colorado: Thornton Colorado named a 'Boomburb' - 04/09/09 02:34 PM
Thornton has been named a 'boomburb'
The March issue of Planning magazine has Thornton Colorado as the only Colorado city named with that moniker.  A 'boomburb' is defined as city with at least 100,000 residents that has experinced growth of at least 10 percent each decade since 1970, but that is still … (1 comments)

colorado: Lower priced homes in Colorado - 04/08/09 10:29 PM
All the action is on the lower end of the market
If you have a listing and it's not under the FHA loan limits ($417k in Denver), the odds of a quick sale are very low.  It can be an $800,000 house selling for $500,000, it still is not going to move … (1 comments)

colorado: Retail space for lease in Broomfield Colorado - 03/20/09 01:37 PM
Great Deal on Prime Retail Space for lease in Broomfield, CO
This is a 2,100 sq. ft. brand new retail location in Broomfield, CO.  The lease terms have been neogtiated over a period of a few months and the tenant has hesitated at the last moment.  This is a screaming deal! 
$24 NNN … (1 comments)

colorado: Homestead Hills and Northbrook updates - 03/02/09 10:22 AM
What's happening in Homestead Hills
Two recent planned changes that will affect the Homestead Hills in Thornton community. 
First, it looks like the City of Thornton in finally going to put in some speed cushions in the neighborhood.  The residents have complained since the community started that there are too many drivers using … (0 comments)

colorado: Walkscore for homes - 02/16/09 07:45 AM
What is your home's Walkscore?
Most home buyers are concerned about how big a home is, or how many bedrooms or bathrooms it has.  But with today's new focus on green living, urban efficiency and simplification a home's Walkscore is also important to consider.
What is a Walkscore?
A Walkscore, is a measure of … (0 comments)

colorado: Why I'm glad to be a real estate broker in Colorado - 02/15/09 12:00 PM
Why I'm glad to be self-employed
In an economy like this, where layoffs and job losses are broad based and their is no clear cut path to a job either career wise or location wise, I'm glad to be a self-employed real estate broker in Colorado. 
Why being a Realtor is great! … (0 comments)

colorado: Stimulus package for Thornton Colorado - 02/15/09 11:14 AM
What the Stimulus package means for Thornton Colorado
President Obama will come to Denver to sign the stimulus package at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on this coming Tuesday.  The stimulus package contains a number of provisions designed to help real estate, both residential housing and commercial, recover from the slump … (0 comments)

colorado: Student wants to rename Boulder High School to Obama High - 02/12/09 11:23 AM
A Boulder high school junior wants to rename Boulder High School to Barack Obama High School in honor of the new president.  While it is admirable that this junior is civically involved, this just seems like a huge waste of time for everyone involved.  The school board is going to consider … (1 comments)

colorado: Why bank owned houses aren't selling like they should - 02/10/09 12:35 PM
Why bank REO's are not selling that quickly
In some real estate markets, bank owned properties (REO's) are the ONLY residential properties that are selling, in other real estate markets they make up varying percentages of the sales.  However, I've noticed in our local Denver Metro market that while they are … (4 comments)

colorado: Denver rated best place to live - 02/09/09 05:00 PM
Denver Colorado rated most desirable place to live
The city of Denver, known for its skiing, culture and bustling singles scene, is where Americans would like to live the most, according to a recent survey conducted by Washington, D.C. based group Pew Research Center.  This doesn't come as any great suprise to … (0 comments)

colorado: Commercial real estate in Colorado 2009 forecast - 01/21/09 08:30 PM
Commercial real estate in Colorado for 2009
Although this is not an exact forecast, this are the most common questions and answers concerning commercial real estate activity in the metro Denver Colorado commercial market.
Is now a good time to lease or buy?
Every day I get asked my opinion on the state of the Colorado commercial … (0 comments)

colorado: Adams County CO - one of the best places to live according to Forbes - 12/04/08 01:20 PM
Adams County Colorado rated one of the ten best places to live!
According to the Nov. 12th Forbes web site, Adams County has been rated as the #3 county in the country to 'weather this economic downturn'.  Job growth, diversified economy, low property taxes and inexpensive housing were the primary reasons cited.  … (0 comments)

colorado: Quail Valley Thornton CO - 10/04/08 11:14 AM
Quail Valley

Quail Valley is a community that is very close to the 'action' in the north corridor of Thornton.  Located just north of 144th Avenue and the Wadley Farms neighborhood.  The homes in Quail Valley range from modest size 1800 sq ft up to over 3000+.  One thing they all share … (2 comments)

colorado: Northbrook homes Thornton Colorado - 10/04/08 11:00 AM
Northbrook

The neighborhood of Northbrook in Thornton is laid out mostly in a grid pattern that is easy to navigate and find your way around.  Located just north of Horizon high school and bounded on the west by Holly Street, it is a quiet neighborhood of homes built in the late … (0 comments)

colorado: Cinabarre in Thornton CO - 09/24/08 12:21 PM
Cinebarre's newest location Thornton CO
Cinabarre is a theater that let's moviegoers enjoy food and drinks from a full menu while watching a movie.  Their newest location just opened at 10001 Grant Street at the Thornton Town Center.  The theater has eight movie screens, a beer and wine bar and louge.  Also … (0 comments)

colorado: Boulder Colorado schools - 09/19/08 01:36 PM
Eldorado Online K-12 - distance learning accredited school with online curriculum.
and if you are traveling out of the country, please don't forget to purchase International health coverage for your family.
The Family learning center - To encourage successful lifelong learning and economic self-sufficiency for families of diverse cultures and limited incomes.
The Living … (0 comments)

colorado: Flatiron Crossing Broomfield is changing - 09/18/08 10:10 AM
Flatiron Crossing Broomfield is about to change 
FlatIron Crossing shopping center in Broomfield said Monday that the mall’s outdoor shopping village is about to get a major face lift and three new retailers will soon occupy one of the its largest spaces.  The Container Store and Forever 21 are two of … (1 comments)

colorado: Denver Market has bottomed! - 09/16/08 01:32 PM
Denver housing market bottom
A few months ago I wrote what I have been telling people for the last six to eight months, that I think most of the Denver metro area housing market reached a low point in pricing a early this year.  During the last few days there has been … (0 comments)

colorado: Free Broomfield storefront space for furniture stager - 09/12/08 12:31 PM
Free Broomfield Storefront space for Commercial Office furniture Stager
We have a retail storefront space available with hardwood floowing, glass storefront in a brand new building for a furniture stager.
You will have your own key and can use the space to show your furniture and set up your business.  All we ask … (0 comments)

colorado: Happy Sumo Westminster Sucks! - 08/29/08 10:11 PM
The Happy Sumo in Westminster Colorado sucks!
We decided to try the new Happy Sumo that opened at The Orchard in Westminster at 144th Avenue this last Friday evening.  It was somewhat busy and we had four people with us including my wife and two kids.  After being informed by the hostess … (8 comments)

 
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