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Look Who Is Selling. By Dan Polimino.

02-14-12

Daniel Polimino: Real Estate Agent in Greenwood Village, CO

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When I am out showing homes to buyers, you can start to get a feel of what’s going on in each home that you visit. The feeling you get more than anything else these days is one word…DIVORCE!

As a seasoned real estate agent, I can pick this out from a mile away and so can most people. The first thing you notice is that the home only has about half of the furniture in it. It looks sparse like there should be more furniture in each room. In the closet, there is just one set of clothes and the kids’ rooms sometimes look like they have not been lived in for a while. Every time I see this, it breaks my heart and I see it more and more every day. I can honestly tell you that for every 10 homes I show, eight of them are divorce situation. It seems as though the problem has really escalated in the last four years and I can understand why.

When things go south with the economy, jobs are affected. That’s a ripple effect and people have a hard time paying their bills, staying in their homes, and yes, keeping their marriages. Financial strain is easily the number one killer of all marriages. People see foreclosures stats on TV all the time about the housing market, but I think we all need to keep in mind that there was a family that lived in that foreclosed home. Now, more and more of those families are divorced families.

I have a tremendous amount of empathy for people in this situation since I am the son of divorced parents at the early age of five. I had a tough time dealing with this growing up and spent my fair share of time in counseling as an adult. I can tell you from my own personal experience that the children of divorced parents suffer the most. I have been married now for over 11 years and while it is never easy, I try to do my best to keep our marriage strong. I still live with the pain from losing my childhood.

When I first got into the business, I heard a few Realtors talking about going after the divorce market because you got two sales out of it. They obviously never felt the pain. I hope I never have to sell another home of parents getting divorced, but I know it’s not reality. I just wanted all of you to know how bad the problem is and it’s getting worse.

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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Free Trees for all Denver Residents This Spring Only!

02-13-12

Lauren Essy/ Denver Urban Homes

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Denver Digs Trees

The Denver Digs Trees program helps residents cultivate a greener, healthier, more livable urban environment. The program provides Denver residents with affordable trees for planting on both public and private property.

SPRING 2012 ONLY, all Denver residents have a special opportunity to get free trees:

1) Free street trees for all Denver residents through Denver Digs Trees' Spring Street Tree program.

2) Free trees for all Denver residents for the west sides of homes (front, side, back yards, or street-side) through the Mile High Million's Trees for Energy Savings program

Click here for more information and to apply.

In a typical program-year, The Park People hosts two tree distributions - spring and fall, offering a variety of species appropriate for Colorado's climate and the urban environment. These low cost trees are available to all Denver residents and are free to residents in our 23 target neighborhoods. Find out which Denver neighborhood you live in.

YOU can apply for Spring Street Trees, Fall Yard Trees, or both! You can also sign up to receive notices when tree applications are available.

Resources

Planting Instructions Tree Care Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Street Trees

Each spring, Denver Digs Trees offers affordable street trees. Street trees are planted close to the curbside in the "tree lawn" between the sidewalk and curb or, in areas with no tree lawn, 10 feet into the yard from the curb. Street trees beautify our neighborhoods and improve our quality of life, including traffic calming, decreased crime, improved air and water quality, and enhanced property values.

Spring Street Tree applications are available now! The application deadline is February 15, and availability is limited. So apply now!

This spring ONLY, all Denver residents have a special opportunity to get free trees:

1) Free street trees for all Denver residents through Denver Digs Trees' Spring Street Tree program.

2) Free trees for all Denver residents for the west sides of homes (front, side, back yards, or street-side) through the Mile High Million's Trees for Energy Savings program.

Click here for more information.

Fall Shade Trees for Your Yard

A strategically planted shade tree can help you save money and fight global warming! The shade of a large tree can reduce the amount of energy needed to cool your home, which results in lower energy bills and less carbon released into the atmosphere. These trees also enhance property values, buffer noise, and provide shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Fall Yard Tree applications will be available in late-July. Please visit our website again then or sign up to be notified when applications are available.

After you've planted your tree(s), we encourage you to register your tree with the City's Mile High Million tree campaign. Click here and make your tree count!

http://www.theparkpeople.org/Programs/DenverDigsTrees.aspx

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Valentine's Day Options in Denver CO

02-13-12

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

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Valentine's Day Options in Denver CO

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and if you want to show the one you love a good time for Valentine's Day, you may be a tad bit late if you were thinking of a romantic restaurant and dinner for two. Reservations are always needed on this busy day! Here are a couple other options you may want to try!

Carriage Rides

It is a bit chilly in Denver and you will need to sit close! There are warm blankets available also!

Carriage Rides in Denver

Couples Massage

Massage is sensual and now you can learn together how to do a satisfying massage as a couple!

Learn massage as a couple

Happy Valentine’s Day and hope you enjoy your time with your special loved one!

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Luxury Home Sales - January 2012 - Denver Colorado

02-11-12

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

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Luxury Home Sales - January 2012 - Denver Colorado

Sales of luxury homes in the Denver metro area over $1 million decreased in January over December by four sales. Inventory is down over December's active listings from 642 to 557 detached single family homes listed above $1,000,000. Of these active listings, two are short sales, and only one bank owned property is active.

Luxury Homes in the Denver metro area currently under contract are 63, a monumental increase over any month in 2011! Only one short sale and four bank owned properties are showing under contract.

Of the 25 sold properties that sold in January 2012, three were short sales, one was bank owned, four were new construction sales and 17 regular sales. 24% or 6 of these sales were paid for with CASH, interestingly enough, there was one owner carry, which I have not seen for years. The remainder of these sales were purchased with conventional loans.

Here are the sales by City within the Denver metro area -

The highest sale in Denver for the month of January 2012 was in Denver proper sold for $2,562,500 which was a Tuscan custom home with 4 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and a 3 car garage and 7,050 finished square feet in the heart of Cherry Creek.

The largest home sold with the most square footage sold in Cherry Hills Village for $2,162,500 and sported 9,675 square feet finished - 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a 3 car garage.

The smallest home sold with the least amount of square footage sold in Denver for $1,020,000 and had 3,642 finished square feet and had 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and only a 2 car garage.

I have been tracking statistics for the last few months showing luxury market sales and find they are holding strong in the Denver metro area. With 68 currently under contract, the statistics for February will be fantastic!

Luxury home sales thru Jan 2012

If you are looking to buy or sell a luxury home in the Denver metro area, please give me a call!

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Tallgrass Aveda Spa & Salon - Yelp review of the week

02-10-12

Daniel Polimino

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This week we are going to see Yelp reviews of Tallgrass Aveda Spa & Salon, located at 997 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439. In addition to a complete menu of skincare, body treatments, massage and nail services, our luxurious Evergreen Spa offers a hair salon, a boutique featuring Aveda products and the Sage Room where our TallGrass Tango side-by-side massage takes couples miles beyond any other Denver day spa.

Few of the top reviews are given below:

Sara from Denver, CO says, “I've been lucky enough to check out a few spas over the years and I can say without any doubts that Tallgrass is as good as it gets. Considering the beautiful and relaxing location, the quality of service and comfort that abounds at Tallgrass, the friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the professional treatments, and the Aveda products, I left feeling extremely pampered, relaxed and happy - and thought the prices were moderate. I admit I was a bit sore from the amazing massage I received - but I needed it. I also loved my facial and was happy to try the steam room (but only made it for 7 minutes, not 11). I can't wait to try the pedicure stations - the main\pedi room looks so comfortable. You can sit and relax in their great room, and enjoy the mountain view, the fireplace and some cucumber water and snacks while waiting for treatments (or just hesitating to leave). I simply cannot wait to go back!!”

Brandon from Denver, CO says, “I visited Tall Grass after receiving a gift certificate earlier this year, and I was not disappointed! The location is awesome; after growing up in the mountain area, it's always nice to get back up there from time to time. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I used my certificate to purchase a massage, and it ranks up there as one of the best I've had. All in all, a very nice experience, and I'd like to go back there again sometime soon!”

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