Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

Breakfast in Denver

It's been awhile since I've written about a great local restaurant. Lately, I've been concentrating on real estate information. The recent stressful developments all over the news makes me think that getting a fine cup of coffee and a great breakfast treat would be a welcome distraction. Devil's Food is just the place. Located on Gaylord street, Devil's Food is a bakery and restaurant serving up imaginative fare at a low key pace. I went there recently with a client and...Continue Reading!

3 Open House Requirements

It's time to hold an open house and your real estate broker has scheduled the date and time. You may not realize that there are a few essential preparations you need to be making prior to that day. 1) Clean as if your life depended on it. My sister and her husband called me recently as they left an open house. They'd admired this home for a few years, and when it was finally held open, they were excited to see...Continue Reading!

Denver Real Estate Stats – August ‘08

It's that time again! Time for Denver Real Estate Statistics, and I've got a great deal of information this month. The chart is provided by MetroList, metro Denver's MLS provider. For the past several months we've continued to see inventory declining - number of homes on the market going down. What that tells us is that we're on the road to a more balanced market. As fewer and fewer homes come on the market, you'll notice that homes are beginning to...Continue Reading!

Lowry Glory Days is this Weekend!

Where else can you combine the  Denver lifestyle in a new-classic neighborhood along with some good old-fashioned family fun? At this weekend's Lowry Glory Days festival. The Lowry neighborhood is a prime example of infill development at its best.  The old Lowry air force base was recomissioned in the 1990's and turned into a premier area for Denver residents who prefer newer construction but still want to remain city-close. Check out the many open houses that agents are likely to have going on. ...Continue Reading!

Turn a Small Remodeling Budget into Big Results

You may have heard your real estate broker remark on a home's improvements or updates. The typical real estate wisdom suggests that a home should be remodeled every 6 to 7 years. In Denver, there are many older homes being renovated and updated both for the current enjoyment of the owners, but also for future resale. Is your home ready for an overhaul? There are improvements you can make to your house on a limited budget that can still make a huge...Continue Reading!