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Colorado High Altitude Vacation Tips
2007-07-08 19:03:00
You’ve been planning your Colorado trip for almost a year and the family is looking forward to visiting several of the beautiful state and national parks in the area. The plan includes driving the “scenic wonder road of the world”, Trail Ridge Road, at over 11,000 feet above sea level. If you live at lower altitudes, its always ...
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Seven Ways to Tackle the Garage
2007-07-08 16:26:00
What excuse do you use when friends and neighbors accidentally see the open garage with boxes and stuff stacked from floor to ceiling? If the neighbors roll their eyes every time you make another excuse, it may be time to finally tackle the garage. After all, wouldn’t it be nice to use it for what it ...
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June Market Activity- Bonnie Brae and Belcaro Neighborhoods
2007-07-06 17:27:00
Summer is finally here with temperatures hitting almost 100 degrees. That ice cream is sounding better and better. While it will be a hot job packing, just knowing that you have the potential of moving into one of the most beautiful areas of the city will make up for it. If you are looking to ...
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Celebrating the Fourth at Washington Park
2007-07-05 03:29:00
Today Washington Park was filled with… eatingspikingwalkingridingpaddlingwavingp layingquackingshininglaughingrememberingc elebrating Thank you to our soldiers who protect us while we play. Happy Fourth of July!   Share This
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June Market Activity- Denver?s Lowry Neighborhood
2007-07-04 17:09:00
Lowry averaged almost one sale per day in the month of June . Here is a quick summary of last month’s sales in the Lowry neighborhood. The area is generally located between Yosemite Street (east) and Quebec Street (west), E. 11th Avenue (north) and Alameda Avenue (south). There is a small pocket that juts out to the west side. ...
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June Market Activity- Denver Country Club and North Country Club
2007-07-04 15:09:00
Here is a brief summary of June 2007 sales in the Country Club and North Country Club neighborhoods of Denver. The east and west boundaries of the area are University Boulevard and Downing Street and the north and south streets are 6th Avenue and 1st Avenue. It is a beautiful neighborhood with historical homes and mature trees. Properties are within walking distance ...
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Building Personal Wealth One House at a Time
2007-07-03 12:15:00
If you are considering investing in real estate, build your portfolio one house at a time.   Home buyers who intend on living in a home have great benefits that do not apply when purchasing a home for investment purposes. 1. Lower monthly payments because of better mortgage interest rates 2. Lower down payment requirements 3. Intimate knowledge of the ...
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Roadkill or the Chance at a New Home?
2007-07-02 23:17:00
It was early in the morning, probably around 2:00 am. I drove down the dark and rural roadway and saw an animal dart in front of the car. I managed to avoid it, but noticed that something else was dead in the road. I turned around and climbed out of the patrol car. In the bushes were five or six live kittens while two more had already been killed by passing cars. The kittens wouldn’t come to me, so I drove to the closest 24 hour restaurant and returned with a can of tuna and a box. Within an hour, I had all the remaining kittens caught and boxed up safely. One of the restaurant employees took custody and found them all good homes. I never did find a full grown cat and I’ve always wondered if someone left those kittens so they didn’t have to deal with them. That was about 18–20 years ago when I was working the streets as a patrol officer. I haven’t forgotten.   Summer is the time of year when most people move to a new home, a new state or ...
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Snoopy Loves Denver?s Stapleton Neighborhood
2007-07-01 18:55:00
In a previous post, Budding Stapleton Movie Producers Called to Action, I told you about a video contest for Stapleton residents. Why do you love living in Stapleton? Are you up to the challenge? Snoopy is.   Remember, you only have until August 31st to submit your video. Share This
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Treat Yourself to Cherry Creek North
2007-07-01 18:04:00
There are numerous neighborhoods within walking distance of the wonderful shops and restaurants in Cherry Cree k North . On any given day, you will find people sitting outdoors enjoying coffee and families riding their bikes. There is a lot of new construction going on and if you are looking for an amazing place to live or vacation, we have just place. As they say, pictures are worth a thousand words. Enjoy!   Don’t forget, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is next weekend and you can also see free movies during the summer Films on Fillmore series.   Share This
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More Just for Fun Denver Trivia
2007-07-01 16:46:00
It’s another lazy Sunday and time for more fun Denver trivia. 1. Denver had America’s first electronic street car system built in 1886 by the Denver Tramway Company. 2. Early private charity organizations in Denver merged to become the Community Chest, which then evolved into the nation’s first United Way. 3. Even more than San Diego and Miami ...
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From the Lawn Chair- July 1st-15th Free Denver Area Events
2007-06-30 16:03:00
From the Lawn Chair  is a regular feature. This current post covers free neighborhood events scheduled for the first half of July. It’s the time of year where you get to grab your lawn chair, fill the cooler and head to any one of the many free events occurring in parks and shopping centers across the ...
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Have You Locked the Buyers Out?
2007-06-28 05:19:00
Even with an armful of groceries, you’ve perfected the steps to your home’s unique key dance. Pull the door tight towards you, slip the key in and then pull it back just a fraction, turn it to the left and then to the right and wiggle it just a tad and the door opens right ...
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Saturday Movie Night at Sloans Lake
2007-06-25 17:16:00
I’d been waiting for weeks to see one of my favorite movies, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The night was finally here, so I packed up my car with my favorite lawn chair and snacks and headed out in the direction of Sloan’s Lake to meet my sister and her husband. It is a ...
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Translating Denver Days on the Market
2007-06-23 04:34:00
We’ve all seen the news reports comparing “Days on Mark et ” statistics relating to home sales. What does it mean when you are considering putting your house on the market? “Days on the Market” tells Realtors and sellers how long the average home is taking before it is under contract. Add an additional 35 days, the approximate time it ...
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The Denver Area?s Most Expensive Homes
2007-06-22 13:50:00
In a recent article, Forbes reported that the most expensive home currently on the market in the United States is located in Aspen, Colorado.  Hala Ranch, listed by Christie’s Great Estates, is owned by the former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U. S., Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. The house is 56,000 square feet and sits ...
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Budding Stapleton Movie Producers Called to Action
2007-06-19 14:11:00
To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the Stapleton community is sponsoring its own local “On the Lot” video contest for budding producers. The challenge: Prod uce a two minute video on “Why I love to live at Stapleton”. Not only will you have the opportunity to premier your movie at Stapleton Unders the Stars Events if you are one of the ...
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In Recognition of Fathers
2007-06-17 19:03:00
I was out walking this morning on Fath er’s Day and saw one dad on a family bike ride and a few more out taking walks. I imagine there were lots of dads still eating peanut butter and jelly toast in bed. The barbecue grills will be stoked later this afternoon and the picnics will begin. There are dads who are no longer ...
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May Market Activity- Lowry Real Estate
2007-06-16 16:53:00
Here is a quick summary of May 2007 home sales in the Lowry neighborhood. The area is generally located between Yosemite Street (east) and Quebec Street (west), E. 11th Avenue (north) and Alameda Avenue (south). There is a small pocket that extends out a few blocks west from Alameda Avenue to 2nd Avenue. The Lowry neighborhood was ...
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From the Lawn Chair- June 17th-30th Free Denver Area Events
2007-06-15 14:11:00
From the Lawn Chair will be a regular feature. This current post covers free neighborhood events scheduled for the last two weeks of June from the 17th through the 30th. Kristi made a comment on a previous post about free activities occurring at the Aspen Grove Shopping Center, so I thought I’d expand the search ...
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Central Denver Blog Featured Prime Time
2007-06-14 14:51:00
As you are aware, Central Denver Blog is still a fairly new site, having just begun in February of this year. New technology and skill levels always have a learning curve. I’ve definitely had my challenges getting the site and my brain to work in ways that makes this blog a valued member of the ...
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May Market Activity- Bonnie Brae and Belcaro Neighborhoods
2007-06-13 14:11:00
Even Rudy likes Bonnie Brae Ice Cream. If he is interested in moving into the neighborhood so that he can walk to the ice cream shop, there are a few houses that are no longer available. Here is a quick summary of May 2007 sales in the Bonnie Brae and Belcaro areas. The east and west boundaries are Colorado Boulevard ...
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Just for Fun- Denver Trivia
2007-06-10 17:12:00
It’s a lazy Sunday, so I thought I would share with you a little bit of Denver trivia just for fun. 1. The name of the red marble that gives the Colorado State Capitol its distinctive look is “Beulah red”. All of the “Beulah red” marble that was available went into this building. It cannot be ...
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May Market Activity- Denver Country Club and North Country Club
2007-06-09 05:16:00
Six homes sold during the month of May in the Denver Country Club and North Country Club neighborhoods. The east and west area boundaries are University Boulevard and Downing Street and the north and south streets are 6th Avenue and 1st Avenue. It is a beautiful neighborhood with historical homes and mature trees. Within walking distance of restaurants, ...
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Andrew Speaker Case Highlights World Class Denver Hospitals
2007-06-07 14:23:00
Media attention in the last week has focused on Andrew Speaker , the attorney who took international flights with a case of TB (Tuberculosis). He is now here in Denver seeking out world class treatment for the disease at National Jewish Hospital. The media trucks have lined up in the hospital parking lot to cover the story. It is ...
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Popcorn and a Movie- Denver Style
2007-06-03 19:20:00
What’s better than popcorn and a movie? How about popcorn and a movie outside on a beautiful evening? The Denver Summer Movie Series begins this month. If you are looking for a good time, bring your family, friends, a favorite lawn chair, snacks and a blanket and enjoy one of these great movies. The movies ...
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Seven Reasons Not to Buy a House
2007-06-01 15:08:00
Even though this may be the best buyer’s market in a decade, now may not be the right time for you to buy. Don’t buy a house if… 7.   You want the landlord to fix the running toilet 6.    You prefer paying off someone else’s mortgage 5.     You like having Mom do the cooking and laundry 4.     Job…What ...
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Denver?s Bohemian Rhapsody
2007-05-30 03:40:00
As a place for young singles from 25-29, the Denver area ranked second across the country per Kiplinger’s latest report on Best Places to Live. One of the selection criteria included the Bohemia n Indicator. Denver scored a 117, with a national average index of 100. Washington D.C. was the top selection. What is a Bohemian Indicator? ...
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With All Due Respect
2007-05-28 17:05:00
Today is Memorial Day, a day to reflect on the men and women who protect our families and our countries while serving around the world. It is also to pay our respects to veterans who have since passed away. Each and every one of these veterans have played a part in the freedoms we have today. While I don?t always ...
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What?s up on Franklin Street?
2007-05-27 16:57:00
There are nine houses for sale from the 400 through 600 blocks of Frank lin Street . Are the neighbors jumping ship? No, actually, there is an incredible amount of renovation and construction going on. If you want to live on an amazing street in historic Denver, take a look at your options. Jennifer’s Top Three in no Particular Order (Keep in mind that ...
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