colorado: New Open Air District at Park Meadows Mall - 09/04/08 06:25 PM
The Park Meadows Shopping and Entertainment district in Lone Tree has started opening its' newest creation. While there is still a small amount of constuction underway, for the most part the outdoor mall area is open. The beautifully crafted strip is on the south side of the mall, adjacent to where Eddie Bauer … (1 comments)
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colorado: Guaranteed Car Finance for Used Cars - 09/04/08 02:31 AM
Doing all the required research that is needed in order to fully understand the ins and outs of getting yourself a good deal on a Used Car Loan and purchasing car is vital to the entire car purchasing process. Using the Internet as a tool for research and comparison when it … (9 comments)
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colorado: Turn a Small Remodeling Budget into Big Results - 09/03/08 09:03 PM
You may have heard your real estate broker remark on a home’s improvements or updates. The typical real estate wisdom suggests that a home should be remodeled every 6 to 7 years. In Denver, there are many older homes being renovated and updated both for the current enjoyment of the owners, … (0 comments)
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colorado: Fly Fishing - Colorado - 09/03/08 11:20 AM
Below are the best places we know of to go Fly Fishing in Colorado. If you know of any other places, feel free to add them below.
Eleven Mile Canyon - It is in Lake George, Colorado. It is not the resevoir, it is below the damn. We go there all … (0 comments)
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colorado: Things I learned while moving my office home - 09/02/08 05:14 PM
I really can convert a closet into an office space
I own a bunch of bumper stickers, none of which are on my car
Take the Holiday cards from last year and reconnect with the people who sent them
If there is ever a paper clip shortage, see Dena. Apparently … (4 comments)
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colorado: Exit has gone Green - 09/01/08 09:54 AM
As of September 1st our Exit office has gone paperless. Working with our agents you will need just a little insight to make it all run smooth! If you aren't familiar with the new online contracts through metrolist you need to check it out. Once we all learn the system … (10 comments)
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colorado: Pueblo Colorado: Market Report Jan-Aug 2008 - 08/30/08 09:27 PM
Market Report for Pueblo addresses Jan 1,2008 - August 30, 2008
Active listings (site built) 866
Median price $134,400
Average price $ 167,250
Low $14,900
High $1,400,000
Days On Market :
average 122
median 88
low 2
high 1087
Price per square foot:
Average $104
Median $97
High $438
Low $ … (0 comments)
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colorado: Eight Home Closing Essentials - 08/30/08 06:55 PM
Real estate purchases can entail hours searching online for possible homes, days in the car with your real estate broker looking at those homes. Discovering that sometimes the pictures don’t exactly match up with the reality, and then finally pulling the trigger and preparing an offer.
Now what?
The period of … (0 comments)
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colorado: Arvada Harvest Festival - Next Saturday in Olde Town - 08/30/08 06:40 PM
Arvada's annual Harvest Festival is September 6 - and if you're looking for old-time fun, one of the longest parades that you have ever seen, and some yummy treats, head on down to Olde Town Arvada!
The committee has definitely stepped it up this year - check out their new website!
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colorado: Sunnyside Music Festival - September 6 - 08/30/08 05:54 PM
The Sunnyside Music Fest is back next weekend with great music, shopping and eating, as well as fun stuff for the kiddos and cute new merchandise.
Stop by the LIVE Urban booth and say hi - we will be there throughout the event, from 10 am to 8 pm at Chaffee … (0 comments)
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colorado: The True Meaning of Labor Day - 08/30/08 10:11 AM
The True Meaning of Labor Day It seems ironic that Americans celebrate labor by taking the day off. Does Labor Day mean nothing more than watermelon, baseball, barbecues and beer? Or here in Colorado - college football!
While we may have forgotten it, Labor Day is about celebrating the American worker, … (2 comments)
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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 … (2 comments)
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colorado: Golfball size Hail during DNC - 08/29/08 04:43 PM
Did I get your attention? It's all about generating interest, right?
During the Wednesday DNC we took a break from the chatter and played 9 holes at the Highlands Ranch golf club. Here's the inspiring shot. It was a perfect day with beautiful blue skies. On the second hole we … (1 comments)
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colorado: The Best Observatory Park, CO Has to Offer. - 08/29/08 03:38 PM
Luxury, Elegance and Built Green in Observatory Park. Call Dan Polimino at 303-522-1161 for a private showing.
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colorado: Pueblo West Solds Feb '08 - Aug '08 - 08/28/08 09:47 PM
Market Report for Pueblo West
Average Sold Price $168,072
Median Sold Price $160,500
Average Days on Market 130
Total Sold Dollar Volume RESIDENTIAL $53,447,011
Total Home Sales Sold Dollar Volume $53,447,011
FHA 175
Conventional 67
VA 41
Cash 34
Other 1
Read about Vestas jobs coming to Pueblo here: … (0 comments)
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colorado: Southlands | 5K or 1 Mile Walk/Run in September - 08/28/08 05:02 PM
Come to Southlands in Aurora, Colorado on Saturday September 13, 2008 to get some exercise, make a difference, and have fun sharing something important with other people. The event is a 5K race and a One-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. Small entrance fees and company sponsorship will combine to benefit the Aurora Family … (0 comments)
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colorado: International Investment in Colorado - 08/27/08 05:44 PM
Foreign Capital Investment in
Colorado
Non-US
firms are investing $25 billion in Colorado if you add up the
factories, land and equipment owned in the state. That is almost double
the amount from five years ago. An educated but inexpensive workforce is
partly to credit along with a weak US dollar. … (2 comments)
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colorado: More fun at Crested Butte Colorado - 08/27/08 03:47 PM
Yep, life isn't all real estate and selling homes in Parker Colorado for me.
We had to take a little drive to one of the best skiing and mountain biking places in the WORLD. Just a quick 3 + hour dive west to Crested Butte and we are all relaxed … (0 comments)
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colorado: Westminster CO Commercial Retail space - 08/27/08 03:40 PM
Westminster Colorado Retail Space for
Sale
Before you sign on the dotted line to purchase
retail space in Westminster, Colorado...visit the Troy Centre property in Broomfield
which is just a short distance away but substantially better in terms of
pricing, amenties, and what you get for your hard earned dollar.
The Troy
Centre offers … (0 comments)
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colorado: Boulder Colorado Retail space - 08/27/08 03:31 PM
Boulder Colorado Retail Space for
Sale
Before you sign on the dotted line to
purchase retail space in Boulder, CO...visit the Troy Centre property in
Broomfield, CO just a short distance away but substantially better in terms of
pricing, amenties, and what you get for your hard earned dollar.
The Troy
Centre offers … (0 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Foreclosure Rate Down Nearly 10 Percent - 08/27/08 02:13 PM
Metro Brokers Real Estate News
Colorado has emerged as 8th for number of foreclosures in the
nation in July, dropping one whole spot in the span of just a single month. It
was also down 9.19 percent since last year. Nevada
still holds the nation's number 1 spot, with … (0 comments)
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colorado: Quote of the Day - 08/27/08 11:06 AM
"I like things to happen; and if they don't happen, I like to make them happen." -- Winston Churchill
I love this quote! Very direct and matter of fact. I think there are those who wait for things to happen and wait for business to come to them, and those who … (3 comments)
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colorado: Vestas is coming to Pueblo - 08/24/08 10:16 AM
Vestas is a Danish company is words largest wind sorce company. They will be producing the worlds largest wind tower factory right here in Pueblo! The plant will cost approx $240 Million dollars and employ over 500 people. They also plan on putting plants in Windsor (blades) and Brighton Colorado (turbines).
To Pueblo … (1 comments)
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colorado: Best Corn Dogs Around! - 08/22/08 07:36 PM
What to do this weekend, if you are trying to avoid downtown? How about taking a ride down to Pueblo and visiting the Colorado State Fair. I haven't been to a fair in years!
I used to love going to the fair as a child. Saved up my money for weeks! … (1 comments)
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colorado: DURANGO COLORADO REAL ESTATE INVENTORY AUGUST,2008 - 08/22/08 10:10 AM
"Come on down", as the game show host loves to say when initiating a deal. So it is in Durango, Colorado, this August. Come on down, we have a really good inventory at ALL PRICE LEVELS, and good deals can be had in any price range. Unlike larger areas, we do … (0 comments)
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colorado: What are the benefits of Trump Financial? - 08/21/08 01:31 PM
The Value of Specialization:We're not for all borrowers, we are however committed to the best ones. While monster lenders diversify and attempt to finance all types of borrowers, we have taken a vastly different approach. As a core-focused, direct lender, we instead specialize in financing for exceptional clients seeking loans from … (10 comments)
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colorado: Denver Real Estate Stats - July ‘08 - 08/20/08 08:49 PM
I obtain the market statistics from Metrolist, Denver’s MLS system. They publish monthly statistics based on their data of properties that are entered into the Denver MLS, and provide their statistics to help brokers and consumers understand the market.
In July, Denver’s market saw a bit of a pop over … (2 comments)
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colorado: Where Will You Be During The Democratic National Convention? - 08/20/08 04:54 PM
If you live in Denver and even if you don't, I'm sure you are well aware that the Democratic National Convention starts on Monday. So, whether you are totally excited or dreading the inconvenience, whether you are a Democrat or not, it's what the local buzz is all about - from who's speaking and when, to what famous … (6 comments)
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colorado: 2160 Bent Tree Lane, Fountain CO 80817 - Heritage - 08/20/08 09:55 AM
3Bed Home on Great Lot Backing Open Space.
2160 Bent Tree Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 View Map
3 Bed 2 Bath home with bonus room and 1,663 sf. The main level has a formal living room with vaulted ceilings and coat closet off the entry. There is a sunny kitchen … (0 comments)
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colorado: Letting Go - 08/20/08 09:40 AM
Today, whether due to a change in the biological clock, or finishing the process of my son's college send-off, I had one of those rare moments where two dissimilar things have a similar outcome. I was struck oddly by the thought of attachments, to things and to people which become … (1 comments)
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colorado: Tom's Tavern Boulder CO - 08/19/08 08:37 AM
Tom's Tavern to change hands.
Tom's was a downtown Boulder institution until in closed in
December of 2007 after the death of Tom Eldridge, the tavern's founder, in May
2007. Tom Eldridge opened the tavern in 1959 and operated it until his
death. His family decided to close the restaurant … (0 comments)
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colorado: Clean it NOW! - 08/18/08 09:51 PM
When you don't want to , WE DO
When you can't, WE WILL
Real Estate Cleaning Nededs: Residential, Commercial, REO's, Construction, move ins/move outs and trash outs!
DCB is here for you! We answer all of your cleaning needs. Need for your properties to be more profitable? Lets us helpo with … (13 comments)
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colorado: Recycled business products? - 08/18/08 10:40 AM
Has anyone found a great resource for recycled paper products? I was shopping online for some notepads and found many sites to go through. I sent in a quote request to one company that sounded great but the prices were 3 times as much as if I used a traditional company. I … (8 comments)
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colorado: Is there no common sense in government? - 08/18/08 09:31 AM
This morning's paper (yes, I still read a standard newspaper to help me get going in the morning—there's something about the smell of a newspaper with coffee and "green eggs and ham" that I just can't get from the Internet!) brings more wonderful news of our government's sometimes (sometimes?) senselessness.
Seems … (9 comments)
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colorado: Real Estate Investors' Greatest Need: FINDING A GREAT DEAL QUICKLY - 08/17/08 06:01 PM
To my fellow COLORADO REALTORS...
I spent the last 3 years designing and building a database that had only one job: Analyze every home on the market instantly to determine how much hidden equity each home had that was currently untapped. The database simply ranks the properties and then displays the very … (0 comments)
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colorado: Our First Real Estate /Wine Tasting - 08/16/08 07:14 PM
I think we are on to something... Tomorrow we are hosting our first wine tasting at a neighborhood church. We are offering a package of wine and cookbooks for a silent auction. The proceeds go to a web site the church uses to blog! They were planning this event as a … (5 comments)
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colorado: Denver Demographic info - 08/16/08 07:03 PM
Denver Neighborhood Profile
Population: 558,246
Median Age:34
Median Income: $46,824
Average Temp in January 22*
Average Temp in July 94*
Sunny Days: 245
Rainfall: 16"
Snowfall: 45"
Unemployment Rate: 5.7%
Median Home age: 45 years
Median Home Price: $257,300
Recent Average list price for North West Denver $262,015, Average Sold price … (4 comments)
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colorado: Highlands Ranch Demographics - 08/16/08 06:20 PM
Some interesting facts on Highlands Ranch
Homeowners rule at 62%
Renters Follow with 20%
The remainder of properties are vacant.
Median Home price $364,300.
Average age of Homes is 8 years.
Male to Female ratios are exactly 50/50!
Population: 87,755
Median Income: $98,138
Average Temp in January is 15* (I don't beleve … (1 comments)
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colorado: The Hub of Northern Colorado - Milliken - 08/16/08 03:39 PM
Milliken - The "Hub of Northern Colorado", is a fast growing vibrant community in Weld county, which sits six miles east of I-25 on Colorado Highway 60. Milliken offers a pristine quality of life to its residents in a true rural Colorado setting. The Town offers a variety of amenities to … (1 comments)
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colorado: 2 Bedroom Condo For Sale in Silverthorne, Colorado $274,500 (Summit County) - 08/15/08 03:20 PM
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colorado: Best Places in Colorado to do Business - 08/13/08 05:03 PM
During the 2008 Best Places to Do Business study that was conducted by INC.com - Colorado ranked pretty high! Our highest ranking city was Grand Junction - coming in at #11 overall and # 9 on the small cities list. Greeley was ranked 25th overall (18th on small cities) which was … (2 comments)
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colorado: Market Update-August - 08/13/08 02:19 PM
It's a different market this year! Surprised? Well, the chart below shows what the market looked like last year and now what we are seeing today. While it may seem like a lot of inventory, we are really simply approaching normal levels of real estate for sale. Buyers now have more … (0 comments)
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colorado: Water World - Family Fun in Colorado - 08/12/08 10:42 PM
When we want to spend a super-fun day with our family, in Colorado, we head about an hour north of Colorado Springs to Waterworld. (In fact, this is where we are all going today ...)
There are over 24 water rides - from mellow and relaxing to multiple stories of … (2 comments)
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colorado: Build Site in Silverthorne, Colorado $234,000 (Summit County) - 08/12/08 03:24 PM
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colorado: Back to School! - 08/12/08 01:50 PM
Now even if your kids are on the tracks that started in the beginning of July, like many here in Highlands Ranch, this still may be useful information. As the weather usually starts to cool off this time of year and the middle and high schoolers are going back it finally … (2 comments)
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colorado: We are holding strong - 08/12/08 11:52 AM
The Northern Colorado area is hold on strong on the national "best of" ranking! In the recent Money Magazine's 100 Best Places to Live for 2008- Fort Collins was ranked 2nd This was just one step down from it's 1st place ranking in 2006. In the article Money magazine praised Fort … (0 comments)
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colorado: Donald Trump Says, "BUY, BUY, BUY!" On Good Morning America - 08/12/08 09:23 AM
I was watching the news this morning and Donald Trump was being interviewed on Good Morning America regarding the real estate market and what he advises for all of us that either want to buy or sell a home, facing foreclosure and how long he estimated the downturn in the market … (0 comments)
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colorado: Denver's Dropping Crime Rate is Creating Great Real Estate Opportunities. - 08/11/08 06:55 PM
Property crimes in Denver Colorado dropped dramatically by almost 20% and Crimes against persons dropped an astounding 6.6%.
If the last half of 2008 crime continues to drop this will be the third year in a row crime has dropped, not bad for a major metropolitan city.
For those considering relocating … (0 comments)
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colorado: Go Green With Color! - 08/08/08 03:31 PM
Color Trends In 2008... Go Green With Color!The current environmental trend towards “Going Green” is not only sweeping our community through the foods we choose to eat, the cars we drive, the businesses we patronize and the clothes we wear, but also through the greening of our homes and how we … (2 comments)
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colorado: Colorado is a Hail of a place! - 08/07/08 03:12 PM
Colorado is one "hail" of a place. Pun intended. With the huge demand for roofing in our area due to the hail storms, high winds and tornados. I see dump truck after dump truck of shingles being torn off roofs to make way for the new shingles; I have often thought … (5 comments)
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colorado: Lot 8 Greenridge Ranch in Stagecoach Colorado--$499,000 - 08/06/08 11:00 PM
Stagecoach, Colorado has many different neighborhoods, and each one has its own separate feel. Greenridge Ranch is a neighborhood of only 8 home sites. It has all the beauty of Stagecoach and a few bonuses you won't find just anywhere:
Each lot is large--up to 35 acres
Many lots come … (0 comments)
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colorado: United Country RealQuest Realty Lists Getaway Property in Colorado - 08/06/08 04:22 PM
Dave Woodward of United Country RealQuest Realty in Grand Junction, Colorado has 243 acres for sale in Montrose County between Moab, Utah and Telluride, Colorado. This property is prime land for the outdoorsman and hunter with abundance of wildlife. Backing up to BLM land, you can make this ranch your private … (0 comments)
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colorado: Kevin Mitchell at Coldwell Banker Listing Razor Creek Ranch For Sale - 08/06/08 04:04 PM
Kevin Mitchell of Coldwell Banker Commerical Prime Properties in Grand Junction, Colorado has 720 acres of excellent hunting property and grazing land available east of Gunnison, Colorado in Saguache County listed for $3,025,000. This mountain land has excellent views, a 60 acre lake, two residential dwellings, tack room, work shop, and barn. Water … (0 comments)
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colorado: Mapleton Hills Boulder Colorado - 08/06/08 03:51 PM
Mapleton Hills
Mapleton Hills is west of the Pearl Street Mall and just east of the foothill mountains
of Boulder. A relaxing enclave of homes with spectacular Victorian and Queen Ann
architecture, this quiet area is one of Boulder's first
neighborhoods.
There are a few more modern architectural styles in … (0 comments)
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colorado: Downtown Boulder Pearl Street - 08/06/08 03:16 PM
Downtown Boulder
Boulder's downtown area is known
as the Pearl Street Mall or just Pearl Street. Boulder has won
more awards than any other city in America for its recreation, culture,
health, business climate and quality of life which
is reflected well in the downtown Pearl Street area. Pearl … (0 comments)
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colorado: Mile High Land & Homes Lists Crystal Mountain Ranch For Sale - 08/06/08 08:54 AM
Ronni Aragon and Norman Wyatt of Mile High Land & Homes have a fabulous property listed for sale in Larimer County, near Ft. Collins and Loveland, Colorado. Close to Rocky Mountain National Park. Listed at $4,000,000 this mountain ranch has 931 acres, a mile of the North Fork of Fish Creek … (0 comments)
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colorado: The Peloton Boulder Colorado - 08/06/08 08:11 AM
The Peloton
The Peloton is another amazing condo community in Boulder. It's more like a
private club that you live in. Plus the location near the
29th Street entertainment district makes for a convenient nightlife without the hassle of having
to drive.
The Peloton Boulder
1,2 & 3 … (1 comments)
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colorado: Village at Harmony Park - 08/06/08 07:46 AM
The Village at Harmony
Park
The Village at
Harmony Park is a collection of Neumann built homes that is located north of
128th Avenue and just West of I-25. Built in the early to mid 2000's, the
community is newer with a more of an urban feel. Unfortunately Neumann
homes declared bankruptcy … (0 comments)
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colorado: Cedar Bridge Westminster CO - 08/06/08 07:28 AM
Cedar
Bridge
The Cedar Bridge neighborhood in Westminster, CO has homes that were mostly built in the
early to Mid 1990's. Many of the houses have already been
updated and remodeled and the community now boasts mature trees along with
the community pool and clubhouse. Some of the homes offer three
car garages and … (0 comments)
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colorado: Riding Out the Storm - 08/05/08 08:55 PM
Is real estate struggling? Is there a storm? Are we riding it, or riding it out?
Realtors I talk to are: optimistic, working harder than ever, looking forward to the future, getting out of the business, all of the above. Jim Morrison sang, “Riders of the Storm” but sometimes when … (15 comments)
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colorado: Country Estates Broomfield CO - 08/05/08 08:05 PM
Country
Estates
The Country Estates neighborhood in Broomfield,
CO are mostly Sheffield built homes from the Mid 2000's. The homes are
semi custom ranging from approximately 2200 to over 4000 square feet in size and
ranging in price from $400k and up.
The Villas at Country Estates offers a unique living opportunity … (0 comments)
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colorado: Redleaf in Broomfield Colorado - 08/05/08 07:53 PM
Redleaf Courtyard Homes
RedLeaf is Courtyard
Home living at its best. Single-family homes facing a common motor court.
Limited entry streets, neighborhood trails and parks and a pedestrian
orientation encourage you to enjoy the great outdoors and get acquainted with
your neighbors.
Location: From 1-25, to the 120th Ave. exit … (0 comments)
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colorado: Price Reduction On Remodeled Penthouse condo, $90,000, SE Denver/ South Aurora - 08/05/08 05:46 PM
$90000 First time buyers call now and get Preapproved. Fab Penthouse condo! (10001 East Evans Ave. #70D)
10001 East Evans Ave.70D google map yahoo map
Location: 10001 East Evans Ave. #70D
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colorado: Hearth neighbors - what can we do? - 08/05/08 03:52 PM
I typed in my address at www.walkscore.com and the Hearth has a 26 out of 100 score. That means we are a car dependant community. How can we let our metro disctrict planners know that we need more resources close to home? I have to ride my bike 4 round trip … (3 comments)
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colorado: Hampden Heights Community Information - 08/04/08 07:15 PM
I grew up in this charming community. I know there needs to be more neighbors involved to enrich the area. Get together and make your voices heard. We can all do something to contribute to this wonderful establishment.
The HCCA Board often has openings. If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact … (0 comments)
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colorado: Denver Public Library - 08/04/08 06:40 PM
Did you know getting your kids help with their homework was just a click away? Our amazing library system has put together something amazing. Keeping teens busy is just one way to keep them out of trouble. For the group of kids that are not interested in sports, lets get them … (2 comments)
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colorado: Denver Public Library, Hampden branch - 08/04/08 06:26 PM
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colorado: Eastlake Thornton Colorado - 08/04/08 04:45 PM
The villages of Eastlake,
Eastlake Estates are homes near Eastlake Shores Park – a beautiful natural park
surrounding a lake with walking trails that are great for taking the dogs for a
walk, bicycling or just enjoying the great Colorado outdoors.
Eastlake Villages is a
quiet neighborhood of newer homes, mostly … (0 comments)
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colorado: Redstone Elementary Fundraiser 2008 - 08/04/08 01:58 PM
Move-A-Thon
- This is our main fundraiser for the year. It is a fun and active way to raise funds, have fun, involve the children and promote healthy movement. The kids do stations of different exercises, games and sports for the time period they have pledged to "move"!
It … (1 comments)
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colorado: Renovation/Rehab Financing- 203K (FHA) & Conventional - 08/04/08 01:05 PM
RENOVATION LOANS
Conventional and FHA renovation loans
* SFR up to 4 plex
* Only require one bid
* Build in 10% "cushion" so funds will not come up short- if unused will go towards mortgage
* Can put up to 6 months of payments into the loan for … (8 comments)
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colorado: Free Wine Tastings at Wineseller - 08/04/08 12:26 PM
Looking for a fun free happy hour? Every Friday and Saturday at the Highlands Wineseller on Lincoln and Quebec there are free tastings! There are cheese and crackers, occasionally live music, not to mention Trisha's smiling face! This last Friday they had a beer tasting from Alaskan. I never know what … (1 comments)
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colorado: Blue Lakes Trail - 08/04/08 12:39 AM
My new friend and fellow runner/hiker-in-training for the Imogene Pass Run, Sherralyn Daniels, and I hiked the Blue Lakes Trail this past Saturday as far as the lower Blue Lake. This is a popular trail and one I had not done before, but had heard much about. Actually, I'd seen the … (2 comments)
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colorado: Mason & Morse Ranch Company Lists R Bar Quarter Circle Ranch For Sale - 08/03/08 09:39 PM
Rue Balcomb of Mason & Morse Ranch Company in Glenwood Springs, Colorado has approximately 1,500 acres of ranch property for sale in Western Colorado in Garfield County near Silt and close to West Divide Creek. Listed at $10,000,000 and featuring a 2,900 square foot home, bunkhouse, calving barn, and heated shop. … (2 comments)
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colorado: Douglas County Colorado job growth is great for Parker Colorado Real Estate. - 08/01/08 10:16 PM
A recent study mentions that Douglas County Colorado which
includes (Parker Colorado Real Estate,
Castle Rock Colorado and Highlands Ranch) is ranked 7th among
counties nationwide for good jobs.
Largest employers in Douglas
County.
Douglas
County School System
Telecom Company
-Echo Star
Telecom
Company - Avaya
Engineering … (0 comments)
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colorado: Pueblo Colorado: Par 94 William Finley Rd - 08/01/08 04:25 PM
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colorado: Realtor Commissions and Retainers - 08/01/08 04:15 PM
I recently received the following question from someone looking to purchase a home in Colorado Springs
"Do buyer's agents in Colo Sprgs charge a retainer upfront for looking at $120,000 price range for a home?"
Here is my response
It's important to make certain distinctions before answering your question. The first … (0 comments)
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colorado: Did You Know (Colorado Springs/CO stats)?? - 08/01/08 03:52 PM
Here are some fun rankings that our city has received recently. I thought They would be fun to share.
1. Colorado Springs was named “DogTown USA 2008” by Dog Fancy Magazine. The criteria used to select the winning city included plenty of dog-friendly open spaces and dog parks, events celebrating … (0 comments)
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colorado: You know you are from Colorado when... - 08/01/08 03:23 PM
Ok, most of you have probably already seen this... But I just got it today & I'm going to share!
A winter statistic:
98% OF AMERICANS SCREAM BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A SLIPPERY ROAD. THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM COLORADO AND THEY SAY, "HOLD MY SODA AND WATCH THIS".
NOW:
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colorado: Summer gardening tips - 07/31/08 06:08 PM
It has been a hot dry week and I wanted to make sure I was doing the best for my vegatable garden. I did a little research and here's some of the good information I wanted to pass along. One major issue we have here is how much to water. There … (2 comments)
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colorado: A career with EXIT - 07/31/08 11:31 AM
Time to EXIT conventional real esate!
I love my new office so much! I want to share it with you. Say goodbye to desk fees, living pay check to pay check and the lack of financial security in the future. EXIT is revolutionizing the real estate industry with its three dimensional … (7 comments)
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colorado: Restore your credit - 07/31/08 11:12 AM
Did you know there are things you can do to improve your FICA scores? I work with lenders who will give you the straight truth, and will keep your information confidential. There are steps you can take to build back up to financial freedom. The more you can improve your score, … (1 comments)
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colorado: Head to Heels, Legs of Steel....Parker Pilates, Parker, Colorado 80134 - 07/31/08 12:41 AM
I have been doing Mat Pilates for several years but I have been wanting to try the reformer for quite sometime now. My sister in law, Mandy and I actually got in touch with Parker Pilates through a broker open house that had vendors there. We have taken 2 duet reformer classes. 2 … (1 comments)
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colorado: Nehemiah FHA grant program to come to an end - 07/31/08 12:36 AM
For FHA borrows that want to get close to 100% financing, your time is almost up. Congress signed off today to cancel the Nehemiah grant program that gifts you up to 3% of your down payment. If you are on the fence about buying now, you may want to reconsider. If … (1 comments)
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colorado: Franktown CO Homes for sale. Parker Real Estate - 07/30/08 09:46 PM
Franktown Colorado is a land of views and prime horse land. This area boasts some of the nicest horse facilities around. If you are considering buying Franktown Colorado real estate blow is a little of what you can expect. Long range views and beautiful Colorado countryside.
View every property listed … (0 comments)
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colorado: Second Quarter 2008 Parker Colorado Real Estate Market Report - 07/30/08 09:39 PM
After attending the Quarterly economic forum for Parker Colorado real estate I came away with a few interesting items I wanted to share.
View all properties listed for sale in Parker Colorado.
RSS feed of all Parker Colorado Homes for sale.
The Hess road to Interstate 25 cutover road … (0 comments)
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colorado: The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 is Signed into Law - 07/30/08 09:23 PM
Recently, the House and Senate passed broad-based housing legislation, which was signed into law by President Bush this morning. Heralded as the most sweeping housing reform since the "New Deal", it includes the creation of a strong regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, changes in conforming and FHA loan limits, … (2 comments)
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colorado: Pesce Fresco Bistro, Greenwood Village - 07/29/08 11:49 PM
A nice restaurant a short drive from home. The wine dinners here are fabulous, we recently attended the Rodney Strong event. The beet salad was out of this world.
Pesce Fresco will now be open for weekend Brunch!
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAYEvery Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM through 2:00 PM. … (6 comments)
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colorado: Colorado Wines - 07/29/08 11:41 PM
A blog entry from our wine blogging website, www.twodivinegirls.ning.com. Anybody out there up for a great Colorado wine?
here are a few good Colorado reds, I like the Holy Cross Abbey Cab and table red from Canyon City. Also the Plum Creek Merlot is great from Palisade. We picked up a new wine from … (3 comments)
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colorado: Great tool to Promote your listings or wow your sellers or buyers. - 07/29/08 11:09 PM
I got turned on to a great website: www.walkscore.com
How It Works
Walk Score helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walk-ability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Walk Score measures how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle-not how pretty … (7 comments)
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colorado: Why Should You Skip Lunch? - 07/29/08 09:34 PM
When You Can Eat in Denver?
I had lunch today with a friend and we decided to go to an old favorite restaurant, The Washington Park Grille. This neighborhood hang-out is in the heart of the Washington Park neighborhood in Denver. It’s on a lovely block of shops and restaurants … (0 comments)
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colorado: Excellent quotes - 07/29/08 05:42 PM
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.
- George S. Patton- American Soldier & General
Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
- Thomas Edison- American Inventor
Inches make a champion.
- Vince Lombardi- Hall of Fame … (6 comments)
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colorado: Now You Can Take a Trip to Italy and Never Leave Denver - 07/29/08 05:11 PM
We have the opportunity to eat out at least twice a month, sometimes more. Not that I’m a lousy cook, but I’m a lazy cook. One of our favorite Denver restaurants is Barolo Grill at 6th Avenue and St. Paul Street in Cherry Creek North. What a spectacular meal!
Upgrade Your … (0 comments)
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colorado: 5 Fun things to beat summer boredom in Colorado - 07/29/08 04:40 PM
1) Hike Mount Falcon! This just a short drive out 285. Miles of hiking trails, views of red rocks park, areas to picnic and beautiful old mansion remains for kids to explore. Learn the story of John Brisben Walker, who once owned over 4,000 acres of land in this area. During the early 1900's Walker lived in … (1 comments)
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colorado: White Fence Farm, Lakewood, Colorado - 07/29/08 12:15 AM
My son had his 3rd birthday party at White Fence Farm; this is him on the Tractor. He is a John Deere fanatic, and don't get caught calling a combine a tractor, (is that how you spell it??) This is a great, great, family restaurant. Now, hence the word family. … (1 comments)
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colorado: Saturday, August 9 Centennial, Aurora, Colorado Under the Stars - 07/28/08 11:35 PM
Family Events near or in Centennial and Aurora, Colorado
Centennial Medical Plaza - 6 p.m.
A movie will begin at dusk and a spectacular fireworks show will conclude the event.
All ages are welcome. There will be health screenings, family safety information, fitness and exercise activities and children's entertainment. This is … (0 comments)
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colorado: What Came First, the Perception or the Reality? - 07/27/08 06:39 PM
Perception? Reality? What is it that drives human behavior?
One of my favorite Denver Post columnists, Al Lewis, wrote today about perception. He believes that reality came first, perception is based on the reality we’re experiencing. I’m paraphrasing, of course, so you may want to read it yourself. Al makes … (0 comments)
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colorado: Friday Night at home - 07/26/08 11:24 AM
So after a long few hours touring the now open parade of home in Solterra (Lakewood, CO) last night, my sister in law and I decided to stop by a wine tasting that is in my neighborhood. This runs every Friday and Saturday at the Highlands Winesellar. We … (5 comments)
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colorado: The Flipping Standard - 07/25/08 01:51 PM
Should there be a basic standard for ALL housing sold in the US? The idea does make for some interesting discussion. Recent conversations have intrigued me enough to write about this.
Should Section 8 housing be required to meet minium energy standards as well as health and safety? One person at … (3 comments)
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colorado: Wait 10 mintues - 07/25/08 12:07 PM
I don't suppose there is any place on the planet where people don't say "wait 10 minutes" and the weather will change. I took these pictures out my back door last night. Fortunately, I had my camera handy. There was a huge storm to the East and the sun setting in … (7 comments)
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colorado: Not all is Rosie in the Rockies--a Plea for Sane Driving! - 07/23/08 11:59 PM
Colorado, and especially where I live in and around the San Juan Mountains and the famous "Million Dollar Highway," offers some of the most spectacular drives on mountain highways and byways. By the same token, these roads intensify the normal risks of motoring down the highway. I commute almost daily the … (0 comments)
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