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.
Downtown Denver
John Ludwig - Lo-Do, Business District, City Park, John lives in and knows the city.
West Denver
Melody Rivera
- and Rivera Team sell homes in Highlands, Lakewood, Westminister. She is also President of The Denver Board of Realtors.
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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Ken Caryl
by Dennis Martin, Littleton Realtor
People are always asking me, “What neighborhoods have the lowest crime in the Denver area.” Well, now my opinion is supported by published facts.
According to the May issue of the Magazine 5280, Ken Caryl Valley was one of the 14 safest neighborhoods in the Metro area to purchase a home. Having lived on the Ken Caryl Ranch for over 20 years. I would agree Read more
Chatfield Avenue
by Dennis Martin, Littleton Real Estate
Getting around Littleton by car can be frustrating sometimes. One bottle neck is scheduled to be eliminated along the scenic Chatfield Avenue corridor. While this will make commuting there more difficult for a while, the result will help us all in the long run.
The project to widen West Chatfield between South Everett Way to South Wadsworth Blvd is in the beginning stages. The plans are for Chatfield to have four lanes with turn lanes, curb, sidewalk and gutters. Read more
Lone Tree Sales Tax
by Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
Effective July 1, the local portion of sales tax in Lone Tree, Colorado increased from 1.5% to 1.8%. This increase was authorized in a May 6 election to provide funding for new recreational and cultural amenities.
Home to the already financially lucrative Park Meadows Shopping Mall as well as the big box stores that surround it, Lone Tree already has a substantial sales tax base. But residential voters populating the affluent neighborhoods surrounding Park Meadows voted to increase the sales tax so that the community can enjoy even more recreational and cultural facilities. In the long run, this could increase the desirability of these luxury home neighborhoods even more. Read more
Kentwood’s Gallery Magazine
By Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
Kentwood Company’s Gallery Magazine has expanded both quality and distribution volume with its latest issue.
The newest issue has 42 pages highlighting Denver’s finest offerings of luxury homes and real estate. And, over 100,000 magazines will now be mailed to homes in Denver’s highest income neighborhoods.
Douglas County Hazardous Waste
by Dennis and Dawn Martin, Littleton and Douglas County Experts
Do you have old household products around the house and want to get of but just don’t know the safe way to do it? Well, here is your chance with a $20 contribution per vehicle you can get ride of the unwanted clutter.
The Drop off and Dates:
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.
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.
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.