How did I get here? It seems I've wanted a new kitchen forever. I bought my classic arts and crafts bungalow nearly 15 years ago in NW Denver's Harkness Heights neighborhood (part of the larger Berkeley neighborhood). It's truly my dream home. I used to live around the corner, and would walk by all the time and quietly say to myself "Someday [...]
With the real estate market as it is, is now a good time to remodel my kitchen? According to Consumer Reports, right now is an excellent time to redo your kitchen and is the most popular remodel happening these days. With money tight, it might come as a surprise, but as you dig deeper, it makes [...]
I'm buying a house in Denver, should I get a sewer scope done as part of my inspection? The answer to this very good question is yes. Why might you ask? Because to replace a sewer is going to run you between five and twenty thousand. Sewers are usually forgotten during inspection, but with this type of price tag, it is probably something you [...]
I've heard agents around the office lately commenting on the fact that showings on their listings have slowed down a bit since the Homebuyer Tax Credit expired, and I have seen some of this with the LIVE Local Team listings. We have a handful of properties in the $250-300,000 price range that are hanging out on the market a bit longer than [...]
What to do in Denver this weekend? How about the Biennial of Americas, starting today, July 9th. The 2010 Biennial of the Americas is an international event that celebrates the culture, ideas and people of the Western Hemisphere, hosted by the City of Denver.Throughout the month of July, Denver will welcome national and international [...]
It has been a struggle to keep our lawn green this Summer œ with super hot days and a super fragile sprinkler system, I am pretty much over the lawn altogether. Sure, I want to keep a little bit of green for the kids to lay around on and the chickens to free range from, but I am ready to accept the fact that our yard will never have that [...]
How can I reduce my summer utility bills? With the heat we have been having here in Denver lately, that is an excellent question. Many people automatically think that utility bills are going to be much lower in the summer in Denver, but from what I have heard, that is not always the case. If you have A/C in your home, it isn't unheard of for [...]
Inge Frerichs Celebrates Germany's Victory at the Highlands Tavern
On Saturday, the start of the 4th of July weekend was greeted with song and cheers by hundreds packed into the Highlands Tavern, located on the corner of 34th and Navajo. Today was not in celebration of the USA but for Germany. Deutschland's faithful descendants and wanna-bes alike gathered to watch their favorite team defeat Argentina 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the World [...]
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