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When should I start planting in my Denver garden?

With the temperature in the 70's yesterday, I couldn'thelp but think spring must be around the corner. That means planting season isfast approaching and it is time to start planning your Denver garden. But whenis the best time to start planting? You don't want to plant too early becausewe know we are going to get more snow in the next month [...]

A quick fix to get the most money out of your Denver home.

What quick fixes are there to get the most money out of my Denverhome? It is a question I get a lot when meeting with sellers who are ready toput their house on the market, and one of the first things I look at is ifthere are any brass fixtures, door handles or outlets in the house. Brass fixtures were fashionable a couple decadesago but [...]

What is the plan for the Denver Union Station redevelopment?

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There sure is a lot of work going on around Union Station inDowntown Denver, what is the plan for it? If you have driven by the arearecently, you certainly must have seen some gigantic piles of dirt, lots ofcranes in action and construction vehicles buzzing around everywhere. Bigchanges are in store and when it is done, Downtown Denver will [...]

The City of Englewood now offering incredible Home Improvement Loan Program.

Do you want to tackle a fix up home project, or do you livein a house that needs some fix up but you have no idea how to pay for the work?Then you are in luck if you live in Englewood or plan to buy there. The City ofEnglewood is now offering a pretty generous Home Improvement Loan Program. [...]

Is it safe to buy a stucco home or condo in Denver?

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You don't see a lot of stucco around Denver, but if you payattention for it, you will find it, especially on condo and office buildings. Whilestucco can be a great siding chose, there are certain types of stucco that youneed to look out for. If you are condoshopping and end up buying in a building with the wrong type of stucco, youcould be [...]

No High Rises in Cherry Creek North? What?

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It seems like West Highlands isn't the only neighborhood wherenewly proposed developments are threatening to push the current skyline. According to the Denver Post, WesternDevelopment Group is pushing to change zoning in Cherry Creek North which wouldallow them to build an eight story, 70,000 square foot office building on thecorner of [...]