Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

Free Credit Score is Good Karma

If you're interested in knowing your credit score, get your once-yearly credit score free from the three major credit-rating agencies. Trans Union, Equifax and Experian will provide you a free credit score through the Annual Credit Report site. I've found the site to be a bit clunky, but if you have some time, you can work your way through it. When you're getting ready to buy your next house, a good credit score is vital. Not only a good score, but an...Continue Reading!

Pine Needles Plauge Denver Area Gutters

Have you cleaned your gutters lately? I was showing a home in Park Hill recently, and we noticed piles of pine needles in the gutters.  The buyers remarked that it looked like a fire hazard. Denver area pine trees shed massive numbers of needles this time of year, which clog gutters and prevent proper drainage.  Remember to check your gutters for needles and leaves, and clean them out before the rain and snow descend.  This should be one of your regular home...Continue Reading!

Colorado Real Estate Bloggers Talk about Denver, Colorado Real Estate

Denver and Colorado real estate agents are full of great information about what's going on in our city and state. You may not have read some of these people, and I wanted to introduce you to a few of my favorite local voices: Denver Modern Homes - Todd Carpenter isn't a real estate broker, he's more focused on the mortgage industry and being a consultant for internet communication and marketing. Todd also has a passion for Mid-Century Modern architecture, and he...Continue Reading!

Gretchen Faber’s International Real Estate Interview

BrokerIPTV: Today we are talking with Gretchen Faber. She is the managing broker for Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek. Gretchen thanks for being with us. Gretchen Faber: Hi, Dan. BrokerIPTV: Lets talk about international real estate, because when people say international real estate they think like Milan or Germany, but does Denver have kind of an international component to it? Gretchen Faber: Well, at Denver and Colorado we have buyers from all over the world, many from eastern Asia, from India, a lot...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!

Riding Out the Storm

Is real estate struggling? Is there a storm? Are we riding it, or riding it out? Realtors I talk to are: optimistic, working harder than ever, looking forward to the future, getting out of the business, all of the above. Jim Morrison sang, "Riders of the Storm" but sometimes when I sing along, I change up the words. Denver Real Estate is faring well as compared with much of the U.S., and while we still struggle in some segments of the market,...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!

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!

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!

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!