“Denver is ranked third on a new list of cities considered to be poised on the edge of greatness.

Thoughts and prayers go out to our global neighbors in Brisbane as they battle ‘biblical rains and floods.’

“Days of pounding rain last week left much of northeastern Australia swamped by a sea of muddy water, with flooding affecting about 200,000 people in an area larger than France and Germany combined. The rain has stopped, but rivers are still rising and overflowing into low-lying communities as the water moves toward the ocean.”

Complete story:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/02/australia-floods-biblical_n_803310.html

Tip of the Day for new home owners in Denver. Buy a $30 dollar lockbox and keep spare house keys in it. Attach to outside pipes or another secure location. I was locked out the other day and this tip/system came in handy!

Bungalows, lofts, freshly painted victorians, modern condo projects pepper this vibrant hood.

Housing options range from classic Victorian and Queen Anne-style single family homes to newly constructed, modern condominiums. Quaint brick bungalows join the mix, along with several apartment complexes. Uptown also has a nice variety of loft conversions. The price range for Uptown real estate is as wide as the housing selection; lofts and newer construction begin in the high one hundred thousands and range through three-quarters of a million dollars. With an extensive variety of single family homes, condos, and lofts, Uptown offers home buyers lots of great choices.

Prices range form the 200′s up to 600k for upper end lofts.

Eats & Drinks: Avenue Grill, Strings, AIX Restaurant, Solera Restaurant and Wine Bar

Boundaries: The boundaries are Broadway and York streets for western and eastern borders.  Colfax to the south and 20th to the north frame in this exciting area.

Pros: borders downtown, close to nightlife, good eats, shopping, theatre, retail

Cons: none to think of.

Schools:

Adjacent Hoods: Five Points, Downtown, Cheeseman Park, City Park West, Capitol Hill

If you are looking for available properties in the Uptown neighborhood, why not schedule a home tour..
Are you are considering selling your Uptown home or loft, click here to get started.

Known for being one of Denver’s first neighborhoods, Curtis Park was developed in the 1860s -1870′s.  This neighborhood is growing as it is adjacent to downtown and offers a wide variety of living options. From loft, brick ranches and stately Victorians, Curtis Park can satisfy the discriminate buyer. Prices range form the 300′s up to 700k for a 2700 sq ft home.

Eats & Drinks: Mercury Cafe, Marco’s Coal Fired Pizza, La Fiesta

Boundaries: The boundaries are Broadway and Downing on the west and east sides, with 23rd and 38th making up the south and north boundary.

Pros: density, one and 2 bedroom condos & apartments, young professionals, walk to downtown in 15m, tree lined streets

Cons: low income housing mixed with high end lofts.

Schools: Gilpin E-8, East

Adjacent Hoods: Five Points, Cheeseman Park, Uptown, City Park West, Country Club

If you are looking for available properties in the Curtis Park neighborhood, why not schedule a home tour..
Are you are considering selling your Curtis Park home or loft, click here to get started.