Found 36 blog entries published by Joseph Berry.
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Edgewater is nestled between the cities of Denver, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood. It offers a unique small town atmosphere within minutes of the downtown Denver area. The community provides a quality of life enjoyed by past and present generations.
The history of Edgewater, Colorado is closely tied to the development of Sloans Lake. The lake was created in 1861 when Thomas Sloan, hoping to farm the area, dug a well that overflowed and flooded 200 acres. The City's name 'Edgewater' was derived from its proximity to the water's edge. The formation of the lake initially attracted a few fisherman and ice-cutters to the area. However, it wasn't until the 1887 establishment of Fort Logan that
Washington Park or Wash Park as it is known to the locals, is a charming, distinctive old Denver neighborhood with mature shade trees, quiet streets, and well- cared for bungalow and Tudor style homes. In the center of the neighborhood is a beautiful 161- acre park containing two large lakes, tennis courts, a boat-house, a recreational center, picnic areas and a play-ground. Over 54 flower gardens informally cover the landscape at Washington Park with one featured garden being a replica of Martha Washington's garden at Mt Vernon. There are also two lakes within Wash Park, Smith Lake which offers paddle boat rentals and Grasmere Lake. The Wash Park rec center is open year round and offers an indoor pool,
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If you're considering buying or selling Denver real estate in 2016, there are some key points one must consider to make your real estate goals successful. Most importantly, knowing what it means to enter into a Seller's market, it's pitfalls and strengths, your exit strategy, and the typical trends for both the sales side and the purchase side.
If you're a Seller moving out of state, this will be a pretty easy process. If you're looking to sell then buy here in Denver, well you need to know what to do to be a successful Buyer. Here are some key points to consider when selling:
Price - Price your home at the top of fair market value and let the flood of offers roll in. Price too high and you'll get stagnant and receive low ball offers.
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Cut the grass down to 1 to 1½ inches, making it easier to aerate and to judge how much compost to add. If your grass is more than 3 inches tall, take it down incrementally over a few mowings—no more than a third of the grass blade at a time—to avoid stressing the plants. On a day when the soil is moist, not soggy—the core aerator's hollow tines can't easily penetrate hard, dry ground—take a couple of passes around the lawn's perimeter. This will provide a buffer zone for turning this heavy machine around as you run it back and forth over
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How to Prepare Perennials for Winter:
Cut back dry stems of perennials to soil level after frost to neaten the garden and remove pest eggs and disease spores that may linger. Leave stems with attractive seed heads for winter
…One amazing period of architectural design, the Mid Century home style has captivated the attention of would-be homeowners over the years. Yet, this unique craftsmanship and artistry has only pockets of neighborhoods where there are ample homes to choose from with this style.
To save you both time and effort, we've put together a list of neighborhoods where you can find many different styles of mid century to select from. Enjoy your hunt and familiarize yourself with these unique and wonderful communities.
One of Colorado's treasured and unique neighborhoods is Arapahoe Acres in Englewood, CO and by far, a shining examples of a Mid-Century neighborhood in Denver metro. Prices currently range from $400k to $500k.
