Using a Experienced Realtor when Relocating Cities

You may have noticed that Denver is continuing to flourish as a city with people relocating here on the daily. Our city’s growth is due to the job opportunities and the great work/life balance. I constantly am meeting people who have just moved to the city and are looking for help when it comes to finding a place to live whether that be with location or whether they should rent or buy. Moving to a new city can be intimidating especially when looking for a place to live. Whenever I get a phone call from someone thinking of moving to Denver, I always encourage them to do their research when figuring out where they want to live but also to find a good real estate agent who can be a huge help in every aspect from location to living spaces. It also is imperative to use a knowledgeable real estate agent because real estate laws are different from state to state so if you are looking to purchase a place, you need to know the ins and outs of that purchase.

 

Here are a few helpful tips for re-locators who are thinking of moving to Denver:

 

Use a real estate agent if you are looking to buy a home – This may seem like an obvious but many people, if you are relocating or not, attempt to purchase a home by themselves. There are so many different laws in each state and not to mention the copious contracts you have to go through, it is imperative to hire someone who is trained to handle all of that. Do your research before you move to your new city and call around to different agencies, interview real estate agents until you find one who you feel can help you find your home.

 

Do your research – It is a great thing we have the Internet these days and good old Google to answer basically any question we could ever want to know the answer to. For those of you looking to move to Denver, get online and do some research about the city before you make the move. There are so many unique neighborhoods that will cater to every person out there so it is important to do your research to figure out which one best suits you.

 

Visit the city and talk with the locals – Most people who come to Denver instantly fall in love with the city so it is not hard to convince people to move here. But if you are thinking of making the move to Denver, go spend time in the city and chat with the “locals” (many who have relocated just like you!) to get some bearings on the city. Learn about local watering holes, best places to go hike and where to take day trips from the city. Immerse yourself in the Denver lifestyle so you are feeling comfortable when the time comes to make the big move.

 

Moving to a new city can be scary for many reasons, but there are things you can put in place to make the move not so intimidating. The biggest one I can encourage you to do is to reach out to a good, local real estate agent to help you find the perfect place for you to live. If you or someone you know is looking to move to Denver soon, please give me a call or shoot me an email, I would love to help you get acquainted with this incredible city! 

Take a Trip to the Denver Zoo

Denver has so many wonderful places to go in the city, from our countless museums to our top-notch parks and our one-of-a-kind restaurants. This city is a bustling spot full of life and ever growing activities. One of my favorite places to go visit is the Denver zoo which is having a free admission day this Friday and Saturday from 11:00am-4:00pm. This zoo has been around caters to a wide variety of animals and exhibitions.

 

The Denver Zoo was started when the mayor of Denver received a gift in the form of a black bear cub in 1918. This furry companion came to live at City Park and this is where the zoo began. Early visitors saw the zoo grow from fist carrying elk, bison, monkeys and birds to housing elephants, large cats, reptiles and sea creatures. The zoo benefited from Carl Hagenbeck’s revolutionary zoo concept that animals and people should see one another at eye level in the animal’s natural habitat without bars or fences. From the 1920’s up until today, the Denver zoo continues to grow thanks to the countless support of Denver citizens

 

The zoo continues to make a effort to have every animal’s area embody their natural habitat and living space. The Denver zoo is also committed to educating everyone to comes for a visit and in partnership with the Gates Family Foundation and the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the zoo was able to build the Gates Wildlife Conservation Education Center. This center is run is run by a dedicated staff and group of volunteers who are passionate about the zoo’s mission and work hard to make the zoo an educational place for people to go and learn more about animals, the environments they live in and how to help preserve each beautiful creature.

 

This weekend marks the second and third free day of the year for 2017. There are only 9 free days all year so make sure if you have time this weekend to pack up the family and head to the Denver zoo to check out all the amazing animals. While on your way to the zoo, located in the heart of City Park West, make sure to take in all the beautiful homes and architecture of the neighborhood. This area continues to grow and blossom and if you think about your trip to the zoo that maybe that neighborhood that you could see yourself living in, give me a call and let’s sit down to discuss your real estate hopes and dreams and how I can help you achieve them. 

Celebrating 75 years of Wonder Woman (and wonder women today!)

 

Wonder Woman turned 75-years-old. While she may only be a made-up personality who covered comic book covers and movie posters, Wonder Woman has been a staple representative of a character girls and women have looked up to for now 75-years. I remember reading Wonder Woman comic books when I was a little girl and being starry-eyed at the way this powerful woman took on the world. She is someone I continue to admire and look up to because she brought about an empowerment to women everywhere.

 

The great thing about Wonder Woman is that she continues to be to this day a woman hero to many girls and women out there. She has been reborn on the movie screen and on the television screen, growing through the years with society as society continues to grow in relation to women’s rights, power and advocacy.

 

A few things always stuck out to me in her stories:

 

Wonder Woman is the hero, not the victim – Many lead female characters tend to be victims when it comes to storylines, but not Wonder Woman. She was out there everyday helping people, giving her time and effort to make sure the world was a better place.

 

She was always portrayed as strong and not weak – Wonder Woman did not need someone to come behind her and do the saving; she was the one out there saving others. She was a powerful character, strong in her appearance but even stronger in her presence.

 

She could fall in love with a man but didn’t need to depend on a man – While she was strong and independent, Wonder Woman was also human. There were love storylines in her many years with men she loved very much. While she had romantic relationships with these men, she did not depend on these men. She has mature and loving relationships with that respected one another’s skills and talents, both she and her love interests finding themselves on an equal playing field in life.

 

Wonder Woman is someone who stood on her own two feet from the moment she was written into the world. She was a empowering superhero who used her powers to help others while all along helping to save the world. She reminds me all the time just how powerful women can be, as individuals and as a group. As women we need to think like Wonder Woman and be strong and powerful each and every day!  

 

Photo By Brigette Modglin

Photo By Brigette Modglin

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What A Year 2016

First off I just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year! It seems like I was just making plans for 2016 and now here I am gearing up for a wonderful 2017. This year was one for the books for me, with some big changes and come unique opportunities that came my way, I would definitely say that I had a growing year full of lots of highs and very few lows, always good in my book.

 

And it wasn’t just a growing year for me; it was a growing year for Colorado. The state continued to blossom with real estate developments consistently being built and job opportunities making our city a even more desirable place for millennials to move to. Throughout the year, Denver was ranked as the number one city in the United States as a place people were moving to live due to the jobs, the price of living and the incredible outdoor lifestyle. With all these new transplants came a surge of people looking for homes and that is where I really got to step in. The housing prices in Denver have always been consistent but prices for homes have slowly risen due to the high demand and the low inventory. This year, I worked with many first-time homebuyers and out-of-state homebuyers to get them the house of their dreams. While we had to be patient and flexible more times than not, this year I was still able to find good homes for my clients, and that always is something I strive for each and every year.

 

While people were just moving to Denver on their own, there also was an influx of newcomers due to companies relocating. BP Oil moved their headquarters to Denver that brought a great number of new employees and their families. Viega Pipe also moved their headquarters here this year from Kansas that again brought more workers and their families.  Lucky for me I had the pleasure helping one of their families move here. This is something we are going to continue to see as Denver continues to grow as a city and as a possible international hub thanks to a new development looking to take over the River North Arts District.

 

I would have to say the biggest change for me this year when it comes to my real estate would be my decision to join Kentwood City Properties a Birkshire Hathaway Affiliate. After much consideration and lots of chats with my husband, we both decided this would be a positive move for me in growing my career and taking my real estate to the next level. And boy has that been the case! This year I have grown in so many ways and I know a lot of it has to do with the opportunities I have been given due to joining such a dedicated team like Kentwood.

 

This year has been one for the books and I am so excited for what 2017 has in store for me and for my clients! If this is the year you are thinking it is time to buy or sell, please shoot me an email or give me a call and let’s discuss your best options. Happy New Year!

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