarm system. Many have initial costs as low as $100 plus a monthly monitoring fee.
2. Once you have an alarm system, display the stickers on your windows or with signs in the yard. Also, make sure you know how to operate it properly so as not to set off fake alerts.
3. Many law enforcement agencies offer a free home security survey that you can take advantage of.
4. Make sure all exterior doors are made of solid wood or steel with interior hinges and hidden pins.
5. Make sure all entries are lighted and drill a wide-angle viewer into the door to screen visitors.
6. Use quality locks and deadbolts for windows and doors and use them…even for brief trips.
7. Install keyed window locks to replace the standard thumb locks that come standard on most double-hung windows.

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The Federal Reserve has a more optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday, but the central bank is still debating how to shrink its massive balance sheet"

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Here is 5280's annual list of Where to Live in Denver (in no particular order)...

1. Berkeley West / Regis
2. Sloan's Lake West
3. Sunnyside East
4. Jefferson Park
5. Park Hill East
6. Congress Park South
7. Wash Park West
8. Belcaro

"In normal years, assessing Denver's hottest neighborhoods is pretty predictable business. Of course, 2010 is, and 2009 was, anything but normal. As the Mile High City—and the nation—begins the slow recovery from the housing crisis, many of the city's most desirable neighborhoods have seen marked corrections. That's not a bad thing, per se, as these communities (think East Wash Park, University Park, and Country Club) are still highly sought after, even if the sales data aren't quite as rosy as they've been in the past. The good news, though, is that the benefactors of these micro-market corrections are, mostly, the areas around the city's classic neighborhoods—and the long-term effect of this phenomenon will be to expand Denver's overall livability. Whether you're buying, selling, or staying put this year, these are the places to be in Denver right now."

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