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| Life is the art of drawing without an eraser… John W. Gardner |
 Can you imagine anything more revealing. Life doesn’t come with an eraser. Appologies, explainations and “do overs” often try to cover for the eraser, but once “Life’s Art” is out there, it’s very tough to put it “back in the bottle”. As you can imagine, this is a segway to homeownership. Dee and I often have the opportunity to sit down with a seller and discuss their original purchase conditions. The “eraser” would have come in handy. There is no such thing as a perfect house. There, I’ve said it! With this being said, there are homes more perfect than others.
I would harken back to the three first words I learned in my first real estate class; “Location, location, location”. With that being said, the concept of a good location in Denver has been amended many times now. A 5 minute walk to work takes an eraser to a noisy street or rail station nearby. A walkable neighborhood with no parking is forgiven these days. What will the future of a good location look like? Will families trade 2,500 SF in the suburbs for a 10 minute commute and 1,250 SF in a close in neighborhood? Many say yes.
With Denver’s Employment Centers stretched up and down the I-25 corridor, Denver’s face will continue to change. A crystal ball can’t help us. Too many variables are in harmony and out of tune to make an accurate guess all but impossible. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) has put together a plan called Metro Vision. If you’re interested in predicting what will be a “good location” in the near and distant future, take a look.
What buyers wouldn’t have considered 20 years ago in Denver is the new, hip, exciting and trendy place to live today. What was the main artery of Denver 100 years ago has returned to one of those trendy neighborhoods. It’s tough to image Denver with Trolly Cars. It was a tough change for Stapleton to close and DIA to open. Just as it will be tough for some to jump on board with a NW Parkway through Rocky Flats. How about Rocky Mountain Arsenal becoming a protected wildlife preserve? Change is inevitable.
Since we can’t take an eraser to Location, Location, Location, it might be a good idea to come in and discuss your plans with us. When you’re finished, you might not need an eraser. Let’s make 2019 the best year ever! |
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| Denver Real Estate Moves Toward More Balanced Market |
 Predicting how the real estate market will perform is like looking into a crystal ball. So, the best way to forecast how 2019 will fair is by taking a look back at trends from the previous year. Read More>> |
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| 7 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Cozy |
 Cozy spaces invite you and your guests to unwind, feel pampered, and be mindful. These simple tips don’t require that much effort but will create a whole new comfy atmosphere for your home! Read More>> |
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| How To Spend Valentine’s Day in Denver |
 Whether you are looking for a fancy dinner at one of Denver’s hottest restaurants or something a little more out of the ordinary, there are plenty of ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Denver! Read More>> |
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| Lone Tree at It’s Finest! |
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| Rare opportunity to own in the very Walkscore Friendly Parkside at Ridgegate. Minutes to light rail, I-25, C-470, Bluffs Regional Park, Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree Rec Center, Douglas County Library, and numerous restaurants and shops. This stunning home is well maintained and appointed with high-end cabinetry, fixtures, and finishes. Gourmet kitchen features stainless appliances, granite countertops, and an inviting, oversized center island. Open floor plan with soaring, 2-story great r… |
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| 641 Ruby Trust Way |
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| The essence of this property deserves a patient visit. Purposely placed at the end of a wooded ridge-top cul-de-sac, this sophisticated Austin Signature Homes built ranch is the epitome of refinement, flawless in every detail & maintained to the nines. This storybook setting with its cascading waterfalls, stone walkways & flower beds sits amongst old growth pines. The views are spectacular both day and night and captured from every window, deck & walkway. A “Wow” entry invites… |
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| 5153 South Liverpool Way |
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| Once in a while, a home comes along so complete, it is immediately ready for the entire family. THIS IS IT!!! You will be greeted by vaulted ceilings in the entry and living room, a spacious dining room, a kitchen with lots of cabinets, countertop space, and stainless steel appliances and a cozy family room with a gas log fireplace and access to the deck. There is a loft upstairs with 3 additional bedrooms including a spacious master suite with a walk-in closet. The finished basement has a ki… |
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| Market Movers |
| A $27 million affordable housing development will soon break ground in Globeville. It will provide 91 units and 12,500 square feet of commercial space for Laradon to provide services to people with disabilities.
In the next year, a handful of metro areas that competed for Amazon’s second headquarters, Denver included, are expected to outperform the national rate of home value appreciation.
A 103-acre parcel of land in Arapahoe County just outside the city limits of Littleton, has been sold and will be developed into single-family homes. Wild Plum Farm is located along the South Platte River in the town of Columbine Valley. |
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| Testimonial |
| Dee and Tom are a strong team. We were selling our fixer upper just as we hit a slow patch in the market. A buyer emerged but had multiple fix-up requests. Dee and Tom could not have been more helpful in negotiations with the buyer but also with fix-up sub-contractors. Consummate professionals. Follow Up Remarks: Barely a day goes by that I don’t feel relief that we were able to sell our GV house in such a challenging market. It would not have happened, especially all the final fix-ups, without your professional assistance. Your optimism and can-do attitude were also greatly appreciated. You’re the best!! |
| -Bill M. |
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