The Skins Game |
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The Skins Game, well not the highly watched PGA tournament nor the famed football team in Washington DC, but the real skins game is back!
According to the National Association of Realtor's Realtor Magazine a locally owned brokerage firm, such as the Kentwood Company, is the new norm for successful real estate brokerage firms because they have "skin in the game". A locally owned real estate brokerage firm has great success in today's market because it is their town, their money, their connections, their clients and their deals. There has been a dramatic shift in the way consumers purchase real estate because of the Internet. A nationally owned company is less meaningful to the average buyer because when you log on to the national firm's name, navigating the web page and locating the desired city or community is lost on the consumer. Logging on to a national brand is equivalent to a search for PGA rated golf courses, you have to drill down too far to reach a suitable site. The consumer is now choosing a local brand for the myriad of choices in residential real estate. The Kentwood Company is local branding at its best!
It is for this very reason that NAR's Realtor Magazine has recently named the Kentwood Company the #1 Real Estate Brokerage Firm in the country for highest closed sales production per Broker Associate on an annual basis. This means that the Kentwood Broker lists and sells properties in the Denver area, what is listed on the Internet in the nation's capital doesn't compete with a Kentwood listing.
Local branding and local ownership because it's our town, or my town.
Visit the Kentwood website at www.Denverrealestate.com and view our game plan!
posted: February 10, 2011
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Shared Intelligence |
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Painters and Architects, Architects and Artists, Artists and Scientists, Scientists and Artists...when art shares life, intelligence and beauty prevail.
This is the story of the ultra cool and uber sexy modern home that recently SOLD in Belcaro in the Mile High City.
As seen in Modern In Denver magazine, this home was co-listed ...Judy Fahrenkrog and Peter Blank, www.milehimodern.com. Multiple offers caught heightened interest when the Under Contract sign was posted bringing the highest price this year for the Wright inspired home in the Belcaro, Polo Club and Bonnie Brae area. The home's architecture and contruction bring new meaning to beautiful sustainability; architecture and science. The floor plan lays out for the entertaining of friends or musicians as many areas are conducive to a cello or two. The private study with a two way fireplace to the master offers privacy yet convenience for any inspiration or invention. The landcaped palette, set high on the lot offers stunning intimacy. The shared intelligence of urban living with chosen privacy.
If you missed this home, contact me for other quality homes in the Denver area.
Contact judy@kentwoodcity.com
posted: July 5, 2011
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Show Me The Village! |
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Welcome to the Village...Castle Pines Village, a gated community that covers approximately 2600 acres of Ponderosa pines and gamble oak with mountain and meadow views. Castle Pines Village is a planned community that is home to two Jack Nicklaus signature eighteen hole private golf courses, the Country Club at Castle Pines and the Castle Pines Golf Club. Many of the luxury custom homes are on one acre plus lots, and there are a variety of semi custom and patio home sub- communities. The Castle Pines Village Homeowners Association maintains three outdoor swimming pool facilities, a work-out facility, tennis courts and a large field for a variety of children's sports. There are several small children's playgrounds throughout the community. The architectural design and review committee meets weekly to review plans for new construction and remodel or alterational plans to existing homes to uphold the aesthetic beauty and vision of the Village. The residents of Castle Pines Village are diverse, school age children to retirement. There are a variety of community social events as well as events hosted by both golf country clubs.
To get to Castle Pines Village take I-25 to Exit 187/Happy Canyon Road and proceed west to a natural stone round about that leads to a main guard house. Castle Pines Village is just 15 minutes from the Park Meadows mall area, the Sky Ridge Community Hospital and light rail. It is located in Douglas County, and a short drive to historic Castle Rock, the county seat. Castle Pines Village sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and within minutes to world class hiking, biking, riding and angling.
If you are interested in a preview of this exceptional community, give me a call and I will show you the village.
JUST REDUCED in Castle Pines Village is 61 Indigo Way to $859,000! This ranch walk-out home sits on over an acre with a gentle slope and pine and oak. Contact me for an appointment!
email:judy@kentwoodcity.com
posted: June 7, 2012
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Shared Intelligence |
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Painters and Architects, Architects and Artists, Artists and Scientists, Scientists and Artists...when art shares life, intelligence and beauty prevail.
This is the story of the ultra cool and uber sexy modern home that recently SOLD in Belcaro in the Mile High City.
As seen in Modern In Denver magazine, this home was co-listed ...Judy Fahrenkrog and Peter Blank, www.milehimodern.com. Multiple offers caught heightened interest when the Under Contract sign was posted bringing the highest price this year for the Wright inspired home in the Belcaro, Polo Club and Bonnie Brae area. The home's architecture and contruction bring new meaning to beautiful sustainability; architecture and science. The floor plan lays out for the entertaining of friends or musicians as many areas are conducive to a cello or two. The private study with a two way fireplace to the master offers privacy yet convenience for any inspiration or invention. The landcaped palette, set high on the lot offers stunning intimacy. The shared intelligence of urban living with chosen privacy.
If you missed this home, contact me for other quality homes in the Denver area.
Contact judy@kentwoodcity.com
posted: July 5, 2011
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Digital Glossary |
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Are you a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant? If you grew up in a household that was digital, via computers or cell phones, you are a Digital Native. That would probably give way to your chronological age as well, early thirties and under. That puts a large group of the adult population in the Digital Immigrant category, those who needed to adapt to digital technology or just technology. Have you ever called a teenager for advice on how to upload an app? Perhaps your grandchildren are more adept at sending your info to Icloud than your spouse or co-worker. The digital age has not only arrived but is has thrived, and if you are not in the game it is time to get in the game.
Fact: we spend 2.7 hours a day socializing on a mobile device. One in five couples meet online and one in five divorces are blamed on Facebook. Google is the number one search engine and YouTube is number two. In real estate Zillow, Trulia and Yahoo are the top search engines.
With that said, it is time to explore Trulia and Zillow and the world of real estate.
A recent client has shown some interest in a condo purchase in a building that currently has no condos listed for sale. This client went on a website that clearly displayed 12 condos for sale in that same building so we investigated. Turns out, the website was 100 percent incorrect, the condos listed on the site were either expired listings or withdrawn. There were no current active listings in that particular building. Reportedly Zillow is off by 100 percent each day. The new term for that in the digital glossary is a "Zestimate" which is very closely related to the "Guesstimate" that a neighbor or friend would give you on the value of your home at a holiday party.
This is important information for the Digital Immigrants as they travel from the PC age (personal computer) to the post PC age with Ipads, Notebooks, Iphones and all sorts of smart devices that fit in your pocket, purses and small cases.
Much of the information you will receive on the purchase or sale of real estate will be sent through a smart device, digitally and without one tree sacrificed.
On a light note, some of the new Digital glossary terms creeping into the our vocabulary are Selfie (a self portrait taken for the purpose of posting on-line) Greentape (environmental regulations of an excessive nature) Adultescent (one who retains the many characteristics of adolescence) and Fitspo (self-explanatory).
Are you working with a real estate broker that is up to speed, digital and ready to assist you in a true estimate for the information that you need in order to make the right decisions? Contact judy@kentwoodcity.com for more information on the value of working with a Realtor, with one hundred percent access to the Metrolist data that is accurate and timely. Don't rely on the Zestimates of other websites.
Judy Fahrenkrog
Kentwood City Properties
posted: November 20, 2012
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Shared Intelligence |
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Painters and Architects, Architects and Artists, Artists and Scientists, Scientists and Artists...when art shares life, intelligence and beauty prevail.
This is the story of the ultra cool and uber sexy modern home that recently SOLD in Belcaro in the Mile High City.
As seen in Modern In Denver magazine, the home that was co-listed...Judy Fahrenkrog and Peter Blank, www.milehi modern.com. Multiple offers, and heightened interest when the Under Contract sign was posted brought the highest price this year for the Wright inspired home in the Belcaro, Polo Club and Bonnie Brae area. The home's architecture and construction bring new meaning to beautiful sustainability, recognized by shared intelligence.
For more information on homed of this quality contact me at Judy@kentwoodcity .com
posted: July 5, 2011
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Shared Intelligence |
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Painters and Architects, Architects and Artists, Artists and Scientists, Scientists and Artists...when art shares life, intelligence and beauty prevail.
This is the story of the ultra cool and uber sexy modern home that recently SOLD in Belcaro in the Mile High City.
As seen in Modern In Denver magazine, this home was co-listed ...Judy Fahrenkrog and Peter Blank, www.milehimodern.com. Multiple offers caught heightened interest when the Under Contract sign was posted bringing the highest price this year for the Wright inspired home in the Belcaro, Polo Club and Bonnie Brae area. The home's architecture and contruction bring new meaning to beautiful sustainability; architecture and science. The floor plan lays out for the entertaining of friends or musicians as many areas are conducive to a cello or two. The private study with a two way fireplace to the master offers privacy yet convenience for any inspiration or invention. The landcaped palette, set high on the lot offers stunning intimacy. The shared intelligence of urban living with chosen privacy.
If you missed this home, contact me for other quality homes in the Denver area.
Contact judy@kentwoodcity.com
posted: July 5, 2011
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Congratulations Douglas |
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Douglas County ranked #6 in the nation for the wealthiest counties. It was the only county in Colorado to make the list and the only county west of the Mississippi. Most of the counties that came in the top 15 were near and around Washington DC, counties in Maryland and Virginia and New Jersey listed a few counties.
The median household income in Douglas Country is $94,909! This is an impressive number, but the wow factor is that 30.5% of the residents in Douglas County are under the age of 18 suggesting it is a great place for families. There is an average of 340 people per square mile, another attractive feature for living in the wide open spaces of Colorado.
Douglas County is located city close to Denver, a short travel up I 25. It borders the foothills, and features the famed red rocks along the fountain fault. It enjoyed a 62% increase in population from 2000 to 2010.
The gorgeous lot at 89 Indigo Way is located in Douglas County, in Castle Pines Village. It is located on the tenth green of the Castle Pines Golf Club, ready for a new build.
The home featured in the blog image is located in Douglas County, sitting on an acre of scrub oak and ponderosa pines with mountain and golf course views.
Email me at judy@kentwoodcity.com for more information on the lot at 89 Indigo Way or the featured house.
posted: February 20, 2012
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The Ornament |
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One of Jonathan Adler's iconic designs, the 24 inch wide sphere chandelier, was the brainchild of his mother. Cynthia Adler made the original chandelier from dozens of white polystyrene-foam coffee cups and Elmer's glue! So don't go throw out all those hand-made, Brownie Girl Scout handicrafted ornaments from your children while decorating the house for the holidays. You may have the next objet d'art that will chic up your home. The new version of the chandelier sells for $800, and you can see one up close and personal at the JONATHAN ADLER store in Cherry Creek North.
Another new store to follow and patronize is JOI, the new store for the chic home and the brainchild of Holly McDonald. Holly takes a new twist on chic with artisnal accessories from a local artist and other fantastic finds from around the states. If you need an eye for chic, ask Holly. JOI is located on Third Avenue in Cherry Creek North.
BLOOM has expanded its location and Annuschka continues to chic up Denver with her inspired floral designs as well as her home accessories and superior collection of gems and jewelry...why not a little ear or neck ornamentation! Annuschka's presence can be seen all over Denver, her store is located in Cherry Creek North along Third Avenue.
Cherry Creek North is a blend of locally owned shops and restaurants as well as more nationally prominent brands...Hermes, Loro Piana, Sur La Table to name just a few.
While you are shopping the holiday season in Cherry Creek North, give me a rigorous nod and we can explore some home shopping (as in residential real estate). The neighborhood is diverse with condominium style living to townhome or single family homes. The demographic is diverse and the area is within the famed Bromwell School district, the star ornament in the system for the Denver Public Schools. As a resident of Cherry Creek North, I am familiar with the homes for sale and the homes that will be listed in 2013. Cherry Creek is the perfect location for the ornaments in your life!
email: judy@kentwoodcity.com
Judy Fahrenkrog
Kentwood City Properties
The Jonathan Adler information was courtesy of the New York Times.
posted: December 14, 2012
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2012 |
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Not the score of the Bronco-Pats play off game tomorrow evening but the toast to a really great year, 2012.
So many positive things are happening in Denver, and real estate trumps Tebow according to a Fox news report on investments.
Greg Rand of the real estate website Own America was interviewed on Fox News and he stated that the number one place to live is Denver, Colorado. Why? The lifestyle! He stated that the low cost of living mixed with the high quality of life has pushed Denver into the top. People from all over the nation are migrating to Denver, and the average age is young, young. The lifestyle is the fresh air, the hiking, biking, skiing not to mention the spectator sports.
The foreclosure rate is 1/2 the national average so with rental rates rising, Greg is targeting single family home REITS as the next great investment for your money and the place to do that investing is Denver!
2012 will introduce the single family REIT and I will introduce you to Denver!
Email me now at :
judy@kentwoodcity.com
posted: January 13, 2012
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