Denver Parade of Lights this Weekend
If you are planning to attend Denver’s annual Parade of Lights this weekend, click on the link above for times and street closures!
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Nov 302011
Luxury Home Sales on the Rise: The number of luxury homes sold in June in metro Denver jumped significantly over the prior month’s sales, according to a report from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. read more here
Builder Confidence Edges Up: Builder confidence in the market for new single-family home sales rose by 2 points in July, the National Association of Home Builders said July 18. read more here
Panel: Denver Commercial Real Estate Poised for Rebound: All three commercial real estate market sectors in metro Denver stand poised for a rebound, some quicker than others, a panel of experts said July 12 at the Colorado chapter of the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s annual mid-year forecast event. read more here
Magazine Names Colorado No. 5 in Sustainability: Site Selection magazine ranks Colorado No. 5 on its list of the most sustainable states. The ranking appears in the July issue as part of the magazine’s annual “Green Guide.” read more here
16 Denver-Area Hotels Rated Tops by U.S. News; 2 Make National ‘Best’ List: Sixteen Denver-area hotels have made U.S. News and World Report’s 2011 list of the top 850 hotels in America, including two that made the exclusive list of “Best Hotels in the USA.” The Ritz-Carlton, Denver and Four Seasons Hotel Denver both placed on the list of the top 86 hotels in the country. read more here
National Jewish Again Tops in U.S. News Ranking: National Jewish Health continues to rank as the top respiratory hospital in the nation. The magazine has put National Jewish at the top of its list for respiratory hospitals for 14 consecutive years. read more here
Fort Collins Rates No. 5 on Forbes Best Places for Business List: FORT COLLINS – Fort Collins is rated No. 5 in the nation on the most recent Forbes’ “Best Places for Business and Careers,” while Denver placed No. 9 on the list. read more here
Weld Leads as Employment Rises in Colorado’s Nine Largest Counties: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Employment rose in all nine of Colorado’s largest counties from December 2009 to December 2010 with Weld County leading the state with a 2.9 percent employment gain, according to a new report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. read more here
MoneyTree: 5 Key Deals Boost Colorado Venture Investment in Q2: Venture capital investment in Colorado rose significantly in the second quarter, largely driven by five deals valued at more than $20 million each, according to the quarterly MoneyTree report developed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Latest from The Business Journals: Maryland venture capital funding up 64% in 2QKansas lands M in venture capital investments during quarterVC investment in Colorado up in Q2Follow this company and the National Venture Capital Association. read more here
Special thanks to Shari Canon with Land Title Guarantee Company for providing this information that we can share with you.
Best Bunaglow in North Country Club!
4 bedrooms, 2 baths, $434,900 MLS#761038
- Remarkably Quiet ~ Don’t let Downing deter you!
- Pristine Craftsman Bungalow Bones & Character galore!
- Large Sun Filled Rooms with Wide Foot Print
- Meticulously Maintained
- Copper Plumbing upgrade
- Gorgeous Quarter Sawn Oak Floors & Woodwork
- Original 1905 Crystal Door Knobs
- Porch off of Master
- Garden Level Full basement features Family Room, full kitchen, bed and full bath – Zoned for legal duplex-currently used as single family residence.
- Beautiful Patio and garden area with sprinkler system and water feature
- You will not regret showing this one! Realtors: Schedule a showing . 4th Bedroom non-conform.
Property Features: Burglar Alarm, Cable Available, Cable Installed, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Eating Space/Kitchen, Fence, Fix-Up, Formal Dining, Garage Door Opener, Garden Area, High Speed Access, Landscaped Prof, Microwave Oven, No Covenants, New Paint, Patio, Quick Possession, Refrigerator, Smoke Free, Sprinkler, Storm Windows, Stove, Walk-In Closets, Washer, Wood Floors
YEAR: 1905 ~ SQ FT 1326 ~ LOT 4690 SQ FT ~ Annual Property Tax: $1,887
Property Details ~ Virtual Tour
Jul 022011
The United States of America is lighting up the sky this weekend in Celebration of our Nation’s Independence!!! Here’s where you can catch spectacular fireworks shows and 4th of July Celebration Events in Denver:
Marking a city tradition for Denver’s 4th of July festivities, be sure to visit the 18th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival all weekend:
o Saturday, July 2, 10:00am-8:00pm
o Sunday, July 3, 10:00am-8:00pm
o Monday, July 4, 10:00am-6:00pm
o Sunday, July 3, 10:00am-8:00pm
o Monday, July 4, 10:00am-6:00pm
Fireworks Saturday, July 2nd
Colorado Rockies vs Kansas City Royals followed by spectacular fireworks. www.ColoradoRockies.com.
Fireworks Sunday, July 3rd
Colorado Symphony Concert in Civic Center Park at 8 p.m. with Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs are encouraged. Free & open to the public: bring your own picnic. concessions will also be available. http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-independence-eve-celebration_32.html
Across town.. fireworks will light up the sky at Invesco Field at Mile High after the Outlaws Lacrosse game.
Monday July 4th – Downtown is the place to be!
Shriners’ parade: cheer on their largest parade of the year as it courses through Downtown Denver. It’s FUN and FREE for the whole family!! The parade starts at 1:30 p.m, at 14th St. and Tremont and continues to 17th St., to Champa St., turns at 15th St., and concludes at Glenarm Pl. and 13th St. More details and map of the route: http://www.shrinershq.org/sitecore/content/ShrinersHQ/Media/News/4thofJulyParadeDenver
For a great guide to city happenings visit: http://www.denver.org/what-to-do/museum-art/denver-4th-july
For a list of what’s going on throughout the state of Colorado, visit:
Where ever you are, how ever you celebrate, we wish you and your family a Safe and Happy 4th of July weekend.
Denver No. 3 in Greatness Study: Denver is ranked third on a new list of cities considered to be poised on the edge of greatness. The rankings were compiled by research firm Sperling’s Best Places for the makers of Edge Shave Gel and based on such factors as sports, art, music, culture and population growth. read more here
Colorado Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down to 8.8%: The unemployment rate in Colorado fell to 8.8 percent in April from 9.2 percent in March, and the state’s employers added 2,200 jobs during the month, according to a report released on May 20th by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.read more here
Denver to Be No. 5 in Summer Visitors: Denver will be the fifth-most-visited destination of U.S. travelers this summer, according to projections compiled by travel website Orbitz.com.read more here
Chase Bank to Hire 100 in Denver: Chase Bank plans to hire nearly 100 new employees, including 50 personal bankers.read more here
Hotel Teatro Among Best Hotels in World: Denver’s Hotel Teatro is among the top 10 hotels in the world on Expedia.com’s new Insiders’ Select list, which is based on quality and value instead of on pure luxury. read more here
Vestas Lands Order for 34 Colo.-Built Turbines:Vestas Wind Systems has landed another big order for wind turbines, this time for a California wind farm. The blades will be made at Vestas’ Windsor plant and the towers at the company’s plant in Pueblo. read more here
Another Big Drop in Colorado Foreclosure Filings:Colorado officials reported another sharp decline in new foreclosure filings in April for the state’s urban areas from the previous year. read more here
Colorado 5th for income growth over last 50 years:Colorado is fifth among the 50 states for average annual income growth over the last half-century, according to a new analysis of U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. read more here
Colorado Springs Rated Great for Grads: As soon as you pull off that mortarboard, college grads, head to Colorado Springs. That seems to be the advice of Kiplinger, which has included the Springs among its latest set of “10 Great Cities for College Grads.” read more here
Special thanks to Shari Canon with Land Title Guarantee Company for providing this information that we can share with you.
It’s going to be another gorgeous weekend here in Denver.. Perfect to get out and enjoy all the activities:
40th Annual Denver Capitol Hill People’s Fair in Civic Center Park.
This free event sponsored by the Capitol Hill United Neighborhood (CHUN) is a city favorite.
- 6 stages with live music and entertainment
- Delicious food
- Handmade Arts and Crafts
- Tons of fun for the kids and the whole family!
The People’s Fair has raised $1,000,000 for the CHUN Grants Program and Denver’s Capitol Hill Community. ”Like” their facebook page! Check out the CHUN website!
Friday, June 3: First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe 60 galleries. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 4: FREE Day at the Denver Art Museum! (walking distance from all the People’s Fair activities at Civic Center Park)
Old South Pearl Street will be buzzing with activities this weekend:
- Friday, June 3: First Friday Art Walk on South Pearl Street
- Friday – Sunday, June 3-5: Sidewalk Sale on South Pearl Street
- Sunday, June 5: Farmers Market with the Green Fair on South Pearl Street 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Washington Park Open Houses: While you’re in the neighborhood, stop by our open houses!
Saturday June, 4: 623 S. Vine Street, Denver 80209 12:00 – 2:00
Saturday & Sunday June 4-5: 601 S. Race Street, Denver 80209 2:00-4:00
Have a wonderful weekend in Denver!
Downtown Denver is the place to be this Memorial Day weekend! Art, Music, Baseball, Parade and, if the weather cooperates according to forecast it should be a warm, dry, sunny weekend!
Downtown Denver Arts Festival Friday – Monday: May 27 – 30, 2011
The Downtown Denver Arts Festival is dedicated to supporting and showcasing Colorado artists. It is a juried fine art festival 130 of Colorado’s best independent artists representing works: 2-d Arts, 2-d Mixed Media, 3-d Mixed Media, Clay / Ceramics, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. The Downtown Denver Arts Festival holds its annual premier event each Memorial Day Weekend at the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall. 130 of Colorado’s best artists with over 150,000 people expected to attend.
Remembering sacrifice in Denver:
9:00 am Wreath Remembrance ceremony-Colo. Veterans Monument
10:00 am Denver’s Annual Parade (Review Stand-Broadway & Colfax)
11:15 am POW flag marched in from Ft. Logan-raised at end of Parade
11:30 am 12th annual Veterans Memorial Day Tribute ceremony
Plan to join us for this important observance near our State Capitol.
Saturday, May 28, 2011 The 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver will be rockin’ with 20 different band performing Free Concerts on 5 different stages!
Denver Day of Rock is a one-of-a-kind music event presented by the non-profit organization, Concerts For Kids, to raise awareness of the children in our community. This free event will feature five stages of live music throughout downtown Denver.
MainStage:
- Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx – 8-9:30
- The Samples -6:10-7:10
- Alicia Witt – 4:40-5:25
- Angie Stevens – 3:35-4:20
- Strange Americans – 2:30-3:15
Skyline 2
- Gin Blossoms – 8-9:30
- John Common -6:15-7:15
- The Heyday – 5:05-5:55
- Young Cities – 3:55-4:45
- Monroe Monroe – 2:45-3:35
Curtis
- Trevor Hall – 8-9:30
- Something Underground – 6:10-7:25
- Boulder Acoustic Society – 4:45-5:50
- Mindless Behavior – 3:55-4:35
- The Give – 2:30-3:15
Champa
- Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band - 8-9:30
- Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers – 6:15-7:15
- Bop Skizzum - 4:55-5:55
- The Congress - 3:35-4:35
- K.J. Denhert - 2:30-3:15
Welton
- Oakhurst - 8-9:30
- Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers - 5:45-7:15
- The Railbenders – 4:15-5:15
- The Hollyfelds – 3-3:55
Get full details on these bands and musicians on the Line-up page at: DenverDayofRock.com
Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field Friday – Sunday: May 27 – 29, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011: Every year on Memorial Day a National Moment of Remembrance is at 3:00 p.m. (Local Time, nationwide)
May 232011
We just received some important news from our friend in the mortgage business, Albin Ulle, Loan Officer at First Cal. He shares:
Realtors listen up! In a sign of the times, Freddie Mac’s real estate sales unit HomeSteps is launching a nationwide sales promotion for its inventory of foreclosed homes. Operators standing by! ”The HomeSteps Summer Sales Promotion is offering up to 3.5% buyer’s closing cost and a $1,200 selling agent bonus for initial offers received until July 31 and escrows are closed on or before September 30. This offer is valid only on HomeSteps homes sold to owner-occupant buyers.” There is a potential two-year Home Protect limited home warranty, along with discounts on appliance purchases. Check out SmartBuy or HomeSteps.
Fabulous Tudor on large corner lot in sought after East Wash Park! 3Bedrooms + 4th non conforming. 2 Full Baths. Vaulted Living Room with exposed brick. Custom granite kitchen. 1411 Square Feet each floor. Stamped concrete patio and Full walk out basement…see the Virtual tour.
As long as you are in the neighborhood check out my other great listing (not open this weekend) at 623 S. Vine! 3 Bedrooms (2 Masters!) 2 Baths, New Low E Windows, 5yr Roof Cert,Plantation Shutters and gorgeous custom woodwork in remodeled kitchen!
If you are looking for something closer to the Bible Park area – Take a look at 6688 E. Dartmouth Ave in Wellshire East -
Just 5 minutes to Light Rail and I25 and 1mile to Whole Foods + 8 other supermarkets, 5 Theaters and 20+ restaurants!
The Denver Business Journal posted the 2010 Denver-Area Residential Real Estate Brokerages and the Kentwood agency came in at the Number One position for per-agent sales volume.
Congratulations to everyone for these impressive real estate rankings!
Under contract!!
$370,000 MLS# 1021089
