Our Bloggers
Denver & Suburbs
Larry Hotz - Selling homes since 1978, Former Managing Broker and Senior Faculty Member Colorado Association of Realtors
Littleton & SW
Dennis Martin - Another Dad/Daughter Real Estate Team sells homes throughout Denver's Southwest Suburbs. Dennis also managed a real estate company and sold homes for over 30 years.
Erie, Niwot & Northwest
Paula King - a Certified Residential Specialist helping folks in Denver's north suburbsWest Denver
Melody Rivera - and Rivera Team sell homes in Highlands, Lakewood, Westminister. She is also President of The Denver Board of Realtors
John Ludwig - Lo-Do, Business District, City Park and more offer homes for "urban at heart".
Longmont & North
John Callis - Broker since 1982 in Denver's northern suburbs. Lives in Boulder.
First Time Homes
Elizabeth Hotz
- Purdue grad and broker since 2005, Liz has lived in both the City and Suburbs. She know the best places for first-time buyers.Aurora Co Suburbs
Maureen Moore
- Lives here and loves South Aurora, Maureen has been a Realtor here for 22 years.
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All Denver Real Estate Recognized
by Elizabeth Hotz, First Time Home Buyer Specialist
We are delighted that our blog has been recognized by Grow-A-Brain as a worthy real estate blog. That blog has been called the "world’s most popular real estate blog. The Grow-A-Brain Blog attracts up to 11,000 visitors per day." It is a "blog of real estate blogs" and a potpourri of other interesting tidbits.
Why is this important? First, it shows that this blog does provide valuable content from a variety of real estate professionals throughout the Denver real estate market. Secondly, it exposes us to the wider world of real estate blogging outside Denver. Inevitably, that increases the exposure of our information and content about the Denver real estate market.
Littleton Arbor Day
by Dennis Martin, Littleton, Colorado real estate expert
What a better way to celebrate Arbor Day than planting a tree that is almost free?
The City of Littleton is continuing its annual, tree program for the 13th year. This year 340 trees, with 18 different species will be available to anyone owning property within Littleton city limits. Trees must be planted within the city limits of Littleton.
Moving Down
By Dennis Martin, Littleton Colorado Realtor
Over the past few years I have had several customers ask me the question “When is the best time to move down?”
Having been in the real estate business for over 34 years, and living in my previous home for over 25 years, my wife and I made the decision to downsize a couple of years ago. And we love the decision we made. But, we did plan for the downsizing.
Ken Caryl Real Estate
by Dennis Martin, Littleton Colorado Expert
Historic, Ken Caryl Manor House for Sale
The Manor House, the historic center of the Ken-Caryl Ranch, is for sale. The southern-style, landmark mansion was built in 1914 by industrialist and newspaper tycoon John Shaffer. The property has included many distinguished guest such as President Teddy Roosevelt and Will Rogers. Over the years it has been a place of weddings, parties and family gatherings.
Boulder’s Wheel Deal
by Paula King, Boulder Colorado Real Estate Expert
Boulder has attempted to discourage automobile traffic for a long time. One of its most popular attractions is the pedestrian mall, Pearl Street Mall.
Visit www.boulder.downtown.com. Public parking garages are a bargain, with free parking on the weekends. Now, there is contest for better bicycle racks.
2007 Sales Below $1m
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
The Kentwood Company is well-known for being the market leader luxury real estate home sales over $1m (see post from January 29). But, sales of luxury homes below $1m were strong for the company as well.
The table below shows how The Kentwood Company compares to other firms in market share at the various price points above $500,000.
Centennial Neighborhood Guide
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
The Centennial City Council has approved the production of "Neighborhood Resource Guide" for the Denver suburb and its residents at a cost of approximately $106,000.
Available in April, The Guide will cover resources for everything from law enforcement to code enforcement. Even public works will be included because, by then, Centennial will be handling its own roads and infrastructure.
Denver Home Sales Increase
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
Denver home sales of existing single-family properties soared in January increasing 34% from the previous month and 8% from the year-ago period.
These figures use under-contact sales because they are the most current measure of sales activity. Actual sold statistics reflect sales that closed in January but went under-contract as far back as November.
Penterra New Condominiums
By Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
Penterra is our newest listing of luxury condominiums in the Denver Tech Center near Greenwood Village. There are over 80 fully completed units in this high rise building in the heart of the action. Prices range from $250,000 to $1.9 million.
The Kentwood Company and I are excited to be able offer affordable, truly luxurious condos in this great location. The Penterra Plaza includes an office tower, McCormick and Schmidt’s Seafood Restaurant, and other amenities within walking distance. Denver’s new light rail line is only a few blocks away.
FICO Score
by Dennis Beranek, Denver Mortgage Expert
As a long-time Denver mortgage banker, I know how important credit scores have become over the years. When I started in banking, I was taught to examine the financial statements, the business plan and then look the potential borrower straight in the eye. I could usually assess a good risk from a bad one. But, those days are gone.
For better or worse, a credit decision now usually rests on what is supposed to be an objection and unemotional number. That number is FICO credit score. So, know what it is and how to improve it can save you a lot of money.
Use the form below to get more information on current interest rates and FICO credit scores.