April Home Sales Improve

by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate

Sales of single-family homes in the Denver metropolitan area improved by7% in April according to statistics just-released by Metrolist, the Denver MLS reporting agency. These are homes that actually went "under-contract" for purchase during the month

Of course, we’ve been saying all along that Spring is the top selling season for existing homes.  So, the fact that April home sales exceeded the previous month by 7% may not seem like earthshaking news.  But, it is fairly impressive comparing results to the same month last year.

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New Kentwood Owner

By Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate

Recently I was pleased to have a one-on-one breakfast with Peter Niederman, one of the new owners of The Kentwood Company in the Denver Tech Center and Kentwood Companies in Denver.  Peter explained to me the operating philosophy he and his partner, Bill Moore, are bringing and expect to continue to bring to the development of this real estate firm.

"Comments I have been receiving from both other brokers and consumers about our acquisition of The Kentwood Company have all been extremely positive", he explained as we slurped our "liquidarian" java breakfasts. "Consumers tell me that we have the best advertising and marketing programs in the industry. Other brokers tell me that we have the best agents in the business."

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Ravenna Golf Community

by Dennis Martin, Littleton Real Estate Expert

Southeast Denver has several luxury home communities on private Country Clubs. The southwest suburbs have very few high-end communities for the luxury home buyer. Now there is an alternative on my side of town.

Let your cares fade away in the rear view mirror.  Set your sights on a place where children’s laughter mingles with the fragrance of pine trees.  Where deer graze among rolling hills enclosing a privileged community that borders the Platte River and Waterton Canyon in Southwest Denver.

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Denver Home Prices

by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate 

Even though home prices in some parts of the Denver area fell in February over the year ago period, Denver home prices held up at the fifth best level in the country according to the most recent Case- Schiller report.

The report tracked home prices in 20 cities across the United States over the last year.it found that prices dropped an average of 12.7% during that time.  Denver prices dropped an average of 5.5%. 

Steve Holben, a local custom home builder, takes exception to the methodology used in the report and claims the Denver market is actually better than reported by Case Schiller.

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Ken Caryl Election

by Dennis Martin, Littleton Real Estate Broker

Having lived on the Ken Caryl Ranch for over 25 years and raised 3 children during that time, I’m still very active on the Ken Caryl Ranch.

Recently, we downsized and moved to the patio homes at Meadow Ranch but we have many friends who live on the Ken Caryl Ranch. Having sold Real Estate for over 30 years and many homes on the Ken Caryl Ranch, I understand that no homeowner wants to have their property taxes increase unless it will benefit the homeowner.  In my opinion the proposed increase will benefit the homeowners of the Ken Caryl Ranch.

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Lowry Vista Scandal

by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate

A proposed 80-acre park at Lowry in Denver was sold to a private development company for only $10 when the City expressed concerns about dangerous pollution at the former Air Force base landfill.

Lowry Vista is located in the former Lowry Air Force Base which is now a thriving residential "new town" with homes, condo, shops and open spaces in the heart of Denver itself. But, this parcel has a checkered history including the dumping of chemical and possibly radioactive waste.

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Erie Town Fair

by Paula King, Erie Colorado Realtor

One thing I missed when I moved from Canfield, Ohio to Los Angeles was our county fair.  I thought a corn dog was the most amazing food I had ever eaten.  Now that I live in another small town, I am looking forward to the 12th annual Erie Town Fair scheduled for May 17th. 

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New Reservoir

by Dennis Martin, Little Real Estate Expert

The Kiewit Gravel Pit has been transformed into the South Platte Reservoir near Highlands Ranch, a popular Denver relocation suburb. Is that happening? To provide recreation opportunities and another water source to Highlands Ranch.

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Play Ball at Coors Field

by Dennis Martin, Littleton Real Estate

Lower Downtown Denver was full of excitement and anticipation it was Opening Day at the Ballpark. Young and old lined the streets and the roof tops enjoying the sunny spring day. Music was playing from every local radio station as you walked the streets. It was a carnival atmosphere around 20th and Blake at our gorgeous Coors field.

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Evans Ridge Estate

by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate

"Shock and awe….Amazing….The best home I’ve ever seen, period".

This mountain-style retreat has everything you could want in a 42,000 square foot home nestled on a 72 rolling acres with views of The Rocky Mountains. This magnificent home took seven years to complete the perfect getaway for an affluent family. Actually, it is reminiscent of an exclusive corporate retreat with its 9 bedrooms and baths, indoor pool, bowling alley, exercise center and much, much more.

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