The small Denver suburb of Franktown, Colorado provides a large spectrum of real estate options. Choose from smaller, older homes to horse ranches to luxury homes with views. This quaint town lies due south of Parker, Colorado and due east of Castle Rock forming a 90 degree triangle. The short and easy access to both […]
Alternative Energy in Colorado
By Carl Brahe, Certified Denver Home Inspector When we think of renewable energy for our Denver homes, our first thought is probably of solar panels on the roof. But, new technologies are beginning to become viable for use here and throughout Colorado to help replace or eliminate the electricity bill. Consider fuel cells and even […]
NODE is North of Denver
I have to agree with Brian’s article about the suburbs north of Denver. Some Realtors are such “Downtown Chauvinists” or “South-Side Snobs”, they never show Relocation Buyers what lies north of the city limits. Everyone has heard of LODO (Lower Downtown) and LOHI (Lower Highlands). So, now I have devised the acronym “NODE” to compete […]
Pradera is Parker’s Luxury Golf Course Community
My wife, Pam, and I love living in here. Pradera is relatively new golf course community in suburban Parker, Colorado that offers a gorgeous, private country club. But, you don’t have to join the Club to enjoy the stunning, rolling terrain, views and affordable homes within an easy commute. It’s only about 20 minutes to […]
Boulder Fire
Brian MacMillan All Denver Real Estate Blogger Here’s an update on the fire outside Boulder, Colorado from the perspective of a Boulder Realtor. The Boulder fire started a few days ago in the morning and has spread to around 7,000 acres since, in the Fourmile Canyon area west of Boulder, a Denver suburb. Reports have […]
No Money Down Solar Power
by Carl Brahe, Certified Home Inspector Imagine providing for your own heating and electricity with your own solar power production. Some people even feed excess electricity back into the power grid and are paid for it. New options in alternative energy ownership are available for many homeowners in Colorado and other parts of the country. […]
First Time Condo Buyers
By Michael Canon and Lon Welsh, Your Castle Real Estate. It’s still a great time to be a buyer in the condo market. Prices are at a three or four year lows in many areas. Interest rates on mortgages are still historically low. Combined with the first time home buyer tax credit, this should be […]
Castle Pines North Crime
By Doug Hutchins, Castle Pine North Real Estate For the past nine months I have been a volunteer member of the Castle Pines North Safety Task Force. This task force is a group of approximately 20 volunteers who have been helping the community address any safety concerns within Castle Pines North, Colorado. When I first […]
Boulder Lights Exchange
By Paula King, Boulder Realtor Boulder, Colorado is certainly an innovative, creative and environmentally conscientious place to live. Boulder has once again stepped up to its environmental image and drawn hundreds of residents to exchange their old holiday lights for LEDs. That’s the more energy efficient light source for all Holiday lights.
Highlands Ranch Bank Opens
by Dennis Martin, Highlands Ranch Real Estate Every thriving community needs a good bank that is really part of the community. In Highlands Ranch we are fortunate that a national bank is adding a new location and excellent service to a little neighborhood within Highlands Ranch, our Denver suburb. It’s a national name but believe […]