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2012-01-09T12:14:00.001-07:00

Colorado Ski Pass Sale Ending Soon

2011-11-17T10:26:00.001-07:00

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Morgan Stanley: U.S. Becoming ‘Rentership’ Society

2011-11-16T12:43:00.001-07:00

Spectacular Stapleton Rowhome For Rent

2011-11-16T11:40:00.001-07:00

Greg Pond | TJC Real Estate | (720) 457-4520

8210 E 29th Ave, Denver, CO

Spectacular Stapleton Rowhome For Rent

3BR/2+1BA Single Family House

$1,875/month

Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	1,642
Parking	None
Pet Policy	Conditional
Deposit	$1,875

DESCRIPTION

•3 BR, 2.5 BA Corner unit Townhome with nearly 1650 S.F. and loaded in upgrades •Large master bedroom with private bath, private balcony and walk in closet •Main level has hardwood floors, balcony, and ½ bath •Living room has vaulted ceilings and turret •Roomy kitchen with island, granite counters, and dining area •Separate dining room can also be used as a den/study •Laundry located upstairs between bedrooms •Convenient alley-loaded 2 car side by side garage •Great location blocks from the Stapleton Town center and many pocket parks, greenway, playgrounds, the four Community Pools, Rec Center, Dog Park, Walking Path/Greenbelt, and Westerly Creek/Bill Roberts/SMIS/DSST/DSA schools •Location convenient to downtown DIA & Fitzsimons (Anschutz Medical Campus) with easy access to I-70 •Available December 1

Stapleton Time Lapse Video

2011-11-09T15:13:00.001-07:00

Timelapse from Stapleton Denver on Vimeo.

TJC Real Estate: Stapleton Denver Real Estate Market Report For October 2011

2011-11-08T13:20:00.000-07:00

Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve signaled to Wall Street and the housing market on November 3, 2011 that they are considering buying additional mortgage backed securities to aid the sluggish housing market. The Federal Reserve and Chairman Ben Bernanke understand that housing has led the way out of previous recessions and must be supported. A normal real estate market, which seems like an oxymoron, helps create jobs and enhances additional spending in the broader economy. So, we can expect additional aid from the Federal Reserve should the economy continue to stumble.

Interest rates have been bouncing around historic lows for several weeks now. Low mortgage rates provide home buyers with tremendous pricing power that most generations will never see. With today’s rates in the high threes to mid-fours, pales in comparison to the whopping 14.96% that my parents paid in the summer of ‘82 for their humble bungalow in rural Ohio. To put it in perspective, today's mortgage at approximately 4.5% for a $300,000 home would cost you approximately $1,975/month; whereas, a $300,000 home with a mortgage at 6.5% would cost approximately $2,351/month. The two additional points on your interest rate increases mortgage payments an extra $376 per month, but what is more jaw dropping is that you pay an estimated $150,000 more over the 30-year mortgage.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 32-36% of the home buyers in the marketplace are first-time home buyers. Given that rents have continued to rise, more buyers are coming off the sidelines to purchase a home at bargain basement prices. Many buyers think that they are buying near the bottom, as well as the bravely optimistic that believe we are beginning the ascent out of doldrums of the “Great Recession.” Many buyers have voiced concerns that interest rates cannot stay this low for too long. Regardless, the first-time home buyer is active in the real estate market today.

In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, the largest national home builders reported that sales are growing and prices are stabilizing. The Commerce Department reported this week that new-home sales grew 5.7% in September. As noted before, the combination of low interest rates and declining home prices has sparked the interest of the weary consumer. The National Home Builders Association noted that builder confidence is on the rise as well, which is another positive note for the real estate market.

Compared to 2010, there was one less home sale in Stapleton and the average price per square foot in October 2011 was $186/sf, compared to October 2010 which rested at $191/sf. So home sales in October 2011 dipped slightly on a price per square foot basis, but the previous two months home sales volume was up on a year-over-year basis. Below are the results for October 2011 home sales in Stapleton, according to Metrolist MLS.

Type	Address	Baths	Beds	SF	PSF	Builder	Model	Sale Date	Sale Price
Condo	10532 E 29TH Dr	3	3	1,463	$128	NEW TOWN	DAHLIA	10/21/11	$187,000
Condo	2937 CENTRAL PARK Blvd	3	2	1,438	$170	McStain	Clarkson	10/5/11	$245,000
Condo	8719 E 25TH Ave	3	2	1,438	$175	McStain		10/12/11	$252,000
Condo	2935 WILLOW St	3	3	2,197	$148	John Laing	Paired Homes	10/14/11	$325,000
	Average PPSF Condo				$155

Res	2236 UINTA St	4	4	1,467	$235	Wonderland	Eaton	10/5/11	$345,000
Res	7738 E 25TH Ave	3	4	1,695	$211	Wonderland		10/25/11	$357,500
Res	3428 AKRON Ct	3	3	1,670	$215	KB HOMES	MARTHA STEWART	10/3/11	$359,000
Res	2928 FLORENCE St	4	3	1,631	$223	KB HOMES	ALCOTT	10/17/11	$364,000
Res	7890 E 26TH Ave	4	4	1,788	$221	New Town	Fillmore	10/19/11	$395,000
Res	8741 E 29TH Ave	4	4	2,660	$153			10/14/11	$405,959
Res	3455 N BEELER Ct	3	3	1,942	$211			10/21/11	$409,500
Res	2716 GENEVA St	3	4	2,439	$181	MCSTAIN		10/28/11	$442,500
Res	8174 E 28TH Ave	4	3	2,691	$167	PARKWOOD	OXFORD	10/22/11	$450,000
Res	2950 EMPORIA Ct	4	4	2,160	$208	NEW TOWN	MONROE	10/21/11	$450,000
Res	8421 E 21st Ave	3	4	2,392	$190	Parkwood	Chesapeake 4	10/18/11	$454,427
Res	2656 GENEVA St	5	5	2,851	$177	McStain	Willow	10/28/11	$505,000
Res	9030 E 29TH Ave	4	4	2,856	$186	Parkwood	Oxford	10/26/11	$532,000
Res	2674 DAYTON St	4	4	3,288	$165	Parkwood	Veranda	10/13/11	$542,000
Res	9052 E 35TH Ave	4	5	2,944	$187	Parkwood	Oxford 4	10/19/11	$551,000
Res	7907 E 24TH Ave	8	5	4,471	$216	NUWEST	Parade of Homes	10/17/11	$966,800
	Average PPSF Single Family Home				$197

*Data gathered from Metrolist MLS.

Stapleton Backyard Rowhome For Rent

2011-11-07T14:33:00.002-07:00

Greg Pond | TJC Real Estate and Management | (720) 457-4520

8301 E 29th Ave, Denver, CO

Stapleton Rowhome For Rent

3BR/2+1BA Townhouse

$2,195/month

Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	1,724
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	Conditional
Deposit	$2,195

DESCRIPTION

•3 BR, 2.5 BA Like New Townhome with 1724 square feet •Main Floor Master with upgraded bath and oversized closet •Main level has cherry hardwood floors throughout, powder room, surround sound, & gas fireplace •Kitchen has granite countertops, island, cherry cabinets, and built in microwave •2nd bedroom has walk in closet •Laundry room has extra storage •Unfinished basement ideal for storage/office •Large fenced in backyard with dog-door access and water feature •Convenient alley-loaded 2 car side by side garage includes extra storage area •Great location one block from Central Park and blocks from pocket parks, greenway, playgrounds, Stapleton Rec Center, Stapleton Town Center, the four Community Pools, Dog Park, Walking Path/Greenbelt, and Westerly Creek/Bill Roberts/SMIS/DSA/DSST schools •Location convenient to downtown, DIA & Fitzsimons/Anschutz Medical Campus with easy access to I-70 •Available December 1

Elegant Stapleton Home For Rent

2011-10-26T11:33:00.001-06:00

Greg Pond | TJC Real Estate & Management | (720) 457-4520

2709 Hanover St, Denver, CO

Elegant Stapleton Home For Rent

4BR/3+1BA Single Family House

$2,895/month

Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	2,416
Parking	None
Pet Policy	Conditional
Deposit	$2,895

DESCRIPTION

Amazing 4 bedroom plus loft, 3.5 bath house, John Laing #3 model - rarely found on rental market – with all the upgrades
Unique open floor plan has almost 3400 SF of living space including a finished basement
First floor has a hardwood through-out – includes a family room (with fireplace off of kitchen) ; great room that can be used as a formal dining room or living room, and space for a large office
Spacious Gourmet eat in kitchen with stainless appliances, top of the line dishwasher, built in microwave, and 5 burner gas cook top
Upstairs has oversized master with large walk in closet and 5 piece bath, 2 large bedrooms, a 2nd full bath, and a loft perfect for 2nd office or kids game room.
Finished basement has family room, 4th bedroom, 3rd full bathroom, and plenty of storage
Large fenced in backyard with huge deck; 2 Car private garage with large (for Stapleton) backyard

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

- Air conditioning	- Fireplace	- Walk-in closet
- Hardwood floor	- Family room	- Living room
- Bonus/Rec room	- Office/Den	- Dining room
- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Granite countertop	- Stainless steel appliances
- Basement	- Washer	- Dryer
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard	- Cable-ready

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Guest parking	- Storage space(s)
- Fitness center	- Swimming pool(s)	- Tennis court(s)
- Playground	- New property (< 5 years)

LEASE TERMS

flexible

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1

Contact info:

Greg Pond

TJC Real Estate & Management

(720) 457-4520

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 26, 2011, 8:23am PDT

SUN Board Director Open Position

2011-10-20T10:33:00.000-06:00

SUN Board of Director Open Position

Are you passionate about your community? Are you looking for a way tobecome more involved? One seat on the SUN board is currentlyvacant. Please contact the SUN president [Andrew Schurger aschurger@gmail.com] for more informationor to submit your letter of interest. The SUN Board plans to fill thevacant position at their regularly scheduled Board meeting on October 24th.

Ribbon Cutting for new I-70 Exchange

2011-10-20T10:29:00.000-06:00

Stapleton Paired Home For Rent: Mountain Views

2011-10-17T11:28:00.000-06:00

8665 E. 25th Place in Stapleton

Amazing 2 bedroom plus loft(ideal for office/study, or 3^rd bedroom), 3 bath John Laing Paired Home
Eat in kitchen has all the upgrades: Cherry Cabinets, Hardwood floor, stainless appliances, granite counters, gas cook-top and breakfast bar/island
Large family room has fireplace and surround sound
Oversized master with large walk in closet, 5 piece bath, and Juliet balcony with park views.
Upstairs loft ideal for office or kids play area
Home includes a large unfinished basement, security system, 2 car garage, &central a/c
Great outdoor living with wraparound front/side porch, large “corner lot sized’ fenced in yard which includes a doggy door, and a shared courtyard with patio.
Ideal location across from Central Park and minutes from the Stapleton Town Center, the four community pools, dog park, walking path/greenbelt, and various playgrounds
Convenient to Downtown, DIA & Fitzsimons(Anschutz Medical Campus) with Easy Access to I-70
$2,395/month | Available mid-December | Some short Term Lease Options Available

HGTV: Green Home in Stapleton

2011-10-17T09:47:00.000-06:00

Stapleton Pumpkin Patch & Farmers Market

2011-10-14T10:20:00.000-06:00

Stapleton’s last Farmers Market will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, October 16, on The Green. Pumpkins will also be on-site, and for every $5 you spend at the market, you’ll receive a coupon for the Pumpkin Patch. Get there early as the pumpkins will probably sell out fast.

Forest City Stapleton Realtor Development Panel Di...

2011-10-13T14:49:00.000-06:00

In late September, Forest City hosted a Realtor Development Panel Discussion at the Discovery Center in Stapleton. The room was filled with real estate professionals noshing on croissants and coffee, and chatting about the ever-changing landscape of Stapleton. Several speakers took to the panel and the discussion was underway. Forest City started the discussion with an update on the current and future development, which is on display at the Discovery Center. Below is a summary from the Forest City notes from the discussion about current and future development projects in Stapleton.

Central Park West

Central Park West

The new neighborhood west of Central Park is bustling with activity as new homes spring up amongst the construction trucks and heavy machinery. There are two new builders in the neighborhood: David Weekley Homes and Standard Pacific. According to Forest City, over 115 homes have sold in the Central Park neighborhoods since April. Forest City predicts the remaining lots in Central Park West will be sold by the spring of 2012.

Martin Luther King Boulevard/South Side of Central Park
There have been no definitive plans carved out as of yet, but the plan is to be finalized by first quarter of next year. Forest City mentioned that this area will be high-end multi-family homes similar to the Brownstones currently along MLK.

I-70 Central Park Boulevard Interchange

The six-lane interchange will include a bridge over Interstate 70, and is tentatively scheduled to open November 1^st. The road extension will connect Stapleton’s residential area south of I-70 to the Shops at Northfield Stapleton.

FasTracks

South Stapleton
The east side of Stapleton is one of the largest undeveloped neighborhoods south of interstate 70. According to Forest City’s plans, there will be about 120 homes built in the next year, and another 200 homes in the second phase. Construction is underway on two new apartment projects: Novella and Eastbridge Apartments. According to Forest City, Novella Apartments will open next year with 85 units in the first phase, a couple of blocks north of the East 29th Avenue Town Center. The carpenters are out assembling Eastbridge Apartments, which will be at East 29th Avenue and Geneva Court with 118 units. The delivery date is set for summer of 2012.

In 2016, the tracks will be laid for FasTracks light rail stop Central Park Station in Stapleton near the Quebec Square Shopping Center. Surrounding Central Park Station will be mixed-use real estate offering passengers the opportunity to pick up a coffee and the newspaper before heading to work on the train. A new trend in urban development called transit-oriented development (TOD) or transit-oriented community (TOC) are designed to offer residential and commercial (office and retail) space while maximizing public transportation. Residents can take advantage of working, shopping, and living in an area that is convenient and walkable.

Rendering of new Stapleton Library

Stapleton Library

The steel beams are laying the foundation for the new library in Stapleton. The library is set to open in mid-2012, according to Forest City. The project is set to be LEED Silver with environmentally friendly and energy efficient building systems.

Eastbridge Town Center
As previously mentioned, Eastbridge Apartments are currently under construction. The existing car wash is the future site of the Eastbridge Town Center. Forest City is still courting grocers to anchor the new retail center. At the time of the meeting in late September, Forest City did not have any grocery stores lined up, but did mention that they are in talks with several grocers.

Eastbridge & 26^th AvenueThe 25-acre park slated for East 26^th Avenue still has no grand opening date set. Forest City is still in talks to give the park back to Aurora after the park is developed. According to Forest City, “Dayton, Fulton, Iola and Kingston streets will connect Stapleton to Aurora.”

MLK to Peoria Extension

The MLK to Peoria extension will connect Iola to Fitzsimons Parkway. The city of Denver is petitioning the federal government for $10M in funding for the project. The city of Denver expects to hear back from the feds in January of 2012.

North Development

Stapleton will continue to expand with the new development north of I-70. Homebuilders will showcase their new models in early spring of 2013. Recently, Denver Public Schools (DPS) acquired a 20-acre parcel on the southeast corridor of 56^th Avenue and Northfield Boulevard. DPS plans to build a high school that could open in 2014 or 2015, which depends on the growth of Stapleton and the city budget.

2011 Sales Data from Forest City

Jan. 1 – Sept. 30, 2011 – 285 new home sales (under contract)
Jan. 1 – Sept. 30, 2010 – 204 new home sales (under contract)
Jan. 1 – Sept. 30, 2011 – 179 new home closings totaling $73,128,691
Jan. 1 – Sept. 30, 2010 – 210 new home closings totaling $78,405,736
Jan. 1 – Sept. 30, 2011 – 161 resale closings totaling - $66,053,207
Jan. 1 – Sept. 30, 2010 – 139 resale closings totaling $49,077.610
*2011 New Home Sales Average - $422,407
*2010 New Home Sales Average - $410,268
* Based on market rate homes sold Jan 1. – Sept. 30

Arapahoe Basin, Loveland open for skiing

2011-10-13T00:04:00.001-06:00

Arapahoe Basin, Loveland open for skiing:

Arapahoe Basin, Loveland open for skiing: Another Colorado ski resort — Arapahoe Basin — fires up the lifts for the first time this season on Thursday, and Loveland follows suit a day later.

Arapahoe Basin, located just west of the Continental Divide on U.S. 6, switches on a single lift serving the intermediate High Noon run at 9 a.m. MDT Thursday, with an 18-inch base of natural and machine-made snow.

The high-altitude resort closed for the 2010-11 season on July 4, just over three months ago. A-Basin will pay tribute to founders Marnie Jump and Max Dercum, who passed away this year, before the opening...more

Courtesy of Denver Business Journalhttp://www.bizjournals.com/denver/

Stapleton Pumpkin Decorating & Carving Contest & Food Drive

2011-10-11T11:39:00.001-06:00

Visit StapletonConnect.com for more details

When: October 30, 2011: 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Check in by 6:00 pm with your pumpkin(s). Judging and viewing will take place between 6:00 and 7:00pm. Winners will be announced at 7:00pm!

Where: Founder's Green in Denver's Stapleton neighborhood

Who can participate: Anyone! Click here to sign up.

What: This is a contest for Jack-o-Lantern Decorating and/or Carving. We will also be accepting food donations for The Gathering Place of Denver, as a part of our Halloween Trick or Treating for a Cause (Please check out the needed items on the flyer on that page)

Entries in each division will be judged based on originality & quality of work (including consideration for age in the kids divisions)

Divisions & Top Prizes (more prizes may be added):

Little kids (11 and under) Top Prize: $50 Timbuk Toys Gift Card
Big kids (12 - 17) Top Prize: $100 Best Buy Gift Card
Adults (18 and over): Top Prize: iPad2

Rules:

All contestants must register using the form below.
No carving or decorating is to be done on location at the event. Anyone wishing to partcipate must bring an already carved or painted Jack-o-Lantern. Here is a list of locations where you can buy pumpkins.
The main part of the entry must be a pumpkin or a member of the pumpkin family.
Pumpkins may be carved OR decorated. Objects, paper & materials of any kind may be pinned or glued to pumpkins. Participants may also draw or paint on their entries, cut designs into their services or dress them up. No electrical device (other than battery powered candle/light) may be used as part of any entry.
Kids division guidelines: Jack O' Lantern design must be created by the kid(s), but an adult can do the actual carving. Any painting/decorating must be done by the kid(s).
Bring your own candle or light to illuminate your pumpkin at dusk
This is a family event. We reserve the right to remove/disqualify any entries that are deemed to be inappropriate or offensive.
We reserve the right to change the prizes, divisions, rules or other aspects of the contest (For example, we may add a division and more prizes if the number of entries is high enough)
In the case of inclement weather, the contest will still proceed but may be relocated. All contestants will be notified and changes will be posted on this site.
Have fun!

Visit StapletonConnect.com to sign up.

Stapleton Home For Rent

2011-10-10T11:01:00.000-06:00

2550 Xanthia Court

· Beautiful 2,000+sf, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom

· Kitchen has stainless appliances, double oven, and gas range

· Master Suite

· Master bath 5-piece bath, jetted bathtub

· Large walk-in closet

· Steps to the Puddle Jumper pool

· Office with French doors

· 2 Car Garage

· Central Air

· Unfinished basement for storage

· Loft upstairs, can be office

· Available January 1st

· $2,450 per month

Great location, steps from the Puddle Jumper Pool and blocks from Stapleton Rec Center pocket parks, greenway, playgrounds, Stapleton Town Center, the other three Community Pools, Dog Park, Walking Path/Greenbelt, and Westerly Creek/Bill Roberts/SMIS/DSA/DSST/Odyssey schools. Convenient to Downtown, DIA & Fitzsimons(Anschutz Medical Campus) with Easy Access to I-70 and Northfield Mall. Some Short Term Lease Options Available.