2006 Spring Newsletter

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2006

3rd & HollyBoutique Shops –Then and Now

TheDenverTeam.com

Neighborhood News

New in this Issue –2005 - The Year of the Bubble

3rd & HollyBoutique Shops –Then and Now

Neighborhood News

2 KELLI LANPHERE . TheDenverTeam.com

Best bargaintravel spot?You live in it!Denver is the top bargaindestination for travelers in the United States, according to websiteHotwire.com’s Value TravelIndex. Our fair city gainedthe number-one designa-tion thanks to its low-priceaccommodations, afford-able attractions and easyaccess to natural beautyand the Rocky Mountains.Rounding out the top 10best bargain cities were:

#2 Greenville-Spartanburg,

South Carolina

#3 Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

#4 Knoxville, Tennessee

#5 Tampa-St. Petersburg-

Sarasota, Florida

#6 Albuquerque-Santa Fe,

New Mexico

#7 Orlando-Daytona

Beach, Florida

#8 Reno, Nevada

#9 Dallas-Fort Worth,

Texas

#10 Los Angeles, California

Welcome to Neighborhood Newsatured Homes

Clientof the Month

This month’s client of the month isSharon Lavoie! If she calls Kelli at

(303) 322-2210 she will receive a giftcertificate for $50 from the Hillcrest

Grill Restaurant in Hilltop.

Watch for your name here in coming months.

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Average Sold Price

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Spring brings free days at the Denver Botanic Gardens!If you have spring fever, a stroll through the Denver Botanic Gardens might be just the cure…and you can visit for free on the following 2006 dates:

Monday, March 20 (1st Day of Spring)Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day)Monday, May 1Monday, June 19Sunday, July 9Monday, August 14Monday, September 18Monday, October 16 spring has sprung!

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Metrolist. Metrolist, Inc. does not guarantee nor is in anyway responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Metrolist, Inc. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

The year 2005 was the Year of the Bubble – or perhaps more accurately, the Year of Talk of the Bubble. Conjecture about the Bubble. Fear that the Bubble would burst. Open The Wall Street Journal, turn on the national news, read the

latest business magazine, and you could almost guarantee finding a story about the imminent crash of the housing market. It was so inevitable and so close, many predict-ed, that you wondered if you should shield your ears from the impending “pop.”

Now that we have somehow made it to 2006 without a housing catastrophe, we canrelax, right? Wrong. The March/April 2006 issue of AARP magazine ponders the ques-tion yet again in a five-page article entitled, “Is the Real Estate Bubble About to Burst?”and the subject remains hot on TV and radio, with pundits arguing about exactly whereand when the big bang will occur.

Don’t get me wrong: All of this bubble-talk does have some basis in reality. Whenmedian prices in Miami and Las Vegas have risen 90 percent between 2002 and June2005, and when the median price in Phoenix jumped 55 percent in just one year, there isreason to wonder, “How high can prices go?” and “When will they start falling?”

Here in metro Denver, things are quieter on the housing front…and for that, we can be grateful. The dramat-ic rise in home values in Florida, the Northeast and the Southwest that has fueled the doomsday bubble scenariosimply hasn’t taken place in our corner of the real estate world. In a September 2005 study of the most overvaluedand undervalued U.S. housing markets by National City Corp. and Global Insight, 65 of the 299 biggest U.S. hous-ing markets were shown to be severely overvalued (from 30 percent to 84 percent overpriced) and subject to possi-ble price corrections. The same report ranked Denver at number 153 on the list, judging our housing market to bejust 10 percent overvalued. Being in the middle of the pack in this instance is a good thing — an ideal place to helpensure that we never experience the exploding bubble that could someday affect the nation’s red-hot real estate mar-kets.

Denver’s housing market in 2005 was strong without being overheated, with the median price of a single-fam-ily home increasing 4.4 percent from the previous year. In some of the city’s most popular neighborhoods, we stillsee home sales steady.

Homes in desirable neighborhoods that are in excellent condition and priced right are selling quickly — andwe have been seeing multiple offers on the best of the best. That trend should continue in 2006, as real estate remainsan outstanding long-term investment and our metro-area economy continues to improve. Even if interest rates climbto near 7 percent by year end, as some analysts predict, that remains a low rate by historical standards and one thatshould keep buyers in the market.

As always, my team is here to help you buy or sell a home at any time and to make the most of today’s marketconditions, whatever they may be. We look forward to serving you in 2006.

Kelli Lanphere

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What’s Hot & What’s Not:U.S. Real EstateMarketsHere are some of the biggest realestate bubbles and bargains in thenation, according to the HousingValuation Analysis performed byNational City Corp. and GlobalInsight in September 2005.

Overvalued by:84% Naples, FL75% Salinas, CA64% Medford, OR59% Atlantic City, NJ48% Barnstable Town, MA

Undervalued by:23% College Station, TX12% Montgomery, AL10% Lafayette, IN9% Memphis, TN7% Charleston, WV

(To see the complete report, visitwww.nationalcity.com/corporate,click on Economics, and scrollto Housing Valuation Analysis.)

A N O T E F R O M

“Homes in desirable neigh-borhoods that arein excellent condi-tion and pricedright are sellingquickly – and wehave been seeingmultiple offers on the best of thebest.”

TheBubble that

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Gorgeous backyardwith raised gardenbeds, flagstone patioand private hot tubsurrounded by vinecovered lattice.

Hilltop-Crestmoor Featured Homes

165 FOREST STREET $2,400,000 HILLTOP

• Magnificent New Custom Home ... 1/2 Block to Robinson Park• 5 Bedrooms & 8 Bathrooms• Irpinia Kitchen - Wolf, Subzero & Asko Appliances • 3-Car Garage + Storage Area• Elevator• Call For Plans, Specs & More Details!

96 S. CLERMONT STREET $3,200,000 HILLTOP

• Exquisite New Custom Home• Incredible Location in The Heart Of Hilltop ...

steps to Cramner Park & Graland Country Day Care• Amazing Appointments Throughout• 5 Bedrooms & 7 Bathrooms• Irpinia Kitchen with - Wolf, Subzero & Asko Appliances • 3-Car Garage + Storage Area• Elevator• Call For Plans, Specs & More Details!

Beautiful red brick ranch

275 JASMINE STREET $748,000 CRESTMOOR

Snazzy Crestmoor ranch

Custom Homes... options... details... choices

Wow! This Crestmoor Ranch is simply stunning! It's many special fea-tures include: Fabulous location (right in the heart of Crestmoor);Open, flexible floorplan; Living room with an arched doorway, largepicture window and a stone wall surrounding a wood burning fireplace;Open dining room with accent lighting; Gorgeous, spacious kitchenwith slab granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, built-in deskarea, pendant lighting over the breakfast bar and a very large breakfastnook with French door access to the backyard; Large Master suite

featuring a private study with lots of light, nice size walk-in closet with custom storage,French door access to the backyard patio and a beautiful full master bath with granitecounters, attractive tile, and glass block accents; Two good size secondary bedrooms withlots of light (one is currently being used as a family room and boasts French door accessto the backyard and a brick wall surrounding a wood burning fireplace); Beautifullyupdated 3/4 bath with a pedestal sink, striking mirror & stone tile shower; Large familyroom with lots of closet space and wet bar with good counter space; 4th bedroom (cur-rently being used as a study), Updated 3/4 bath with granite countertops; Gorgeous back-yard with raised garden beds, covered flagstone patio, private hot tub surrounded by vinecovered lattice and dog run. Other special features include: Security system; Accent light-ing; Coffered ceilings; Gleaming wood floors throughout the first floor; Attached 2-cargarage and much more!

Featured Homes Hilltop-Crestmoor

FFantastic opportunity to move into prestigious Crestmoor! This beautiful red brick ranch,situated on a large corner lot, boasts many special features: Fabulous location (just min-utes from Downtown Denver, Lowry, and the Cherry Creek Shopping District); Spaciousliving room with large bay window, crown molding, wood floors and built-in planter;Light and bright dining room with crown molding, wood floors and a bay window;Updated kitchen with all appliances, large center island, wet bar, breakfast bar suitable forsix, built-in desk area, wood floors and lots of counter space; Convenient main floor laun-dry with working sink; Main floor family room with sliding glass door access to the back-yard patio, exposed wood beams, recessed lighting and a wood burning fireplace with largemantle and stone hearth; Good size master suite with wood floors, walk-in closet, _ bath,views of the backyard and access to the private patio; 2 good size secondary bedrooms; Fullbath; Finished basement with a large Rec room, lots of storage space, 3/4 bath, handystudy and a nice sized 4th bedroom withbuilt-in shelving; Desirable East facingcovered patio with built-in barbecue andhood (perfect for entertaining!);Beautiful, private backyard with maturelandscaping. Other special featuresinclude: Attached, oversized 2 car garage,cedar closet, washer & dryer and muchmore!

400 KRAMERIA STREET $798,000 CRESTMOOR

13,400 sq.ft. lot!

Sale Pending

Stapletonnamed one offive “Best inthe West”Sunset magazine hasdubbed the boominghousing development atDenver’s former StapletonAirport the “best refurbburb” — referring to thecategory of neighborhoodsrising from former airportand institution sites — inthe West in its February2006 issue.

The magazine laudsStapleton’s community-oriented plan with garageson rear alleys and frontporches on homes, as wellas the large amount of landreserved for open space,the fact that concrete fromrunways was recycled intoconstruction, the tree-lined streets organizedaround the town center,and the community’s closeproximity to downtownDenver.

Other cities on the list areBoulder City, NV, bestexurb; Brea, CA, bestbounceback burb; OrencoStation in Hillsboro, OR,best new burb; and BarrioSanta Rosa in Tucson, bestnew city neighborhood.

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Urban LegendAlert: Cellphone no-callregistryIf you have received anemail urging you to regis-ter your cell phone numberon the National Do NotCall Registry before tele-marketers get their handson it, you’re not alone.Unfortunately, this urbanlegend has been circulatingthe country for more thana year, according to cellphone carriers.

There is no such no-calllist for cell phones becausethere is no national cellphone directory at thistime. When such a directo-ry is developed in thefuture, it will be “opt-in”only, meaning that cellphone customers will haveto call the directory to gettheir numbers listed. Andwho would want to dothat?

Hilltop-Crestmoor Featured Homes

TThis stunning contemporary home has it all! Spectacular 2nd floor master suite with anincredible 5 piece Luxury bath (complete with all the bells & whistles), private Steamroom, gas fireplace, custom walk-in closet with secondary laundry, gorgeous masterretreat/family room with coved ceilings, wet bar, study & gas fireplace opening to a largecovered balcony with hot tub & seasonal Mountain Views; Great floorplan with designerdecor & upscale finishes throughout; Fabulous main floor guest suite + spacious 3rd bed-room; Beautiful gourmet kitchen with all appliances & breakfast bar opening to huge liv-ing/great room with custom gas fireplace & built-ins opening to the back patio & yard;

Gorgeous formal dining room with coved ceilings; Largeinformal dining room/breakfast nook opening to the back patio & yard; Great finished bsmt. includes family room with gas fireplace, rec. room, study, bath with steam shower & tons of storage; Main floor laundry; Vaulted ceil-ings; Glass block accents; Spark-ling hardwood floors; Custom A/V wiring & speakers through-out; New mechanical systems including Central A/C; New 50 yr. roof; Sprinkler system; Storage/garden shed & much more!

Stunning contemporary!

255 SOUTH CHERRY STREET $1,075,000 HILLTOP

Reshape your rooms with

brilliant lighting ideas

Is there a room in your house that you wishwas a different shape? Use these simple light-ing tricks to magically transform your space:

Too tall? Use low luminaries that let no light out the top to shorten the height.

Too small? Wash one wall with light to visually enlarge the space.

Too wide? Illuminate the narrow

ends of the room.

Too narrow? Illuminate the wide sides.

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Transit housing on themove in metroDenverHave you noticed theabundance of constructionthat is taking place nearthe new light rail stationsalong RTD’s SoutheastLight Rail lines? Thesesmall villages that combineresidential, office and retailspace are known as transit-oriented developments,and they are becomingmore and more popularacross the nation as empty-nesters seek smaller-sizedhousing that is bothaffordable and convenient.Stay tuned for more inno-vative housing options asDenver continues to growand evolve!

Colorado remodel-ing magazinelaunches website

Renew, a Colorado maga-zine that introducesremodelers, lenders,designers, landscapingexperts and other home-improvement experts, haslaunched a website to helphomeowners improve theirdwellings.

The site — found atwww.renewmagazine.com— includes photos andstories about getting theremodeling job done right,as well as information onseminars and other eventsto help people improvetheir home.

The Winter 2006 issue fea-tures articles such as “KillerKitchens: Top 10 KitchenRemodeling Mistakes,”“Make Your EntranceGrand,” and “RemodelingMakes More Sense Today,”as well as a regular featurecalled “Ask Mr. Fix It.”

M O R T G A G E

DENVER, CO – Your home mortgage is an importantfinancial decision – often representing a sizeable piece ofa person’s financial picture. There are many factors toconsider when making decisions on this matter. Literallyhundreds of loan programs are available, and it is impor-tant to find the one that best fits your personal long-term financial goals.

First and foremost, you must have a mortgage con-sultant in your corner that is willing to take thetime to know what your long-term goals are.

Communication is the key factor here. Curious prospective home buyers sometimes turn

to Internet-based services just to see what current inter-est rates are. But a faceless web site will not take theprospect’s future financial planning into considerationor guide the potential borrower through the manynuances of the loan process. When shopping for a homeloan, be wary of web-based services that offer programsto reel prospects in with attractive rates that are basedupon unrealistic time frames.

If a lender is offering a terrific rate based on a 10-day lock-in period, it is unlikely that the potential homeowner would actually be able to find their dream home,get through the negotiation process and win approvalfrom a lender within such a short period of time. This iscalled short-pricing, and when it comes time to close thetransaction, the rate that was originally offered is simplyno longer available. As a result, the unfortunate prospectis bulldozed into a loan program with a higher interest rate.

It is highly unlikely that a qualified loan originator-whose business is based upon referrals will use unscrupu-lous tactics such as this to get new customers in the door!

Once you have found a mortgage consultant thatyou feel comfortable working with, lay your goals out onthe table because it will have a tremendous impact onchoosing a loan program that meets your specific needs.One of the most important factors to consider is howlong you wish to borrow the money for. For example, ifyou know you will only be in the home for five years, itwouldn’t make sense to opt for a 30-year loan programor pay points up front to secure a lower interest rate. Youwould not be in the home long enough to benefit fromsuch action.

Your mortgage consultant should be able to narrowdown a selection of programs based on the informationthat you have provided, and present you with an easy-to-read spreadsheet that clearly defines viable options foryour interest rate and amortization schedule, monthlypayment and any potential savings you may realize bypaying points up front.

Moreover, a reputable loan originator will not hesi-tate to share this information with your tax consultant orfinancial planner so they may offer additional feedbackon your behalf.

Home ownership imparts a rewarding vehicle forbuilding wealth and a strong financial future. The mort-gage consultant that you choose should be there notonly when your loan closes, but should also provide youwith ongoing service to assist you in managing that debtover time.

Cherry Creek MortgageSeek a Qualified Mortgage Consultant to Ensure the Best Results

Home Buyers Face Decisions that Affect their Long-Term Financial Picture

Once you have found a mortgage consultant that you feel comfortable

working with, lay your goals out on the table because it will have a tremen-

dous impact on choosing a loan program that meets your specific needs.

By Todd Pruitt


Alice Millett Bakemeier

Long-time Crestmoor and Hilltop residents still reminisceabout the sodas at Aylard’s Drug Store, the personal serviceat the Tumbleweed Book Store and the convenience of theSuper Saver at 3rd Avenue and Holly Street.

3rd&Holly Boutique Shops – Then and Now

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Unfortunately, thisneighborhood shop-ping center, conceivedby realty company

Garrett-Bromfield in 1948, raninto disastrous fatal problems dur-ing the 1990s.

This 10-acre area had beencovered with Buffalo grass andprairie dust in 1948. EasternHilltop was strewn with bricksfrom the Robinson brickyard, soonto become Robinson Park. HollyStreet was undeveloped, and neigh-bors strolled up the barren hill at3rd and Holly to admire the sunset.

“We developed thisCrestmoor Shopping Center alongwith the 2nd Filing,” said Van HoltGarrett, Jr., son of the cofounder ofthe Crestmoor Park subdivision.“We just wanted a small conven-ient area for a grocery, beautysalon, drug store, cleaners and gasstation.” The realtors enticed well-known shop keepers to relocate tothis growing community so thatchildren could run to the corner fora loaf of bread, teenagers could stopfor ice cream on the way homefrom school, housewives couldbicycle up the street to have theirhair permed and set, and fatherscould easily fill up before headingfor work. Four decades of theseMom and Pop shoppes cementedthe neighborhood ambiance thatpermeates these two subdivisions.

However, in 1991 the areatook a complete reversal. Theshopping center came under themanagement of an investor whopreferred to develop the land intomore profitable condominiumsduring the real estate boom. Heincreased rents, mismanaged theproperty and penalized tenants inan effort to get rid of the shops.

Years of discontent, accusations,and closures terminated with com-plete demolition of the buildingsfollowed by an ugly vacant lotaccumulating weeds, orange fencesand an oily pool where the gas sta-tion tanks had been removed.

Finally in 1999 the land waspurchased by Richard Landon whorescued this neighborhood gather-ing place by building a first class32- condominium complex onHudson Street with several conven-ient shops across the entrancedriveway. Today a well landscapeddriveway and walks set off attrac-tive brick buildings with the ThirdAvenue Beauty salon, The CheeseCompany, Paradise Cleaners,Hollihocks Fine Children’s Appareland the popular Hillcrest Grill.where neighbors and condo ownerscan always find friends for supper. The original shopping center is buta memory. Only one of the oldstores survived. Fred’s Fine Meatsrelocated to Holly and Cedarbeside Pete’s Fruits and Vegetables.The new owner, Jeff Tucker, hasenlarged and modernized the storeand added a tempting variety ofspecialty foods and a deli.

Based on the 2005 book CrestmoorPark Heritage by Alice MillettBakemeier, available at Tattered Cover,Bookies, and Fred’s Fine Meats andSpecialty Foods.

Today a well landscaped driveway and walks

set off attractive brick buildings with the Third

Avenue Beauty salon, The Cheese Company,

Paradise Cleaners, Hollihocks Fine Children’s

Apparel and the popular Hillcrest Grill.

1948

2006


Washington Park Featured Homes

WWOW ... Surprise Inside! Sensational design with grandfinishes and timeless style combine to create a rare "one-of-a-kind" masterpiece! This stunning urban "villa" isdramatic & contemporary yet also works comfortably asa family sanctuary complete with fun floorplan and fabu-lous outdoor spaces … Plus, Location, Location,Location (steps to Wash Park and neighborhoodshops/dining ... minutes to the Cherry Creek ShoppingDistrict and Downtown Denver). Special featuresinclude: Incredible design (Voluminous spaces with crisplines that flow together flawlessly); Amazing gourmetkitchen (with slab granite countertops, center island,walk-in pantry with 2nd refrigerator, double oven, 6 burner Viking gas cook top, two Boschdishwashers, two double sinks, warming drawer, breakfast bar and built-in buffet) opening toa wonderful two-story Family room with an expansive "wall of windows", gas fireplace, wetbar (with ice maker and refrigerated wine storage) and breakfast nook opening to a spaciouscourtyard with flagstone patio and beautiful gardens; Sleek powder room with vessel sink;Gorgeous formal living with gas fireplace featuring a custom stone mantel and hearth; FormalDining room opening to a sunlit deck and side yard; Spectacular 2nd floor Master Suite withMaster Retreat/Study, incredible 5 piece Luxury bath (complete with jetted tub, gas fireplaceand dual headed shower), custom walk-in closet with coffee bar and convenient upstairs laun-dry room; Two spacious main floor secondary bedrooms with 5 piece bath; Exceptionally fin-ished basement with high ceilings, 4th bedroom, 3/4 bath, rec./exercise (or theater) room,laundry room & mechanical/storage room; Other features include: Glass block accents;Sparkling hardwood floors; Exquisite use of stone, tile and mirror accents; Audio wiring &speakers throughout; Designer paint; New mechanical systems including Central A/C;Sprinkler system; gorgeous gardens & much more!

960 S. HIGH STREET $1,099,000 WASHINGTON PARK

This stunning urban"villa" is dramatic &contemporary yet alsoworks comfortably asa family sanctuary complete with funfloorplan and fabulousoutdoor spaces.

Tax laws can lowerhome-improve-ment costs

Want to save money onenergy and taxes? TheEnergy Policy Act of 2005provides tax credits forenergy-efficient improve-ments to the taxpayer’sprincipal residence.Improvements eligible forcredit include adding insu-lation, upgrading windowsand doors, and installinghigh-efficiency furnaces,air conditioners, waterheaters, fans and more.

You must purchase materials and make theimprovements during2006 and 2007. The credithas a lifetime maximumlimit of $500, and only$200 of that amount canbe from window expenses.Individual credits dependon the item and rangefrom $50 to $300.

Location, location, location...

“I owe the government $3,400 in taxes so I sent them two hammers and a toilet seat.”- Michael McShare

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Featured Homes Mayfair and Downtown

T1285 DAHLIA STREET $649,900 MAYFAIR

This beautiful storybook Tudor style home w/ gorgeous park-like set-ting will simply steal your heart! Built in 1999, special featuresinclude: Desirable "Central Denver" location - close to everything -only minutes to Cherry Creek Shopping District, Lowry andDowntown Denver; Beautiful blend of yesterday's character andtoday's conveniences; Wonderful floorplan boasting spacious rooms,creative design, impressive attention to detail and fun "flexible" spaces;Large foyer with beautifully carved staircase; Formal living room withcrown molding; Lovely formal dining room with custom leaded glassdoors, bay window, crown molding, chair railing, wood floors andceiling medallion; Inviting kitchen with all appliances, maple cabinets,center island, large breakfast nook, large walk-in pantry, built-in deskspace and access to a private backyard; Light and bright main floorfamily room (just off the kitchen) with gas fireplace and access to aprivate patio; Amazing Master suite with gas fireplace, private balconyoverlooking the backyard, wonderful 5 piece bath with jetted tub andlarge walk-in closet; 2 light, bright and roomy secondary bedrooms

overlooking the front yard and sharing a full bath;Dramatic 2 story library with built-in bookcases,Juliet balcony, sitting area and stairs leading to anincredible third floor (featuring a fabulous loft/retreat with southern views, art studio/hobbyroom and private study); Large unfinished base-ment with laundry area, work sink and tons ofpossibilities; Gorgeous yard with mature landscap-ing, two patios and lovely gardens. Other featuresinclude: Convenient main floor mud room;Central Air Conditioning; Oversized 2 cardetached garage and much more!a

1441 CENTRAL STREET #315 $315,000 DOWNTOWN

Fabulous opportunity to live (and play) in Downtown Denver!Located in the newly constructed Dakota Lofts Building, this beautiful(brand new) loft boasts many special features: Amazing unobstructedviews of Downtown Denver ranging from Coors Field to Invesco Fieldat Mile High; Great location (walking distance to the upcoming new10,000 sq. ft. Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocer store, neighborhoodshops, parks, restaurants and the heartbeat of Downtown Denver);Cool "Urban" floorplan with upscale contemporary finishes through-out; Beautiful kitchen with all appliances, granite tile countertops andbreakfast bar; Open, light-filled living and dining areas (with high ceil-ings, exposed stainless steel spiral ducts) openingto a private, east facing 25 x 11 patio (perfect forentertaining or simply relaxing and … enjoyingthe views!); Wonderful master suite with gorgeous_ bath, city views and access to the patio; Nicesize study (could easily be a 2nd bedroom);Spacious secondary full bath with stackable laun-dry hookups; Other features include: Built-inshelving; Hardwood floors; Oversized acousticglass windows; Central Air Conditioning; Onereserved parking space in secure heated garage;One private storage unit; Secure Building withFitness center, outdoor hot-tub and much more!

Storybook tudor

Downtown lifestyle!


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Montclair and Lowry Featured Homes

7405 E. 9TH AVENUE LOWRY

New Capitol Pacific Home, James Peak Model3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 2,216 sq.ft + 815 sq.ft unfinished basement

• TONS OF UPGRADES• Wood Floors• Built-In Entertainment Center with Gas Fireplace• Slab Granite in Kitchen• Walk-In Pantry• Air Conditioning• Loft Opening to Family Room• Huge Master Suite with 5 Piece Bath and Dual Walk-In Closets• Designer Paint• April-May Availability

1345 NIAGARA STREET $299,000 MONTCLAIR

CCute, cute, cute! Light and bright, yet warm and inviting, thischarming home is full of character and boasts many special fea-tures: Great "Central Denver" location (only minutes toDowntown Denver, Lowry, Stapleton, and the Cherry CreekShopping District); Wonderful, spacious living room with covedceilings, wood burning fireplace, gleaming wood floors and cus-tom accent lighting; Nice size dining room with wood floors;Delightful kitchen with all appliances, modern track lightingand updated hardware; Master bedroom overlooking the back-yard with crown molding and designer paint; Updated full bath;Good size secondary bedroom with trim detailing, designerpaint and views of the backyard; Convenient study (could easilybe a third bedroom) just off the kitchen with lots of light and it's own private entrance;Nicely renovated mudroom with track lighting, tile floors, a brand new half bath, pantryand access to the backyard; Unfinished basement with lots of potential (includes a niceroomy family room, laundry room with working sink, workshop and a large storageroom with built-in's); Beautiful, private backyard with a covered patio, large yard, andhot tub (perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing!). Other special features include:Sprinkler system, washer & dryer, one car detached garage (plus one additional off streetparking space), tons of storage and lots more!

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Buyer Needs• A Premier Builder would

like to purchase 8-10building sites in theHilltop-Crestmoor neighborhoods.

• A Hilltop family wouldlike to move to a largerhome in the Hilltop neigh-borhood, 4 Bedrooms, 4Bathrooms (fix-up OK!).

• Cute, Cute, Cute Tudor ...prefer not updated.

• Anything in OldCrestmoor.

Call Kelli at 303-322-2210

Light and bright!

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Sensational backyardfeaturing a brick paver patio surround-ed with a pond thatcan be enjoyed allyear.

SStately and charming, this fabulous home is situated on a large corner lot and boasts manyspecial features: Welcoming foyer with circular, vintage staircase with an exposed woodrailing; Large formal living room with wall sconces, bay window, plantation shutters, fire-place with a beautiful mantle and arched French doors to the family room; Formal diningroom with a wonderful built-in, floor to ceiling hutch, bay window with window seat andstorage; Charming kitchen with all appliances, built-in desk area, Corian countertops,glass front cabinets with exposed shelving, large butcherblock island and a side door entrance perfect for carrying ingroceries; Updated half bath; Fantastic main floor familyroom with vaulted ceilings, skylights, ceiling fan, built inwine storage, large arched windows, built-in wet bar withmini refrigerator, sliding glass doors to the patio, and a woodstove; Master suite with sitting area, built-ins, windowbench, dual closets, plantation shutters, beautifully updated4 piece bath with pedestal sinks and period architecturaldetails; 2 nice size, light and bright, secondary bedrooms(one featuring a built-in bookcase); Updated full bath;Large basement Rec room with track lighting, wood panel-ing, wood burning fireplace and a wall of built-ins (perfectfor an entertainment center); 4th bedroom with a large clos-et and access to 3/4 bath; Sensational backyard featuring abrick paver patio surrounded with a pond that can beenjoyed all year, flagstone walk ways to private retreatsthroughout the mature, professionally landscaped yard.Other special features include: Attached 3 car garage withbuilt-in storage; Designer paint; Wood floors; Crown mold-ing; Arched doorways and much, much more!

1000 MONACO AVENUE PARKWAY $999,000 MONTCLAIR

Featured Homes Montclair

Spectacular renovation

Welcome to my first attempt at sharing some ofmy favorite recipes. I currently work withKelli as her Business and Marketing Director,

but I have always enjoyed the culinary aspect of entertain-ing and great food. Kelli has asked me to include some funinformation in this newsletter that has very little to dowith real estate, but cannot be done without a house tocook and entertain in, so here goes…

First, a little personal history. I have lived in Denverfor 25 years and am originally from Wichita, Kansas. No,I’m not a farm girl; in fact, I didn’t even know there was afresh vegetable department at the grocery store until myearly 30s (until then, I thought everything came frozen orcanned). Upon my mother’s death, her belongings weredistributed to the four kids. I received her recipes, andafter looking through them, I thought to myself, “Shenever made this, or this, or this…” Mom was so proudthat she could make a delicious meal for six for under

$1.00, but upon reading her recipes, it became apparentto me that she would have loved to have explored the exciting opportunities that are available to anyone with a little spice for life.Many of her friends were fabulous cooks, afortunate trait that we share, as I alsohave several friends and family memberswho are wonderful cooks. In fact, therecipes below were all given to me bydear friends.

At this time of year, many of us areworking hard to lose those extra pounds thatfound us during the holidays, so on most days,I find myself eating a salad. After the first 25 sal-ads, I got bored with store-bought salad dressings, sooff I went asking friends for their homemade dressingrecipes. Below are four different and delicious dress-ings that can be used with any green-leafed salad.

Raspberry Poppy Seed VinaigretteLila OrrThis dressing has a wonderful fruity flavor … a little goesa long way. Mix all ingredients and toss with salad.1/2 c Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette1/4 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 t Honey1/2 t Poppy Seed1/2 t Salt1/4 t Pepper

Lite VinaigretteMarie PetriniA delightful light Vinaigrette that has a sweet taste …perfect with any meal. (To make a little heartier useBalsamic Vinegar instead of Seasoned Rice Wine) Mix allingredients and toss with salad

1/2 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/4 c Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar1/4 t Onion Powder1/2 t Salt1/4 t PepperDash Oregano

Sushi Heights Salad DressingMarla PetriniInclude all ingredients in food processor except Canolaand Sesame Oil, puree slowly; slowly add oil until wellblended, refrigerate several hours before using.

1/3 c Soy1/4 c Rice Wine Vinegar1T Sugar1/2 c Onion3/4 c Carrots3/4 c Canola Oil1 T Sesame Oil

Mango Salad Dressing Carolyn SturgesThis makes approximately 2 plus cups dressing. It has acreamy consistency without any dairy.

2 Ripe Mangos4 Ripe Large Strawberries3 T Champagne or any other good quality white wine

vinegar4 T Olive Oil Dash Salt

Peel mangos. Remove as much of the mango flesh as possible, squeezing the remaining pit to release any remain-ing available juice. Put into blender, add the hulled strawberries.

Buzz in the blender. Add vinegar, then oil, and a dash ofsalt. Blend till smooth. Correct any seasoning to taste. Thisdressing is best used with a green salad mixed with apples,strawberries, green onions and toasted pecans or sliveredalmonds. This dressing will keep a week or so in the refrig-erator. Leftovers can be used to top grilled fish.

Creamy Swiss Salad DressingMargrit LeuteneggerMargrit doesn’t have any recipes written down so the por-tions are estimated. She would love you to try this andput a little of this and a little of that to suit your taste.

Melt bouillon in water, let bouillon mixture cool. In amixing bowl mix all remaining ingredients exceptVegetable oil, slowly mix oil to mixture and refrigerate.

1 c Water1 Beef Bouillon Cube2T Mayo1T Grey Poupon Mustard3/4 c Apple Cider Vinegar2 1/2 c Vegetable Oil1/4 t Curry1T Dried Herbs (Parsley, Maggi)1 t SaltOptional Garlic

PA U L A’ S P L A C EF

Paula Williams

Fruit can bea beautifuland healthysalad ingredient!

Experimentwith blueberries, raspberriesand straw-berries


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