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denver: 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)

denver: 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)

denver: 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)

denver: It’s Not Much Fun Being A Buyer’s Agent These Days. By Dan Polimino. - 05/01/12 12:15 AM
Since the real estate market crashed in 2008, the best position to be in would have been a buyer’s agent. After all, for the last five years, buyers have been in the driver’s seat in Denver. They had the low interest rates, low prices, and plenty of choices in homes. Since there were so few of them, they could name their price and get it. In essence, they had all the power while the sellers had none, and boy did the sellers feel it. 
Fast-forward to present day and it’s a whole new world in Denver. Being a buyer’s agent … (5 comments)

denver: 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: 
Ericka from Denver, CO … (1 comments)

denver: 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)

denver: 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)

denver: Denver Second in U.S. for Quickest Sales - 04/20/12 02:50 AM
Buyers must act fast to get dream home. By Steve Raabe The Denver Post 
New advice from the trenches on buying a home: Look early. Think fast. Hone your quick-draw skills with the checkbook. 
Metro Denver’s real estate market, not long ago a buyer’s domain, suddenly has shifted to a seller’s paradise, at least in some neighborhoods and price ranges. 
Realtors’ offices are rife with fresh anecdotes of sellers happily cherry-picking from multiple offers - some of them above the asking price. 
How fast is the market moving? A new report shows that Denver is No. 2 … (2 comments)

denver: 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)

denver: 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)

denver: The Quiet Listing. By Dan Polimino. - 03/27/12 02:48 AM
If you have been around the real estate game for any period of time, you must have heard the term "quiet listing" or "pocket listing." This means that a Realtor has a client that would like to sell their home, but does not want to put it on the market. Here is how it works: 
A seller calls their agent and says, "If you know of anyone who might be looking in this neighborhood, could you tell them about our house?" The agent then usually asks a series of questions, not the least of which is, "Do you want to … (6 comments)

denver: I Was My Mother’s Third Choice. By Dan Polimino. - 03/20/12 03:05 AM
Frequently, I get asked to list a home wherein I am the third Realtor that the seller has used in trying to sell their property.  In some cases, I have been interviewed for the job a year before or earlier and they selected someone else. In other situations, they have tried two other real estate professionals and for whatever reason were unable to move the home. The sellers have either read my newspaper column or were referred to me and there I am, interviewing as the third Realtor on the job. People ask me if I mind being the third choice … (1 comments)

denver: Now is the time to list your home in Denver, CO! - 03/14/12 06:54 AM
http://www.coloradodreamhouse.com/index.php/news/ Dan Polimino explains what all the buzz is about regarding the shortage of real estate in the Denver, CO area. Dan is a columnist for the Denver Post and recently formed the Colorado Dream House team with Gary Lohrman. If you are interested in buying, selling or investing in real estate, contact us at team@coloradodreamhouse.com or 720-889-6491.

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denver: Beatrice & Woodsley - Yelp review of the week - 03/09/12 02:18 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Beatrice & Woodsley, located at 38 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209. Created somewhere between the wilderness of the forest and the solitude of the city, Beatrice & Woodsley brought the Colorado wilderness into Denver’s heart to celebrate the history of restaurants as providers of restoration, replenishment, and relaxation. 
Few of the top reviews are given below: 
Jason from Commerce City, CO says, “What an incredible experience! If I had to describe the inside of this restaurant, it would be "Enchanting." We had brunch in the beautiful golden glow of … (0 comments)

denver: Denver Film Center - Yelp review of the week - 02/17/12 05:42 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Denver Film Center, located at 2510 E Colfax, Denver, CO 80206. Denver Film Center entertains, educates, provokes and persuades, moves and motivates. The cinema’s potential to transform as well as reflect society in all its diversity is what the Denver Film Society aims to recognize and realize. Since 1978, the DFS has worked to promote the medium as both an art form and a civic forum, developing a program that includes year-round screenings, community outreach projects and renowned special events. 
Few of the top reviews are given below:
 
Mariel from … (0 comments)

denver: Real Estate Agents and Brokers We Want You! - 02/01/12 08:24 AM
http://www.coloradodreamhouse.com/index.php/news/ Keller Williams Broker Dan Polimino is starting a new luxury division at the Denver Tech Center. They are looking for brokers to going their team. If this sounds like something that may interest you watch this week's video market update for Denver, Colorado.

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denver: The Capital Grille, Denver, CO - Yelp review of the week - 01/27/12 06:51 AM
This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of The Capital Grille, located at 1450 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202. Come see why steak lovers are on a mile-high high in Denver. As the Zagat Guide praised, you’ll find “awesome steaks served by the pros are the order of the day” at The Capital Grille. It is centrally located in historic Larimer Square, just a few blocks’ walk from the Convention Center and Coors Field as well as the Denver Center for The Performing Arts. Complimentary valet parking makes it easy to succumb to the urge for the perfect steak. 
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denver: I made a major change to KW - 01/25/12 04:37 AM
http://www.coloradodreamhouse.com/index.php/news/ In this week’s market update for Denver, Colorado Realtor Dan Polimino talks about making a major change to start the New Year. To find out what Dan did and where he is going watch this week's real estate market update.

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denver: Happy Real Estate New Year 2012. By Dan Polimino. - 01/03/12 05:37 AM
Ok, it’s that time of year again to rub my crystal ball and foretell the coming year in real estate. I should disclose that I am not a professional crystal ball reader so take this interpretation for what it’s worth (totally free, unscientific guess). 
First, it’s important to note (like you don’t already know) that this is an election year and that means nothing will be normal. If we look back at past election years, we see people being very conservative, playing it close to the vest, not making any big decisions or purchases until they know whom their elected officials … (0 comments)

denver: A Picture of Courage. By Dan Polimino. - 12/20/11 07:47 AM
Christmas is tomorrow and as many of you know from reading my columns over the years, this is the one week of the entire calendar that I do not talk about business. Instead, I like to write about stories that truly matter. 
On October 8th of this year, our friend Derek Cox passed away after battling brain cancer for 12 years. He was only 37 years old. Jennifer and I met him shortly after he had his first brain surgery to remove a portion of the tumor. Over the years, we would visit each other and monitor his progress. We would … (0 comments)