All bids for the Denver Bronco football enterprise were to be received by 3 pm on Monday, and there were several bids received.It does look like the Walton Family may win the bid, and all new prospective owners were requesting Peyton Manning's participation with the team.When this sale is completed, it will be the highest sale of a football team - as the offer received is for $4.5 BILLION. 06/08/2022

Can you walk into a new development and buy a home, of course.    Will it be an easy way to buy a home?    May or may not be, read on!The sales representative will be very helpful in answering all of your questions and concerns - but they work for the BUILDER!    Who is protecting your best interests? ~ Buying a brand new home is exciting.  The ability to choose your favorite floor plan, and personalize your interior decor by selecting the colors, options, and features that suit your needs and wants can be a satisfying experience that enhances your enjoyment of living in a beautiful new space you designed.~Buying a home is a complex process and is probably the most expensive transaction an individual will ever make.   All home transactions have serious financial obligations that you'll ... 06/07/2022

First, we are in desperate need of lifeguards this summer in Denver!   City of Denver has pushed back the opening of pools due to lack of staffing, and now will open June 13th.   This will allow more time to get more certified as lifeguards.One place that is not mentioned below is:  Water World - 8801 N. Pecos St., which is now open.   If you have questions - here are the FAQs.So far, here is the status around town:ArvadaApex Park and Recreation District will open two outdoor pools and a splash pad but will not open the Lake Arbor Outdoor Pool this summer.The Fitzmorris Outdoor Pool will now be open seven days per week. > Find Arvada pool schedules at APEXPRD.org. Aurora All six City of Aurora outdoor pools will be open this summer beginning Saturday, May 28. Pools will be open on a lim... 05/29/2022

Over the last several years, it has been a very strong Seller's market, and the Sellers are definitely driving the bus!    With that being said, when you ask the homeowner what they believe their home is worth, oftentimes they answer with a price WAY over the fair market value!Maybe they are comparing a home in the neighborhood to theirs, but the one sold had 200-300 square feet more than their home has!   This makes a huge difference.   Maybe they were on a site that gives "estimates", but is WAY off.    Maybe even looking at the assessor's value, can be wrong.The only way to arrive at a fair market value is to look at the properties that have sold that are a similar style home and square footage.   (you shouldn't use a ranch to compare to a tri-level home)  If there are none to compar... 05/28/2022

This weekend will be Memorial Day weekend, and having Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, we have quite a few military men and women, along with retired military living here.    You will see many homeowners displaying their American Flag proudly, showing our support.Check to be sure your flag is in good condition.    When displaying the Flag this weekend, you need to follow these rules: On Memorial Day only, raise the flag to full mast and then lower to half-mast until noon. This honors those that have died in service. Then at noon raise it to the full mast for the rest of the day. Never allow the flag to touch the ground. Display it by hanging the blue square at the top of it unless it is hung during distress. Your American flag should be clean and not tattered. If it is too worn, replac... 05/27/2022

We get this question often, and some of which should have been addressed prior to putting the home on the market.   Things to do prior to listing:It is always good to have your roof inspected, especially if you know there has been hail, wind, or if it is really old.    I have a company in town that will come and inspect it for free, and give you three estimates.   (if you call your insurance company, this will be "a claim")If you haven't had your furnace and A/C cleaned and serviced for years, you should have this done too.  Keep your receipt as the buyers may want a copy for their records.   Also, change your filter prior to the inspection.If you know there could be a broken window, this absolutely needs replacing.  Again, prior to listing!    If you have broken seals, it is a good ide... 05/26/2022

 This time of year afternoon storms come over the mountains and we can see hail, rain, and an occasional tornado.   We don't usually see tornadoes in the City, but we have a few times.  The tornadoes usually stay out East and develop over open land.  When we see hail damage the roofers come out of the woodwork, and not all of these companies are legitimate.   Over the years we hear, that they take a large amount of the total bill, get started, and then take off, without completing the work.    Don't be SCAMMED, check out the roofing company before giving a deposit! Roofing companies should have a business listed in Denver, most often can find them on BBB, and if you need any assistance, give me a call.   I know many good roofing companies that do a great job and have a history of being ... 05/23/2022

Got a text from my mobile carrier and they said effective 6/17/22, area code 983 will be added to our current 303 and 720 area codes. Remember those days when you dialed ONLY seven numbers?   It has been a while.   Years ago, everyone had 303 for a home phone as well as a cell number, then 720 was added.   When you saw a home number you knew what part of town they lived.  Today, not so much.   The 720 numbers were usually for cell numbers only.     05/18/2022

A Luxury Home can be identified differently in cities across the country, but in Denver, my Luxury blog posts will report on detached single-family homes listed in the Denver metro area for over $1.3 million.  (Over the years I have used $1 million as luxury, but with our rising home values, had the need to increase this amount.)  Some have mountain and/or city views, and some properties back to a golf course, or have water views all to compliment one's lifestyle.  (however, we don't have much water)  Some are updated with products from around the world, and some have expansive square footage or acreage.     Whatever a Buyer is looking for, most likely if you have over $1 million, you can find it in Denver or in the surrounding suburbs.     Here is how the luxury market fared for the mo... 05/17/2022

HOPEFULLY, the clouds will clear tonight (in Denver) to view the total eclipse!    The moon will be in the deepest portion of the Earth's shadow and the total eclipse will begin in earnest.    See the Super Flower Moon and a "Blood Moon" eclipse, these will coincide with the total lunar eclipse for most of North America.Get your telescope out, and enjoy the eclipse tonight between 9 pm and 10:30 (mountain time). 05/15/2022

Colorado has been a State that may have wanted to relocate to for years.    Our population has grown tremendously over the last few years.   I think it started when recreational marijuana was legalized and just continued.   We have very low humidity, low unemployment, and people can enjoy the outdoors all year-round.   We do have good weather even in the winter!Last year Denver was #3, so think our home values must have had a factor in this chart!    We are now #5.   Here are the rest of the top ten. Here is Colorado Association of REALTORS® info for Buyers on how the State of Colorado is doing -  I work the entire Denver metro area, so if you have questions on home values, give me a call!  05/12/2022

The stats are out for the month of April, and all the numbers revolve around the increase in interest rates.    With the 1% increase it priced out a few first-time buyers, and some buyers opted out when they couldn't get what they wanted.   This slowed the market, but not drastically.   The inventory climbed about a 1/3 for the month of April, as most weekends in March we saw 2,000 or less.   April's high hit 3,200 for one weekend.    This data is courtesy of Joan Cox - House to Home, Inc. I track data daily for the Denver metro area, and are seeing around 550 price reductions every week (to 3,000 listings) and around 200 homes returning to market in a week's period of time.   Both of these numbers have been steadily increasing daily. See what homes are currently available - Active Home... 05/11/2022

  Over the years, I have seen many reasons homeowners think about moving.    Are you one of these? - There is a baby on the way.    Need another room on the same level as the master bedroom?- You just started a home-based business.    Now you need an office on the main level for possible clients.   Or, you are now working from home permanently?-  You and your family are bursting the seams of your home and would like the additional square footage.-  All the kids have grown and gone, and now you have way too much square footage.-  Your kids have returned home and now they have kids, and need more space. -  You have the opportunity to accept a job position in another state. Rates are moving around, but still low.    Take a look at what the new mortgage payment will do to your monthly house... 05/11/2022

  The 26th Annual Furry Scurry will be held at Wash Park in Denver May 7th, 2022.    This will be a 2-mile walk that begins at 9 am around Wash Park, with refreshments before, during, and after the walk.  This is always a very popular event, and even if you are not walking, it is fun to attend.     Funds raised at this event allow the Dumb Friends League to provide medical care to sick or injured animals, provide behavior training that allows pets to be adopted more quickly, investigate cases of animal cruelty, and much more.In 2020:13,675 surgeries performed100% pets were saved, all were placed$4.7 million was donated and used for these petsThere will be 150 vendor booths to visit providing pet-friendly merchandise as well as service offers for pets.    For additional fun, there are fu... 05/06/2022

Cinco de Mayo in Denver will be celebrated on May 7th & 8th, 2022 in Denver Civic Center Park from 10 am to 8 pm. This festival has lots going on from contests, lots of vendors with products and food, plus live entertainment, and a Parade you don't want to miss!   These contests will be held - Chihuahua Races - Sunday May 8th at 2 pmon the contest stage south of seal pond, center of Civic Center ParkTaco Eating Contest - Saturday - May 8th at 2 pmon the contest stage south of seal pond, center of Civic Center ParkLowrider Car Show - Saturday and SundayAlong Colfax from Bannock to Broadway There will be live Entertainment on the Main Stage, Local Stage, and Community Stage.    Many local bands as well as dance schools showing off their local talent!  The Parade will be held on Saturday -... 05/04/2022

 Buyer - The Sellers have two layers of roofing (one shake shingles and the other asphalt composite), and have never heard of this.     Is this legal?    How will this affect my homeowner's insurance?   Will this be an issue for us down the road?    The Seller says she had no problem obtaining insurance.  You will sometimes find two layers of shingles on a roof, however, today's code says there can be only one layer in Denver.     The next time there are repairs made, the roof must be torn off, and one layer installed.    Having two different types of roofing is a different situation.    I definitely recommend calling your insurance agent, as this is a different situation. Upon calling different insurance companies - new homeowners can obtain a policy excluding the roof, or obtain a wri... 04/28/2022

  I had a buyer call stating she was a victim of a scam and that I should help get the word out so many more are not affected when changing a home address.   She likes to do most things online versus standing in line, so she went onto USPS's site to fill out a change of address form.   She was shocked the price went up so much for changing her address, but went ahead and filled out the online form as well as her credit card information.   She got a confirmation number. Having to mail something yesterday, she asked the clerk why the huge increase in changing her address, and they stated there is another website that LOOKS like theirs, that charges $40 (versus the $1.05 the post office charges), and they forward this information to the Post Office.    This will absolutely get the change o... 04/21/2022

 Living in Downtown Denver you have a multitude of choices.      The distinction of a Denver loft is the exposed ductwork, 9+ foot ceilings, sometimes the ceilings are concrete, exposed brick walls, and very open floor plans.    Some Lofts in Denver have partial walls for the bedroom(s).      Some units feature ceiling to floor windows/doors allowing light to flood into the units.    Most are ranch-type units, but there are townhomes available.    Would you want a view of the mountains or of the City? Many buildings offer superb amenities such as fitness centers, indoor/outdoor pools, 24-hour security/doormen, spa services, and common areas for grilling/parties.     Most buildings are secure and require a code to access the building.    Parking is a premium downtown, and at times you ca... 04/20/2022

 Happy Easter to all my ActiveRain friends!      We are experiencing very warm temperatures (70), which is so nice this time of year!   It could be snowing still....   (now if the wind would just slow down!)  The 75th annual Easter Service at Red Rocks, was available today after two years being virtual.  Bible Study as 8;30-10:15 am and Morning Worship Service 10:30-11:50 am.     This service should be packed, especially with good weather!  For children, Easter is a day of Easter eggs, maybe a new outfit and shoes, but it is also a day of celebration and family reunions.   There are a few egg hunts scheduled.    Hope you are able to spend some quality time with family and/or friends today, be safe.  HAPPY    EASTER   04/17/2022

This duplex is now SOLD, and my buyer could not be happier.    Most often, you will buy only half of a duplex, but this one was sold as ONE property.    This is a "shotgun" house, which means you walk in and can walk straight through the home, and only doors would stop you.   (You do have to walk through the bedrooms from the living room to the kitchen, or the bathroom.)There were only a couple of serious buyers, and after negotiating for a couple of days, he won the bid!   He did pay way over list price, but believe it or not, it appraised!     He has plans of renting one side and living in the other.    Congratulations, and have fun living in this very trendy and upcoming area!Sold for $857,000  It is a wonderful day when one of your favorite REALTOR® friends calls and says she has a ... 04/15/2022