Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

Realistic Sellers Sell Their Houses

A few days ago, I showed a house to a motivated couple who want to find their next Denver home before Valentine's Day. They liked it, and decided they might make an offer.  Being savvy buyers, they asked me to give them an analysis of other properties that had recently sold around the listing they were considering. I also pulled the history of the listing, and we found that the house had been on the market for 10 months, with two different...Continue Reading!

1115 Madison Street in Denver’s Congress Park

This lovely cottage will make the perfect starter home or rental. Denver's rental vacancy rate is unusually low, and as an investor this home would make an excellent rental property.  The location is stellar. Updated kitchen & bath, bright, sunny rooms and a lovely yard. Enjoy summer evenings on your front porch. Wood and travertine tile floors add elegance. The finished basement with recessed lighting adds amazing space for a family room or office. Just steps to restaurants, ...Continue Reading!

Should I Decorate My Listed House for the Holidays?

Every year, sellers ask whether they should decorate for the holidays. The answer is yes!  Within reason.  Here are 5 things to keep in mind: Keep it simple. Don't overdo the clutter or festive air.  Less is more.  Just like you cleaned out your closets to make your home feel larger, resist the temptation to pull out every decoration you've collected over the years and fill up the space. Tasteful decorations add to the warmth and homey feeling, but over-the-top or outlandish...Continue Reading!

221 South Garfield Street in Denver’s Cherry Creek

SOLD: January 2012, $307,500. (Above Full Price.) Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood has been called the "Gold Coast" of Denver real estate. You can live the Cherry Creek lifestyle for a bargain in your own renovated condominium at 221 South Garfield Street #105.  The price for 1,580 square feet in the heart of Denver is $319,900.  The unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 underground parking spaces and a lovely patio. The owners have recently repainted, re-carpeted and added new kitchen appliances.  You'll...Continue Reading!

Gretchen Faber Presents 2600 South Madison – University Park

You’ll find all of today’s modern conveniences in this 2005 custom-built home.  Observatory Park is among Denver’s most popular neighborhoods and boasts leafy trees, quiet walks, parks and paths – you’ll be thrilled to call this house home. Every element of this outstanding home was designed with today’s lifestyle in mind.  The main floor is open, roomy and wraps around the dramatic central stairway.  Each room is large and comfy. The modern kitchen is complete with slab granite counters, high-end finishes,...Continue Reading!

6128 Montview Boulevard – Presented by Gretchen Faber

 This property has been leased - September 2010 Live on Park Hill's timeless boulevard in a home so gracious and comfortable you'll never want to leave. This home’s craftsmanship and classic elegance are apparent from the time you step in the front door. The grand two-story foyer has a double white-birch stairwell that sets the tone for elegance.  Custom moulding frames the wide arched doorways throughout the home, illustrating the fine architectural details. Gleaming hardwood floors cover...Continue Reading!

5 Steps to Selling Your House in a Crazy Up and Down Market

You have your house on the market and you say you want to sell it.  Do you really? I find that there are a lot of homes for sale that aren't really, "on the market." What do I mean by that?  Ask yourself, "how many showings have I had this month?" "Am I reacting to the feedback I'm getting?" "Am I even getting feedback?" Are you taking a defensive posture with your broker? Are you thinking of moving on to your second,...Continue Reading!