Belinda Spillman Colorado Real Estate Professional

Friday I had a closing where I was the buyer's agent and Duke Fyffe was the listing agent. This is the first real estate transaction I have had where Duke was the other agent. I was so impressed with the integrity, honesty and level of service he provided, I had to share that with the rest of you.

From the initial contract submission stage to the closing table, Duke was truly a great guy to work with. He had a total of three offers come in on this property but luckily, my client was able to purchase this home.

Duke did a great job of counseling his seller from the very beginning about the type of maintenance items that would need to be addressed prior to listing. The seller had a new furnace, hot water heater and central air conditioning unit installed. My client, who is a single mother, will not have to worry about those big items for years to come, thanks to Duke's advice to his seller.

Duke has an assistant, Wendy, and between the two of them, they make sure that every detail is handled properly throughout the transaction. It is so nice to show up to closing and not find the need to flip through your file to see what signatures one of the parties still needs to sign. All of this was done prior to closing.

Additionally, everytime I called Duke on his cell phone, he actually answered the phone and said "Hello Belinda". Wow, first I was so impressed that he answered his phone and secondly I was impressed that he obviously added me as a new contact to his phone.

Let me just say that I will be going out of my way to show Duke's properties in the future. It was such a refreshing change to work with a highly effecient Realtor who is truly a nice guy and has a great sense of humor. If you ever get the chance to work with the "Duke of Denver", jump all over it!

Lennar's Adonea Community in Aurora, Colorado offers eight different floor-plans with square footage starting at 1,000 to 2,214. The price range for these brand new quality homes is from the $180's to the mid $200's.

Adonea currently has many homes ready for you to move in to now. If you are looking for a ranch style home, Lennar is offering unbelievable prices on two of their "Latte" floor-plans. These homes are completely finished and offer hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, central air conditioning, 2 car garages and front and back yard landscaping. All you need is your finishing touches and you can enjoy living in a quality Lennar home tomorrow.

The addresses for these special homes are 25900 E Byers Place and 26030 E Byers Place in Aurora, Colorado and they are priced in the mid $180's. Hurry, these won't last at this price. Beat the Spring rush and shop now.

Curtis Allan is the New Home Consultant at the Adonea community and he can be reached at (303) 360.0425 or you can email him at Curtis.allan@lennar.com.

Lennar puts quality first in their home construction. Attention to detail on each and every home is the first and foremost priority. As a Realtor, I have worked with many different builders in the past and for quality, affordability and customer satisfaction, no one comes close to Lennar. You can view Lennar's website at Lennar.com/Denver. Lennar currently has homes available for a quick move in as well as new home sites if you prefer a ground start. Financing through Lennar's preferred lender Universal American Mortgage Company is also unbelievable.

Adonea is conveniently located off of Gun Club Road and 6^th parkway in Aurora, Colorado. The sales office is located at 347 N. Millbrook Street, Aurora, CO 80018. Stop by and take a look at these wonderful models today. You'll be glad you did!

The interior photos below are of the "Latte" model home at Adonea.

Why is having a local agent so important? According to the dozens upon dozens of testimonials from one of my favorite agents at American Family, Kiley Brenneman, it is the only way to go!! He consistently receives raving reviews from his clients, and gratitude from those who made the introduction.

Kiley is a third generation insurance agent, and owns and American Family Insurance Agency Conveniently located at Belleview and I 25.

Kiley personally inspects every home he insures, and is available to get involved with any claims you have. He has been a local agent for over 20 years, and remains at the top of his game because of his consistent business practices.

Kiley has a very efficient staff, and ability to truly protect everything you have worked so hard to attain. He has been named a "Dream Protector" from his daughter at a young age when she asked what daddy did for work.

Kiley thought, Simple answer for a 5 year old, "I provide money, and support and help for my customers rebuild their dream home or car after an accident, getting them back to where they were before the accident". She thought for a moment and said, daddy you are a Dream Protector. From that day forward, it has stuck!!

Kiley offers 24/7 a customer service, and offers a movie ticket program! If you call for a new quote or refer someone for a quote he rewards you with two movie tickets.

Kiley offers the following coverage with American Family: Home, Auto, Umbrella, Renters, Life Insurance and Mortgage Protection, Business Insurance, Boat/RV, Estate Planning, Fidelity and surety Bonds and has a Brokerage Department that can insure anything else under the sun!

Kiley can be reached at 303-771-6990 or by email at kbrennem@amfam.com.

The snow started yesterday afternoon and continued through the night in Denver, Colorado. Out on the south side of town, in Saddle Rock, we got about 5 inches of snow so far from this storm. Luckily, in my neighborhood, the HOA clears the snow from the driveway after an inch falls. We affectionately call these hard working individuals our "Snow Fairies". I heard them out there around 4:00 AM working hard in the freezing temperatures with their snow plows. This morning there was only about another inch on the driveway and walks to be cleared off the old fashioned way.

Here are some pictures from my Saddle Rock neighborhood. You will notice that even on this cold and gloomy day, the sun is trying very hard to shine through the clouds.

We've been so spoiled this winter with seasonably warm temperatures and trace amounts of snow. Hold on to your woolly socks Denver because Old Man Winter is due to arrive later this afternoon, just in time for a crazy cold New Year's Eve.

A winter storm warning has been issued for Denver starting today through tomorrow. We could see between 5 and 10 inches of snow with wind gusts up to 35 mph and high temperatures in the low 20's. We knew it would be coming sooner or later. Last year we had 11 inches of snow in December where this year we have only had 1.5 inches.

Denver International Airport is preparing for the storm with snow crews on standby. They expect 166,000 travelers through the airport today. United and Continental are already encouraging people to delay their flights if possible. With the flight snafu's across the country all week long, the airport would not be a fun place to be today and tomorrow.

Tomorrow night there is an annual firework display on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. Lows are expected to hit -7 tomorrow night, so I think I will stay in and watch the fireworks on TV.