A view from the patio

What is a view worth for residential real estate?  My fellow realtor, Daniel Webster Johnson, who works in Summit county Colorado, writes that it is worth 10-20% more in a really good market and in a slower market a good view means that the home will sell.  I have a listing on the golf course with a fabulous view.  While I was there working with the photographer I sat on the upper patio, quietly and peacefully.   The only sounds I could hear were the trickle of the two ponds on this home’s lower level and an occasional Ping of a golf ball being hit down the 15th fairway.  I was happy that my phone wasn’t ringing so I could daydream and relax.  I was thinking, “I could live here.”  Could you?  Check this out!  For more details about this home click here.

From Denver to Breckenridge:

Denver is a wonderful place in the summer, however many Denverites like to head up to the mountains. My favorite mountain place is Breckenridge.

I like the National Repertory Orchestra in the Summer.

I like the skiing in the Winter. 

I like the history in the Spring.

I like the autumn colors in the Fall.

I like Breck so much I invested in a condo that I rent out short term through Vacation Rentals by Owner

Breckenridge is a town that is rich in history.  It was established in 1859 when gold was discovered along the Blue River.  Visitors can see buildings that are over 100 years old, find out about the history of Breckenridge by going to the Visitors’ Center or visiting one of the many museums and art galleries in the charming town with Victorian homes, horse drawn carriages, beautiful flowers all set in the valley of the popular ski resort.

The Breckenridge Ski Area officially opened in December of 1961.  People from Denver and all over the world come to Breckenridge to ski and ride every winter because of the great snow, terrain, and the fabulous views from the 12,840 feet above sea level chairlift, the Imperial Express.  Visitors also come every summer to Breckenridge to hike or bike and to experience the Victorian charm and vivid history cultural events.

 Saturday June 5th was the annual Lowry Yard Sale.  Residents of the entire subdivision of the Denver neighborhood of Lowry found unused items that they could sell to others.  Are you a people watcher?  It was fun to sit on the porch and watch the stream of cars and walkers filling the neighborhood.  Watching them show their buying signals and interest levels in the junk that I put out to sell was equally as interesting.  I noticed that if they looked at it but did not touch it they were not very interested.  If they picked it up they were more interested.  If they picked it up and held it for awhile they were most interested.   We had a lot of great deals so some people couldn’t resist buying because it was such a deal.  We made $36.00 in our 4 hours of work.  I think I’ll stick to selling real estate.  I’ve always loved the homes that I have sold in Lowry.  I have a Lowry home on the market.  Speaking of “price it low and it will go” this home is the least expensive home in the exclusive Park Heights neighborhood of Lowry. and it has one of the largest backyards in all of Lowry.  Check it out

In the mid 1800s the land that is now Lowry was a prairie that was inhabited by the Plains Indians.  In the 1950s Lowry became an Army post, then an Air force base.  There is a wonderful book that was written in 2002 about the history of Lowry.  It is supported by the Lowry Foundation with the assistance of Historic Denver.  It is called Lowry: Military Base to New Urban Community by Thomas J. Noel and Chuck Woodward with photography by Carole D. Cardon.  The redeveloped Lowry neighborhood has continued to appreciate in value because it has an excellent location.  It is in the center of Denver, close to downtown, the Denver Tech Center, the developing Fitzsimmons Health Facility and Cherry Creek Shopping District and fun bike trails.

My website, BevEmery.com, that I created in 2007 has now become a Blog.  I am really excited to be on the cutting edge of a great way to provide information about real estate online.  I am working on putting up all the useful content that I had on my old website including service providers, (Service Providers is now up)school information, second home ownership and investment property.  You can still do a home search and link to information about a short term rental of  my investment property in Breckenridge.   Find me at www.BevEmery.com or www.AllAboutDenverColorado.com Please continue to visit as I add my content and photos.