This is a gorgeous gently sloping 1.4 acre lot in the desirable Shadow Mountain subdivision with beautiful mountain views and easy access.  Well is already drilled.  Incredible location with that perfect quiet mountain setting, yet only minutes to us 285 & HWY 73.

For more information contact Kellie Morrissey at toll free 800-931-9947

The 42-story high building rises high above Denver's bustling theater district and is quite simply the epitome of city living.

I toured a beautiful unit on the eighth floor of the glass building.

Some of the units have amazing views of the Rocky

Mountains as well the city skyline and all of them offer the best aspects of apartment living.

The location of the building is in the heart of the city, walking distance from Denver's performing art complex and some of the finest restaurants in the city, including some great ones on the main floor of the building.

Row 14 has become of Denver's most popular places to dine and Crave Dessert Bar and Lounge is one of the hottest night spots. Both are in the building.

The building includes all of the amenities that you would expect to find -- gym, pool, concierge desk, pet area and private SkyClub Lounge for residents of the top 10 floors.

Meetings are so boring, don't you think?
So do we, that's why we have decided to make our meeting much more appetizing by having our weekly meetings at a different restaurant each week.

We already know that the Denver area is a dynamic place with hidden gems in every neighborhood.  From LoDo to the Highlands and everywhere in-between, each neighborhood has its own unique style, vibe and flavor.

Join us, as we explore the Mile High City seeking out the best place this wonderful area has to offer.  The first stop on our journey was the Wash Park Tavern for lunch. One of the great things about The Tavern is the atmosphere and location.  On the corner of Gaylord and Mississippi, just blocks away from Washington Park the Tavern is in the heart of one of the city's trendiest neighborhoods with plenty of shops and restaurants. The interior of the Tavern is really sweet and relaxing.  There are beautiful double patios, one out front and one in the back, between them is one big lounge!  High-top booths, a fire place with a sofa right in front of it, a nice sized bar and plenty of TVs!

The Tavern has a wide variety of menu items to choose from, even several gluten free choices, and at decent prices. For lunch I tried the Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad with chicken which was very tasty.  A good choice and there was definitely plenty to eat.

My assistant had a California burger and said it was very good.  Flavorful and juicy with grilled red pepper and avocado, she skipped the fries and opted for the generous bowl of fresh fruit.

Our server was prompt, friendly and attentive throughout the lunch. Overall I would give this place and 8 out of 10.  It was good lunch but nothing amazing.

Our search of Denver's best continues next week.  If you know of a great place we could visit, please send us and email.  Thanks, Kellie

Contributing write Sloan Holloway of Guaranteed Rate @ GuaranteedRate.com

This video and article is from from Huff Post Denver today.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/03/ice-castle-in-silverthorne-colorado_n_1182177.html?ref=denver

]]>http://www.helpingdenvermove.com/Blog/This-is-amazing-Brent-Christensens-Colorado-Ice-Castlehttp://www.helpingdenvermove.com/Blog/This-is-amazing-Brent-Christensens-Colorado-Ice-CastleThu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe City and Mountains Group would like to wish you and yours and very happy and safe New Year. To help you ring in the new year we have put together a list of links to some of the best party’s in the Denver area.

Have fun. Be safe. And please don’t drink and drive.

From the Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_19634618

From 9News:

http://denver.metromix.com/events/roundup/new-years-eve-parties/2325585/content

More than 200 calendar events from Westword:

http://www.westword.com/events/search/category:%5B29995%5D/

And if you want some help keeping those resolutions, here are a few tips from our friends at KDVR.

http://www.kdvr.com/news/kdvr-5-apps-to-help-you-keep-your-new-years-resolutions-20111230,0,1393363.story

HAPPY NEW YEAR,

Kellie Morrissey, CR5

Named "Five Star Real Estate Agent" by 5280 Magazine, 2010 & 2009

Kellie@CityMTNS.com

Yesterday I previewed One Lincoln Park in the heart of Downtown Denver for a client coming in from out of town and I must say this place is truly a grand residence. Ranging from the $300’s to $2 million + and featuring new 1, 2, 3 and larger bedroom condominiums, One Lincoln Park offers all the luxuries of home and the conveniences of living in the city. This luxury high rise features an infinity edge pool, workout facility, owners club with gourmet kitchen, 24 hour surveillance and much more.

The first residence I walked into definitely had the “wow” factor.   The amazing open floor plan had floor to ceiling glass windows and large wrap around glass terrace with a very dramatic city view, topped with more incredible mountain views.  I visited in the day but can only imagine how spectacular it must look at night.   The 2 bedrooms, plus den, 2 bath home I previewed features a grand entrance that opens up to an open living space.  The great room/kitchen area flow together wonderfully and there were hardwood floors though out.  The kitchen featured all the luxury amenities you would expect to find in a 1.3 million home, including espresso stained custom cabinets, granite countertops, with stainless steel appliances.   Another fantastic feature was the master bedroom with gorgeous views and large walk-in closet. 

The second residence I previewed was also very impressive with all the fine features but was located on a lower level.

This is true downtown living located in the heart of Denver's Central Business District and directly on the light rail!  If you are interested in viewing one of these fine residences feel free to call me, Kellie Morrissey @ 303-877-2813

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One of the most important aspects to buying a home is to ensure that you purchase your new home at a fair price. Since there are certain key steps that you must follow in order to make a sound decision, it pays to have a knowledgeable Realtor on your side that will be able to help obtain the best and most realistic asking price for a property.

Determining Market Comparables

For example, one of the first ways that your agent will discover the price of a home is by researching local market comparables. In most cases, they will be able to bring up a list of properties sold over the last 6 months within a 1 mile radius. Properties should also not be bigger than 20% of the subject size.
Additional features to consider would be the neighborhood each home resides in, structural differences, bedrooms and bathrooms, overall condition and other amenities such as a pool, a/c, or garage. Other factors, such as if a particular home sold for much lower due to foreclosure is something your agent can uncover as well.

Houses That Have Not Sold

Next, many homes could be on the Denver area MLS for 6 months or longer without ever selling. Others that are comparable could have been taken off the market after not getting enough offers or being listed for too high. This is valuable information, because you may be able to get a particular property for a substantial discount or it may not even be worth pursuing.

Neighborhood Reputation

When it comes to buying a house, this is one of the most important reasons to work with a Realtor. Since your agent will have a familiarity with various local market trends and statistics, you will be able to learn what makes a particular neighborhood desirable and also which areas to avoid.
A lot of things can affect a homes value such as the school district, crime levels, or even other properties located nearby (such as those burnt in a fire or properties that were a bank sale). In fact, sometimes these factors can even differ from block to block!

Appraisals & Inspections

After you place an offer on a property, you will have the opportunity to get an appraisal and home inspection as further due diligence. Even with an agent, there are sometimes issues that may arise with a property that could affect the home’s value that you were not even aware of. Some of these problems could include structural issues, plumbing or electrical, termites or insects, mold or even water damage to name a few. Obviously many of these things could impact the price significantly and would either have to be fixed by the seller or renegotiated to get a fair price.

In conclusion, there are a lot of areas to consider when choosing a home and getting a fair price on a property. Since this is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make, it is crucial that you protect your interests and ensure that you are getting the best deal possible.

In order to get started researching your next homes in our Denver area, contact me, Kellie Morrissey.  I look forward to serving you as you search for your next future home!

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Please call or email me with any questions!

Best Regards,

Kellie Morrissey, CR5

Named "Five Star Real Estate Agent" by 5280 Magazine, 2010 & 2009

303-877-2813

Courtesy of The City and Mountains Group
Keller Williams Realty

Kellie@CityMTNS.com

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Littleton CO 80127

Our Real Estate offices are conveniently located just west of Kohls and
Albertsons on Kipling Parkway and C470.  Close to restaurants, shops
and with easy access to C470.

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Keller Williams Realty Success in Littleton CO to handle all their Real
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Littleton CO, 80127

Kevin Conery CDPE Broker

Direct: 303-870-6007

Email: kevin_conery@hotmail.com

#1 Typically in the winter months New Home Builders look to move inventory homes (homes built last Summer and Fall)

#2 If you buy now you can take the winter months to pick out your furnishings and home upgrades.

#3 Who wants move in during the winter with the snow and ice!  It's hard enough moving why complicate things with bad weather?

#4 If any finish work or land scaping is needed it is much easier to do in the spring and summer months then the dead of winter.

#5 Your friends will have more money to buy your house warming gifts during the spring and summer than during the holiday season!!!!

Our hard working agents at the City and Mountains Group are working hard during the holiday months helping buyers get the best new construction deals in the Devner Metro Area.  Snow day at Keller Williams Realty? No way!  We are here to serve you during the holiday season.  Call us today to arrange a new home construction cousultation.

If you need to sell your home to buy a new built home follow the link below.  For a free Comparitive Market Anylisis of your homes value Click here: http://www.denvermetroareahomevalues.com/

This year we have decided to start a new tradition.  We are going to cut down our own Christmas tree, our last new adventure for the year. I can envision our “Charlie Brown Tree” now. 

If you have any suggestion that you want to pass along about the best places or if you have any tips, I would love to here them.

While researching places across Colorado I found the following information and thought it would be useful to share. 

The Forest Service will open five Colorado, Front Range Christmas tree cutting areas on the Pike, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests beginning Saturday, December 3, through Sunday, December 11, 2011. Generally, most national forests in the Rocky Mountain Region offer Christmas tree cutting opportunities before and after the core dates.

A $10.00 permit per tree is required before entering a tree cutting area with a limit of five permits per person. These permits are for personal use only.  The following are cutting areas on the Pike National Forest: Buffalo Creek, Rampart Range Road and South Park.

Click here to see a map.

1) Buffalo Creek (near Pine Junction):
Permits are available at the South Platte Ranger Station, 19316 Goddard Ranch Court
Morrison, CO 80465

Required: Permit to cut a tree; must choose specific cutting date

2) Rampart Range Road near Pikes Peak:
Permits available - Pikes Peak Ranger Station, 601 South Weber Street in Colorado Springs, CO; at the east parking lot of Woodland Park Middle School only on the weekends during the cutting period
Required: Permit to cut a tree; tire chains or a four-wheel drive vehicle

3) South Park area near Fairplay:
Permits are available - South Park Ranger Station at 320 South Highway 285 in Fairplay Required: Permit to cut a tree
Recommended: Tire chains or a 4-wheel drive vehicle

For safety reasons, all tree cutting sites entry hours are from 8:30am to 2:30pm during the cutting dates.

Here are some of the guidelines for cutting your own Christmas tree according to the USDA Forest Service.

1) Cut a tree with trunk size around 6 inches in diameter (strictly enforced in some areas – some local exceptions may apply)
2) Bring a handsaw to cut trees – no chainsaws allowed
3) The use of chainsaws, snowmobiles, ATVs, other off-road vehicles and cutting trees marked with blue paint are strictly PROHIBITED
4) Cut trees within 6 inches of the ground and below all live limbs-take the whole tree
5) All pets must be on a leash and under master control
6) No trespassing on private property
7) Be sure to keep Christmas tree in water when displayed or stored at home

Good luck finding your perfect Christmas Tree!

It’s time for the Holidays, which means it’s time to decorate your Denver area home. You may be trying to figure out how you can make your Holidays a blast without stepping away from your ideals.  If you’re into recycling, you can use eco-friendly products and try to keep your carbon footprint to a minimum.

Here are a few tips to help you get your Denver home decorated in eco-friendly style!

Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday:

Instead of buying wrapping paper, buy decorative wooden boxes, tin boxes, cloth bags or other eco-friendly packaging to hold your presents. You can get any of these with Holiday themes, most won’t get thrown away for years and, when they finally do fall apart, they’re biodegradable.

If you do use wrapping paper, save the paper and reuse it next year: recycling at its best!

Buy a real tree instead of a fake one and find an organization to plant one in its place. Once Christmas is over, you can have the Christmas tree recycled into wood chips, mulch and other wood products.

Try buying your gifts from an eco-friendly store. Online or offline, these businesses offer gifts made from recycled, reused or all natural materials.

Create fantastic holiday decorations with reusable materials from around the house. There are tons of decoration ideas around the internet, so you’ll be able to find some ideas that use things you already have lying around.

Send an e-card instead of a regular Holiday card, or buy Holiday cards made from recycled materials.

If you want lights, use LEDs (low-energy lights). Not only do they use less power, but also if one light goes out, the rest stay lit.

With a little bit of thought and creativity, your Denver area home can be as bright and cheerful as you’ve always wanted without worrying about the impact on the environment. Have a Happy (and eco-friendly) Holiday!

From the City of Littleton

Its the 28th Annual Candle Light Walk and Tree Lighting and it all kicks off in downtown historic Littleton at 5:15 pm.  By 5:30 there will be music and hot cider in several spots and by 6:30 pm the Carolers will proceed down Main Street by candelight with Santa & his sleigh as the make their way to the giant Christmas Tree near The Melting Pot.  Candles will be available for $.50 each if you would like to partake in the candlelit aura of the evening.  Many of the local choirs and bands from area churches and schools will perform as well and many of the shops in downtown Littleton will be open for holiday Open Houses.  There will also be drop off spots for food and toy donations.

Bundle up, it sounds like its going to be chilly out there tonight!  Parking can be a little tricky, you should be able to park and walk at at Arapahoe Community College.  The Littleton Light Rail station is nearby, but I am not certain if they will allow parking there for those walking to this event.  Main Street is planned to close to traffic at about 5pm.

This is a great event for family and friends alike!!

Call Direct Line 303-870-6007 or email us at kevin_conery@hotmail.com for more information.

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I wanted you to put a face with a name.  Here is a short 15 second video.

Reputable lenders look at a list of criteria to decide how much they’ll loan you.

This list includes:
•  Credit score
•  Existing assets including cash
•  Car leases or loans
•  Credit card balances
•  Debt consolidation loans
•  Home equity loans
•  Installment loans
•  Student loans
•  Other monthly debts
•  Size/source of your down payment

If you’d like to get an idea of what you can afford before talking to a lender, here are a few tools you can use to decide whether a Denver, Colorado home is within your budget:

•  As a rule of thumb, your house hunting budget shouldn’t be more than 2.5 times your pre-tax annual income. If you earn $50,000 a year, your budget for house hunting should be around $125,000.

•  Your Housing Expense Ratio, which is principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI) shouldn’t be more than 25% to 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

•  You’re Debt-to-Income Ratio should be no more than 36% of your pre-tax monthly income. This is the ratio between how much you owe and how much you earn.

•  Use an online calculator to figure how much home you can afford.

Contact The City and Mountains Group, today if you have any questions or for a full service review of your Real Estate needs.  We are "your Real Estate Resource"