Between Denver and Boulder

You may think this question is odd, considering most people believe that with today's market, homebuyers have 'the world by the tail'. But if you've been trying to find that just-right home here between Denver and Boulder, you may find yourself writing more than one offer. Why?   Because - surpri...

I usually don't go crazy enough about American Idol to actually write a post about it.  But that's because in past years my favorites got voted out some time after making it into the top 10. But this year, one of those I chose as a favorite in the beginning actually won. I loved Phillip Phillips ...

(This post was originally written in 2010.  Our bloom season is still a couple of weeks ahead of schedule, so these plants are all in bloom today, May 27, 2012) 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...

I've been to a few blues festivals in my time, and this is one of my favorites.  I've traveled farther, and been very disapointed.  Blues n BBQ for Better Housing Block Party is a lot of fun! So calm right now, but just wait! Blues n BBQ is coming to Old Town Arvada on July 15, 2012. Noon until 8...

I know most people these days swoon over clear-coat stained wood floors.  But once upon a time, painted floors were all the rage.  I have to admit I'm in the minority, but I would definitely paint a wood floor, especially if it was past the point of repair for a reasonable cost.  (I HAVE painted ...

Have you ever asked a real estate agent, 'How safe is this neighborhood'? Did you get a satisfying answer?  Or did the agent basically tell you that YOU have to do your own research and satisfy yourself as to whether the neighborhood is safe? If you got the second kind of answer, it was frustrati...

If bringing beauty into your life through gardening is your passion, you need to know that there is a lot of value attached to that activity. Gardening or landscaping your home can feel like a selfish pursuit to those of us who really love it, especially when we add up how much we spend on garden...

  This home is now under contract, but there are plenty of others I can show you. Contact me today!  joetta.fort@gmail.com or 720-353-8031.  8536 W. 84th Circle has been lovingly cared for and updated by folks who intended to stay for a long time to come. But life changes plans, and now you can ...

Buyers said, 'We're not closing, inspection items are not done!" The players: Out of state seller The nearly worthless handyman the out of state seller hired Unyielding buyers Me This was one of those deals where I never personally met the seller. He called me after reading my blog posts.  His ho...

Just got this question in my email:  Do you have a limit on the distance you would travel to show a house? I didn't know where this young man was coming from, what he had experienced or was planning, but I jumped right in with my answer.   Because I do, in fact, have pretty strong feelings on thi...