From the Lawn Chair- August 1st-15th Free Denver Area Events - 07/26/07 10:59 PM
It's the time of year to grab your lawn chair, fill the cooler and head to any one of the many free events occurring in parks and shopping centers across the Denver metropolitan area. Feel free to add any events I may have missed to your comments. Don't forget the date, time … (0 comments)
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Hosting a Party in a Denver Park - 07/25/07 07:27 AM
Whether it is your parent's fiftieth wedding anniversary, your wedding or a birthday party for your skating teenager, having just the right location for a party sets the stage. With 205 parks, Denver has the nations largest park system and amazing settings for a host of events. Picnic permits are available … (0 comments)
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Goodbye My Furry Friend - 07/22/07 09:38 PM
I knew it was almost time throughout the winter and then last weekend we needed to take Bailey, my golden retriever, to the vet. She was really struggling with her bad hips. Some pills and steroids and she was back up walking with that wagging tail of hers.
Bailey was with us … (51 comments)
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Harry Potter - Not Just for Kids - 07/22/07 07:04 PM
I admit it. I bought the latest book yesterday morning and spent all day on the couch enjoying every moment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. It was a day off of work to read the last of a series that has become classic. I can tell you, I wasn't the only adult … (2 comments)
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From the Lawn Chair - July 16th-31st Free Denver Area Events - 07/15/07 09:24 AM
From the Lawn Chair is a regular feature. This current post covers free neighborhood events scheduled for the second half of July.
It's the time of year where you get to grab your lawn chair, fill the cooler and head to any one of the many free events occurring in parks and shopping … (0 comments)
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Beware: The Mortgage Predators are Still Out There - 07/14/07 04:00 PM
Due to recent changes, I am eligible for a new lending program with payments based on a 1.25% mortgage rate. How about that? While the rest of you are paying a little over 6%, I'm special, so I only have to pay less than a quarter of that rate. Today I received … (2 comments)
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Tour de France- You Call Those Mountains? - 07/13/07 05:35 PM
The Tour de France, one of my favorite sporting events, started last Saturday with a Prologue in Londres, England. This week has been mostly flat stages where the fastest of the fast men, the sprinters, have won most of the stages. Professional cycling is like a chess game on wheels. The … (4 comments)
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Second Quarter Residential Absorption Rates - Denver Area Real Estate 2007 - 07/09/07 06:29 PM
How many months' supply of homes are currently on the market and what does that tell us about the health of the Denver real estate market?
I wrote an earlier post, Translating Denver Days on Market, reporting what the average number of days each home was on the market before it was under contract and … (2 comments)
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Seven Ways to Tackle the Garage - 07/08/07 02:40 PM
What excuse do you use when friends and neighbors accidentally see the open garage with boxes and stuff stacked from floor to ceiling? If the neighbors roll their eyes every time you make another excuse, it may be time to finally tackle the garage. After all, wouldn't it be nice to use … (46 comments)
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Colorado High Altitude Vacation Tips - 07/08/07 12:08 PM
You've been planning your Colorado trip for almost a year and the family is looking forward to visiting several of the beautiful state and national parks in the area. The plan includes driving the "scenic wonder road of the world", Trail Ridge Road, at over 11,000 feet above sea level. If you live at … (10 comments)
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June Market Activity- Bonnie Brae and Belcaro Neighborhoods - 07/06/07 10:37 AM
Summer is finally here with temperatures hitting almost 100 degrees. While it will be a hot job packing, just knowing that you have the potential of moving into one of the most beautiful areas of the city will make up for it. If you are looking to live in the Bonnie … (2 comments)
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June Market Activity- Denver's Lowry Neighborhood - 07/04/07 10:13 AM
Lowry averaged almost one sale per day in the month of June. Here is a quick summary of last month's sales in the Lowry neighborhood. The area is generally located between Yosemite Street (east) and Quebec Street (west), E. 11th Avenue (north) and Alameda Avenue (south). There is a small pocket that juts out … (0 comments)
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June Market Activity- Denver Country Club and North Country Club - 07/04/07 08:17 AM
Here is a brief summary of June 2007 sales in the Country Club and North Country Club neighborhoods of Denver. The east and west boundaries of the area are University Boulevard and Downing Street and the north and south streets are 6th Avenue and 1st Avenue. It is a beautiful neighborhood with historical homes and mature … (0 comments)
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Could the Family Pet End up as Roadkill? - 07/02/07 04:43 PM
Summer is the time to move and hopefully, we are all assisting numerous clients as they successfully sell their home and/or purchase a new one. As people pack, have they ever asked you to help them find their pet a good home? Sometimes people can't take their animals with them or … (15 comments)
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Treat Yourself to Cherry Creek North - 07/02/07 08:26 AM
There are numerous neighborhoods within walking distance of the wonderful shops and restaurants in Cherry Creek North. On any given day, you will find people sitting outdoors enjoying coffee and families riding their bikes. There is a lot of new construction going on and if you are looking for an amazing … (2 comments)
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Snoopy Loves Living in Denver's Stapleton Neighborhood - 07/02/07 07:59 AM
In a previous post, Budding Stapleton Movie Producers Called to Action, I told you about a video contest for Stapleton residents. Why do you love living in Stapleton?
Are you up to the challenge? Snoopy is.
Remember, you only have until August 31st to submit your video. … (0 comments)
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More Just for Fun Denver Trivia - 07/01/07 09:49 AM
It's another lazy Sunday and time for more fun Denver trivia.
1. Denver had America's first electronic street car system built in 1886 by the Denver Tramway Company.
2. Early private charity organizations in Denver merged to become the Community Chest, which then evolved into the nation's first United Way.
3. Even more than … (0 comments)
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