Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

What Came First, the Perception or the Reality?

Perception? Reality? What is it that drives human behavior? One of my favorite Denver Post columnists, Al Lewis, wrote today about perception. He believes that reality came first, perception is based on the reality we're experiencing. I'm paraphrasing, of course, so you may want to read it yourself. Al makes some compelling points, and it's been a looong time since I took college economics, psychology or sociology. But I do feel that things aren't as black and white as all that. Realtors...Continue Reading!

9276 East Vassar Avenue

 SOLD - $1,375,00 - February 2009 Lovely golf course home in Cherry Creek Country Club exudes elegance. Custom built in 2006 by Landmark Custom Builders with attention to detail.Wood and tile floors, stunning mill-work and slab granite kitchen counters. The house backs to the 2nd fairway with views off the deck to the southwest and the mountains.   Visit the home's custom website for specifics and interior photos.Continue Reading!

L’Asie Fusion Bistro

Our newest favorite Asian restaurant is L'Asie Fusion Bistro. We've tried it twice and both times it was wonderful. My husband like Aisan food better than I do, but I've been pleased and lucky with all of the dishes I've ordered at L'Asie. The restaurant is in the old Emma's space and has been open for a little over a year. Menu items are a fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai. The eclectic blending of dishes and spices makes for an...Continue Reading!

Market Headlines – Are You Worried?

Yesterday afternoon, I got a text alert from The New York Times about the federal government's plan to shore up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Strange to get a NYT alert on a Sunday, just after their big edition hit the doorstep. Maybe Not so Strange The government worries about markets all over the world, not just in the U.S. They often time announcements around the opening bell at the Hong Kong market. After Hong Kong opens, markets begin opening in succession....Continue Reading!

Denver Real Estate Stats – June ‘08

Where is the Denver real estate market headed? We're asked this on a daily basis, and with the frenetic pace of the news reports, it's sometimes a moving target. What I can tell you is that in my office, we're processing more under contract files in the $300,000 to $800,000 range these days. Last year, it seemed like the high end properties were sustaining us. This year, the mid-range properties are selling best. Perhaps the jumbo loan rates has slowed...Continue Reading!

Colorado in Top 5!

America's Top States for Business CNBC announced this morning that Colorado ranks #5 for top states doing business. This is the first time ever that Colorado has been in the top five. We love our state, our lifestyle and those of us who sell real estate here can tell you that we feel the optimism and enthusiasm in the market. Colorado's ranking qualifications were: Business friendly Energy economy Wind and solar Unemployment 4.9% compared to the national average of 5.5% Corporate tax rate 4.63% Largest industry - corporate...Continue Reading!

The Good News and The Bad

My husband is fond of saying, "I've got good news and bad news, which one do you want first?" Now, I tell him it's all news to me, just deliver! I think the Denver real estate market is full of good news and bad news too. About a week ago, I was asked to appear on ABC's World News Tonight in a story about the real estate market. They told me it was a story stemming from the Case Shiller Report...Continue Reading!

Gretchen Faber’s Top 10

Hi there! My name is Gretchen Faber, the author of LifeStyle Denver. In case you haven't had the opportunity to view my bio yet, I thought I'd give you a little background and tell you about my favorite things to do in Denver for the Fourth of July. I sell Denver real estate, a profession I've loved for over 12 years. Denver is a fabulous city, with so many great neighborhoods. If you're around Denver this coming weekend - here are a...Continue Reading!