Between Denver and Boulder

Posting a listing on Facebook can result in interesting comments.  One of my FB friends shared my recent listing of a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in Westminster for $165,000 on her page, and these are the comments that popped up:   OMG, in CA you can buy a corner in someone’s garage for this mone...

Home-selling advice Denver to Boulder:  I don't believe 'highest and best' nets you the most you can get for the sale of your house, although it is the most common practice with local agents. Agents have the freedom to decide on their own policies when it comes to multiple offer situations.  As a...

Free summer concerts, outdoor movies & community events are some of the best things about Colorado's cool evenings that follow our warm (hot!) days.   And Denver's northwestern suburbs provide plenty of choices. Too many choices for one blog post, in fact.  So I submit here, for your perusal, lin...

The Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Block Party returns to Arvada CO on July 14, 2013.  This fun family event is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, raising $20,000 in 2012.   Held in Olde Town Arvada, Grandview Street is closed to traffic and the party starts at noon, goes until 8 pm. Hosted b...

I went to the Rocky Mountain Air Show at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (formerly known as the Broomfield Airport) in Broomfield Colorado for the first time last year, and it immediately became my most anticipated local summer event. We went to the Friday night events, and it was perfect...

National Trails Day is on Saturday, June 1, 2013 and Arvada is celebrating in a wide-open way!   Events will be held at both Majestic View Park and Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge.  See Arvada Trails Day for more info. With a weather forecast of 72 and 'mostly sunny', you will regret missing t...

Joetta's Neighborhood Newsletter Dear Joetta,  Cool Down Colorado Offers Free Fans for Seniors       Although it's beginning to seem like we won't need relief from summer heat, the Handyman Program of Volunteers of America is offering help for seniors aged 60+ with limited incomes keep cool thro...

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is one of the Denver area's best 'secret' go-to's.  I've written about The Wild Animal Sanctuary before, but just wanted to give people who might visit a chance to get more familiar with the rescued wildlife they'll see there before they go. Click on the links below to r...

Arvada's first-ever sand sculpture contest, via Sand in the City will be held on the Arvada Center lawn (6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada). Join in the fun on June 14 between 4 pm and 8 pm, and on June 15 between 10 am and 6 pm. The event is free, and parking is free! Teams will create amazing sculpt...

 4951 Garrison St. #100A  -  Wheat Ridge  Offered at: $120,000See Website: 4951garrisonst100a.ePropertySites.comFor more pictures instantly: Text "992166" To 79564   P r o p e r t y   I n f o r m a t i o n Bedrooms:  2 Bathrooms:  1 Square Feet:  728 County:  Jefferson Year built:  1984 MLS Nbr:...