dunes park realtor: Mountain View Homes for Sale in Denver's Northern Suburbs- Appraisal Questions - 10/02/11 08:41 AM
When you are looking for Mountain View homes for sale, not all "mountain views" are created equally. Recently, I was over at a client's home in the Denver's northern suburbs when the appraiser was assessing the value.  In addition to the usual appraisal questions my client had -is granite slab going to increase my value?  Wood floors?  New paint?- she just assumed that her beautiful mountain views would automatically score her higher value points.
 
Not necessarily.  While mountain views will score you some pretty high points, it depends on what is around you, or in front of the mountains, that matters.  What's … (1 comments)

dunes park realtor: Easy Does It- A Word About Running by Jennifer Prestwich your Henderson and Brighton REALTOR® - 08/31/11 03:44 AM
Running too hard on your "easy" days? Guilty as charged!  When I am consulting with my training schedule, I tend to look at my easy days and think "that slow?  You've gotta be kidding...."
But as our friends at Runner's World remind us, easy days are as essential as speedwork and hills for optimum performance when it counts.  Just remember, it all boils down to how a run feels.  If you are wiped out after every run, you are overdoing it.  Check out some of the great ways to make sure you are training hard and smart here: Easy Does It.
I'm off to meander around Belle Creek.  After … (6 comments)

dunes park realtor: Movie Night in Belle Creek- the last one of the season! by Jennifer Prestwich- your Belle Creek REALTOR® - 08/12/11 04:32 AM
Movie Night in Belle Creek- the last one of the season!  by Jennifer Prestwich- your Belle Creek REALTOR®
Movie Night In Belle Creek!!
Don’t forget that tonight is the last Belle Creek Movie Night of the season.  Let your hair down with your family and friends- and meet us at the Belle Creek Central Park this evening at dusk to see Tangled.
The weather is supposed to be fabulous- but don’t forget your bug spray…
See you tonight!
Tangled Disney presents a new twist on one of the most hilarious and hair-raising tales ever told.  Your whole family will get … (0 comments)

dunes park realtor: The Encyclopedia Brown of Real Estate in Belle Creek? - 06/27/11 10:55 AM
The Encyclopedia Brown of Real Estate in Belle Creek?
This weekend, I was showing properties to buyers in Belle Creek and they asked me about one home in particular.  I have been working very diligently at being the hyper-local expert of Belle Creek, so I was surprised that I didn't recognize the one they were referring to.
They had seen it on Trulia, they said.  So, we walked over to the street where they had seen it and looked for a sign.  Also, having my handy-dandy smartphone with me, I perused the Real Estate Apps I have.  He couldn't remember exactly … (3 comments)

dunes park realtor: Is Your Real Estate Transaction Like Pulling Teeth? - 06/05/11 09:41 AM
Is Your Real Estate Transaction Like Pulling Teeth?
That depends on your REALTOR.  Or your Dentist!
When I was little, I had very few cavities.  My brother, however, was the type of kid who rarely walked away from the dentist's office without needing a filling.... or two... or three.  I had my own issues, however- like needing to have teeth pulled (about 10 over the years).
But we LOVED our dentist.  He was friendly and nice and funny.  And best of all- we never felt a thing.
The funny thing about getting older is that you outgrow your dentist.  Or he … (15 comments)

dunes park realtor: Pieces of the Puzzle- Marketing - 05/23/11 05:12 AM
Pieces of the Puzzle- Marketing
To be quite honest, I had forgotten all about it.  Not in a total-amnesia-type sense, more in an "oh-yeah-THAT-thing" kind of way.
My good friend Amber is very passionate about her dogs and is active in volunteering with Lifeline Puppy Rescue.  Lifeline is a no-kill puppy rescue located in Adams County, and has been in operation since 1993.  Both of the dogs that I have had were Lifeline puppies, and nearly all of my friends who have adopted dogs have done so from Lifeline.
Daisy- My Lifeline Puppy!
Lifeline was holding a fundraiser/golf tournament and Amber … (10 comments)

dunes park realtor: Three Things I'm Thankful for This Thursday - 05/05/11 10:48 AM
Three Things I'm Thankful for This Thursday


It seems like every single day comes a little faster.  When I open my eyes in the morning and look at the day ahead, every thing is spread out before me and the possibilities are endless.  Then I blink my eyes and it's dinner time!
 
Here in Colorado, we have had a bear of a spring.  (Granted, we haven't had one of those snowstorms that buries us, but it has been known to snow as late as June around here!)  It has been rainy and windy too many days to count. … (14 comments)

dunes park realtor: 3 FREE Fixes For Selling Your Home, by Jennifer Prestwich- your Belle Creek and Dunes Park REALTOR® - 05/02/11 06:56 AM
 
3 FREE Fixes For Selling Your Home, by Jennifer Prestwich- your Belle Creek and Dunes Park REALTOR®
 
Spring is in the air, and home owners are shaking off the cold.  A spirit of rebirth is in the air with the grass greening up and flowers blooming!
 
Inevitably, some home owners start thinking it’s time for a change.  It might be time to think about a larger or smaller home, a new school district or job opportunity. 
 
Today’s market is still heavily skewed toward buyers.  How do you make sure your home stands out without spending an … (8 comments)

dunes park realtor: My Top 3: Running with Jennifer Prestwich Your Belle Creek and Dunes Park REALTOR - 05/01/11 09:45 AM
My Top 3: Running with Jennifer Prestwich Your Belle Creek and Dunes Park REALTOR
Just this morning, Parade Magazine (supplement to the Denver Post) published its America by the Numbers article.  Guess who was right smack there in the first part of the article?  Colorado!
Seems Coloradans enjoy 2 of the top distinctions:  Skinniest State, and Top for Physical Activity.  In honor of these distinctive awards, here are 3 of my favorite outdoor fitness endeavors.  
1. Adams County Regional Park Trails.  I positively love running.  It can be done anywhere, alone or with a group, and-aside from the shoes- it … (4 comments)

dunes park realtor: Scenes From a Neighborhood, by Jennifer Prestwich-your Belle Creek REALTOR® - 04/23/11 10:17 AM
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dunes park realtor: Move or Fix-up: Will I Get the Bang for My Buck? by Jennifer Prestwich your Henderson CO REALTOR® - 04/13/11 12:25 PM
Move or Fix-up: Will I Get the Bang for My Buck?
One of my favorite channels to watch on TV is HGTV.  They feature many fascinating shows, some of which are firmly rooted in reality.  
One of the more exciting and fantastical shows is called Bang for Your Buck.  The premise is simple: 3 homeowners renovate an area of their home to their liking and then compete to see whose renovation will get the biggest Return on Investment- or Bang for their Buck.
The renovations include everything from the $50,000 master bath renovation to the $120,000 great room (national average … (4 comments)

dunes park realtor: Who Are the People In Your Neighborhood? Twins! - 04/12/11 03:30 AM
Who Are the People In Your Neighborhood? Twins! 
You know what they say.... there must be something in the water....
It seems that Belle Creek in Henderson, CO, is experiencing a bit of a baby boom.  The ebb and flow of family creation will naturally include twins from time to time.  But in a neighborhood of roughly 300 homes, 3 sets born within 6 months of one another seems like the plot of a sitcom!
I just love getting to know my neighbors better.  It helps me to understand the needs of my real estate clients and it brings our community … (11 comments)

dunes park realtor: The Barnes Dance Soon a Thing of the Past in Denver - 04/06/11 03:39 AM
The Barnes Dance Soon a Thing of the Past in Denver

 
If you live in Denver, you have no doubt experienced the looks of envy from your out of state friends as you have crossed a downtown intersection on the diagonal without any risk of being arrested for jaywalking.  Some of the sassier residents of Denver have no doubt even filmed and photographed themselves breaking all known laws of physics and traffic by boldly strutting from one point to the next, talking the shortest route between two points, walking as the crow flies to get to the opposite corner!
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dunes park realtor: Need and the Perils of Over-Pricing - 03/19/11 01:40 PM
Need and the Perils of Over-Pricing
I sat at the kitchen table with my client.  We had been in contact over the last several months as he fixed up the home that renters hadn't cared to keep up.  They had, indeed let the dogs use the floors instead of going outside, and smoked like chimneys in the home.  He restored it better than new.
It was truly a labor of love for him, rebuilding window boxes, painting, re-doing the kitchen, adding brand new carpet throughout.  The results were spectacular.  Any buyer would be proud to purchase it.
We poured over the … (18 comments)

dunes park realtor: Coming Soon! Another Belle Creek Beauty, brought to you by Jennifer Prestwich your Belle Creek and Dunes Park REALTOR - 03/18/11 06:58 AM
Announcing Another Belle Creek Beauty!
 

 
This gorgeous Belle Creek Monroe Style home is in Model Home condition.  3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath- absolutely spotless!  It features a bonus room with it's own exterior entrance- perfect for your home office.
Other features:
Designer paint New Stainless Steel Appliances (1 year old) included: gas/convection oven, side by side refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave oven, all Kenmore Elite. Hardwood Floors in Kitchen and Family Room 5 pc Master Bath Huge walk-in closet Custom Continental Hardscape patio 
The list is endless!  Coming soon in Belle Creek, Henderson, CO 
Stay tuned for photos and … (2 comments)

dunes park realtor: Friday Family Fun! by Jennifer Prestwich your Belle Creek and Dunes Park REALTOR - 03/18/11 04:29 AM
Friday Family Fun!
Just yesterday my family and I were talking about what we should do this weekend.  After many work weekends and dreary weather, the sun is peeping out and it is set to be a mild weekend.  Time to come out of hibernation!
 
The timing couldn't have been better to hear about the specials on Kids' Pages.  Here are some great deals, and even a steal or two.  Enjoy!
 
I Scream... You Scream.... FREE Ice Cream!  You've seen their ice cream- first at Whole Foods, and now at King Sooper's and Albertson's.  Did you know that you … (2 comments)

dunes park realtor: Need a Little Help with Your Resume? FREE Workshop! - 03/07/11 12:02 PM
Free Clinic Offers Tips to Improve Your Resume
I remember the last time I was on the job hunt.  It was exciting, scary and challenging.  Sitting down to write that resume wasn't easy.  Should I include summer jobs?  How much of my education?  Seasonal Jobs that only lasted a short time?
 
These questions and more can be addressed by a professional to help you put your best foot forward in your job search.
 
Learn how to design and update your resume with this FREE two-day clinic, March 9-10 at the Commerce City Recreation Center. 
 
Bring your resume to the workshop … (11 comments)

dunes park realtor: Did You Know? A Word About Your FREE Credit Report... - 03/04/11 12:14 PM
I took a class this week on Real Estate Financing and I found out something that I wanted to share with you.  You may know that you are entitled to a FREE credit report once a year.  This site is not one where you get a so-called "free" report when you sign up for a monitoring service.   This site allows you to pull your report from each of the three main credit reporting agencies:  Equifax, Transunion and Experian.  What many people do not realize is that it is a good idea to stagger your  free credit reports to be sure that you can keep … (14 comments)

dunes park realtor: Free Income Tax Help for Commerce City Residents! by Jennifer Prestwich- your Belle Creek and Dunes Park REALTOR® - 02/18/11 06:22 AM
Free income tax help
We could all use a little help when it comes to tax time!  The Adams County Treasurer's office will be offering help for free to select tax payers this season.
 
Taxpayers with an income of $50,000 or less can take advantage of free income tax preparation and electronic filing this tax season.
 
Representatives from the county Treasurer's Office will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays through April 14 at the Commerce City Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Drive.
 
Appointments are not accepted. Taxpayers will be helped on a first-come, first-served … (3 comments)

dunes park realtor: Live and Work in Belle Creek, by Jennifer Prestwich- your Belle Creek REALTOR® - 01/30/11 05:28 AM
One of the great things about Belle Creek is that there is the opportunity to live and work in the neighborhood. In addition to the great homes, there are retail and office spaces available. Right now, there are several businesses operating here in Belle Creek. Did you forget something at the grocery store? Maybe you just ran out of paper towels or milk? Head on down to Haraf Foods market on the corner. Mo and Roda are a delightful couple from Ethiopia who are pursuing the American dream- right here in Belle Creek! … (1 comments)