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Open in Denver - Steak 'n Shake

03-13-12

Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate-720-231-6373

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Open in Denver- Steak 'n Shake

Steak ‘n Shake has arrived on the Denver restaurant scene with gusto and news of many more locations planned for this year. The first location in Denver opened in November 2011 off County Line Road & Quebec, in the South Metro area.

Steak ‘n Shake opened their first location in 1934 and are prevalent in the Midwest and South. This opening created 120 job openings, and more to come, as five more restaurants will open in 2012. The 2nd restaurant to open will be at Hampden & Santa Fe. There are 4 options on the menu that are under $4.00!

The web site offers an e-Club and sells apparel and merchandise adorned with company logos. This is a popular spot, as this photo was taken at 2:30 in the afternoon, and there was a line at the drive through!

Steak 'n Shake drive through

Next time you are in the area, check out this new restaurant!

Map to Steak 'n Shake

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We Are Blessed In Colorado. By Dan Polimino.

03-13-12

Daniel Polimino

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Being in the real estate business, I hear people grumbling all the time about the market. It comes from buyers, sellers, and agents. I often wonder if they really know how blessed we are in Colorado compared to other real estate markets across the country.

I heard a story of man in Las Vegas that sold his BMW for $30,000. He then took that money and bought not only one, but TWO $15,000 condos. Each condo was a relatively new build, two-bed and one-bath. He rented each condo for over $900 a month and in his first year made almost all the money back he invested. Can you imagine a nice condo like that selling for $15,000 dollars? Now that is a depressed market.

In Florida, couples are in court NOT fighting about who gets the house from the divorce, but rather who gets STUCK with the house after the divorce. Divorce is hard enough, but now you have a judge telling you that you must keep this huge liability called a home and make payments on it. I have never heard of a divorce couple going to court so they wouldn't keep their home. That's a bad market!

In Detroit, there are so many foreclosures that have no hope of selling and are in such bad neighborhoods that the cheaper option is to tear them down. That in and of itself is not new, but what we are seeing in Detroit is entire city blocks demolished. Neighborhoods of 50 to 100 homes are gone with only empty streets and fire hydrants as reminders of homes that once stood. Again, can you imagine driving to an area of town that was a vibrant neighborhood at one time and now is no more? It looks like something out of the movies.

The down real estate market has hurt everyone in every part of the country, but if you look closely, we are blessed in Colorado. Our unemployment rate is lower than the national average, we have a good corporation base, a vibrant downtown, 300 days of sunshine a year, and it is still a place that people want to live and relocate. Inventory is low, we sold a large majority of our foreclosures, prices are stable and in some cases rising.

Next time you hear people grumbling about the real estate market in Colorado, tell them about Las Vegas, Florida, and Detroit. It makes you appreciate where you live.

Dan Polimino is an Owner/Broker with Keller Williams Realty DTC. He can be reached at dan@coloradodreamhouse.com and www.coloradodreamhouse.com/denverpost

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Our Market is Changing

03-12-12

Lauren Essy

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Beatrice & Woodsley - Yelp review of the week

03-09-12

Daniel Polimino

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This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Beatrice & Woodsley, located at 38 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209. Created somewhere between the wilderness of the forest and the solitude of the city, Beatrice & Woodsley brought the Colorado wilderness into Denver’s heart to celebrate the history of restaurants as providers of restoration, replenishment, and relaxation.

Few of the top reviews are given below:

Jason from Commerce City, CO says, “What an incredible experience! If I had to describe the inside of this restaurant, it would be "Enchanting." We had brunch in the beautiful golden glow of the restaurant. It was wonderful. I had the Eggs Johnny Fever, which I would have loved had it not been for sampling my brunch-mate's Ugly Crepes. They were loaded with Crab, Goat cheese and crawfish. I felt really stupid for dismissing these while reading over the menu. For some reason, I see "crepes" and think sweet. I will be back...and they will be mine. I flirted with the idea of giving just 4 stars, only for the reason that ALL of our dishes came out barely above room temperature. Our waitress and the manager were quick to remedy this situation and we were grateful. With all of the attention to detail, I am guessing that this may have been an anomaly. The cocktail menu was fun and inventive. I stuck with the Bloody Mary (I know...Boring!) and while it was very good, next time, I hope to try the Tea Thyme (Earl Grey Infused Gin, Lemon Juice and Thyme Essence) or the Tip Toe Through the Tulips (Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka, Lavender and Lime).”

Heather from Denver, CO says, “Wow, this place is magical! Lanterns, aspen trees, high ceilings, the design is the best I've EVER seen in Denver. My husband and I split the EMPEROR'S RISOTTO, CRAWFISH BEIGNETS and a KALE CEASAR SALAD.For dessert we spilt of BIG piece of chocolate cake and finished it off with a whiskey espresso. Surprisingly, this was PLENTY of food for both of us. The meal wasn't cheap, but the food was flavored exquisitely.... this is definitely a special occasion place, but I'll save my pennies, This is my favorite place in Denver.”

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Fairways Villas at Green Valley Ranch, Denver, Colorado

03-08-12

Bill Ness, 55Places.com Active Adult Community Guide

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The newest active adult community in Denver, Colorado is the Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch. The community opened to rave reviews in 2011 and is planned to be an intimate sized neighborhood of just 220 single-family style homes. Fairway Villas is located within the larger Green Valley Ranch community which boasts a fantastic golf course complete with a clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant and more.

The Green Valley Ranch Golf Course is a par-72 course offering 18-holes of exciting golf, ideal for players of all skill levels. This impressive course is also home to the Colorado Open Golf Championships. The golf course clubhouse boasts a full-service pro-shop where residents can take advantage of special discounts, exclusive rates and preferred tee times. The Green Valley Ranch Golf Academy is a golfers dream come true with an indoor/outdoor driving range and personalized instruction opportunities. The Eagles’ Nest restaurant is the perfect dining destination and will also deliver meals to residents of the Fairway Villas Denver. The golf course is easily accessible via a direct path which leads to the site of the future resident clubhouse for the Fairway Villas.

The future clubhouse for residents ofThe Fairway Villas at Green Valley Ranch will offer 7,400 square feet of luxurious amenities. Plans call for a fitness center, lap pool and spa, two hobby rooms and computer facilities. There will also be an outdoor swimming pool, an event lawn, miles of trails for walking and biking plus wonderful outdoor dining spaces including a terrace and fire pit area.

Although the clubhouse is still in the planning stages, residents are still able to enjoy the golf course and some special perks. Residents can take advantage of a complementary monthly spa treatment and have already started meeting their new neighbors at special events such as potluck dinners, poker tournaments, book club and more.

Homes at this Colorado 55+ community are all single-family style sized from 2,090 to 2,764 square feet. All of the homes offer a unique option to the traditional basement named “Smart Space” by Oakwood Homes. This is an extra room located on the main floor of the home that can be customized for any need whether it’s a home office, guest room, storage room or hobby room. Oakwood Homes is also dedicated to energy savings and guarantees energy rates for two years in their Energy Star qualified homes. If monthly utility costs exceed those estimates, Oakwood Homes will cover the difference. Prices for the energy friendly ranch homes at the Fairway Villas range from the mid to high $200’s.

The smart home designs, energy efficient features, fabulous golf and ideal Denver location all combine to create a sought-after Colorado retirement destination. The location of the Fairway Villas is just 15 miles to downtown Denver while even closer yet residents will appreciate having convenient medical facilities, recreation, shopping, dining and more.

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