First Time in History; An Important Event Taking Place in Golden, CO!

Well it does sound important! If you are a historical railroad aficionado it is! This post is not about Luxury Homes In Denver, Horse Properties or Historical Homes, but the Galloping Geese! Say What?? Imagine its 1931 in Southern Colorado and the Rio Grande Southern RR (narrow gauge) is broke, but they just got the… Read More »

Historic Real Estate: King of the Castle Edition

Posted April 20, 2012 by David Garber, National Trust for Historic Preservation Ever dreamed of living in your own castle? With this Tudor Revival home on the market in Denver, that dream could become reality. That is, if you can cough up the $3,750,000 asking price. The home — more formally… Read More »

For a Few Dollars More (Or Less) – Here’s how – a CMA for Free!

No matter how you say it – Money, greenbacks, dollars, dinero, soldi, l’argent, geld, dinheiro, деньги, お金, penge, Χρήματος – we all want to pay less and sell for more!…. Agreed? Home Buyers say:  “What is this home worth? How much do you think the Sellers will take?” Sellers say: “How… Read More »

Review of Colorado’s First ‘Secure’ Luxury Condo Community

In any discussion of Denver luxury homes, condos and townhomes we discuss things like the square footage, rooms, floor plan, great views, security and of course prices. About two years ago, my wife and I spent some time in the oldest Colorado luxury condominium development extent. First off, the views… Read More »

Lowry Redevelopment in Denver, Approves Expansion

As reported by John Rebchook of Inside Real Estate News, Lowry is about to grow by 80 acres and 800 residential units. The Lowry Redevelopment Authority board has approved an Economic Development Conveyance for the Buckley Annex property, bordered by Monaco Parkway, First Avenue, Quebec and Bayaud streets. The Air… Read More »

Energy Efficient Denver Homes – HERS not HIS!

Ok, a play on words, but HERS, Home Energy Rating System, will become important in the years ahead in selling and marketing Denver Metro homes!  In the Metrolist listing report of a home, starting on new listings from 3/7/2012, you will see a property description that says “Green Certifications/Features” and… Read More »

Dave Killian – A man of great character, integrity and honesty!

Dave Killian, the Broker Owner of my real estate company, Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd, passed away Friday evening, March 16, 2012 unexpectedly. Dave was an exceeding rare person in this day and time, as this man redefined what honesty, character and integrity is all about. These facts really showed in the… Read More »

How the SAVE Act Would Save New Homeowners

I came across this interesting article by Jim DiPeso, Policy Director, Republicans for Environmental Protection, about the SAVE legislation that has passed the Senate and moves to the House. Some interesting points are raised about knowing the ‘truer’ cost of a home purchase and calculating that into the mortgage and could… Read More »

What Do Americans Want Most Once Finances Improve?

A encouraging article by Melissa Dittmann Tracey for REALTOR Magazine Daily News. I think this bodes well for Denver Metro home sales in the near future! Fifty-one percent of Americans in a recent poll say that if their financial situation were to improve, they’d buy a home. Coming in second… Read More »

New Metrolist Update – The Future Is Now!

On March 7, 2012, Denver Metrolist released a new Energy/Green Features Addendum that will add a huge number of fields for one to search home listings for all aspects of green, solar, environmental certifications and energy efficiency construction.  In January 2011, Governor Hickenlooper took over the responsibility of the The… Read More »