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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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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
When To Buy Real Estate
by Dennis Martin, Selling Denver Real Estate Over 30 Years
When to call, hold or push it all in
I get asked every week by someone “is this a good time to buy” and my answer is yes, yes and yes. The Colorado market is not in the kind of trouble faced by many other areas of the country. There are pockets in the metro are that are actually seeing appreciation.
Denver looks to be under priced. Job growth and an educated work force will provide solid demand for housing. The FHA loan revival will help moderate income house holds buy their first homes. Builders are cutting back on new homes, so the timing seems perfect.
What about the foreclosure and short sale market?
Downtown Condo Prices
By Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
"City Condo Prices: Sky’s The Limit".
That was the lead headline this morning in The Denver Post, Denver’s daily newspaper. Despite a softer market outside the downtown area, developers are raising prices on new condo projects downtown.
Dee Chirafisi of Kentwood City Properties is sometimes called "the Mayor" of Downtown Denver. She meets are greets about every third pedestrian as she meanders the sidewalks of Lo-Do. She is also the top selling Realtor in those parts of the city and a listing broker of the 51-story tower
Castle Pines North, Colorado
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
Denver has a new suburb! Ok, it’s not exactly new. It’s been there for over 20 years. But, now Castles Pines North is the latest suburb to incorporate as its own city.
There is no police force yet, no city hall or even city ordinances. But, this new city voted in a City Council and Mayor just last month. But now, the real work begins. And, how will this effect it’s residents?
Discount Real Estate Broker?
By Mike Conway, Homeowner and Mortgage Broker
I have been a mortgage broker in the Denver real estate market for many years. 
I have seen good markets and bad. But,when it came to selling my own home in Littleton, I would only use the most qualified broker I could find to do it. I know selling by owner or getting a discount broker sounds like saving money. But, I don’t think so.
New Denver Jobs
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
The Denver economy has been sustained by steady job growth and the resulting relocation of employees to fill a portion of those jobs. Now, more jobs are moving here.
Three major employers have recently announced expanding their businesses to the Denver metro area. The net effect will be thousands of new jobs over the next few years. Charles Schwab, ConocoPhillips and VMware will be bringing more jobs to the Denver suburbs.