Trick-or-Treat - just give me the treats -please... - 10/31/09 08:26 PM
We are already done! That went fast. Our little guy - I mean Elmo - had a blast learning the ropes of Trick-or-Treating. He was very cute and kept on saying just treeeeat, and thank you.
He was very excited to realize that if you knock on the doors people give you candy. Hope he doesn't want to try that again tomorrow.

Ok I have to admit mommy and daddy are going to eat most of the candy (LOL). He throws up if he eats too much sugar.
 
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Happy Halloween Birthday to my son! - 10/31/09 10:35 AM
Happy 9-th Birthday Matthew!
I can't believe it's been nine years already! Woo Hoo! Have a Blast today and lets bundle up for the Trick-a-Treating tonight! (maybe the candy will keep us warm - nayh...)
Matthew really likes taking pictures - like the one below of himself...

Love you :)
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Snow Day in Highlands Ranch CO! - 10/28/09 03:41 PM
Snow Day in Highlands Ranch CO - and all over Denver area!
Yep, the first real snow storm is here! The news keeps referring to the storm as the Fall Snow Storm - It sure looks like winter to me! Here are some shots Brian took today (I'm staying inside where it's warm).




 
It's still snowing, and it's supposed to continue for awhile. Schools and many businesses are closed or closing early. Probably the same goes for tomorrow. The grocery stores were mad busy, otherwise the streets have been pretty empty - except for the snow … (21 comments)

Golf Course Homes for sale - Golf Communities in Denver area - 10/25/09 11:56 PM
Homes for sale on Golf Course - Golf Communities in Denver area Denver area has several public and private golf courses, and hence a variety of homes for sale in these golf communities. In Denver and South of Denver most homes for sale on a golf community or on golf course start at prices around $500,000. The largest number of homes for sale on a golf course fall into the over one million dollar range.Search by price range home for sale in several cities around Denver area including Castle Rock, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and … (2 comments)

Equestrian Properties for sale near Denver - 10/25/09 08:11 PM
Equestrian Properties for sale around Denver - close to the cityIf you are looking for equestrian properties near Denver, Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village are two communities with equestrian properties within striking distance from Denver. As of 25th of October there are 36 Horse properties for sale in Greenwood Village and Cherry Hills Village combined (zoned for horses). The lot sizes range from approximately one acres to 7.5 acres. Denver area Equestrian Properties for Sale | Cherry Hills and Greenwood Village
The highest listing price | $11,000,000 The Lowest listing price | $799,000 Lowest price per square foot |$224 Highest … (0 comments)

Littleton CO Luxury Homes for Sale - 10/25/09 06:52 PM
Littleton CO Luxury Homes for SaleAs of Oct 25th, 2009 there are 83 Luxury Homes for sale in variety of Littleton CO communities. Littleton offers a large selection of luxury homes from new construction to large estates nestled in the foothills. Littleton Luxury Homes for Sale
The highest listing price | $5,499,000 The Lowest listing price | $1,000,000 Lowest price per square foot |$171 Highest price per square foot | $1044 Longest days on market 1280 19 homes for sale are on 5 or more acres of land Some of the communities with luxury homes for sale: Ravenna, Roxborough Park, The … (2 comments)

The Preserve Greenwood Village Luxury Homes for Sale - 10/25/09 05:52 PM
The Preserve in Greenwood Village Luxury Homes for SaleAs of Oct 25th, 2009 there are 29 homes for sale in The Preserve in Greenwood Village Luxury Homes community. The Preserve Luxury Homes for Sale
The highest listing price | $8,900,000 The Lowest listing price | $699,000 Three homes are listed for sale for under $1,000,000 The lowest price per square foot |$271 The highest price per square foot | $871 The longest days on market 1332 (bank owned property)  No new listings on the market in the last 37 days. Search Homes for sale in the Preserve*Disclaimer: Data based on information from Metrolist, … (0 comments)

Belcaro Denver Luxury Homes, Real Estate and Neighborhood - 10/25/09 04:55 PM
Belcaro homes and neighborhood in DenverBelcaro is located just East of Bonnie Brae neighborhood and South of Polo Grounds in Denver. Belcaro features some of the most elegant and expansive homes in Denver. Large ranch style houses with sprawling, well-kept lawns and lush trees lining the streets characterize Belcaro neighborhood. Some of the older homes are being torn down (scraped) and larger two story homes are being built to replace them.The Belcaro neighborhood gets its name from the Belcaro mansion of Lawrence Phipps, which has 54 rooms and now serves as a museum and a conference center. Phipps was a Colorado senator … (0 comments)

Denver Real Estate - Belcaro neighborhood Home Values and Sales Sept 09 - 10/25/09 02:04 PM
Denver Real EstateBelcaro Neighborhood Home Values and Sales - Sept 09
Days on Market = total days on market
Search Homes for sale in Belcaro Denver
Belcaro Denver Neighborhood Values for Residential Single Family Homes 2007 to 2009
Belcaro Home Values 2009
Number of Houses Sold ~10 Average Sold Price ~ $712,905 Median Sold Price ~ $,484,777 % Original List to Sold Price ~ 86.9% Average Days on Market ~151 Average Price / Sq. Foot ~ $304 Belcaro Home Values 2008
Number of Houses Sold ~18 Average Sold Price ~ $7,057,500 Median Sold Price ~ $720,000 % Original List to Sold Price … (0 comments)

October Day in Castle Rock CO - 10/25/09 01:11 PM
It snowed a couple of days ago and what we often get is a slight layer of snow for a day and then the warm sun melts is away. A few gorgeous sunny days and then it snows again. It is slightly snowing now.
These guys are frequently around when we head out to Castle Rock, which is about 15 minutes south from where we are (in Highlands Ranch).

Lets not forget this little guy...

 
Rita
Photos by Brian Burke, Kenna Real Estate.
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Denver Country Club Home Values and Sales Sept 09 - 10/24/09 11:54 PM
Denver Country Club Home Values and Sales - Sept 09
Days on Market = total days on market
Search Homes for Sale in Country Club
Denver Country Club Neighborhood Values for Residential Single Family Homes 2007 to 2009
Country Club Home Values 2009
Number of Houses Sold ~7 Average Sold Price ~ $2,042,857 Median Sold Price ~ $1,845,000 % Original List to Sold Price ~ 85.5% Average Days on Market ~187 Average Price / Sq. Foot ~ $512 Country Club Home Values 2008
Number of Houses Sold ~10 Average Sold Price ~ $2,310,277 Median Sold Price ~ $2,375,000 % Original List … (0 comments)

Wildcat Ridge Littleton Home Sales and Values - Sept 09 - 10/23/09 03:13 PM
Wildcat Ridge Littleton Home Sales and Values ~ Sept 09
Days on Market = total days on market.
Search Homes for Sale in Wildcat Ridge
As of Oct. 23rd 2009, there are 19 homes for sale in Wildcat Ridge in Littleton. Price range from $285,000 to $850,000. The price per square foot ranges from $122 to $125 per square foot.
Wildcat Ridge (Intrawest) Neighborhood Values for Residential Single Family Homes 2007 - 2009
Wildcat Ridge Home Values 2009 Number of Houses Sold ~29 Average Sold Price ~ $388,652 Median Sold Price ~ $342,500 % Original List to Sold Price ~ 94.6% … (0 comments)

Hilltop Denver Homes for Sale - 10/18/09 11:57 PM
Hilltop Denver Homes For SaleHomes for sale in Hilltop neighborhood in Denver. As of Oct 18th, 2009 there are 80 residential homes for sale in Hilltop neighborhood in Denver. The prices range from $375,000 to $2,999,500. 34 houses are listed for a price of one million dollars or more.The price per square foot ranges from $175 to $525/square foot. Homes for sale in HilltopView Hilltop Denver neighborhood in a larger mapNote. When searching for homes for sale in any Denver neighborhoods you will see many homes that are not only listed in one particular neighborhood. E.g. homes in Wash Park or Cheeseman … (7 comments)

Denver Country Club Homes for Sale - 10/18/09 11:42 PM
Denver Country Club Homes For SaleLooking for Homes for sale in Denver Country Club neighborhood? As of Oct 18th, 2009 there are 37 residential homes for sale in Denver Country Club. The prices range from just above $500,000 to $4,750,000.  You can find homes from turn-of-the-century Victorian homes, to Charming Tudors to French Estates. The price per square foot ranges from $229 to $781/square foot. Homes for sale in Denver Country ClubView Denver Country Club - A Denver neighborhood in a larger mapNote. When searching for homes for sale in any Denver neighborhoods you will see many homes that are not … (1 comments)

Pumpkins, pumpkins - spooky or not - 10/18/09 10:38 PM
Pumpkins everywhere.Pumpkin patches, decorations, carvings and more. Spooky as my toddler likes to say (his favorite new word!). Here are some not so spooky pumpkin pics.  Pumpkin Patch in Greenwood Village CO


Helloooooo there..... helloooooooo.... (hey, I'm not a pumpkin - but I'm spookyyyyyyy)
We have a very talented neighbor (he carved these pumpkins). The pics don't do justice they look really awesome in real life.Rita
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Castle Rock CO Home Sales - $500,000 and above - 10/18/09 06:13 PM
Castle Rock Home Sales (starting at $500,000)Castle Rock home sales in the higher price ranges have been slower than last year (2008). Homes are selling better at prices closer to $500,000. When going over one million dollar price tag - sales have been crawling in the last few months. In September 21 homes sold in Castle Rock $500,000 and above. The Highest sold price was $935,000. Median Sold price in September was $659,900. Currently there are over 400 homes for sale in Castle Rock with a listing price at $500,000 or more.Homes in the price ranges above $500,000 are seeing some fluctuations monthly … (1 comments)

Denver Home Sales 2009 ($500,000 and above) - 10/18/09 10:16 AM
Denver Home Sales in 2009 (starting at $500,000)Denver home sales in the higher price ranges have been sluggish at times especially since last year this time. Below is a look of some numbers for 2009. In June and July the home sales picked up which is typical seasonal fluctuations in Denver area. The last two months the sales dropped almost 50% from the previous two months. In September 55 homes sold. Currently there are almost 1000 homes for sale in Denver starting at $500,000.Homes in the price ranges above $500,000 are staying on the market quite some time, however there are … (4 comments)

Heritage Estates Lone Tree Luxury Homes - Sales and Values - 10/14/09 11:07 PM
Heritage Estates Lone Tree Luxury Homes sold prices and home sales since 2007. 25 houses have sold in this gated Lone Tree Luxury Homes community. Average Days on the market has stayed steadily above 250 while price per square foot has declined in 2009.
Heritage Estates Home Values 2009 Number of Houses Sold ~ 6 Average Sold Price ~ $1,352,683 % Original List to Sold Price ~ 77.49% Average Days on Market ~ 241 Average Price / Sq. Foot ~ $252  Heritage Estates Home Values 2008 Number of Houses Sold ~ 8 Average Sold Price ~ $1,491,875 % Original List to … (3 comments)

The First Time Buyer's Credit Has NOT Been Extended (yet) - 10/14/09 12:12 PM
See Ken's post below about First Time Buyer's Credit. Not extended (yet).
Via Ken Cook, FHA Home Loans 678-439-8683:
I have seen a blog post and it has been reposted that gives the impression the federal First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit has been extended for 12 months. Actually it has not yet been extended. Only the house has voted on a resolution titled "The Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009" which does provide for an extension of 12 months for veterans or service members who spent 90 or more overseas during calendar year 2009.
As everyone knows for a resolution … (3 comments)

Homes for Rent Greenwood Village CO - 10/12/09 01:05 AM
Homes For Rent Greenwood Village CO Beautifully remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 bath home for rent in Greenwood Village. Available Oct 15th!
Wonderful Ranch style home with 2550 finished sq feet. 2 car attached garage. Large 1/3 acre lot and a huge back yard with a covered patio.
Gourmet kitchen w/ new stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and light cabinets.Beautiful tile floor in kitchen and completely updated baths. Wood Floors on main floor and a Study with French doors and a fireplace.Finished Basement.New windows. Updated Electricals.
Rent amount: $2100/month.
Pets: Small Dog.
Deposit equal to one month's rent. 12-24 month lease … (2 comments)

How to insert Google Map in your Blog Post - 10/11/09 11:58 PM
How do you insert a google map in your post?
In short once you create your google map you have to copy the HTML code and PASTE it in your post. In order to do that you have to go the the HTML side. Here we go Step by Step.
STEP 1 First write all the content for your post along with pics if you are going to use any.
The place on your post where you want to insert the map do this - either write MAP GOES HERE or XXXXXXXX or whatever you can recognize on the code … (32 comments)

Financing Types used in Home Purchases in Lone Tree CO 2009 - 10/11/09 10:54 PM
Financing Types used in Home Purchases in Lone Tree CO 2009 Conventional loans have been the dominating financing type in Lone Tree home purchases this year. 72.8% of home buyers used conventional loans in buying the new homes. FHA loans came in the distant second at 12.3% and Cash was use 11.1% of the time. Only three VA loans and one lease purchase came into the mix.
The average home prices are around $500,000 in Lone Tree which is one of the reasons for mostly conventional loans. In other areas around Denver and in lower price points many more FHA loans … (1 comments)

Lone Tree Home Sales and Values QIII 09 - 10/11/09 10:22 PM
Lone Tree Home Sales and Values QIII 09

First here are Homes Sales in Lone Tree for the third quarter in 2009. But instead of continuing with the typical market report for Lone Tree this time we'll look at Price Reductions. Meaning how many sellers reduced the original list price and the percentage of price cuts. You can find the full market report for Lone Tree here.
Lone Tree CO Homes sales - QIII 2009
Days on Market = total days on market.
Now, Listings with price cuts. Roughly approximately 40-50% of sellers do a price reduction from the original listing … (2 comments)

Washington Park Denver Homes for Sale - 10/11/09 01:18 AM
Washington Park Denver Homes for Sale
Washington Park, or Wash Park neighborhood in Denver remains a popular and sought after area to buy or rent a home. As of Oct 10th, 2009 there are 41 homes for sale in Wash Park in Denver.
A hand-full of the homes are attached homes or row-houses. You can find homes there were built in 1890's to brand new houses that haven't quite been completed yet. From charming Tudors and Victorian houses to Mediterranean Style villas Washington park has variety of houses to appeal to your taste.
Washington Park is a popular area to … (6 comments)

Property Management and Leasing Highlands Ranch CO - 10/10/09 11:20 PM
Property Management and Leasing in Highlands Ranch COHave tenants - Need Houses! If you have a house to rent in Highlands Ranch CO and you need property management or leasing services, you've come to the right place. Literally daily we get calls from renters looking for a home to rent in Highlands Ranch and other Denver areas. Why do the call us? Because they find us on google. We are a professional full time Real Estate company with a Property Management Division specializing in South Denver areas. See links below for more information about the services offered.When you need to get your … (0 comments)

Sometimes an error on the MLS can be a good thing - 10/10/09 01:58 PM
Sometimes an error on the MLS can be a good thingDepending on who is looking. A few weeks ago we were looking at homes with buyers that had very specific requirements for their new home. With their criteria, there weren't many available. After seeing all that was there we pulled up some more listings that might work and hit the jackpot. A house was listed for sale on the MLS that matched every single criteria the buyers had - EXCEPT it had 2 bedrooms instead of the minimum of 3 they were looking for. Brian is very familiar with houses and the … (48 comments)

Icy and cold in Highlands Ranch CO - 10/10/09 11:19 AM
Cold, Icy and Freezing in Highlands Ranch COLook what came in overnight! Highlands Ranch and most of Metro Denver area are battling with the icy conditions today. There are so many accidents around - if you don't have to go out- don't.
Brian headed out to an inspection this morning and even with a heavy truck he was sliding all over. Lucky he was following a sand truck part of the way. One of our major interstate I-25 has been closed near Colorado Springs due to a 20-30 car pile up.Yesterday, the weather was amazing! Here are some not so typical … (5 comments)

Local Denver Neighborhood Information now available at Kennarealestate.com - 10/10/09 10:49 AM
Local Denver neighborhood Information now available at KennaRealEstate.comWe are so excited! Our website designers and host have developed a new neighborhood and local information page to give more information about any local neighborhoods.This is how it works.When you view a details page of a home for sale (listing) you see tabs above the photo and home information.Click on the GET LOCAL TabYou see a map with the house and where it is in relation to nearby amenities and businesses. Move your mouse pointer over any of the red icons and you get a pop-up window with name of the business, address … (3 comments)

Highlands Ranch CO Homes - The Highwoods - 10/04/09 11:47 PM
Highlands Ranch CO Homes - The Highwoods
No homes sold in Highlands Ranch CO in The Highwoods in September. Total of  three have sold this year. A bank owned home came on the market towards end of September and went under contract in 10 days. That is the only house currently under contract. The Highwoods is a smaller community and there number of homes sold per year is large.

*Short Sale.
As of Oct 3rd, 2009 there are eight houses for sale in The Highwoods gated community. The prices range from $1,150,000 to $1,585,000. The price per square foot ranges … (0 comments)

Cherry Hills Village CO Real Estate and Luxury Homes QIII - 10/04/09 11:38 PM
Cherry Hills Village CO Real Estate and Luxury Homes QIII
Cherry Hills Village CO Real Estate and Luxury Homes third quarter sales are behind the sales from 2006, 2007, and 2008. 2009 home sales are about 64% from 2008 sales (Jan-Sept). The average days on the market have been climbing since 2008.
 
As of Oct. 3rd, 2009 there are 133 residential houses for sale in Cherry Hills Village real estate market. The prices range from $599,000 to $22,900,000. The price per square foot ranges from $195 to $623. Seven houses are currently  under contract pending sale.
Search Homes for sale in Cherry Hills … (1 comments)

Greenwood Village CO Real Estate Update - 10/04/09 11:15 PM
Greenwood Village CO Real Estate Update
Greenwood Village CO Real Estate is recording higher closed sales than in 2008. One of the few areas around Denver to do so. Most home buyers in Greenwood Village have been using conventional loans - 80% (2009) in purchasing their homes, 16 % of buyers have been buying with cash and 4% used an FHA loan so far this year. 
 
As of Oct. 4th, 2009 there are 137 residential houses for sale in Greenwood Village real estate market. The prices range from $295,000 to $8,900,000. The price per square foot ranges from $118 to $979. 11 … (0 comments)

Fall Evening - Photos from Littleton CO - 10/04/09 10:10 PM
A couple of days ago we went to a corn maze in Littleton CO.
The sun was starting to set. The air was crisp and cold. You could hear kids screaming in delight, running in the maze. A distant rumbling of a tractor carried over. A humming of a generator and smell of hot dogs drifted our way. The moon was smiling. It was a good clear fall evening.



 
Copyright 2009.© Kenna Real Estate. Rita Burke. All Rights Reserved. Oct 4th 2009."Fall Photos from Littleton CO".
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And the decorations are up - or not... - 10/04/09 09:27 PM
We were attempting to put up our Halloween decorations this weekend. Attempting being the keyword. Our boys and cats were having a blast. I think the cats were having more fun trying to take the stuff down.
Caught this one red-handed (or white-pawed) in action. I think she got tired. LOL. This event was not staged :)

 
And if she could say something about it she would! (meow)
 
Rita
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Englewood CO Real Estate Market Report - 10/04/09 11:44 AM
Englewood CO Real Estate ~ Market Report
Seven houses sold in Englewood CO Real Estate in September. Home sales have been slower this year compared to 2008. 104 homes sold last year (by end of Sept.). This year that number is 55. The houses that have sold are on average selling close to asking price, which is great news as many other areas in Denver are seeing bigger declines from the original listing price to the sold price.This market report is for Englewood located on the East side of I-25. See map below.
 
As of Oct. 3rd, 2009 there are 39 … (2 comments)

Denver Luxury Homes | Denver Luxury Real Estate | Market Report - 10/03/09 12:52 AM
Denver Luxury Homes | Denver Luxury Real Estate | Market Report Denver Luxury Homes and Real Estate market has taken an expected hit along with the declining economy. However, not as big of a hit as in some other areas. Luxury homes are still selling, just not quite at the same rate than they were even just two years ago. Take a look at the difference in the average days on the market. The average days on the market has almost doubled since beginning of 2008.
The luxury homes sales are down from last year. It is unlikely that between … (0 comments)

Luxury Rental Greenwood Village, CO | Home for Lease - 10/02/09 12:19 AM
New Luxury Rental in Greenwood Village, CO | Home for leaseNew, never lived in - Amazing home for lease in Greenwood Village, CO.6 bedrooms and 9 baths. 9760 finished square foot. 4 car garage. 1.88 acre lot. More stunning features:3 dishwashers, 2 kitchen islands, butlers pantry, A courtyard, several balconies, patio, gorgeous!Master bedroom with retreat, coffee bar, italian marble bathroom, and what a walk-in closet!Two stair cases and an elevator to access all three floors (2-story + basement)Nanny quarters with  a room with a fireplace, luxurious bath and coffee bar.$7950/month.Deposit equal to one month's rent.12 month lease$30 application fee per adult applicant.Call with … (9 comments)

 
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