Brand-New Homes At Blackstone On Sale

The pool looks great in summertime at Blackstone Country Club. That is the major amenity of the affordable, residential community there.

What is the hardest thing a Realtor does? Sometimes it is doing business with relatives. The pressure we put on ourselves is enormous.  While I always want to show the best homes to my clients, I feel a need to be extra careful with family members. So, when I showed homes to my niece recently, I was happy to include the Lennar Homes at Blackstone County Club. Read More »

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Riverfront Park Is Downtown’s New Hidden Gem

East/West Partners developed Riverfront Park into Downtown Denver's version of Central Park.

Roughly 10 years ago the area you now know as Riverfront Park was nothing like it is today.  The beautiful Commons Park was being developed.  Bare open parcels of dirt and unutilized rail yard land occupied the parcels.

That was then.  Today, Riverfront Park is a vibrant community with a front door that opens up to 25 acres of green space.  It’s the site Glass House, Read More »

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A Little Italy in Reunion

 

You have to be Italian to even know what Mama's home cooking was like. But, I found it right near Reunion.

Reunion has a hidden secret that I have discovered and can recommend wholeheartedly.

OK, I am an Italian. So, when I was young our Sunday tradition was to always have a gourmet Italian meal hand prepared by my mother.  Now this wasn’t just a meal where she threw some pasta in a bowl and covered it with a store bought meat sauce. No, she went all out.  Read More »

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Revival of South Broadway’s Miracle Mile

Renovation on Broadway near downtown Denver includes a former Woolworths like this.

Did you know Denver once had a neighborhood known for the miracle mile of shopping?

SoBo, the acronym for South Broadway, is the section between Sixth and Alameda avenues on Broadway and home to many retail boutique shops and restaurants.  Once it was considered the major shopping venue in Denver and recent developments indicate it may take that role once again. Read More »

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Pradera Opposes Drug Rehab Center

Residents of Pradera, the golf course community in rural Douglas County, banded together for a cause.

Can you imagine a Drug Rehab Center in rural Douglas County tucked in between lovely suburban neighborhoods, ranches and horse properties? Well, I am happy to say that Pradera residents were instrumental in winning a major battle  in front of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).  At issue was an application to convert a home and the 40 acres it sits on into a drug rehabilitation center. Read More »

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Ruby Hill Rivals Washington Park

By Chris Gibson, Ruby Hill Resident

(Ed: Chris lives in and loves Ruby Hill. He calls it “The Other Washington Park” because it has some of the same amenities and is much more affordable!)

We chose to buy a home in the Ruby Hill Neighborhood in May 2009.  We didn’t know the name of the neighborhood when we moved in, but my wife works downtown and refused to drive more than half an hour, so we found one of the closest homes to downtown under $175K.  She had commuted on Santa Fe previously, so we knew a neighborhood on that route would be convenient. Of course, there were closer homes, but we wanted a brick house with 2 bathrooms that was already updated and close to parks for walking the dog. Read More »

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Great To Be A Realtor At Christmas

Realtor Christmas BearsThis Christmas, Dawn and I are reminded again how blessed we are to be this real estate business. Being a Denver Realtor isn’t always an easy job. But sometimes it is a very rewarding job. We received the very best Christmas present from the young children of our clients last week. It was a special thank-you note.

You see,  I had delivered two stuffed “Dennis Bears” Read More »

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Art Galleries in Cherry Creek North

Strolling though Cherry Creek, you will discover unique art galleries tucked-in between boutiques.

One of the many perks of living in Cherry Creek North is the ability to take advantage of the amazing art galleries. Did you know that Cherry Creek North has at least a dozen unique art galleries in its 3-mile radius? Have you ever walked down 2nd Avenue and peeked in the window to see gorgeous glass fixtures?? If so, you have walked by PISMO!! Read More »

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Colorado Pets are “Not Included”

Relocation home buyers can be surprised by unexpected "inclusions' like this small rattlesnake found in Highlands Ranch.

Colorado home buyers relocating from another state need to understand that sometimes Colorado Pets are not included in the Contract to Buy and Real Estate.

I recently sold a family from New York (yes they are N.Y. Giants fans) a home in Highlands Ranch. In the contract we did not include a critter discovered after closing.  While moving boxes from the garage to the house, these nice Relocation Buyers found a rattle snake. Read More »

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Car Optional in Denver?

"Car Optional" is a choice in Downtown Denver lofts and condos.

All Metro Denver has now been ranked by Wall St. 24/7 as the 7th best city in American where a car is truly optional. Frequency of public transportation, average commute times to work and the expanding light rail system were cited as contributing factors. But, downtown Denver dwellers in lofts and condos have long enjoyed life with “car optional” for some time now. Read More »

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