Our Bloggers
Denver & Suburbs
Larry Hotz - Selling nearly 1000 homes since 1978, Former Managing Broker and Faculty Member, Colorado Association of Realtors. Follow me on Twitter
Littleton & SW
Dennis Martin - Another Dad/Daughter Real Estate Team sells homes throughout Denver's Southwest Suburbs. Dennis also managed a real estate company and sold homes for over 30 years.
Erie, Niwot, Northwest
Paula King
- a Certified Residential Specialist helping folks in Denver's north suburbs.
West Denver
Melody Rivera
- and Rivera Team sell homes in Highlands, Lakewood, Westminister. She is also President of The Denver Board of Realtors.
Downtown Denver
John Ludwig - Lo-Do, Business District, City Park, John lives in and knows the city.
Longmont & North
John Callis -
Broker since 1982 in Denver's northern suburbs. Lives in Boulder.
First Time Homes
Elizabeth Hotz
- Purdue grad and broker since 2005, Liz has lived in both the City and Suburbs. She know the best places for first-time buyers.
Aurora Co Suburbs
Maureen Moore
- Lives here and loves South Aurora, Maureen has been a Realtor here for 22 years.
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Beazer to Leave Colorado
By Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
In a May 28 memo addressed to all "Trade Partners", Beazer homes, 
a national home builder with developments here in Denver, has announced it will close its Colorado division. The effective date is October 31, 2008.
We received a copy of the memo which states that most land development activities will cease now and by September all models and sales operations will be closed. However, Beazer will complete all houses and town homes that have been started. It will not start to build any new units.
Downtown Denver Prices Up 14% This Year
by John Judwig, Downtown Denver Expert
Yes, you read that headline correctly – residential condo prices in Denver’s 80202 zip code (primarily in downtown bounded by 14th, Lincoln, 20th, I-25) are actually up a solid 14% so far in 2008 over the same period last year. Per MLS data, both median prices and average prices are on the rise in the area that includes LoDo.
Mountain Lions Near Denver
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
The Colorado Division of Wildlife was recently called to a home on the southern edge of Highlands Ranch. The family had discovered 5 inch pawprints apparently from a mountain lion just behind their home. This isn’t the first time evidence of a big cat was found near Denver.
Often, I am asked by people moving into the Denver area whether or not the wildlife here is all dangerous.
Colorado Cemetery History
By Paula King, Northern Denver Suburbs Expert
I love the rich history of Colorado that I find within just a few miles of my suburban Denver home. Sometimes, I find our history in unusual places.
Not too long ago, I was leisurely driving down County Line Road, which divides Weld and Boulder Counties northwest of Downtown Denver. As I glanced to my left I saw what looked to be like an old cemetery, which I had never noticed before. I pulled off the road and had a peek. It looked like Boot Hill but it was Pleasantview Cemetery.
And what terrific views it has! Across meadows to Long’s Peak, one of the famous "14ers" of the Rocky Mountains. It only holds 14 graves, was covered with tall weeds and had gravestones dating from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s.
Littleton Handyman Program
by Dennis Martin, Littleton Real Estate Expert
Did You Know Littleton has a Handyman Program?
Seniors, Disabled residences of Littleton do you or do you know someone who needs minor repairs done around the house. If you are like me, I’m the least handy person who would want to know. I’m not sure what end of a hammer to use. But this is a great program available to Littleton residents who are elderly, disabled or temporarily financially challenged.
Cherry Hills Village Colorado
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
I’ve lived in Cherry Hills for over 20 years. My family has enjoyed the pleasant country-like atmosphere and the convenience to the Denver Tech Center, downtown and the Cherry Creek shopping Center. The schools are considered the best in the state. Crime is very low. And the atmosphere seems almost too ideal.
Cherry Hills Village is Denver’s richest suburb. Parts of old Cherry Hills are reminiscent of Darien, Connecticut complete with horses and riding paths. Other subdivisions are more typically suburban except for the size and scope of the mansions on the tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs.
Homes range in price from just under $1 million for modest ranches to well over $5 million for true mansions of the rich and famous. Often, I am asked if a family relocating
Littleton Rehabilitation Program
By Dennis Martin, Littleton Real Estate Expert
One of the many joys of being Realtor is meeting people that make a difference in peoples lives. I have been selling Real Estate in the Denver Metro area for over 30 years and didn’t know that Littleton Housing Authority had a Rehabilitation program for residence of Littleton.
My daughter Dawn and I met with Kimberly Kingston, program coordination for the Littleton Rehabilitation program to learn more about the program. We not only found a great program but met a wonderful person who makes a difference in many people lives. I want to share with you the different programs she discussed with us.
By Kimberly Kingston, Littleton Housing Authority
In 1977 the Littleton Housing Rehabilitation Program was established to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners in the City of Littleton with financial and technical assistance to renovate their homes.
The benefits of the LHA Rehab Program far exceed that of just securing a line of credit at a financial institution. Banks provide loans, but they don’t provide someone who will work with you through the construction process, making sure the work is done completely and to current code.
April Home Sales Improve
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
Sales of single-family homes in the Denver metropolitan area improved by7% in April 
according to statistics just-released by Metrolist, the Denver MLS reporting agency. These are homes that actually went "under-contract" for purchase during the month
Of course, we’ve been saying all along that Spring is the top selling season for existing homes. So, the fact that April home sales exceeded the previous month by 7% may not seem like earthshaking news. But, it is fairly impressive comparing results to the same month last year.
New Kentwood Owner
By Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
Recently I was pleased to have a one-on-one breakfast with Peter Niederman, one of the new owners of The Kentwood Company in the Denver Tech Center and Kentwood Companies in Denver. Peter explained to me the operating philosophy he and his partner, Bill Moore, are bringing and expect to continue to bring to the development of this real estate firm.
"Comments I have been receiving from both other brokers and consumers about our acquisition of The Kentwood Company have all been extremely positive", he explained as we slurped our "liquidarian" java breakfasts. "Consumers tell me that we have the best advertising and marketing programs in the industry. Other brokers tell me that we have the best agents in the business."
Ravenna Golf Community
by Dennis Martin, Littleton Real Estate Expert
Southeast Denver has several luxury home communities on private Country Clubs. The southwest suburbs have very few high-end communities for the luxury home buyer. Now there is an alternative on my side of town.
Let your cares fade away in the rear view mirror. Set your sights on a place where children’s laughter mingles with the fragrance of pine trees. Where deer graze among rolling hills enclosing a privileged community that borders the Platte River and Waterton Canyon in Southwest Denver.