The Lowry neighborhood is continuing to grow with lots of opportunities for new buyers interested in the area. Here is a look back on October 2007 home sales in the Lowry neighborhood.

The area is generally located between Yosemite Street (east) and Quebec Street (west), E. 11th Avenue (north) and Alameda Avenue (south). There is a small pocket that juts out to the west side.

The Lowry neighborhood was developed as a result of the Lowry Air Force Base closure. It is a wonderful community that has a variety of parks, the Lowry Town Center and neighborhood activities that are scheduled year round.

Lowry living opportunities range from historical homes that have been renovated to areas still waiting for the soil to be turned before construction begins. The Lowry neighborhoods are within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, parks and transportation routes.

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What were you doing between 7pm and 9pm on Thanksgiving Day? While I was relaxing after a wonderful meal with family members and friends, the bad guys were stealing things from cars in the Lowry neighborhood. How do I know that?

The Denver Police Department and Global Information Systems Department have developed interactive crime mapping software that is available to all of us.

Want to know what is going on in your neighborhood?

We can search by address, crimes occurring near parks, schools or libraries and also by neighborhood. Our search gives us a community map with reported crimes.

If we scroll down further, we can find specific crimes that were reported by date, time and location.

How does this help us? In a couple of ways.

We’ll know what to keep an eye out for on specific suspicious activities. If I’m aware that criminals are stealing things out of cars, I will look closer when I see a person or people around a car in my neighborhood that don’t look familiar.

If I’m looking to purchase in a particular community, I can check out the facts before I buy.

If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out this valuable information that has been provided to us by the City and County of Denver. It’s a great way to learn something new about your community and to use that information to make a difference.

Denver Crime Offenses Website

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Thank goodness it’s not about the turkey. My family members will tell you that I’m turkey challenged. The last turkey I cooked a number of years ago was still raw inside and inedible. They don’t trust me with the turkey.

My contribution to the family feast is barbecued brisket. I know it is unusual to have brisket at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it is my speciality. The only other items they will allow me to bring to family events are those already cooked and packaged at the grocery store.

Thanksgiving is about taking time out of our busy lives to pause and consider all of the people and opportunities that make our hard work worthwhile. It is our time to sit down with special people, usually over a wonderful feast, and thank them for the difference they have made in our lives.

What am I thankful for?

The soldiers around the world who are keeping us safe so we can celebrate our Thanksgiving in peace.

The families of our military personnel who sacrifice to support them.

The first responders who will be working around the clock to keep my local community safe while I carve the brisket, and first responder families who miss out on Thanksgiving with their loved one.

My family and friends who support, encourage and occasionally correct me when my feet have strayed off the path.

While the turkey someone else in my family will cook for safety reasons, it is just a very small part.

I wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

What are you thankful for this year?

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What do you think of when the Denver Aquarium comes to mind? A weekend outing for the kids? If you are looking for an unusual place to meet friends or have a wonderful night out, the Denver Aquarium may be just the spot.

Start the evening in the restaurant with some of the fabulous entrees. Take your time. You’ll enjoy watching the fish swimming by, sharks included, as you dine. They will not, however, allow your to pick your dinner from the many varieties in the tank.

Then it is time to take a stroll through the main aquarium features. What makes this outing so great is that you and your family or friends will have most of the place to yourself.

There is something about sharks that fascinates me. I don’t have to wait for my turn at the glass and then hope that the sharks swim somewhere close. I can press my nose up against the glass and really look at those incredible teeth. If I want to spend hours looking, I can. Then there are the clown fish. If you here someone say, “Nemo”, you know that those colorful swimmers are just around the corner. There is also large snake collection for reptile lovers.

So, if you haven’t made plans for Friday night and it looks like all the restaurants are already full, take the leap and visit the aquarium at night. You may enjoy it enough to make it a habit.

The Denver Aquarium is open until 10:00 pm. on weekdays and 11:00 pm. on Friday and Saturday nights. Dinner will run about $40–$50 per person with a wonderful entree, appetizers and drinks. The visit to the aquarium will add an additional $13.75 per person for adults. It will be a memorable and enjoyable night out on the town, especially when the kids come along.

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Have you ever considered hiring an inspector to go through your house and identify any problems that currently exist?

There are a couple of reasons an inspection is important.

Keeping you and your family safe
Saving money by making repairs while the problems are small 

One of the most critical steps in the purchase of a home is the inspection. The inspector is like a detective going through the house testing the systems to make sure they all work and pointing out deficiencies in a home that either are or may become expensive repairs. This is a time where a buyer may walk away from the purchase of a home with no penalties. Why? Because it is important that a buyer have an opportunity to evaluate the condition of a home before they spend hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Over the last few years, I’ve watched inspectors find leaks that may have occurred over years, decks that were collapse hazards, outlets that didn’t work, higher than acceptable levels of radon and serious deficiencies in furnaces. In some cases, people had been living with this problems for years and they weren’t discovered until a new buyer hired a home inspector. At that time, sellers either made the necessary repairs, credited back money to the buyers to make those repairs or refused to correct the deficiencies. It costs the sellers money at a time when every dollar counts.

Hiring an inspector will cost around $350–$500 depending upon what kind of testing you want done. The inspector may also recommend hiring someone with specific expertise in furnaces, plumbing or other areas where there are possible problems. It is worth the cost to follow through.

Find qualified inspectors by asking friends and coworkers who they used during their last home purchase or by contacting your Realtor and asking who they recommend. You may also want to visit Active Rain and search for home inspectors in your area.

Keep your family safe and your home in top condition by hiring a professional every few years to go through your home’s systems. You’ll pay now or pay later, but the safety of you and your family will be worth the cost.

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Step into a house where the colors and wonderful floor plan welcome you into what may become your new home. The living room and family room share a double sided fireplace. With separate areas, one person can be sipping a glass of wine and enjoying a good book, while another enjoying the excitement of a good game on television. The main floor features fabulous hardwood throughout. The family room is open to the kitchen creating lots of open space for entertaining family and friends. The cook will love the kitchen with plenty of room to create masterpiece dishes. The oversized deck outside will even further expand the living space. There is room for a barbecue, dining space and still more room to play.

The master suite is a great getaway from your busy day. There is plenty of room to relax and enjoy a little solitude.

This home is move-in ready and decorated in neutral colors to provide a beautiful backdrop to your furnishings.

The home is located within walking distance of schools, parks, the recreation center, shopping and dining. The Highlands Ranch community sponsors a large number of neighborhood events. This makes it easy to meet new friends and to become an active part of this vibrant community.

Three Bedrooms
Three Bathrooms
1490 Square Feet
Air Conditioning
Beautiful Natural Light
Hardwood Floors on Main Level
Open Basement for Storage
Custom Paint Colors
Two Sided Gas Fireplace

All of this for only $260,000.

If you’d love living in a neighborhood that is close to everything and in a house that feels like home, this is the place. Give me a call and I’d be happy to show it to you. I can be reached at 720–260–3133.

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