denver: Denver Rookies... a Free Seminar Just for You!
- 07/24/08 02:47 AM
Do you know a Denver rookie real estate agent who is floundering? One who has the drive, energy and brainpower to succeed, but doesn't seem to be putting the pieces and parts together in the right order to bring in a paycheck? It's a tough business, ‘specially these days. ‘Specially for rookies. Most rookies fail; that's a fact. But it doesn't mean they all will. Some will survive. Some will even thrive. What does it take to survive & thrive in today's Denver real estate market? Knowledge. Confidence. Enthusiasm. Let us help you find all three. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER August … (0 comments)
denver: There Ain't No Bugs on Me!
- 07/22/08 12:36 AM
Denver, Colorado isn't perfect. We have a Brown Cloud, it snowed on Mother's Day and I-25 rush hour traffic is the pits. But there's something we have here that is pretty darn special. And no, it's not the Democratic National Convention, coming soon to my fair city. It's July 22nd and I have NO mosquito bites! Zero! Haven't had even one all summer. You can safely and comfortably go outside, any time of the day, sans bug spray, with no worries of being dive-bombed by nasty flying creatures. Neither do my dogs don't have fleas or ticks, and we rarely do termite … (15 comments)
denver: So, THAT'S Why They Call it HIGHlands!
- 06/28/08 05:39 AM
I've lived in Northwest Denver on and off (mostly on) for over 14 years. And yeah, I've been aware the entire time that sections of my beloved 'hood are called "Highlands" (West Highlands, Highlands Square, East Highlands, Potter Highlands, etc.). Never gave it much thought, though. After all, the city next door to me is called "Lakewood" and I've never seen a lake or even a woods there. So, I recently went on a bike ride with some friends along the Platte River. Now, by definition, a "river" tends to be a low spot, as opposed to at the top of a hill. … (5 comments)
denver: Springtime in the Rockies... BLECH!!!
- 05/15/08 10:26 AM
At the risk of destroying my reputation as a happy-go-lucky, always smiling, always cheerful, with never a harsh word to say (tee hee), allow me to say (shout) "I HATE SPRINGTIME IN DENVER!!!" The rest of the world is enjoying mild temperatures, flowers in bloom and soft green grass. Snow? No, that ended long ago. Sure, many midwesterners and others suffer thru a miserable winter, but once springtime arrives, it is HERE to stay. In Denver? Not so much. It's not reliably spring/summer until June. It's not uncommon for it to snow thru May; in fact, I believe that April is … (8 comments)
denver: 80212 – Not just a “stable” market – an appreciating one! (Northwest Denver/Highlands)
- 05/08/08 05:47 AM
So… according to this morning’s Rocky Mountain News, my little piece of paradise here in Northwest Denver is the second strongest zip code in the city with an annual appreciate rate of… get this… 18.5%!!!! Go, us! What’s interesting is just yesterday I was doing an analysis of the number of Lender Owned listings here in my ‘hood compared to the number in other neighborhoods and came to the conclusion that if you’re looking for great REOs or Foreclosures… look elsewhere. Here in 80212, there are 19 lender owned properties on the market and all but two or three are on … (2 comments)
denver: In Celebration of the Classic Denver Bungalow
- 05/08/08 01:44 AM
In January of this year, I moved into my 1927 Bungalow. I’ve owned the house for 3 years, but it’s always been a rental. I never dreamed I could actually fit into a 950 sqft home – after all, I’m an adult with lots of stuff. My last 5 houses (I move a lot) have been much larger – specifically, 2,500 sqft, 2,700 sqft, 3,300 sqft, 1,700 sqft and 2,300 sqft. Well, life throws you curve balls sometimes and I found myself moving from my 2,500 sqft home-in-the-country to my Classic Bungalow-in-the-City. I love it. I absolutely love it. … (2 comments)
denver: Charming Old Denver ... Then... and Now
- 05/07/08 04:19 AM
I've been a real estate agent in Charming Old Denver for almost 12 years. About 7 years ago, I started taking pictures of Denver neighborhoods & amenities to use in my virtual tours. I'm an organized sort, so all the pictures I've taken thru the years are easily found in the My Pictures section of my computer. So, for those who have been around a while - here are a few before & after photos you might enjoy...
Late 90's BANG! versus 2008 BANG!
Notice the name change from Sloan Lake to Sloan's Lake?
Cafe Brazil - new look, new location!
32nd Avenue, just west of … (1 comments)
denver: 5280 Magazine Names Highland & Berkeley "Safe" Places to Buy... Even Now
- 05/02/08 01:09 AM
Like we didn’t already know it, but we’re officially on 5280’s “safe” list of Denver neighborhoods that are still stable or even appreciating. The article even goes so far as to call us the “it” spot of the last five years! Washington Park is also on the list, as are Bonnie Brae, Mayfair and Congress Park. But here’s the cool thing - check out these average home prices: Highland/West Highland: $305,011Berkeley: $274,000Washington Park: $654,000Bonnie Brae: $904,212Mayfair: $671,000 (includes Hilltop which is very pricey)Congress Park: $408,000 Hmmmm… looking for a “safe” real estate investment that won’t put you out half a mil … (2 comments)
denver: Northwest Denver DOWNZONED! How do I feel about it?
- 04/30/08 02:21 AM
As you may have heard, the Denver City Council had a marathon session on Monday night - rumor has it that it finally broke up at 3am! I say "rumor" because I gave up around 9pm - I'm a lightweight when it comes to political events. The topic at hand? Whether to approve a request to "downzone" two sections of my beloved Northwest Denver neighborhood in Sloan's Lake and West Highland. "Downzone" means, in this case, to change the zoning of an existing property from R2 to R1. Why downzone? To stop the destruction of existing single-family homes and the subsequent … (4 comments)
denver: April 14 - a FABULOUS Day to Roller Blade in Denver
- 04/14/08 09:18 AM
I love, love, love to rollerblade. I also love, love, love Sloan's Lake in Denver. Put the two together and you have a happy Jennifer. Temps today in the 70's, amazingly blue, almost purple sky (at least thru my rose-colored glasses), light wind... ahhhhh... rollerblade bliss. My poor blades have been packed away for nearly three years - Alabama is not rollerblade-friendly - so I was pleased that I could find them and that the wheels still turn relatively easily. Sloan's Lake is a perfect rollerblade park. It's, I dunno, maybe three miles around on a wide, smooth path right next to … (3 comments)
denver: New Construction in Northwest Denver - What Do You Get?
- 04/11/08 03:44 AM
To continue with the story of new construction here in my beloved ‘hood (here and here), I thought it might be interesting to talk about the what's, where's and how much's of what's available here. Your best bet for entry level single family homes (which includes attached duplexes and triplexes, but not condos or townhomes) is in East Bay. East Bay is just a few blocks from Sloan's Lake (my favorite park) and was developed in the mid 1990's. While the homes are detached (no common walls with other homes), they're on ridiculously small lots, so are probably better labeled patio homes. … (0 comments)
denver: New Construction in Northwest Denver - How do the neighbors feel about it?
- 04/05/08 09:22 AM
WARNING: This blog touches on a hot political issue and unfortunately, I'm not a political kinda gal. So feel free to debate me, but know you're dealing with an unarmed woman. Earlier this week, I wrote a blog about all the in-fill development going on in my ‘hood of Northwest Denver. You can read all about it here. But of course, any time there is development in a neighborhood, there's going to be opposition, and Northwest Denver is no exception. Surprise, surprise, not everyone LIKES the idea of a two- or even three-story duplex going in next door! Now, it's easy to … (0 comments)
denver: New Construction in Charming Old Northwest Denver? The trend finally caught on.
- 04/03/08 01:33 AM
Those of us who know and love the Charming Old Denver neighborhoods have a soft spot in our hearts for older homes - we love our Tudors, our Bungalows, our Victorians, our cottages and our Denver Squares. We happily put up with an appalling lack of electrical outlets, virtually non-existent closet space, garages built for Model T's and so on. You know what I mean. But as our families have grown (or, ahem, we've "matured"), we're noticing that these Charming Old Homes don't quite meet our needs the way they used to. We kinda want the amenities of newer construction, but are loath … (3 comments)
denver: Found a BARF Resource in Denver! (Bones & Raw Food for Dogs)
- 02/07/08 12:11 AM
A few weeks ago, I posted a blog called "Chicken Paws." It was about how I'd found chicken feet at the local Super Wal-Mart and thought my dogs might enjoy them. I'd been considering putting the pups on a BARF diet (Bones & Raw Food) for many reasons, not the least of which was to reduce the poop-load in my new, tiny back yard! You can read more about BARF here. Well, we've been BARFing for a few weeks now and it's going well! My dachshund's skin problems are all but gone, the dogs all seem healthier and more energetic and I … (24 comments)
denver: Denver is… (observations from a recently returned Denver-ite)
- 01/27/08 02:01 AM
Been gone from Denver a few years - two years and 6 weeks to be exact. Got back to town a week ago today. Love it, Love it. So, to celebrate my first week back home, here's a little tribute to Denver... Denver Is.... ...FriendlyI've yet to leave the house for any sort of errand and not had a pleasant conversation with someone - a conversation that left me smiling on my way to the next pleasant conversation. Now, that may not sound like much to you, but I'm not at all a people-person and I tend to retreat into my own little world … (7 comments)
denver: It's Good to be the Master of Your Market
- 01/02/08 11:53 PM
I believe a great real estate agent is a master of her market. Simple as that. She focuses on a few geographic areas and knows them inside and out. She knows, from the address, whether or not that house is on the bus route or if that condo is subject to highway noise (e.g. the west side is okay; the east side is too noisy). She knows if two-story houses are selling better than one-story houses, and she knows why. She knows if it's possible to get a two-car garage, or if off-street parking is as good as it's gonna get. During … (16 comments)
denver: In Colorado, There's No Such Thing as a "Response Deadline"
- 10/24/07 01:11 AM
In the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell (the purchase contract), there is a provision in the Dates & Deadlines section called an Acceptance Deadline Date and Time. Unfortunately, most agents erroneously refer to this deadline as "The Response Deadline." There's a big difference. The Acceptance Deadline is simply the hour that the offer, as written, expires. If the seller ACCEPTS the offer, as written, before the deadline, the buyer and seller are under contract. If the seller counters any provision in the original offer, the seller has rejected the offer and the Acceptance Deadline becomes moot. In other words, the seller did not … (4 comments)
Do you know a Denver rookie real estate agent who is floundering? One who has the drive, energy and brainpower to succeed, but doesn't seem to be putting the pieces and parts together in the right order to bring in a paycheck?
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