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colorado dream house: You Cannot Say Enough About Referrals. By Dan Polimino. - 05/29/12 07:12 AM
Real Estate is, has, and always will be predominantly a referral business. Yes, I know that with Internet technology, real estate agents can mine hundreds of leads every month, of people they have never met.  In fact, my team, The Colorado Dream House Team, has invested heavily in Internet leads. About three percent turn out to be real buyers or sellers. While we appreciate this newfound source of business, nothing compares to a lead that is a good referral. 
We spend a ton of time trying to make sure that each and every client has a good experience with us, … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: Tips For Buying In A Seller’s Market. By Dan Polimino. - 05/22/12 11:33 AM
If you have been reading my columns these past months, you would know I have been talking about the Denver real estate market converting to a seller’s market. In keeping with that theme, I wanted to pass along some tips to frustrated buyers who are getting outbid for the homes that they want. There are some things that any buyer can do to put themselves in better position to win the home. Here are a few ideas:
1) The majority of buyers look at homes on weekends. So it’s no surprise that listing agents get multiple offers on weekends. If … (1 comments)

colorado dream house: Lush - Yelp review of the week - 05/18/12 03:57 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Lush, located at 3000 E 1st Ave, Ste 203, Denver, CO 80206. Lush believe in making effective products from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. They invent their own products and fragrances. They make them fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and tell you when they were made. They believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not commission tests on animals and in testing our products on humans. They believe their products are good value, … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: Happy Days Are Here Again. By Dan Polimino. - 05/15/12 02:01 AM
This week’s column is dedicated to my brethren in real estate. I know that many of you read this column on a weekly basis. I know this because of your continued emails and phone calls, or in the course of doing business together. I am always flattered when a fellow agent contacts me to tell me how much they enjoy reading my column. I equally appreciate it when fellow agents contact me and tell me how much they disagree with what I write in my column. We may not agree on every topic I write, but I always humbly recognize your … (2 comments)

colorado dream house: Pride Auto Care - Yelp review of the week - 05/11/12 06:23 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Pride Auto Care, located at 8787 E Dry Creek Road, Englewood, CO 80112. Pride Auto Care Complete Car & Truck Repair & Maintenance Auto Services is a Colorado family-owned and operated complete automotive service center. They have served their south Denver Metro neighborhoods for over 20 years with honesty, integrity and the best car care you can find. There comes a time when you just have to plant both feet solidly on the floor and say out loud, “By goodness, these people are good, honest folk. They take great care of … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: D.I.S.C. By Dan Polimino. - 05/08/12 05:03 AM
Chances are, if you own a business or you were ever an employee, you may have been asked to take a personality assessment. As an owner of Keller Williams Realty DTC and a partner of The Colorado Dream House Team, we often have the new recruits take a D.I.S.C. (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) assessment test. It‘s a quick personality test that will tell me a lot about how someone communicates. I also get to know their likes, dislikes, and how I might relate to him or her.
After a short series of questions, the test is scored and an individual … (4 comments)

colorado dream house: Englewood Camera & Photo - Yelp review of the week - 05/04/12 05:29 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Englewood Camera & Photo, located at 5855 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121. From Digital to Darkroom Englewood Camera brings you, "Everything Photographic!" Free 2 hour class and free digital prints with camera purchase. Their experts take the time to assist you in making a confident decision on your next photographic purchase. Whether you are looking for a new or used camera, lenses, an accessory, professional quality photofinishing, student photography supplies or a collectable, Englewood Camera & Photo have the variety you are searching for. 
Few of the top reviews are … (1 comments)

colorado dream house: Exclusive Natural Surroundings, Incredible Views and an Amazing Value in Roxborough! - 05/03/12 09:38 PM
http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=44 Nestled between the dramatic red-rock formations of Roxborough Park, this spacious 3 bedroom home backs up to acres of open space! In step with these surroundings, warm oak hardwood floors brighten the sunny interior, window treatments and numerous built-ins. This home also features a central humidifier, a detail often missed in other homes in this price range! Call Dan Polimino at 303-522-1161 or Gary Lohrman at 303-829-5900 for a private showing.

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colorado dream house: Cherry Cricket - Yelp review of the week - 04/27/12 06:42 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Cherry Cricket, located at 2641 E 2nd Ave., Denver, CO 80206. The term “legendary” is overused these days. But the Cherry Cricket lives up to the lofty classification and the revered reputation it holds as a bastion of classic neighborhood-bar culture. The Cherry Cricket’s clientele includes working stiffs, old schoolers and shoppers taking a break from chic hunting. It also welcomes a younger crowd, business lunchers, and families who savor the aforementioned “legendary” status of the Cricket. 
Few of the top reviews are given below: 
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colorado dream house: Shortage of inventory: here are the facts! - 04/25/12 06:34 AM
"Did you know that Denver is No. 2 in the nation for the shortest length of time a home is listed (33 days) before being sold?
Here are the facts (March 2012/March 2011):
1) The Number of Sold Properties is up 4.2% over last year. (3,514/3,371)
2) The Number of Properties for Sale is down 53.4%! (13,246/28,440)
3) The Average Days on Market is down 11.7% (91/103)
If you are in the market looking for a home, it is extremely important to have the very best experts on your side! The Colorado Dream House team is here to help you find … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: How To Make Moving Fun. By Dan Polimino. - 04/23/12 12:05 AM
Let’s face it: moving is stressful for everyone involved and sometimes it’s hardest on the kids. Moving to a new neighborhood or even a new state means leaving your friends, maybe some family, and your familiar territory behind. For parents trying to help their kids make the adjustment, there are a few tips you can do to ease the anxiety. Here are a few of my favorites. 
1) Let each child pick their new room and then help them personalize it. Every child has their own personality and this is a great opportunity to let them express that. This will … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre - Yelp review of the week - 04/13/12 03:20 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre, located at 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a geological phenomenon – the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver’s Arts & Venues Division. 
Few of the top reviews are given below: 
Claire from Denver, CO says, “Breath taking! It's beautiful here!!! … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: Stunning Mountain Views from every bedroom and all 5 Decks! - 04/11/12 06:43 AM
http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=2 Enjoy stunning mountain & valley views from any of the five decks and nearly every room in this incredible five-bedroom, seven-bath, 7600 square foot, privately gated home nestled on over six acres of picturesque treed, mountain property. Practicality and high style blend perfectly to create a truly beautiful highland home.

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colorado dream house: Green Vs. Non Green. By Dan Polimino. - 04/10/12 06:49 AM
We have heard an awful lot about “Green Homes” and “Green Construction” in the last few years. In fact, builders have been working hard to fill this demand in the marketplace, but is there really a demand? I have heard that stats show buyers will not necessarily choose an eco-friendly home over a standard home simply because it’s green. Although I think that buyers can be influenced to buy a green home if they think that it can save them money. The big issue with people who are converting their existing home to a green home has been the upfront expense. … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: Act now! 10 major housing markets with the shortest supply of homes - 04/10/12 02:14 AM
Denver
Decline in inventory: 42%
This mountain-high city never experienced the highs and lows in home values that its coastal counterparts did. And now, with rents rising and vacancy of just 2%, more apartment-dwellers are taking the plunge into homeownership, local broker Gary Bauer says.
This city's inventory in February was down 42% from the same period a year earlier, at just 10,086 units. The number of homes going under contract spiked 19% between January and February of this year as buyers raced to take advantage of low interest rates and relatively low prices.
"I'm not sure what magic thing happened … (6 comments)

colorado dream house: Omelette Parlor - Yelp review of the week - 04/06/12 06:41 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Omelette Parlor, located at 900 E Fillmore St., Colorado Springs, CO 80944. Treat your taste buds to everything that The Omelette Parlor has to offer. Their family-style restaurant serves up the best selection of delicious food and has delighted locals and visitors with its delicious breakfast menu, outstanding omelettes, sandwiches, and salads for a long time now.
Few of the top reviews are given below: 
Nicole from Colorado Springs, CO says, “I love local breakfast places; I always prefer frequenting them over places like Denny's and IHOP. After reading … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: This Greenwood Village property beckons with an invitation for relaxation! - 04/04/12 06:17 AM
http://coloradodreamhouse.com/featured/property.php?id=41 Come relax in this sunny and open 5 bedroom, 6 bath in the heart of Greenwood Village! From the grounds nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac to the architecture of the 8,804 square feet home, you will be greeted with an open invitation to relax with your friends and family. For the homeowner who enjoys seeing family and friends wearing contented smiles, this property has that quality by the armful. Call Dan Polimino at 303-522-1161 or Gary Lohrman at 303-829-5900 for a private showing.

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colorado dream house: Who Wins? The Husband or The Wife? By Dan Polimino. - 04/03/12 06:59 AM
Over the last few years, I have been out showing homes to couples with very different priorities. The husband is all about the deal. He could live in a variety of homes as long as they all are a good deal. Sure, his wife would like a good deal, but more than anything else, she wants a home. Something she has dreamed of, envisioned her family in, and could see herself being happy in for years to come. The problem with this scenario is that they are looking to buy with very different priorities. There are plenty of instances where people … (4 comments)

colorado dream house: Colorado Movers - Yelp review of the week - 03/30/12 06:57 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Colorado Movers, located at 4240 Clayton St., Denver, CO 80216. The Colorado Movers have a large fleet of clean, fully-equipped moving vans, trained, and courteous personnel, and a reputation for quality in our industry. Colorado Movers can be trusted to handle your move quickly, efficiently, safely, and of course economically. Colorado Movers is fully licensed and insured and provides free estimates, 24 hour residential and commercial service, wrapping and packing, and of course, quality equipment. 
Few of the top reviews are given below: 
Sarah from Denver, CO says, “After … (0 comments)

colorado dream house: Penzeys Spices - Yelp review of the week - 03/23/12 06:48 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Penzeys Spices, located at 7511 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80001. Penzeys Spices years of selling spices have taught them that cooking is not a one size fits all world: far from it. They have learned the wonder of cooking lies in the incredible diversity of the people who cook, and in the incredible variety of the food they cook. People who share dinner together at the kitchen table go on to share a brighter future. A brighter future made possible by people with the kindness to build it one meal at … (0 comments)