donna foerster: Pay It Forward: Taking Emma for a Walk
- 04/09/11 04:26 AM
Pay It Forward: Taking Emma for a Walk We have a new listing that isn't too far from our office (or our house, for that matter). The seller has a very sweet dog, Emma. Our seller is sure that Emma was abused in the past and she told us that Emma has a fear of men. Our seller works during the week, so naturally she's worried about having Emma alone in the house when we have showings. Hmmm, how are we going to solve this problem? We want the potential buyers to have the opportunity to see the WHOLE house and … (19 comments)
donna foerster: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Celebrate Arbor Day 2011
- 04/08/11 11:22 AM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Celebrate Arbor Day 2011 Join your neighbors and volunteer for this year's Arbor Day celebration! The Town needs more than 100 volunteers to help plant 50 trees of various species, including: Elms, Locusts, Oaks and Evergreens. Bring the WHOLE family! Town arborists will be giving tips and demonstrations. Receive small plant give-a-ways and Arbor Day memorabilia for your participation. Children's activies include bird feeder building with Home Depot and face painting!
When: Saturday, April 30th, 9-11am Where: Arboretum @ McCabe Meadows (formerly East Bank Park) located on the Northwest corner of Parker Road and Indian … (6 comments)
donna foerster: My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Nicolas Cage
- 04/07/11 05:03 PM
My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Nicolas Cage A career in Hollywood can be challenging when you are born with the last name Coppola. It may be automatically assumed that you will be successful. Nick was born Nicholas Kim Coppola. Once he began his career, he was quick to change it to Nicolas Cage (based on a comic book character, Luke Cage). Can you blame him? He wanted his own identity and wanted to create his own reputation. I hadn't realized until I started writing this post and reading more about Nicolas Cage, he tends to play some quirky and eccentric, sometimes … (23 comments)
donna foerster: Parker Library's First Edible Book Contest: A Big Success
- 04/06/11 05:10 AM
Parker Library's First Edible Book Contest: A Big Success The Parker Library hosted their First Edible Book Contest on Saturday, April 2. With more than 25 entries, the event was a big success. Children, adults, families and at least one local business had entries in this year's contest. What is an edible book? It is the culinary interpretation of a book cover, title, character or scene. It can be simple or complicated, funny or serious, clever, profound or pun-ish (a play on words). Let you imagination run wild! This year's judges~Chef Yume Tran, co-owner and executive chef of the local Indochine Cuisine … (21 comments)
donna foerster: Available HUD Homes: Castle Rock, Colorado
- 04/03/11 12:27 PM
Available HUD Homes: Castle Rock, Colorado Every Sunday we feature HUD Homes. Some weeks it will be information about purchasing HUD homes (see the links at the end of this post). Other weeks we will feature available HUD homes in Douglas and the surrounding counties. This week we are featuring HUD homes in Douglas County in the town of Castle Rock. For more information about Castle Rock, Colorado please visit the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.
Price: High 100sStyle: Tri-LevelType: Detached, Single FamilyCar Storage: 2-car, attachedBedrooms: 4Baths: 3Sqft: 1628, plus a full, partially finished … (0 comments)
donna foerster: Another Baseball Movie
- 04/01/11 11:15 AM
Another Baseball Movie This morning I wrote a post, My Top 7 Favorite Baseball Movies. Turns out I missed at least one more: ~The Natural (1984) Robert Redford, Robert Duvall and Glenn Close I would personally rank this one #5 in between Bull Durham and Major League. I love a movie that tells a good story and this is one of those movies. Grab a beer and a hotdog and watch the trailer below. "Let's play ball!"
(Movie Trailer couresty of You Tube.)
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donna foerster: My Top 7 Favorite Baseball Movies
- 04/01/11 02:28 AM
My Top 7 Favorite Baseball Movies Today is opening day at Coors Field and the Colorado Rockies start their home opener with a 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In honor of the start of the season, I decided to feature my Top 7 Favorite Baseball Movies (I couldn't find 10). At the end of my list is one of my favorite scenes from my favorite movie, "There's no crying in baseball". If you've seen the movie, I'm sure you will remember the scene, you might even know the words!
A League of Their Own (1992) Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, … (21 comments)
donna foerster: Available HUD Homes: Centennial, Colorado
- 03/27/11 01:03 PM
Available HUD Homes: Centennial, Colorado Every Sunday we feature HUD Homes. Some weeks it will be information about purchasing HUD homes (see the links at the end of this post). Other weeks we will feature available HUD homes in Douglas and the surrounding counties. This week we are featuring HUD homes in Arapahoe County in the city of Centennial.
Price: Mid-High 100sStyle: Two StoryType: Detached, Single FamilyCar Storage: 2-car, attachedBedrooms: 3Baths: 2.5Sqft: 1462, plus a full, partially finished basementLot Size: 5227 sqftYear Built: 1987Neighborhood: Park View Commons
Price: High 100sStyle: Two StoryType: Detached, Single FamilyCar Storage: … (4 comments)
donna foerster: Pay It Forward: 9Health Fair Training
- 03/27/11 11:32 AM
Pay It Forward: 9Health Fair Training The first 9Health Fair was held in 1980, with support from the Lions Clubs of Colorado, the Colorado National Guard and hundreds of volunteers. In 1987 the 9Health Fair became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Focused on health awareness and education, the 9Health Fair offers free and low-cost medical screenings in a variety of locations across the state. For more information about the history and accomplishments of the 9Health Fair please visit their website. The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will play an active role in this year's 9Health Fair. With the help of volunteers, … (0 comments)
donna foerster: Things to do at Tagawa Gardens: April 2011 Calendar
- 03/25/11 05:02 PM
Things to do at Tagawa Gardens: April 2011 Calendar Get out your calendar and save the dates for April classes and events at Tagawa Gardens, one of Colorado's largest garden centers! Saturday, April 2nd 10-11amSalad in a Container 11:30am-12:30pmWhat's Bugging Your Roses 1-3pmCutting-Edge Perennials for 2011
Sunday, April 3rd 10am-NoonThe Natives are Restless Lecture Series, Part 1: Native Trees 1-2pmPond Filtration 2:30-3:30pmFire Resistant Landscaping
Friday-Sunday, April 8-109:00am-4:00pmRocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists Exhibition & Sale
Saturday, April 9th 10am-4pmBelly-Up to the Woolly Bar-Vertical Gardening Demos 11am-2pmColorado House Rabbit Society!
Sunday, April 10th 10am-12pmThe Natives are Restless Lecture Series, … (6 comments)
donna foerster: Remembering a Hollywood Legend: Elizabeth Taylor
- 03/24/11 05:08 PM
Remembering a Hollywood Legend: Elizabeth Taylor As part of a weekly series about the movies, I've been featuring my favorite movies of various actors. I've also included a favorite director. Plus, we have a discussion about our favorite James Bond. This week I turn my attention toward Remembering a Hollywood Legend: Elizabeth Taylor. Ms. Taylor is a reminder of the glamour that was once Hollywood. I have to admit, prior to writing this post I didn't know very much about the lovely lady (accept for her trade-mark violet eyes). I have since learned that she was born in England and lived there with her parents … (23 comments)
donna foerster: Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Edible Book Contest at the Library
- 03/18/11 04:33 AM
Things to do in Parker, Colorado: Edible Book Contest at the Library Join your neighbors on Saturday, April 2nd for the FIRST Edible Book Contest at the Parker Library! Not sure what to do? The rules are pretty simple: 1) It must be edible and 2) it must somehow reference a book. It can be a book title, cover, scene or character. Use your imagination! Entries can be funny, serious, clever, profound or pun-ish (a play on words). Why have an Edible Book Contest, you might ask? Why to celebrate the birthday of Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, of course? Who is that you might ask? … (11 comments)
donna foerster: My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Director-Ron Howard
- 03/17/11 05:03 PM
My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Director-Ron Howard Who didn't like Ron Howard as little Opie Taylor on the Andy Griffith show, or as Richie Cunningham on Happy Days? My favorite role for Ron Howard? Director! He is an amazing storyteller. Ronald Williams Howard did what many of us wish we could do, fulfilled his dream...he became a Director! He also wanted to become a leader in the business and I believe he accomplished that also. Some facts about Ron HowardDid you know that Ron was a bachelor on the Dating Game in 1971? He shares a birthday with Catherine Bach (she … (23 comments)
donna foerster: Pay It Forward: Pop Top Tabs II
- 03/13/11 12:12 PM
Pay It Forward: Pop Top Tabs II Motivated by Dawn Fabiszak's post Pay It Forward-Pop Top Tabs, I started collecting soda can pop top tabs! We've been saving soda cans at home and in our office for years and years. We usually take our cans to the local grocery store (King Soopers) to recycle. I don't know what happens to the cans after we drop them off. I just know they are recycled. When I read Dawn's post and learned that the tabs that she collects benefit Ronald McDonald house, I decided that I like knowing who benefits from the recycling! … (10 comments)
donna foerster: Hi Donna, What are the Benefits of Registering on the HudHomeStore.com Website?
- 03/13/11 11:57 AM
Hi Donna, What are the Benefits of Registering on the HudHomeStore.com Website? The best place to search online for HUD homes is www.HudHomeStore.com. A potential buyer can search for homes in any city/town, in any state in the country. Why would you want to register on this site? What if you want to "remain anonymous" to potential Realtors who might contact you? #1~This is a public website. It is not connected to any Real Estate company or Real Estate agent. You will not be contacted by anyone. #2~You can SAVE your searches (unlimited). This way you don't have to enter your … (2 comments)
donna foerster: Jason Keith Believes in the Importance of Education
- 03/13/11 07:01 AM
Jason Keith Believes in the Importance of Education Every consumer has a choice when it comes to choosing a Real Estate Agent or a Loan Officer. The competition is fierce. Of course helping your client to get the loan that's right for them and helping them to buy a home is the most important part of being a good Loan Officer. However, educating consumers makes Jason Keith, with WR Starkey, a GREAT Loan Officer! Jason is a member of the online Real Estate networking community, Active Rain. He regularly writes blog posts regarding changes in the market, and helpful hints about credit … (8 comments)
donna foerster: My Top 5 Favorite Movies: Rene Russo
- 03/11/11 03:38 AM
My Top 5 Favorite Movies: Rene Russo Time to feature another Leading Lady! I just love Rene Russo's generally SASSY characters. If there was ever a movie made about my life, I would want Rene Russo to play me! LOL! I'm a huge Colorado Rockies baseball fan and it turns out she is a major Red Sox fan! Who would have thought? Not me! After reading her mini biography on the Internet Movie Database, I learned that she was not immune to childhood teasing. Her classmates called here the Jolly Green Giant. Not very flattering! She also attended high school with … (26 comments)
donna foerster: Hi Donna, What is a HUD Home?
- 03/05/11 04:04 PM
Hi Donna, What is a HUD Home? Before I answer that question, let's talk about the types of sellers we are seeing in today's market: Traditional Sellers ~ These are people who are selling their home because they want or need to, because the want or need to move. There are many reasons for traditional sellers to sell: need a bigger or smaller house, want to be closer to family, job transfer, retirement, and many other reasons. Short Sale Sellers ~ In many cases, these sellers are facing foreclosure. The most common reasons are loss of a spouse, loss of a … (23 comments)
donna foerster: My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Denzel Washington
- 03/03/11 04:03 PM
My Top 10 Favorite Movies: Denzel Washington Last Friday I thought I would change things up a bit. Instead of focusing on a specific actor, I focused on a movie character, James Bond. This week I'm back to my Top 10 Favorite Movies and I'm featuring Mr. Denzel Washington. I learned some interesting things about Denzel while reading through his profile on The Internet Movie Database. He was named after his father who was a Pentecostal minister. He was Dr. Chandler on the NBC series St. Elsewhere for 6 years! Choosing FAVORITE this week was tough! I have enjoyed so many of Denzel's … (32 comments)
donna foerster: Thankful Thursday: Fidelity Title Bus Tour
- 03/03/11 06:37 AM
Thankful Thursday: Fidelity Title Bus Tour I've been with real estate offices that have had home tours and I've been to broker open houses. This is the best of both worlds. Our local title office coordinates the tour. Each month the tour focuses on 2-3 neighborhoods in town. The title folks contact local agents with listing in the "designated" neighborhood. They choose 5-6 homes that are representative of what the neighborhood has to offer and put them on the tour. We start at 9:00am at the title office and we enjoy a little bit of networking with other agents and a … (8 comments)
Pay It Forward: Taking Emma for a Walk
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