Golden Colorado's Genesee Neighborhood

Genesee, in Golden, Colorado, is a beautiful neighborhood in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver. Genesee is a neighborhood of custom-built mountain homes with 1,200 acres of dedicated open space. It is located just south of I-70 at over 7,500 feet above sea level.

Homes in Genesee range from around 3,000 square feet to 5,000 square feet. Genesee homes are priced between $500,000 and $2,500,000. Most homes are contemporary mountain homes with vaulted ceilings and large rooms. Homes in Genesee have great views of the continental divide or downtown Denver or both.

Genesee is very family-friendly. There are two community centers with workout facilities and swimming pools including a kiddie pool. There are also tennis courts and racquetball courts. Genesee is a short drive from Golden and an easy commute to downtown Denver.

Genesee is one of my favorite close-in foothills neighborhoods. It's easy to get to and has great views and open spaces. The neighbors in Genesee are very friendly. You will see deer and elk almost daily in Genesee. Genesee is very peaceful and serene. Genesee is a great neighborhood to enjoy mountain living with easy accessibility to the amenities of metro Denver.

Genesee is in the Jefferson County School District. Students from Genesee attend Ralston Elementary, Bell Middle School, and Golden High School. Learn more about these Genesee schools at greatschools.org.

You can learn more about Genesee and it's history on the Genesee Foundation Web site.

Join the beauty and serenity of mountain living by buying a Genesee home for sale today!

Learn more about the Genesee neighborhood and Genesee homes for sale.

Genesee neighborhood information provided by your Genesee REALTOR, J. David Lampe

J. David Lampe, REALTOR
Broker Agent
Denver Real Estate Group
303.550.8563

Denver Colorado's LoDo Neighborhood

LoDo is a vibrant neighborhood next to downtown Denver. LoDo is where the city of Denver was born. William Larimer built a cabin here in 1858 and named his small settlement Denver City. Denver grew from this small settlement into the city it is today.

In 1988 the Denver City Council formed The Lower Downtown Historic District. The historic designation granted protection to the LoDo neighborhood's historic buildings. At this time in the late 1980's developers began to convert old warehouse buildings in to hip new lofts. The development of lofts in LoDo continues still today and will continue for several years to come.

The 16th Street Mall runs through downtown Denver from the Capitol to LoDo. The mall shuttle is a great free way to quickly get across downtown.

The Platte River trail runs right through LoDo and is great for running or biking. You can take the Platter River trail north for 18 miles or south for 16 miles. It intersects several other trails including the Clear Creek trail, the Cherry Creek trail, and the Bear Creek trail. This allows you to go on very long bike rides or runs staying on trails the whole time. Living in a LoDo loft enables you to access this great trail system right out your front door.

There are several parks in LoDo including River Front park. In the summer, there are many different activities held in the parks such as running races.

LoDo has an abundance of nightlife and restaurants. If you live in a loft in LoDo, you can walk to many great restaurants and bars.

Denver's football, basketball, and baseball stadiums are located in or within walking distance from LoDo. By living in a loft in LoDo, you can avoid the traffic and parking hassles when attending sporting events and concerts.

You can learn more about LoDo and it's history on the LoDo District Web site.

Join the vibrant LoDo neighborhood by buying a loft for sale in Denver today!

Learn more about the LoDo neighborhood and lofts for sale in Denver.

LoDo Denver neighborhood information provided by your LoDo REALTOR, J. David Lampe

J. David Lampe, REALTOR
Broker Agent
Denver Real Estate Group
303.550.8563

Vacation Rental Web Sites With Built-in Reservation System

MyVRSite.com, My Vacation Rental Site, is a great Web site that allows vacation rental managers and owners to quickly and easily create a vacation rental Web site with a built-in reservation system. You can easily manage your availability calendar and take reservations and payments online.

My Vacation Rental Site works just as well for one vacation rental property as it does for a property management company managing several vacation rental properties.

Designed for vacation rental homeowners and property managers, My Vacation Rental Site includes all the features your guests want. Guests can view images of your rental property (or properties), send you inquiries and even make and pay for reservations.

Use the system to confirm reservations, answer inquiries, accept payments and communicate with guests. There's even a built-in e-mail newsletter tool that you can use to send marketing messages to guests and prospective guests.

The vacation property reservation system that's included with every vacation rental Web site enables guests to make a reservation request or pay for a reservation or a deposit quickly and securely. You can accept check payments and/or payments processed with PayPal™. You can even accept credit cards through authorize.net or process them manually at your location.

Pricing for a vacation rental Web site is low - starting at only $299 per year for a single-property site and $499 for multiple properties. Each property on your site also shows up on Global Vacation Rental Listings, GVRL.com, where travelers go to find unique lodging.

My Vacation Rental Site has a wide variety of designs to choose from, so whether your vacation rental is near the beach, in the mountains or by the lake, there's a design for you. If you prefer, you can pay a one-time $75 fee to customize a design with your own photo.

Visit MyVRSite.com today to learn more about this great vacation rental Web site system.

Vacation Rental Web Sites Information Provided By:

J. David Lampe, REALTOR®
Broker Associate
Denver Real Estate Group

303.550.8563
websavvyrealestate.com

Look for regular postings of Denver and Boulder area real estate information on my real estate blog - Web Savvy Real Estate Blog.

In today's competitive market, you need a Web Savvy Denver REALTOR®. I utilize the Web to help sellers get top dollar and buyers to efficiently find their dream home.

Serving the entire Metro Denver/Boulder area including Denver, Boulder, Westminster, Broomfield, Arvada, Golden, Cherry Creek, Capitol Hill, Highlands, LoDo, Washington Park, Park Hill, Lakewood, and Evergreen. Search all homes for sale in the Metro Denver/Boulder area on my Web site for free. Search for Denver Real Estate now.

Great Closing Gifts For Realtors

I have found a great source for closing gifts that I really like. Rosy Rings offers many appropriate closing gifts. They make all of their products right here in Denver, Colorado in the USA. They have a wide selection of Botanical Candles, Soy Candles, Reed Diffusers, Jar Candles, and Boxed Botanicals. My favorite gifts are the Reed Diffusers.

Here are some of my favorite closing gifts:

Hibiscus Lime Reed Diffuser

Cherry Blossom Reed Diffuser

Sweet Citron Botanical Candles

Honeysuckle Orange Blossom Botanical Candles

Sugar Cookie Jar Candles

Bergamot & Garden Mint Soy Candle

Rosy Rings has a great feature where you can shop by scent. For instance, you can view all of their Blackberry Vanilla items in one place.

Rosy Rings has always provided me with great customer service and fast shipping. Rosy Rings also has an easy to use Web site.

I highly recommend Rosy Rings for your source for closing gifts. Please visit the Rosy Rings Web site now to purchase unique closing gifts.

Here is some more information about Rosy Rings

OUR CANDLES
We still hand produce all of our candles right here in Denver, and a few tweaks notwithstanding we still make them the same way we did 13 years ago.

OUR COMMITMENT
From birds to fruit to assorted fauna, you'll find them all inside our botanical candles. Since our line is inspired by nature it's only fitting that we do our best to treat the environment responsibly. Our manufacturing facility is powered solely by wind energy. We're committed to using natural products like beeswax and vegetable waxes. Our glass bottles contain 40% recycled glass. In addition to recycling almost all the plastic, metal, glass and cardboard used in our production facility, we also use biodegradable shipping popcorn and when possible reuse shipping materials. Rosy Rings works in conjunction with Pathways Production, a Colorado non-profit which provides jobs to developmentally disabled adults. When you open a shipment of our handmade candles know that the workers at Pathways constructed the box. Rosy Rings annually donates 15% of its profits to charity. Past recipients include: The National Resources Defense Counsel, Wild B.I.R.D., The Elephant Sanctuary, World Wildlife Fund, American Bird Conservancy, The Humane Society of the United States and the MaxFund.

Great Closing Gift Information Provided By:

J. David Lampe, REALTOR®
Broker Associate
Denver Real Estate Group

303.550.8563
websavvyrealestate.com

Look for regular postings of Denver and Boulder area real estate information on my real estate blog - Web Savvy Real Estate Blog.

In today's competitive market, you need a Web Savvy Denver REALTOR®. I utilize the Web to help sellers get top dollar and buyers to efficiently find their dream home.

Serving the entire Metro Denver/Boulder area including Denver, Boulder, Westminster, Broomfield, Arvada, Golden, Cherry Creek, Capitol Hill, Highlands, LoDo, Washington Park, Park Hill, Lakewood, and Evergreen. Search all homes for sale in the Metro Denver/Boulder area on my Web site for free. Search for Denver Real Estate now.

Westminster's Sunstream Neighborhood

The Sunstream nieghborhood in Westminster, Colorado is a great family-friendly, quiet nieghborhood located half-way between downtown Denver and Boulder. The Sunstream neighborhood is right next to Standley Lake, where there are miles of unpaved trails for running, walking, or biking. You can take a boat on Standley Lake up to 20 horsepower without a permit, larger boats require you to obtain a permit. A lottery is held each year to get a permit. Standley Lake also has a great picnic area and a Bald Eagle viewing area near the visitor center. There is a pair of Bald Eagles that nest at Standley Lake year round. There is a nice campground at Standley Lake too.

There are numerous parks near the Sunstream neighborhood. You can take a pleasant walk down the Big Dry Creek trail to King Soopers, restaurants, bars, and other stores. The Big Dry Creek trail continues for twelve miles all the way to I-25. I live in Sunstream and love being able to go for a run or bike ride right from my front door.

The Sunstream neighborhood was built in 1978 and has ranch style homes, tri-levels, bi-levels, and two-story homes. The nieghbors are friendly and there are lots of children in the Sunstream neighborhood. Several of the parks nearby have really nice playgrounds. The trees and landscaping in Sunstream are mature. Many homes in the Sunstream neighborhood have great mountain views. The foreclosure crisis has spared the Sunstream neighborhood.

There are currently just a few Sunstream homes for sale, priced from $198,000 to $225,000. Sunstream is a great neighborhood for first-time home buyers.

Below are pictures from a recent running tour I took of Sunstream.

Please see my Web site for more information on the Sunstream neighborhood and Sunstream homes for sale.

Village of Five Parks Arvada

March 24, 2010

The Village of Five Parks in Arvada, Colorado is a beautiful recently built neighborhood in the northwest Denver metro area. The Village of Five Parks Arvada is a neighborhood of new homes, townhomes, and condos. The Village of Five Parks Arvada is a very family friendly neighborhood. Restaurants and nightlife are located in the neighborhoods downtown. There are many parks and trails for biking and running. There is a community center with a great swimming pool. Standley lake is nearby for boating, fishing, and picnicking.

If you're looking for a new family friendly neighborhood with great views, The Village of Five Parks Arvada is the neighborhood for you!

The Village of Five Parks Arvada real estate sales are somewhat slow but better than some other newer neighborhoods. If a Village of Five Parks Arvada home for sale is priced competitively, it sells quickly for close to the asking price. Now is a great time to purchase a home for sale in The Village of Five Parks Arvada while interest rates are still low.

Village of Five Parks Real Arvada Estate Sales In The Past 90 Days
Total Village of Five Parks Arvada homes sold: 3
Average total days on market: 410
Average sold price per square foot: $153
Average sold price: $392,667

Village of Five Parks Arvada Real Estate Sales In The Past 90 Days
13670 W 86th Cir Sold for $363,000
13227 W 84th Dr Sold for $405,000
13281 W 83rd Pl Sold for $410,000

Village of Five Parks Arvada Real Estate For Sale as of  March 24, 2010
Total Village of Five Parks Arvada homes for sale: 22
Average total days on market: 129
Average list price per square foot: $163
Average list price: $423,293

Representative Village of Five Parks Arvada Real Estate For Sale
Average Price: 8324 Braun St listed at $425,000

Village of Five Parks Arvada Neighborhood Information

Village of Five Parks Arvada Real Estate For Sale

Village of Five Parks Arvada Real Estate Map Search

Village of Five Parks Arvada Real Estate report provided by your Village of Five Parks REALTOR, J. David Lampe

J. David Lampe, REALTOR
Broker Agent
Denver Real Estate Group
303.550.8563

Why All Realtors Should Join Toastmasters

For those of you not already familiar with Toastmasters, it is an organization to help you become a better public speaker and leader. Toastmasters clubs have regular meetings almost everywhere in the US and many countries around the world. At each meeting members have the chance to practice public speaking in a supportive environment.

Fear of public speaking is the number one fear for many people. Some fear public speaking more than death.

As Realtors, we speak to the public all the time. Wouldn't you like to me more comfortable speaking in public? Whether you are speaking to a crowd at a first-time home buyer seminar or just to one client, it's important that you are perceived as a professional with self-confidence and enthusiasm.

There is no better way to improve your public speaking skills than by joining Toastmasters. You will prepare speeches and give them in front of other supportive Toastmasters on a regular basis. You get to decide what your speech will be about so you can choose real estate topics such as how to buy your first home. You can then practice for giving a seminar in front of your fellow Toastmasters without any pressure. You might even pick up a client from your speech! After each speech you will receive a written and verbal evaluation with suggestions on how you could improve the speech.

At each meeting, you will also have a chance to participate in Table Topics which helps you practice extemporaneous speaking. A Table Topics Master prepares Table Topic subjects. The Table Topics Master will read you your topic and then you speak about that topic for one to two minutes. I have found this to be extremely helpful in getting better at public speaking and thinking up what to say without any preparation.

At every Toastmasters meeting, you will also have a chance to practice leadership skills. When you fulfill a role like the Toastmaster who conducts the meeting, you must speak in front of the group and manage the meeting and the members. You can also volunteer to take on more leadership responsibilities by becoming a club or district officer.

Toastmasters is also a great way to meet people and network. I am currently working with a client who I met at Toastmasters to sell her home and buy another home.

I have been a member of Toastmasters for 2 1/2 years. I am currently the District 26 F-7 Area Governor. Toastmasters has helped me in my real estate profession in countless ways and helped me to be more self-confident. Toastmasters is a non-profit organization and is very inexpensive to join, my dues are $39 every six months. I encourage all Realtors to join Toastmasters and become better public speakers and leaders. Find a Toastmasters club near you now and go visit a meeting, we love to have visitors.

I just setup a new ActiveRain group for fellow Toastmasters. If you're a Toastmaster please join this group and post your blog posts to it so we can get to know our fellow Toastmasters here on ActiveRain.

Toastmasters Information Provided By:

J. David Lampe, REALTOR®
Broker Associate
Denver Real Estate Group

303.550.8563
websavvyrealestate.com

Look for regular postings of Denver and Boulder area real estate information on my real estate blog - Web Savvy Real Estate Blog.

In today's competitive market, you need a Web Savvy Denver REALTOR®. I utilize the Web to help sellers get top dollar and buyers to efficiently find their dream home.

Serving the entire Metro Denver/Boulder area including Denver, Boulder, Westminster, Broomfield, Arvada, Golden, Cherry Creek, Capitol Hill, Highlands, LoDo, Washington Park, Park Hill, Lakewood, and Evergreen. Search all homes for sale in the Metro Denver/Boulder area on my Web site for free. Search for Denver Real Estate now.

Denver Foreclosures

Denver foreclosures can be a great deal for Denver home buyers. There are many Denver foreclosures currently on the market including HUD homes and bank owned homes (also called REOs). The process of purchasing Denver foreclosures is similar to purchasing a home from a seller. First, you need to find a good Denver REALTOR to act as your buyers agent. Second, your Denver REALTOR will provide you with a list of Denver foreclosures currently on the market. You can also use a Denver foreclosures search tool to help you find the perfect Denver foreclosure. You will then tour your selected Denver foreclosures with your Denver REALTOR. When you find one you like, you will have your Denver REALTOR write up a purchase contract for you and submit your offer to the Denver foreclosure owner (usually a bank or government agency).

When buying Denver foreclosures, you need to have a thorough inspection done on the property. All Denver foreclosures are sold "as is". You cannot ask for the owner of a Denver foreclosure to fix any problems found in the inspection like you can with a regular purchase from a seller.

Search for metro Denver foreclosures now:

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Boulder Foreclosures
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Westminster Foreclosures
Wheat Ridge Foreclosures

Denver Foreclosures provided by your Denver REALTOR, J. David Lampe

J. David Lampe, REALTOR
Broker Agent
Denver Real Estate Group
303.550.8563

LoDo Real Estate Report, Denver, Colorado

March 21, 2010

LoDo is a great neighborhood right next to downtown Denver. LoDo is a neighborhood of new and historic Lofts. If you work downtown, there is no better neighborhood to live in. Restaurants and nightlife are a short walk from your door. The Platte River bike path is very close by for biking and running.

If you're looking for an urban neighborhood that is extremely convenient to downtown Denver, LoDo is the neighborhood for you!

Loft sales are good in LoDo. If a loft is priced competitively, it sells quickly for close to the asking price. Now is a great time to purchase a loft for sale in Denver since interest rates are still low and prices are less than they were a few years ago.

LoDo Loft Sales In The Past 30 Days
Total LoDo lofts sold: 27
Average total days on market: 175
Average sold price per square foot: $292
Average sold price: $403,263

Representative LoDo Loft Sales In The Past 30 Days
3457 Ringsby Ct #314 Sold for $349,000
2229 Blake St #404 Sold for $410,000
2000 Little Raven St #7A Sold for $1,675,000

LoDo Lofts For Sale Denver as of March 21, 2010
Total LoDo Lofts For Sale Denver: 465
Average total days on market: 226
Average list price per square foot: $316
Average list price: $449,704

Representative LoDo Lofts For Sale Denver
Lowest Price: 1020 15Th St #27B listed at $125,000
Average Price: 1475 Delgany St #709 listed at $449,000
Average Price: 2210 Blake St #304 listed at $449,900
Highest Price: 1812 Little Raven St listed for $2,300,000

LoDo Lofts For Sale Denver Information

LoDo Real Estate For Sale

LoDo Lofts For Sale Denver Map Search

LoDo Real Estate market report provided by your LoDo REALTOR, J. David Lampe

J. David Lampe, REALTOR
Broker Agent
Denver Real Estate Group
303.550.8563

Cherry Creek Real Estate Market Report
Cherry Creek Denver, Colorado

Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado is a great neighborhood conveniently located southeast of downtown Denver. Nightlife, restaurants, and shopping are available at the Cherry Creek Mall and Cherry Creek North. The Cherry Creek bike path is great for running, biking, and walking. Washington Park and Cheeseman Park are nearby for outdoor recreation.

If you're looking for a great neighborhood with a fast commute to downtown Denver, Cherry Creek is the neighborhood for you!

Real estate sales are somewhat slow in Cherry Creek. Properties in the Denver area above $300,000 are taking longer to sell than lower priced properties. However, if Cherry Creek properties are priced competitively, they sell quickly for close to the asking price. Now is a great time to purchase Cherry Creek properties since interest rates are still low.

Cherry Creek Real Estate Sales In The Past 30 Days
Total Cherry Creek homes sold: 6
Average total days on market: 93
Average sold price per square foot: $259
Average sold price: $492,042

Representative Cherry Creek Real Estate Sales In The Past 30 Days
601 Cook St Sold for $349,000
695 S Monroe Way Sold for $480,000
538 Madison St Sold for $665,000

Cherry Creek Homes For Sale as of March 20, 2010
Total Cherry Creek homes for sale: 144
Average total days on market: 226
Average list price per square foot: $408
Average list price: $960,000

Representative Cherry Creek Homes For Sale
Lowest Price: 250 Harrison St listed at $210,000
Average Price: 452 Fillmore St listed at $985,000
Average Price: 2638 Cherry Creek South Dr listed at $987,500
Highest Price: 40 Polo Club Cir listed for $6,975,000

Cherry Creek Neighborhood Information

Cherry Creek Real Estate For Sale

Cherry Creek Real Estate Map Search

Cherry Creek Real Estate report provided by your Cherry Creek REALTOR, J. David Lampe

J. David Lampe, REALTOR
Broker Agent
Denver Real Estate Group
303.550.8563