Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

University Park Home Tour

An exciting event is on tap for this Sunday, May 4th in the University Park neighborhood. The annual University Park Home Tour will include five fabulous homes as well as tours of the historic Chamberlin Observatory in lovely Observatory Park ("O Park"). The home tour begins at 11 am and ends at 5 pm. Tickets are available at University Park Elementary or LuLu's Furniture and also at the door (the school ~ 2300 South Saint Paul Street.) This is an annual fundraiser for...Continue Reading!

Prestigious Cherry Creek Country Club

Situated on the 6th and 7th Greens at Cherry Creek Country Club, offering expansive views of the Nicklaus designed golf course and the lake beyond. No other home in Cherry Creek Country Club will match this one for design, finishes or location. This is a truly spectacular house that has been lavishly finished and sits on the premier lot in Cherry Creek Country Club. Unobstructed views and privacy from neighbors are mainstays which will never change. With the back yard facing east, enjoy...Continue Reading!

Ambulance Chasers Attack Realtors

I got this email today regarding an underhanded maneuver by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (aka Ambulance Chasers): Before you read about it in the paper, we wanted you to be aware of a new ballot initiative filed that would limit commissions for real estate brokers. It’s a sliding scale but still no good. Here’s the breakdown: 6% = up to $250k; 3% = $250-500k; 1% = above $500k. This initiative is brought by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. They filed #109...Continue Reading!

Denver Think Green Campaign Begins!

Earth Day is Everyday The Kentwood Companies are going “Green!” The leading real estate firm has announced the creation and implementation of an unprecedented “Think Green Campaign” that clearly illustrates the company’s dedication to the environment and the future health of planet earth. The co-owners, management team and leading broker associates at three Kentwood offices in the Denver area have committed to a Think Green Campaign that will reduce pollution in rivers and lakes, preserve our forests, and reduce pollution in...Continue Reading!

Get Some Perspective on Mortgage Reality

The current crisis we find ourselves in has been bred of a complex and often mystifying set of circumstances. This isn't just a "housing crisis," it's a crisis of the investment markets, of the value of the dollar and of derivative investments concocted to generate higher returns. In graduate school Finance 101, we learned about the "risk/reward ratio." Well, those high-flying investment bankers developed seriously profitable yet highly risky mortgage bundles that they were buying and selling - all while...Continue Reading!

Downtown Denver’s Development Direction

2008 Downtown Development Update Get a comprehensive overview of all of the Downtown development under construction and planned, and observations from experts in the industry as to where Downtown's commercial, residential, mixed-use, and hospitality markets are headed. April 17, 2008 7:30-9:00 am Denver Marriott City Center 1701 California St., Denver Moderator- Gary Desmond, AR7 Achitects, PC Panelists- Kim Koehn, Corporex Colorado, LLC Bill Mosher, Trammell Crow Co. Ken Schroeppel, Matrix Design Group, Inc. RSVP: bwarnick <at> downtowndenver <dot> com Free for members of Downtown Denver Partnership; $25/all others Continue Reading!

Who Cares About the Earth?

I just want my lifestyle... Actions speak louder than words. I drive an SUV and live in a leaky 1938 brick Tudor. Sometimes I even take a long shower and turn up the heat. I piss myself off when I think about this because I also diligently recycle, carry my canvas shopping bags into the store whenever I think about it, and buy energy efficient light bulbs. More and more often, clients are asking me about energy efficient homes, options for remodeling...Continue Reading!

How to Find Your Children’s Next School

This is a guest post written by Diane Sweeney of Spark Innovation.  Remember, it's not all about test scores. Choosing the Right School for your Child As an Educational Consultant and a mom with two small children, I have run into countless parents asking for advice on how to choose the right school for their child. Parents have an unprecedented array of choices when it comes to schooling today, and it is this array of choices that is stressing them out. They...Continue Reading!

Denver’s Gold Coast Offers a Screamin’ Deal

SOLD - March 2009 The best location in Cherry Creek North! 423 Detroit Street Real Estate in Denver is not faltering as many in the media would have you believe. The Cherry Creek neighborhood is truly a gem in our city. This neighborhood offers world-renowned boutiques and restaurants. 423 Detroit is a sanctuary of sunny airiness to relax in after a hard day of shopping and dining. The outdoor patio is an oasis in the summer and the expansive living space...Continue Reading!

Doors Open Denver – 150 Years of Denver Architecture

Saturday & Sunday, April 12th & 13th   2008 is the 150th anniversary of the founding of Denver. Doors Open Denver 2008 will celebrate by opening doors representing “150 Years of Denver Architecture” in a FREE two-day event that allows you to go behind the scenes of the city’s significant architectural gems and lesser-known treasures. This is a very special event in our city, and you should plan on attending if you have any interest in our wonderful representation of local...Continue Reading!