Author Archives: Darren Crotchett

Low Denver Vacancy Rates

By Darren Crotchett | Published: May 8, 2012
Low vacancy rates are making both investment properties and home ownership of Denver real estate more attractive. Within the nationwide market for real estate,  Denver stands above the rest in terms of performance for investment and residential real estate.  Our great urban plan in Downtown Denver, transportation network, growing business base, low unemployment and of [...]
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Real Estate Demand Improves

By Darren Crotchett | Published: March 29, 2012
The news seems to be coming from all corners about the strength of the Denver Real Estate Market.  Whether it is Downtown Denver condos or Washington Park Denver homes, the market has seen an increase in demand. On the nationwide level many news agencies have been reporting on the strength and attractiveness of the Denver [...]
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Riverfront Park Is Downtown’s New Hidden Gem

By Darren Crotchett | Published: January 17, 2012
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 [...]
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Revival of South Broadway’s Miracle Mile

By Darren Crotchett | Published: January 5, 2012
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 [...]
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Car Optional in Denver?

By Darren Crotchett | Published: December 10, 2011
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 [...]
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Even More Retail, Restaurants Downtown

By Darren Crotchett | Published: November 25, 2011
There is a reason the Downtown Denver condo and  loft market has been so popular.  The great amenities of downtown keep getting better every day. This month, the trendy H&M retailer even opened downtown. But, even more is happening there right now.
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Neighborhood Homes Enjoy Washington Park Amenities

By Darren Crotchett | Published: October 11, 2011
In Real Estate you will often hear the mantra “Location, Location, Location”.  While this applies to access to restaurants, shops, and other neighborhood amenities perhaps the most valued is the city park. Denver’s Washington Park is part of our extensive
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Fourth In Washington Park

By Darren Crotchett | Published: July 2, 2011
There are many Holiday Celebrations in Denver like one the big one downtown and the over-crowded Cherry Creek Arts Festival near Washingon Park . Personally,  I like the smaller ones in individual neighborhoods. For example, in my neighborhood you can get lost in the gaiety at the 9th Annual 4th of July Celebration sponsored by [...]
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