Contextualized Shopping |
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Shopping through text has been the hit sensation for the last few years. One can point, click and buy a European vacation, or an entire new wardrobe, an automobile or deck furniture from the luxury and comfort of your own deck. Need shoes? Go to Zappo and read the text on a plethora of shoes available. Need to book your next vacation? You will probably surf the web, read the text and the reviews, point...click...and go! You can shop your next sojourn from a tweet, book a restaurant from a website and find a match.com from a comment on facebook. Like?
The residential real estate market is working to keep the contextualized shopper well informed. From housing values and trends to neighborhood data, many a buyer can view the texts of data prior to making their first buying tour. A seller can use social shopping to "guesstimate" the temperature of the market prior to pricing a home. However, at the end of day, the only way to become "linked in" to a purchase or sale is to touch and feel the product and the most reliable method for searching is through the knowledge and expertise of a Realtor. Choosing the right Realtor is essential whether you are buying or selling, text cannot provide what experience has taught. A typical buyer's agent will conduct a Metrolist search and continue with the auto search to keep up to speed with the speed of this changing residential market. A professional Realtor will know that the average days on market has dropped from a 184 number to 145, a negative 21.2%. That fact influences pricing a property. A Realtor that continues to stay informed of the markets knows that the 2012 Million Dollar Sales continue to outpace 2011, and the highest price sold has increased a whopping 74.8%! This is text you can believe.
Contact me today for a comparative market analysis of your home, or context for homes in a neighborhood that has sparked your interest.
A joint effort in contextual and personal shopping can put you into your next great home.
email:judy@kentwoodcity.com
posted: April 9, 2012
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Prestigious Par |
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What do Ernie Els, Tiger Woods and you have in common? Access to one of the most prestigious golf holes in America and the most talked about on the PGA tour. Situated on the Castle Pines Golf Club's internationally acclaimed and very private golf course, this sweet piece of land is going on the market at a sweet price. The treed lot with mountain and golf course views is located at the end of a cul de sac and will be listed below the most recent 2011 appraisal.
Put yourself on Ernie's turf, he once remarked that it was the most beautiful spot in the world. Once you have built that dream home on this gorgeous piece of ground, maybe you can treat a foursome for dinner on the deck....the invitations are ready.
For more information contact me at judy@kentwoodcity.com or Kentwood City Properties
303-820-2489
posted: October 12, 2011
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Mile Hi Modern |
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Launching to market in one of the most sought after "hoods" in the mile high city is 984 South Vine, a super chic modern home in East Wash Park. The home, organically constructed, represents modern architecture that blends with the traditional architecture of the neighborhood, dubbed Denver's Crown Jewel by 5280 Magazine.
Aspenites and Telluridistas love the trendy lifestyle demographic of East Wash Park with its convenience to local restaurants, boutique shopping, salons, spas, yoga and pilates studios, coffee houses and bike shops. It is the ultimate in living local, not a chain store or restaurant on site. It is also close to the park, minutes from downtown and the Cherry Creek shopping district.
This modern home at 980 South Vine is crafted of granites, hardwoods, stainless and key elements of modern/contemporary design
For more information or a private showing email:
judy@kentwoodcity.com
posted: June 24, 2011
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Labor of Love |
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"I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand" John Rockefeller...via Aha Life Design.
The dignity of labor, I am loving this concept especially in today's world. An architect was once told, upon being asked his profession, that being an architect is a "noble" profession. There are many noble professions, but when an architect uses the mind and creates a design and a construction firm uses the hand to confirm the vision, it is true dignity.
This labor of love can be seen through the many listings that you can access through www.judysdenver.com.
The modern house that sold in ten days at 980 South Vine with a Wrightian influence is a lovely example of dignified labor.
The spectacular custom design in Castle Pines Village at 762 Valderrama, a delayed collaboration between architect and interior designer extroadinaire. This home doesn't compete, with nature or any other homes! It can be shown by appointment.
The newest listing at 984 South Vine is currently available and attracting showings and offers. It is located one block from Gaylord Street and constructed by Muscle Builders, Inc.
For information on any of these homes or other fine examples of the dignity of labor, contact me at
judy@kentwoodcity.com
Have an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!
posted: September 2, 2011
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If A Tree Falls ... |
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...in your path, do you regard it as an obstacle or part of the path?
Reminders of how we view obstacles occur daily and sometimes how we view the obstacle determines the outcome.
This past weekend was bursting with activity in the field of residential real estate. The National Association of Realtors promoted its annual Open House Weekend and buyers were out opening doors and collecting brochures. Interesting to hear comments from buyers and how buyers view homes. One of the greatest obstacles in a home that is listed for sale is getting the home "de-obstacled". A seller may have spent the budget on the draperies that match the living room couch and side chairs but are they an amenity to the home or an obstacle? Buyers need to see the forest, it is very hard to visualize the mill work in a large library if the books, mementos, photos and kindergarten palm prints are creating visual obstacles. One person's treasure is another one's yard sale, and the mantra when launching a home to market is de-clutter, de-doily, de-funk and remove the obstacles.
Be your own personal home stager and follow three simple rules in getting rid of the obstacles.
1. All the photos, art objects, albums, souvenirs, etc that you plan to move should be boxed for the move, immediately. This will save the time and energy when you are under the timelines of a contract, and in the long run money from the move.
2. All items you are not planning on moving need to be boxed and removed immediately. If the kids are taking "mother's china", box and send it! All the trips to consignments and charities should be completed prior to the lock box placement, and don't forget the clothes! If you haven't thinned the closet, do it before the first showing. An overstuffed or full closet is always viewed as an obstacle rather than part of the path. Furniture follows the same rule, if it doesn't travel to the new house, it needs to go.
3. The front door;is there an inviting path that leads to the front door or a course that needs conquering? Do quick drive by your home for street appeal. If there is a leftover party hosted by old man winter, send the party packing. A well tended path to the home will set the mental tone for the offer to follow.
If you are interested in launching your home to market, call or email me at judy@kentwoodcity.com.
posted: April 30, 2012
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Going Green |
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Well, Kermit, indeed it is easy being green...just ask any Kentwood City Broker! Kentwood City Properties is proud to be a promoter of Denver's B-Cycle Program. The B-Cycle program began during the Democratic National Convention and was so well received that Denver Bike Sharing installed B-Stations throughout the city. There are stations from downtown Denver to multiple neighborhoods. For a nominal fee, a rider can check a bicycle out at any number of stations with one swipe of a credit card, a membersip makes it ever so easy and breezy with the B-Cycle card that can be secured off their website. The Bike Rental Charges are $0.00 for the first half hour, $1.00 for the second half hour and $4.00 for each half hour after that. You have the ability to check the bike out at one B-Station and return it to another, if it is within the half hour you are not charged. If you check the bike out at a Cherry Creek North B-Station and drop the bike off at Riverfront, a 30 minute bike ride, you will not be charged. When you are ready to ride back or to another location, you check out a new bike and will not be charged if it is under 30 minutes. Your ride route from station to station is an encouraged practice, and very economic. You will be greening Denver without spending the green. This is also the perfect travel option to a sporting or cultural event, farmer's markets and any of the many Rockies games. The B-Cycle Stations are effortless, the red bikes are equipped with baskets and locks, helmets are strongly encouraged.
An easy way to get started with B-Cycle is to tour Denver's neighborhood with one of the high energy brokers at Kentwood City Properties. You will be able to see Denver Landmarks, learn the history of the neighborhoods, tour a few available properties and get educated on the market from the neighborhood specialists. It is a fun, informative, sustainable and healthy way to see Denver real estate. The tours will be held from April through October, generally on a Sunday and will cover neighborhoods such as LoDo/Riverfront, the Highlands, Curtis Park, Park Hill, Stapleton, Congress Park, Cherry Creek, Denver Country Club, Washington Park and Platte Park. Promoting Denver is one of my passions, I will be hosting two tours, my childhood neighborhood Park Hill and Cherry Creek North where I currently live.
My National Association of Realtor's Green Designation is also another passion so I look forward to being a part of a city wide effort to go green with the B-Cycle program. Look for our advertisements and schedule of bike tours so you can get out and have some fun!
posted: March 17, 2011
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Good Earth Friday |
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Wondrous spring and the celebration of earth's rebirth brings energy and a renewed spirit. With Earth Day falling on Good Friday, we have time to recommit to preserving the blessings of Earth for future generations. Decide to reduce the carbon footprint, and explore ways to recycle or reuse. Appreciate the efforts of architects, builders, city planners and citizens that promote awareness and commitment to a green environment. As a realtor with the National Association of Realtor's Green Designation, this day is a re-commitment to finding more avenues to reduce the carbon footprint.
posted: April 22, 2011
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The Crown Jewel |
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Denver has oft been referred to as the "Queen City", the nomer dates back to the mining days but is relevant today. Another jewel in the crown of the most successful and locally owned real estate company in the "Queen City" is a new affiliation with Christies International. The Kentwood Company has formally announced to brokers and staff that it has affiliated with Christies International Real Estate.
One of the world's oldest art auction houses and currently showing the famed Elizabeth jewels, Christies started its real estate arm in 1995. The original auction house was established in 1766, ten years before Colorado established statehood!
Adding the Christie's brand to the familiar and respected Kentwood brand is a win for all. The luxury home market is one sector of all the real estate services that are offered by the three Kentwood offices, the company markets and sells properties in all price ranges. This new affiliation allows properties valued at more than one million a broad international showcase through internet and print marketing.
The gorgeous Christie's International Real Estate magazine is rich in its color, photography and design. The magazine has a distribution to more than 1,300 cities in 48 countries from Denver to Dubai. It is available in fashionable resorts, hotels, private airport lounges and newstands and Affiliate offices and client mailings. Look for the next Kentwood City Properties listing under Judy Fahrenkrog in the next magazine.
For more information on the real estate services that I provide for buyers and sellers, or for a marketing presentation please contact me at
judy@kentwoodcity.com
posted: January 25, 2012
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GOING...GOING... |
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GONE! Under Contract in one day, the room with a view! Four Hundred East Third Avenue is the spectacular condo sophisticate int he Cherry Creek area. This is the contemporary building that can actually boast mountain and city views, no mall sightings from this great location! The 1503 square foot condo on southwest corner of the ninth floor boasts black walnut hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen and a built-in Murphy bed/sofa in the study. The building itself boast amenities that rival any other condominium buildings with concierge services, on-site maintenance, fitness and entertaining rooms and walkabiliy. For more information on this unit or other options in the Cherry Creek or Washington Park area contact me! Judy Fahrenkrog Kentwood City Properties
posted: April 15, 2013
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If I Had a Wagon |
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...I would go to Colorado! On the last day of November, Coloradoans are experiencing a fairly typical Colorado late autumn day. The late autumn foliage is ready to change out the closet for winter white. While temperatures are going to be mildly 60 something with bluebird skies, there will be a sudden drop as the clock strikes midnight and an expected five inches of snow will arrive with December. This is Colorado and this is why people want to live here.
If it snows five inches Coloradoans don't expect school to be cancelled and will probably wear flip flops to that early morning yoga or spin class. Humidity? It is humid to the average Coloradoan if it is over 25%, which is why it never seems too cold or too hot.
The determining factor if someone is from Colorado is that they give directions by saying toward the mountains or away from the mountains and they know what the Continental Divide is and where it is.
Spotting a bear on your front porch or a herd of elk across your golf course doesn't bother you...if you are from Colorado. You probably have a ski pass hanging next to your car keys and you have experienced off roading in a vehicle that was never intended for such activities. You don't store your bike for the winter and you keep your holiday outdoor lights up through Stock Show. You have been to the Brown Palace for Christmas tea and the showing of the prize bull in January.
You own a cowboy hat.
Sounds like fun, right? This is why Colorado hits the top ten list for desirable places to reside in every category, so why not make that move to Colorado. We have plenty of room! One option is to build your dream home on the most spectacular lot in Castle Pines Village on the prestigious Castle Pines Golf Club's hole #10. There is a foundation ready on this nearly 2 acre wooded lot with views of the ponds and mountains and the golf course. Castle Pines is one of the most desirable residential communities because it has mountain living yet it is city close. Only a 20 minute drive down the Interstate (another Colorado term and you are there! Check out 89 Indigo Way in Castle Pines Village on this website and the Kentwood website at
www.denverrealestate.com
If you are interested in exploring options for your new life in Colorado email me at judy@kentwoodcity.com.
posted: November 30, 2011
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