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!

Denver is THE Top Real Estate City for 2012

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9frmEv-vPA[/youtube] Have you seen this recent news report about Denver real estate? Denver is cited as the number one city to invest in real estate by Greg Rand of Own America. Watch the clip as Greg covers the metrics that influenced his decision: Lifestyle and livability Relatively low unemployment as compared with the national average In-migration of people relocating to Denver A foreclosure rate that is half the national average A young population Low cost of living Fresh air 9 Fortune 500 companies and growing Denver isn't a secret any longer.  The...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!

Low Denver Inventory Leads to Multiple Offers

I've been working with a family relocating from the mid-west for several months.  We look at a few properties whenever they make it to Denver for a visit. There haven't been many great matches for their specific needs (picture a giant playset.)  This week, we've narrowed it down to three really good possibilities, with a fourth thrown in for good measure. Here's what we found out this afternoon as we're deciding which one to make an offer on: 1 went under contract 1 got...Continue Reading!

1254 Monaco Parkway in Denver’s Historic Montclair

Situated on the lovely and historic Monaco Parkway in Central Denver, the Montclair neighborhood is a classic.  1254 Monaco Parkway is a home you will not want to miss. Step across the threshold and feel right at home.  The modern conveniences combined with historic charm accentuate the architectural integrity and livability. Wood floors, Wolf gas range and Sub-Zero refrigerator in the renovated gourmet kitchen and a formal dining room give the heart of the house warmth. French doors to the patio from the...Continue Reading!

Denver Colorado Real Estate Statistics | March 2011

Real Estate is like a box of chocolates.  Sometimes you get nuts. The nuts have been our foreclosures, our short sales, our underwriting issues and our tough appraisals. Real Estate is like a roller coaster.  Sometimes you go up, and then you fall fast.  It takes longer to go up than come down. Interestingly, last year's tax credit made our first half of the year incredibly busy. Then third quarter we fell off a cliff.  It was so quiet!  We all went to...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!

Denver Colorado Real Estate | December 2010 Market Statistics

The end of 2010 has passed us by, and we're well on our way into 2011!  This week, we'll get to see 1.11.11, and there are other cool binary days on hand this year. The wrap-up for 2010 doesn't pose too many surprises.  The inventory went down last month, a normal seasonal adjustment.  The average sales price was down too.  Showings have trended more to the $200,000-$400,000 homes in the past couple of months in our office.  A shift away from...Continue Reading!

Denver Colorado Real Estate | October 2010 Market Statistics

Geesh!  Another month has gone by. October was an interesting month in Denver's real estate market and in Denver.  We continued our glorious Indian summer and home sales seemed to pick up in my office, The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek. When the monthly statistics were released today by our MLS, I was a little surprised by some of the numbers.  I was particularly interested to see that prices have risen some since last year and last month.  There has definitely been...Continue Reading!