Between Denver and Boulder

I've noticed this year my posts and thoughts on gardening have a lot to do with beauty surviving and thriving despite harsh circumstances. Take these sweet peas for example, which were planted too late, the water wasn't hooked up to the pots until way after the hot weather started, and I had give...

I just did some quick research, and found that single-family detached homes that sold in Arvada in the past six months between $130,000 and $140,000 had an 82% distressed rate (foreclosures and short sales).  Arvada has been considered less of a disaster than some other areas, so I was surprised ...

Olde Town Arvada is fun year-round, but summer time is my favorite, and one thing I always look forward to is Flicks in the Square.     Here's the 2011 summer's lineup:** August 5:  Madagascar August 12:  Beethoven August 19:  Wizard of Oz August 26:  Ghostbusters Movies start at dusk, about 8:30...

  For those who want a broader look at the home sales market in Arvada than what the statistics of one neighborhood provide, here's my market reports for June 2011 all in one convenient place.   For older market reports, click on this link for my Arvada Homes and Neighborhoods information post. ...