Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

Seven 30 South – Restaurant for Romantics

My husband and I met on a blind date at Pour La France restaurant in Denver. We decided to meet in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, nearby where I lived at the time. I was new to selling Denver real estate and some friends decided we should meet because we each had a 2-year-old son. I didn't trust a man I didn't know to pick me up at my house, so I made him meet me there at the restaurant located...Continue Reading!

Selling Your House for What You Need!

In today's Wall Street Journal section of The Denver Post is a column written by Jeff Opdyke. "A Trip - And a Change of Heart" tells the story of his unfortunate experience in trying to relocate to Hong Kong. Unlike the New York Times, WSJ blocks out online readers unless they subscribe, so I don't have a link to the column. Opdyke tells of the difficulties of selling his home, of finding the proper school situation for his children, and of...Continue Reading!

Cheesman Park Masterpiece

1321 Gaylord Street This was the era of quarter sawn oak, tasteful Craftsman workmanship, large and gracious rooms designed for daily living and lovely entertaining. From the moment you walk up onto the large front porch and enter the grand oak and beveled glass doorway you know you're in for a treat. The sun filled entry features oak floors and a fabulous staircase. Sit awhile on the built in oak settee or stash your umbrella and boots in the hidden compartment...Continue Reading!

Denver Real Estate Stats – May ‘08

The Denver real estate market is like the old saw about a riddle wrapped in a conundrum wrapped in an enigma. I wish my crystal ball was working better, but I'll have to rely on instinct, experience and my best guess. Here are some statistics taken from the Denver MLS for May 2008: The upshot is that we have 9 1/2 % fewer properties on the market than we did a year ago, and just .62 % more than the month...Continue Reading!

Historic Park Hill Home

Temporarily off the Market - Fall 2008 Surround yourself with the grace and elegance of days past in this stately Park Hill Grande Dame. It isn’t every day that you’ll find this quality of Denver’s historic architecture surrounded by an enormous treed lot on one of our city’s timeless boulevards. From the entry foyer to the third floor you’ll love discovering what this home has meant to countless generations of residents ~ including former Mayor Richard Batterton. This lovely home...Continue Reading!

Bonnie Brae Gem

SOLD - $910,000 - March 2009 Stroll through one of Denver's loveliest neighborhoods and you'll fall in love. Bonnie Brae - or pretty hill - is just east of the Washington Park neighborhood, and is famous for it's elliptical park and curving streets. Not only can you walk to "Circle Park" and Washington Park, but the Bonnie Brae neighborhood center and Old South Gaylord Sreets are just a few blocks away. Enjoy the local library, Bonnie Brae Ice Cream and restaurants...Continue Reading!

The Secret To Not Becoming a Murder Victim

        Do you ever look over your shoulder as you're walking down the street at night? Do you feel strange when looking at houses with someone you've just met? You may be as interested as I was to learn how to avoid danger. Life Saving Survival Skills The Gift of Fear, by Gavin De Becker will open your mind to trusting your intuition. De Becker’s expertise comes from his own background and experience, coupled with his training as a psychologist. There are many...Continue Reading!

Denver Modern Home in Krisana Park

SOLD - $390,000 August 2008 Have you ever desired a mid-century modern home that was in pristine condition? Do you know what an Eichler-inspired home is and wish you lived in one? How about opening the doors to the outside and feeling like the outdoors and indoors were all one-in-the-same? Don't wait! Check out this phemomenal home in Krisana Park in Central Denver. On the market for a mere $400,000, this home will not linger! Continue Reading!

Buyers Beware – Market Turnaround Ahead

Multiple offers?  New listings gone in under a week?  Is this the Denver real estate market? Yes!  In our medium price ranges, $250,000 to $800,000, things are going fast.  I've had several brokers in my office tell me that they've been in competitive bidding situations recently.  More than one - sometimes they've actually had two or three competitive bids on houses for the same buyers.  That must be surprising for buyers who read the main-stream media and think they should still...Continue Reading!

Artsy Fartsy People Gather on Fridays

Have you heard of "First Friday?"  Did you know about the vibrant art scene on Santa Fe Drive between 6th Avenue and 10th Avenue? This week is the first Friday of June, the perfect time to head out the the Santa Fe Arts district First Friday event.  It's just the ticket for collectors, people looking for wedding gifts or budding artists.  We've visited a few times and seen many fascinating mediums.  Oils, Raku pottery, glass work and mosaic. Check out the arts...Continue Reading!