Leaves, Leaves and more Leaves - Compost Them! - 10/31/11 10:18 AM

 
With the early winter snow storm Denver had last week,  it hastened the leaf process and ended up with a yard full of those colorful leaves.     It is nice to have mature trees for shade but in the fall it can be a chore keeping those leaves cleaned up!
 

  
A great way to use these leaves is to breakdown or decompose organic materials and compost.    Here are some ideas to get started with your own compost pile ---
    1.   Use the grass clippings and yard waste and mix with "brown" materials like … (15 comments)

FREE DAY at the Museum of Nature & Science - Halloween - 10/30/11 11:15 AM
FREE DAY at the Museum of Nature &  Science - Halloween

 
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has its doors wide open with FREE ADMISSION on Tuesday, October 31st for Trick or Treat for the kids.      The kids are encouraged to dress in their costumes and candy will be given out.     The T. Rex Encounter is FREE on Tuesday, and will be FREE to tour the facility.    IMAX will have a fee applied. This free day is from the Citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District has one-tenth of sales & use tax going towards providing area … (15 comments)

Tallyn's Reach Home for Sale - Aurora, CO - 10/29/11 12:01 AM
Tallyn's Reach Home for Sale - Aurora, CO

 
This Cardel home located in Tallyn's Reach is a 2005 with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths and an over-sized 2 car garage.   There are 2,429 finished square feet and 1,286 in the fully finished basement.  
This home is listed for $348,000!

    

The kitchen in this beautiful Aurora Home for Sale has maple cabinets, granite counters, newly finished hardwood flooring and all kitchen appliances are included.






 
 





The master bedroom is spacious, a walk-in closet … (11 comments)

Buying a House? How to Save Money on Your Monthly Mortgage Payment - 10/29/11 12:01 AM
FICO scores are so important especially since lending in today's real estate market can be the biggest hurdle of a transaction.     Where do you fall within this FICO score chart?     Do you do a FREE credit report every year?     It is your right!
 
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Via Barbara Altieri, REALTOR® Fairfield County CT Real Estate (RealtyQuest, CT Homes for Sale and Real Estate):
Buying a House?  How to Save Money on Your Monthly Mortgage PaymentThinking of buying a house?  
Want to buy the most house you can for the smallest monthly payment?  … (0 comments)

First Snowfall of the Year - Denver - 10/26/11 10:43 AM
First Snowfall of the Year - Denver

The first snowfall in Denver has arrived overnight.     The big news over the last few days has been the impending winter storm bearing down on Denver and mountain communities.     This is good news for the ski resorts (some are already open).   

As a Denver listing agent with vacant properties, I have been very busy getting the thermostats changed over to heat, sprinklers blown out and getting these properties prepared for winter weather.       Not only our listings, but properties my buyers have under contract to be sure they … (28 comments)

Cash for Halloween Candy --- Cody Dental - Denver - 10/25/11 04:34 PM
Cash for Halloween Candy --- Cody Dental - Denver


You have a bowl of candy left after Halloween --- what do you do with it?    I know, just eat it!   BUT, if you want to turn those potential calories into extra dollars, Cody Dental has made a plea for your extra candy.
For every pound of candy given to Cody Dental, they will pay you $1 for each pound!      You are saving your teeth and possibly extra pounds!    Cody Dental will send this candy overseas to our troops overseas to enjoy.     Will you participate? 

There are … (22 comments)

Price Improvement - Hutchinson Hills - Denver, CO 80237 - 10/24/11 10:56 AM
Price Improvement - Hutchinson Hills - Denver, CO  80237

Hutchinson Hills home has been reduced to $319,900!      Minutes to Denver Tech Center and the light rail, this neighborhood is very desirable.      Homes in this neighborhood have large lots and mature landscaping.    The virtual tour is here for 3977 S. Whiting Way, Denver, CO   80237


Four bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2 car garage with 2,201 finished square feet plus 556 unfinished in the basement. 

The vaults make this home feel open and spacious.  

The kitchen has upgraded maple cabinets with a huge pantry.   All … (21 comments)

The Power of Active Rain....Compassion for The Loss of a Loved One..Jamie Caulk - 10/21/11 09:26 AM
With all our prayers for Missy Caulk and Bob Stewart, Jamie lost his fight to live!     Please re-blog this and post on Facebook.      I send my thoughts and prayers to the Caulk family in their time of loss!
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Via Sally & David Hanson WI Realtors Luxury\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro\REDS (Keller Williams 414-525-0563):
   Lots of blogs talk about the POWER of Active Rain....the potential to learn, share ideas, promote properties, understand technology, stay on top of your real estate game....and there are all kinds of ways that agents, lenders, suppliers, title companies, lawyers and other … (0 comments)

Pumpkin Patches in Arapahoe County, Colorado - 10/20/11 10:01 AM
Pumpkin Patches in Arapahoe County, Colorado  

 
Are you looking for a great place to take the kids and pick out your pumpkins?      Here is the list for Arapahoe County where you can find just the right pumpkin!

 
 
 
 
Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Patch at Saint James Presbyterian Church - pumpkins & fall decorations 3601 W. Belleview, Littleton, CO 80123. Phone: 303-794-6851. Email: info@stjameslittleton.org. October 10 - 31, weekdays, 12 pm to dusk, Weekends, 10 am- dusk. Proceeds from sales go directly to Habitat for Humanity. Harvest Fest & Pumpkin Sale - Pumpkin patch, wagon … (11 comments)

Price Improvement - Sorrel Ranch - New Construction Ready to Move In - Aurora, CO - 10/18/11 07:57 PM
Price Improvement - Sorrel Ranch - New Construction Ready to Move In - Aurora, CO
Brand new Lennar home in Sorrel Ranch ready to move in!     This home included all stainless steel kitchen appliances, AND the washer/dryer!     Included are the 2" wood blinds throughout the home.....the front and back landscaping and sprinkler system....and air conditioning!   
This home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 2 car garage with 1,849 finished square feet plus an unfinished basement. 
Price reduced $10,000!     From $289,400 to $279,400!    Take advantage TODAY!

BUT WAIT...there is more ----      This home … (25 comments)

Denver Market Report - September 2011 - 10/18/11 11:22 AM
Denver Market Report - September 2011

September's numbers are out for the Denver Real Estate Market!     Inventory is very low especially under $200,000!      Banks are finally approving the short sales and in a shorter time frame.      This data is for the entire Denver Metro area, and areas of Denver are in high demand, and not seeing this same picture.    Those properties listed closer to downtown, priced right, and shows well are selling within a week!


 
The condo market has really experienced a decrease since 2008's housing crisis began, and are starting to come back.    However, … (13 comments)

Acreage Available in Douglas & Arapahoe Counties, Colorado - 10/15/11 11:09 AM
Acreage Available in Douglas & Arapahoe Counties, Colorado

 
Acreage purchases are very popular, and there are many choices in Douglas & Arapahoe counties.    These available acreage properties available are ranging from 1 acre to 40 acres.     Many have out buildings, arenas, multiple garages and room to spread out!    


Douglas county acreage, includes the following cities - Franktown, Sedalia, Larkspur, Castle Rock, Elbert, Parker.   
Arapahoe county acreage includes the following cities - Centennial, Byers, Bennett, Strasburg, Watkins and Aurora.
If you are looking to purchase a property on at least one acre, there are 176 … (16 comments)

I Got a Call from Afghanistan, and Made My Day! - 10/13/11 09:44 PM

My phone rang this morning at 6:30 am and scared me to death!     I usually have my phone on from 8 am to 10 pm, and turn it off every night.     I am SO glad I forgot to turn it off last night!
Upon answering, a young man asked me about a HUD home in Denver he wanted to buy for him and his fiance.      We chatted for a little while, and joked about how early he makes calls.    He told me he was calling from Afghanistan and is deployed!   WOW, that gives me goose bumps just writing this!      He … (56 comments)

What would you do if this was your last day on Earth? - 10/11/11 09:57 AM

 
The Colorado Association of Realtors had their State convention downtown at the Sheraton Hotel last week.     This was a great opportunity to see new technology, take CE classes, network with Realtors across the State and enjoy some great speakers.    There was even a talent night --- Realtors Got Talent where 5 selected performances were selected and the audience got to choose the winner!
 
 
The keynote speaker this year was Michael Combs, a high energy motivational speaker.     Michael was a Realtor at the Evergreen Board of Realtors when he had to leave the business with a … (29 comments)

Time for a Second Home in Denver? - 10/10/11 08:41 AM
Time for a Second Home in Denver?

 
 The interest rates for second homes is the same as if you were buying a primary home!     Rates are hovering around 4% (depending on individual's credit history) and second homes are very popular right now.     With having a second home in Denver, you have access to the mountains within an hour for enjoying skiing, hiking, biking and camping.       With having a second home in Denver, you can enjoy the City life with plays, musicals, comedy shows, 5 star restaurants, events at the convention center and the Stock Show.     


Inventory … (14 comments)

First Snowfall in Denver - 10/09/11 10:26 AM


Weather in Denver can be a bit unpredictable -- one day 80 degrees, next day we can have a snowstorm.     The past weeks have been very nice in the 80's and a couple days into the 90's.      Most days in Denver you have clear blue skies, some without a hint of a cloud.   We do enjoy 300+ days of sunshine.




The first snowfall in Denver was October 8th, with flurries in the City, but into the foothills and South of Denver had significant snowfall.    Douglas County had 8".         Some trivia for Denver ---   ~ … (24 comments)

Bad News is Dangerous - Delete It - 10/09/11 09:48 AM
There are times in everyone's life where you feel a bit negative, and could be your surroundings.     The news, emails, newspaper and even our clients.      To be able to portray a positive attitude takes a lot energy, but so worth it.
Marte is right on --- delete the bad news, stay positive!
Via Marte Cliff (Marte Cliff Copywriting):
Every time I log in to e-mail lately I get assaulted with bad news.
"The stock market is going to fall by 90%." "Inflation is going to double." "Unemployment is going to triple." "60% of all homeowners are going to be foreclosed upon." Home … (6 comments)

Luxury Home Sales - Denver - September 2011 - 10/08/11 09:57 AM
Luxury Home Sales - Denver - September 2011
 
Sales of luxury homes in the Denver metro area for September 2011 were up slightly over the previous month.    With jumbo rates becoming more affordable there were more million dollar homes sold, with those homes that have been on the market for a while sold.   Days on market increasing from August - 154 to September - 217.    



It was interesting to see five Million Dollar new construction homes sold by builder this month.    There was one that was a bank owned forecloure and one short sale.    … (16 comments)

Halloween Candy -- Hard, Soft or Chocolate? - 10/06/11 09:14 AM
Halloween Candy -- Hard, Soft or Chocolate?


Halloween is right around the corner, and it is time to start thinking about what type of candy you will be giving out to all those little ghouls and goblins!      Do you remember what type of candy you enjoyed as a kid?    Do you still give out that type of candy?


 
 
 
There are those dentists that bring home those darn toothbrushes, and they really should keep their work AT WORK.    Do they think kids don't already have a toothbrush?

 




The tacky … (23 comments)

 
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