Between Denver and Boulder

Just an FYI for those who are interested in following foreclosure trends in the area between Denver and Boulder.   Homes Sold at Foreclosure the week of June 10, 2010 Boulder           5 Longmont        3 Broomfield       2 Denver          91 Wheat Ridge    3 Arvada          15 Westminster     2 ...

My Arvada, Colorado yard is packed full of gardens, and I love them. They add so  much beauty and pleasure to my life. I started sharing a favorite plant of the day on Facebook, and so many people told me they were using my tips, and keeping track of them for when they have their own garden. So o...

The pleasure of creating and tending my own gardens is one of the reasons I own a home here in Arvada (a town between Denver and Boulder), rather than rent. Colorado homes are only blessed with a short gardening season, but a lot of beauty and life is packed into those weeks!  This is the second ...

Joetta’s Neighborhood Newsletter Hello, Friends & Neighbors!            I hope your summer is going great and you’re staying healthy. I skipped a month writing the newsletter, and it feels like forever!  My year has been extremely busy, the home buyer tax credits were a big part of that I’m sure,...

Some very good info here. If you know anyone making tough choices about a home they're under water on, this might give them some pointers. Of course, it's best if they speak face-to-face with a local lender before making any decisions. Call me if you want the name of one!    Can I buy a home imme...

This home has sold. 1213 Alexandria St. MLS # 908939 Now $217,000 !! http://1213alexandriast.eproptours.com pre-approved short sale 1858 square feet, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Backs to Open Space with Great Views from Deck, Kitchen/Dining Area, and Master Bedroom Main level features Roomy kitchen w...

"Short sales dominate the market!"  That's what I keep hearing, and maybe you do too. But I have a message for home buyers and home sellers in Arvada, Colorado - it simply ain't true here. Please, don't get your real estate 'facts' from the national news. Just five minutes ago I did a little rese...

I had to stop in at a restaurant in Olde Town Arvada recently (The Archive Room) to get a document signed. It was the middle of the afternoon in the middle of the week. I expected to see not many people out and about in our sleepy little town. But to my surprise, the streets were hopping!  People...