Where to Take Your Four-Legged Friend in Denver this Summer

It is very evident if you walk around our beautiful city of Denver that we are quite a city for the dogs and I mean that in the literal sense. Everywhere you go, furry, four-legged friends are scurrying around enjoying everything this beautiful city and state have to offer just as much as we humans do. I know my family and I are our two dogs enjoy weekend getaways and dog-friendly events around town during the summer. Below is a list of some places that are dog-friendly to stay (for any out of town guests who may need a hotel) and a list of places to take your pups or events going on that they can attend:

Dog-Friendly Hotels:

The Curtis – 1405 Curtis St – If your dog is ready for the ultimate treatment then look no further then The Curtis. This unique downtown Denver hotel has a shout-out board for all it’s K-9 club members with their name and picture for when they check in with you. And let’s not forget the ‘Scooby Snack’ pack your furry companion will also receive which includes ice cream, a pick-up bag, a toy and food/water bowls for use while they stay.

Hotel Monaco – 1717 Champa St – There is no extra charge or deposit for any pups heading to this hotel no matter their size. If you want to head out for the day don’t worry, Hotel Monaco offers pet-sitting, grooming and walking services not to mention a day at spa with the Pampered Paws Pet Package which includes a bath and a pedicure.

Hotel Teatro – 1100 Fourteenth Street – This hotel really goes beyond the call of duty when it comes to carrying for your dog. All dogs receive complimentary accommodations in the guest rooms but can also get in on the premier puppy packages. And if Fido really needs some TLC, have them meet with the certified canine massage therapist.

Dog Friendly Events in July:

International Hearing Dog Walk, Run & Wag 5k – 7:00am – 10:00am July 9th,

Sloan’s Lake Park

Weim FEST 2016 – 10:00am – Noon July 9th, Louisville Community Park

Celebrate Summer Block Party – 12:00pm – 3:00pm July 17th, Unleashed by Petco 3705 East Colfax Ave

Bow Wow Film Fest – 6:00pm – July 24th, The Sheridan Opera House, Telluride

The Best Dog Parks for Play Time:

Railyard Dog Park – 19th Ave & Little Raven

Berkeley Lake Dog Park – Sheridan & West 46th Ave

Cherry Creek State Park – 4201 S. Parker Rd.

Fuller Park Dog Park – Franklin & E. 29th

There are so many great places to take your dog this summer; even dog friendly restaurants so make sure to let them enjoy the summer with you! Always remember to not keep your dog in a hot car, if you have to go in somewhere for a few minutes roll down the windows and park them in the shade. Hope you and your pups have a safe and happy summer!

Elsa my Frenchie!   

Denver's Real Estate Market Ended The Month With A Dazzling Display Of Active Inventory

Just like the sound of a powerful M-80 firecracker bursting over the skies Fourth of July weekend, Denver's real estate market exploded with a flurry of new listings and ended the month with a dazzling display of active inventory!  Make sure to check out the July DMAR Market Trends Report  http://www.dmarealtors.com/sites/default/files/content/dmar_market_trends_report_july_2016.pdf

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DMAR Market Trends Report 

Finding Your Yoga Balance on a SUP (Stand-Up Paddle Board)

One thing I really love about the summer weather is the chance to get outside to get my workout in. During the winter, the gym can get a bit tiring after a while and it can get harder and harder as the cold days drag on to get motivated to keep a good workout program. But when the warm weather hits, it’s like a hibernation over the city lifts and you see all of these people outside exercising from running Red Rocks to biking on the Cherry Creek bike path. People are more excited to get out and run with the sun, to find new activities where they can get their exercise in for the day but also enjoy the beauty that is the Colorado outdoors.

One thing I have discovered is SUP, which stands for Stand-Up Paddling boarding. This is an amazing workout where you stand on a paddleboard and use your core to hold yourself still as you paddle around the water. This type of activity has been popular for a few years now but I recently discovered that some people have taken it to a new level and added yoga to the mix. Colorado is known as a haven for Yogis and this is a way to push your yoga skills to the next level.

Huffington Post wrote an article about the some of the top reasons you should try yoga on a SUP:

1.    It’s a better workout – Because you are not on a stable floor, you are going to really have to engage your core to keep you stable as you move through the water.

2.    It will refine your technique: This will help you feel if you are balanced on each side of your body when you do your poses.

3.    It’s more calming: We know as a young child that floating can make you feel weightless and the same is true for this which gives you the feeling of floating to help lift any heaviness.

4.    It’s empowering: This might be as close as many of us get to actually walking on water and this really pushed participants to focus on their poses and more importantly themselves.

5.    It teaches you to get back up: There is a high chance you will fall off, more than once, but if you do, it is up to you to get yourself back on your board and find your balance again. It helps ease the fear of falling from your poses.

6.    It’s beautiful: Like I said before, would you rather workout in a gym or find yourself floating on a beautiful Colorado lake at sunset watching the sun set behind the Rockies as you strike into your downward dog pose?

Below is a list of some places you can check out if you want to give yourself a challenge this summer in the yoga department:

·      Soda Lakes, Morrison CO

·      Chatfield State Park, Littleton CO

·      Union Reservoir, Longmont CO

·      Maggie Pond, Breckenridge CO

·      Dillon Marina, Dillon CO

Get out and enjoy your summer workouts this year! 

Working with the Right Realtor for You in this Market

There’s no denying that many home buyers in Denver are all discovering there appears to be fewer and fewer houses on the market these days. While the demand is quite high in this seller’s market, the inventory continues to drop. In May, which is just the start of the big summer selling season, the inventory for homes for sale in metro Denver fell by 3.4% to 5,463. While this happened, the prices for the average home including condominiums and single-family detached homes, reached a new peak of over $400K, an increase of almost 9% over the last year.

While builders are pulling more permits to try and keep up with the demand, many of the homes they are building are in the higher price ranges leaving the market for lower price ranges even harder to get into. Many people are trying to get into the market and make first-time homebuyers are finding it harder to find a home within their price range. And with such a competitive market, it can be discouraging to keep making offers on homes when buyers know there is a chance for there to be 20 other offers on the table.

As a Realtor, I hear these stories all the time from my buyers. They are scared to get into the market, they think it is impossible to get a house they like in an area they want, they are afraid they will have to give up a lot to please the seller or that they have tried to find a home before and it ended up being so disheartening they stopped for a while waiting for the market to “slow down”. I hear all of these frustrations when I meet with buyers and from our first meeting I let it be known that one of the reasons they are sitting in front of me is because they are serious about buying and they have come to me to be their front-of-the-lines person.

As a certified Realtor, I continue to educate myself on the market, the trends, best methods and laws so that I can be the best for my clients. It is imperative when looking for someone to represent you, you find someone with certified training who has your best interests at heart. Personally I make a guarantee that I will be there every step of the way during the process and I am available all the time for when my clients have questions or concerns. Buying a home is the biggest decision of many people’s lives and they need someone they can trust more than anything. I am trustworthy and confident in my ability to perform as a Realtor and as a negotiator when things get tough. I have my MCNE designation for negotiating which sets me apart from many other realtors.

I understand how daunting buying a home can be and I would love to help you see the process does not have to be that way. Give me a call or email today and let’s grab coffee and discuss what you want in a Realtor, what I can do for you and how we can go about finding you the home of your dreams.

June Metro Denver Market Statistics