Are you looking for an apartment in LODO?  We have a great one bedroom, one of the largest in the building, coming on the market in early July 2008.  It is right in the thick of everything going on in Downtown Denver Colorado.  It has great natural light in the living room and is conveniently located to the laundry and trash shoot.  Building boasts a pool, entertainment room and receptionist in the lobby.

It is located in Brooks Tower and is convenient to the Light Rail, Convention Center, Market Street, 16th Street Mall, Comedy Works & many wonderul area restaurants.  Current property owners are installing new carpet and a fresh coat of paint.  Do to the fact that this property will go on the market competitively, it won’t last long.  If you would like to be the first to view this home please contact Kim Olson at 303.917.6402 to arrange your appointment.

If this property doesn’t meet your needs, we invite you to use our free Denver MLS Search.

If you would like to see what the current market value of your home is, we invite you to do a Market Snapshot at our website www.denverarearealestate.com.

Really cute home in Lakewood, Colorado coming on the market early July 2008.  Current owners are putting in new carpet, fresh paint and light fixtures.  Home is in a mature neighborhood located just off Wadsworth on a very quiet street.  It has a great backyard, one car garage and recently updated kitchen with new appliances!  It would make a great starter home or rental.  In my opinion, it’s a very cute tri-level that is well laid out. 

If you interested in seeing this home first, please contact Kim Olson at 303.917.6402 to set an appointment for the day we launch it on the market.  It will be priced right and won’t last long.

If you are currently looking for a home in the Denver Metro Area, please visit our Denver MLS search engine.

If you are wondering what the current value of your home is in todays market, we offer a Market Snapshot on our website at www.denverarearealestate.com.

When I first approached this home in Hutchinson Hills, I immediately was brought back to a place I spent some of the best times of my childhood.  With it’s oversized drive-way, 3 car garage and beautiful front yard…I thought to myself how inviting this home felt.  The community is really a hidden secret among the hussle and bussle of the surrounding area.  Located just 5 minutes from I-25, I-225 & The Denver Tech Center…you couldn’t ask for a better location.  It’s close to shopping and only 10 minutes from  Cherry Creek Resevior.

Once I entered the foyer, I was amazed at the lay-out and size of the interior of this custom home.  The formal living room would easily accomodate a full set of furniture and baby grand piano.  The kitchen has great counter space and plenty of cabinets with lots of little extras like interior cabinet lighting. 

All 4 of the upstairs bedrooms are oversized with lots of natural light, but the Master Suite is really really BIG and it has a nice size walk-in closet!  If you can appreciate Italian Marble, then you’re going to love the Master Bath.  The extra deep jacuzzi tub for two and the double shower head shower are an added bonus for anyone purchasing this home.

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Want to start your search for a Realtor to help you sell your home or find the right home for you…call Kim Olson 303.771.7500

This is some good information from a Lender I trust… just wanted  to provide you with some information regarding the FHA guideline changes that are coming on July 14th.  There’s a lot of info in the attached packet, but what you really need to know is that the up front mortgage insurance premium and the monthly mortgage insurance are now risk based.  The better the scenario the lower the up front mortgage insurance and monthly insurance will be and vice versa.

 Thanks and please ask any questions that you have,

 Nick Maccarrone

Oxford Mortgage Corporation

720-217-5953

Just a quick update to let everyone know that the listing in Tallyn’s Reach is Under Contract - in 90 days…which tells our Team a lot about today’s market.  What makes this exciting for us is that we received multiple offers on this listing.  We have steadily seen the inventory in pockets of Denver and the surrounding areas declining, which is a good indicator that Buyers should start seriously considering making offers on homes they are interested in purchasing.

 I encourage everyone currently on the market to purchase a home, to not hesitate when considering putting that offer in on a home they wish to buy.  If you would like to speak with a Buyer’s Agent with our Team, please call Kim at 303.389.9700 or 303.917.6402 to discuss how we can help you in your search for the perfect home.

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This 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home in Hutchinson Hills will be coming on the market this Friday June 13, 2008.  It is one of the few "custom" homes in this neighborhood that has come on the market in the last 10 years, so if you’re looking for a home close to the Denver Tech Center and convenient to I-25, be sure to be one of the first to schedule your appointment to see this amazing home.

Although this home has a number of features that set it apart from the competition; We are only posting this blog to encourage all Buyers to get their showing scheduled for first thing on Friday morning.  The price of the home will  be announced promptly at 8:00 am on Friday, along with additional details about the property.  If you are not currently represented by a Buyer Agent, our Team will be happy to arrange to show you this property ourselves.  Please contact Kim at 303.389.9700 or 303.917.6402 to set your private appointment to see this wonderful home.

If your just starting your search for a new home, we encourage you to use our Free Denver MLS Search Engine.

It’s never easy to talk about yourself, but when it comes to real estate I can say I finally found the career I’ve been training for over the last ten years!  I’ve been in mergers & acquisitions, marketing for a large pharmaceutical company and working in property asset management.  I really started down the path into real estate when I was ask to find properties in the 90’s going into foreclosure.  It wasn’t an easy job, but it was wonderfully rewarding to take a home in need of attention and turn it into a dream home for a lucky buyer. 

I graduated with an International Business Degree in 1997 from the University of Oklahoma and had the good fortune to spend a semester abroad studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, France.  You think college can be a challenge here, try having to understand and articulate your opinion of business in another language.  On the upside, I really had an opportunity to experience firsthand how our countries culture differs from many countries in Europe.  So, I can honestly say, I understand what individuals experience when relocating, not only from abroad, but different areas of the United States.

You might be asking yourself what makes me different from all the other pavement pounding Realtors in the Denver metropolitan area?  My personal opinion would be my level of energy, enthusiasm and knack for "thinking outside the box" in regards to how I market a listing or prepare a buyer for their next purchase.  I know I must be doing something right, because my listings on average are on the market for about 3 months from listing date to offer on the property.  In large part, I would have to say that my unyielding promotion of my listing via the web, board meetings and simple word of mouth constantly keeps the homes I represent in front of the real estate community.

I know, that to date, all my clients have repeatedly commented that they enjoy my fun, upbeat attitude and fresh prospective on the real estate market.  I haven’t personally experienced this "down market" that I hear others talking about all the time.  If your home is priced correctly, staged to perfection and the marketing is top notch…your home will sell in a timely manner.  That is why it is so important to choose the right Realtor for you.  If you’re a Buyer, the same philosophy applies, find a Realtor that recognizes your needs, assist you with your search (no one should be looking at 100’s of homes) and that you trust to represent your interest in the negotiations.

Well, I’m sure I could go on for hours writing about real estate, but I think you get the idea…so if you’re looking for a Realtor to list your home or help you find your next residence or investment (including Commercial), give me a call…it would be my pleasure to "interview" for the position!  If you want to start your search on your own, please use our free MLS Search Engine.  I hope to hear from you soon, so give me a call 303.389.9700. 

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I love to travel…here I am in Australia with my first "Roo".

I mastered the "Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb" in freezing temperatures and HAIL, but I’m not a quitter!!!             

One of Littleton Colorado’s hidden secrets is this close, tight knit community near Roxborough Park & Chatfield Reservior.  This home is nestled on the outer edge of the foothills with views of the Hogback!  It’s a perfect place for family’s, nature enthusiast and anyone just looking for peace and serenity.

Located on a quiet street in a beautiful neighborhood this property has both a formal living room and spacious family room with lots of natural light.  The open eat-in kitchen is perfect with it’s space saver microwave, pantry closet, great counter space and cabinets.

The master bedroom has a wonderful large walk-in closet and double vanity in the master bath.  Currently the two additional bedrooms are themed for children, one in lilac for a girl & spiderman for a boy.  The second full bathroom has plenty of cabinet space for all the little extras.  Both the additional bedrooms have large windows that are perfect for letting in the clean, crisp air from outdoors.  But not to worry, this home also has central heat & air, so during those warms summer days this home will stay nice and cool.

If this home sounds perfect for you, please give Kim Olson a call for a private tour 303.389.9700.  If your still searching, please utilize our MLS Search engine!

Everyone says in real estate that location is everything and that is why this home for sale in Castle Pines North Colorado is a must see for anyone looking to buy a regal home with acreage.  Located just minutes from I-25 & various shopping centers, you get the best of both worlds.  The home is situated on over two acres of land in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by nature.

When you first enter the home you are greeted by a wonderful open foyer with a spiral staircase, elegant formal dining area and stunning formal living room.  As you continue through the main level, you find yourself in the spacious open family room and kitchen.  Then you take a minute to look around and notice all the natural light & beautiful views from the deck, your eye is drawn to the spectacular fireplace with its built-in shelves leading to the vaulted ceiling.

Now let’s take a walk upstairs.  The Master Suite is quite the retreat after a long day and the large 5 Piece Master Bath provides all the space you need to prepare for a busy day.  The two walk-in closets make it easy to stay organized with plenty of room for "his and hers".  As you continue down the "loft like" hallway to the three additional over sized  bedrooms there is no doubt that the accommodations would be perfect for everyone.

"La plus grande salle dans la maison" has to be the Great Room!  Again you take a winding staircase downstairs to a vast room that includes a full wet bar, separate space for gaming tables and a walk-out to a half  basketball court!  But that’s not all…the finished basement also consist of two additional large bedrooms and a beautiful full bathroom & two large storage closets.

The property has been professional landscaped and has wonderful curb appeal.  If you’re searching for a home in Castle Pines North or would like a private tour of this home please call Kim to set an appointment 303.771.7500.

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Okie Arnot has been a licensed Realtor in the Denver Metropolitan Area since 1980, but prior to that she held her license in the Great State of Texas! Her list of credentials are long and distinguished so I will only give everyone the Readers Digest version.

She has many professional memberships such as being a member of South Metro Realtor Association, Colorado Association of Realtors (which she is currently running for President 2008), the National Association of Realtors & the Women’s Council of Realtors.

Her history with these Associations is also quite impressive; From 2002 to 2003 she was the Chair/President of the South Metro Denver Association & in 2008 she is the Metro District Vice President of the Colorado Association or Realtors…but, with all her activities she still maintains a wonderful relationship with her clients…That’s Impressive! But there’s more…in 2003 Ms. Arnot was honored with being Realtor of the Year!

Okie believes that it is very important for a Realtor to continue their education in Real Estate, that is why she holds her certifications as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) & Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (LHM).

So I ask you, with a resume such as Okie’s, why not hire the "Best" to represent you in todays market? Would you like to discuss the A Team listing your home or perhaps you are looking for a new place to call your own, give Okie a call…you won’t regret it 303.771.7500.