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Amazing Mondays 9/21/2020

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I hope you had an amazing weekend!

As always, I like to start the week off right with some words of Motivation…
“There Are No Limits To What You Can Accomplish, Except The Limits You Place On Your Own Thinking.” Brian Tracy

I hope you have an amazing day and week!
Sincerely,
Your Realtor Jennifer Dentry

Buying a House in Denver Long Distance

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5 Tips for Less Stress

Moving to another state can be overwhelming, especially if you’re starting a new job and trying to find a place to live. Here are 5 tips to start your remote search easier.

Tip #1 Do Your Research

Make sure that you have done some research prior to flying to Denver, Co. It will make everything so much easier. Ask your self some questions….

  • How far do you want to live from the foothills?
  • What is your interest?
  • What are your hobbies?
  • Where do you want to live?
  • Are school districts important?
  • What city fits your life style?
  • Do you want to live in the suburbs, or do you want to be in a downtown?

Tip #2 Find an agent that is willing to work with you virtually

Agents that work virtually will often do the following for you:

  • Virtual showings – Skype or Facetime so that you can go over the property during a virtual showing.
  • Virtual inspections – Skype or Facetime so that you can see a summary of items that will need repairs.
  • Work with electronic contracts – Use a system where you can sign from your phone or laptop.

Tip #3 Narrow it down

It can be so overwhelming to see a ton of homes in one day, and they honestly start to look the same and are hard to keep track of.

Tip #4 Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?

You want to know your market. It’s going to determine how you make your offer, how strong to make your offer, or how to craft your offer. So in a buyer’s market, tend to get more of what you want, and in a seller’s market, you’re going to have to make offers quick.

Tip #5 Do your inspection

Just because you’re out of town does not mean you should not do an inspection. Agents can attend an inspection for you and do a virtual summary of what’s going on at the home with the inspector. It is very important to understand repairs so that your agent can communicate what items to ask to be repaired.

If you can be in person for the closing it makes for a smooth process. Signatures are are becoming more digital, but a few still need wet signatures. If you are not on location they will have to be mailed out and possibly notarized and sent back. If a signature is missed it could push back the closing.

If you’re really thinking about moving to Colorado, check out the pros and cons of living in Denver, Colorado. This goes in depth about what’s good and bad about living in Denver, Colorado. You may also want to read about the cost of living in Denver.

Amazing Mondays 9/14/2020

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I hope you had an amazing weekend!
As always, I like to start the week off right with some words of Motivation…
“Keep Your Face Always Toward The Sunshine And Shadows Will Fall Behind You.”

Walt Whitman

Sincerely,
Your Realtor – Jennifer Dentry

Top Suburb in Denver – Littleton

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Top Suburbs in Denver, Colorado! One close to my home is a favorite of mine but is it the right fit for you? The city limits are very confusing, and just because your address is Littleton does not mean you are in the Littleton school district.   There is much to learn before you move here!!!  The cost here can be more than Denver, however the prices vary by area.  Oh and let’s talk about the fun things to do here too!!

Litteton is a historic Gold Rush city dates back to the “Pikes Peak” gold rush in 1859, when gold seekers, merchants and farmers settled the area. Richard Sullivan Little of New Hampshire, and engineer that helped lay out the irrigation system for Littleton, Colorado. Littleton sits on the southwest side of town with a population of just over 50,507 in 2020.

Homes

Littleton offers suburb homes from $450,000 all the way up to properties in the millions. Many of the homes are suburban neighborhoods but there are also homes within close proximity to downtown littleton that have a more historic feel. You can easily find a great neighborhood to meet your life style and also great for the kids!

What To Do?

The City of Littleton has over 1,400 acres of parks and open space and more than 200 miles of trails. The city has an agreement with South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) to maintain most of the parks in the city.

South Suburban’s district includes the cities of Littleton, Sheridan, Centennial, and Lone Tree, as well as parts of unincorporated Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas counties.

Visit the South Suburban Parks and Trails for a complete list of facilities in the SSPR District and to reserve a shelter at one of the parks.

Historic Downtown Littleton is known as a quaint, charming area with a mix of unique, independently owned businesses and newer, hip restaurants and shops.

Aspen Grove Shopping District is a shopping center located off of Sante Fe and Mineral that features restaurants and popular stores such as Apple and Banana Republic. The shopping center also features the Alamo Drafthouse, which is an eat-dinner-while-you-watch-a-movie theatre that supports local breweries. Aspen Grove is connected with Denver’s RTD Light rail system and is currently the southern most stop for the C and D line trains. Right by Aspen Grove you will find the Breckenridge Brewery which is a great place to have dinner or hang out with family and friends.

Schools

LPS is among the highest academically achieving school districts in the Denver metro area. Its slogan reads “Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you” is an accurate portrayal of the district’s culture. 

Littleton Public Schools serves 28 square miles and includes the majority of the City of Littleton, Town of Columbine Valley, and portions of the municipalities of Bow Mar, Centennial, and Greenwood Village.

Pro’s & Con’s of Living in Denver Colorado

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Moving to a new city is a really big deal. There’s cost of living to consider, finding your ideal lifestyle, even assessing your compatibility with the climate in different regions. But with so many factors, it can be hard to answer the main question, where should I live? Well, if Denver, Colorado is on your list of cities to consider, don’t worry. We’ve compiled the top 5 pro’s and con’s of living in Denver, Colorado so you can see whether the Mile High city is the right move for you. Let’s dive in with the undeniably positive pro’s Denver offers!

The Great Outdoors

The Rocky Moutians have so much to offer to the outdoor enthusiast. In addition to the great things to see and do in Denver itself (more on that in a moment), Denver is ideal for work and play!

Denver is a growing city with the adventure or nature you’re looking for. Denver, Colorado is also known for its wonderful sports teams and it’s dedicated fans. These teams including the the Denver Broncos, Rockies basketball, the nuggets, and hockey the Avalanche. Not only do we have baseball, basketball, and hockey but we have our professional soccer team the rapids and also the Mammoth our lacrosse team.

If sports are not your cup of tea Denver also has the stock show every year. Check out a western rodeo!!

The city itself is also divided into distinct neighborhoods, each with their own flavor of activities, shops, restaurants, and breweries to explore. 

Of course, the trade off to living in a popular city with a million activities is that other people are going to be using the roads to get to their own adventures as well.

Denver traffic has certainly increased over the years, as we grow and change. However, just as in any other city, you’ll quickly learn the peak times to avoid certain highways, and which backroads may shave off a few minutes from your commute.

Knowledge of a city’s infrastructure and flow of traffic takes time, so for now this one might stay on your list of considerations.

Public Transpiration

Light Rail
Light Rail in Denver

Denver, Colorado has been working on expanding its public transportation infrastructure for alternatives to car commuting.

In addition to buses found in other cities, Denver has its RTD Light Rail System. This is a quick, clean, easy way for people from various metro locations to the down down area to get the newest line that goes to Denver International Airport (DIA) and avoid traffic.

Additionally, Denver boasts some of the highest walkable and bikeable neighborhoods in the country, offering 196 miles of on-street bike lanes as well as accessible bike paths for commuting option.

Of course, the con to this is that with reliable, accessible, safe, efficient transit options comes an annual increase in cost. This isn’t that noticeable compared to the prices in most major cities, but it is worth noting that improvements to public transportation systems have impacted price over the past few years.

Learn More: Cost of Living in Denver

Amazing Mondays! April 27th

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I hope you had an great weekend!
As always, I like to start the week off right with some words of Motivation…

“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

I hope you have an amazing day and week!