Pavilions, Argonaut, and more
Interesting articles from the Denver newspaper conglomerate Post/News :
Denver Pavilions goes on market: The developers of the Denver Pavilions are putting the downtown retail development on the market.
Argonaut Liquor moves: The storied Argonaut, one of the oldest and most successful liquor stores in the Denver area, is getting a new home after about a half-century at its current site on East Colfax Avenue in Capitol Hill.
57-acre Evergreen estate on market for $24 million: Denver entrepreneur Richard Bard is selling a mansion on a 57-acre estate in Evergreen.
Treasury secretary: No simple fix for housing: The Bush administration is working to combat the country’s severe housing crisis but there is no simple solution, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Monday, adding that a correction in the housing market is “inevitable and necessary.”
Efforts to spark economy may be too little, too late: As leaders in Washington turn their attention to efforts to avert a looming downturn, many economists suggest that it may already be too late to change the course of the economy over the first half of the year, if not longer.
Just don’t get rid of the lunch boxes
First thought upon reading this article: Annie’s Cafe may join hotel
Developer Charlie Biederman plans to incorporate the beloved Annie’s Cafe restaurant into a hotel he intends to build at Colorado Boulevard and East Eighth Avenue.
Just don’t get rid of the lunch boxes!
If you’ve never been to Annie’s Cafe give it a go. They have the BEST breakfast in Denver when it comes to price, ambiance, and service.
Gates Project or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Urban Redevelopments
I have never been a big fan of the new Denver urban redevelopments: Lowry and Stapleton. When I first moved to Denver, Lowry was an aging military base and Stapleton was an airport. Things changed when friends of mine moved into these urban redevelopments. They’re vibrant neighborhoods. They’re near the airport, city, zoo, museums, restaurants, and more importantly for my friends they’re family friendly.
Enter the Gates Project:
From fan belts to greenbelts – at long last the urban revival of the former Gates Rubber plant is taking shape.
Read the full story: Long-awaited Gates project gathers steam
It’s going to be a while before the Gates Project will be complete. I’ve learned to embrace these urban redevelopments and I’m looking forward to having another Linens and Things, Office Depot, Chili’s, et. al. fill our landscape. Who knows they may even add a Chipotle or a Qdoba or both.
My old neighborhood gets some props!
Indian Creek was profile in the Denver Post: Well-kept secret
Never heard of Indian Creek, the small parcel of land in the southeast corner of Denver? You’re not alone.
But the residents of the tiny neighborhood don’t seem to mind. They didn’t buy their homes to be trendy. They’re too busy enjoying the benefits of a tight-knit community with super-low crime rates.
It’s my old neighborhood here in Denver. It’s a great spot for young people since it’s laden with condos and townhouses but more importantly it’s where the Cherry Creek and Highline Canal trails intersect.
For more on Indian Creek click on picture below:
An intro to owning a duplex
The Denver Post had an interesting read on owning a duplex called: Side by side:
Buying into a duplex is one way to afford a home without breaking the bank. But like any bargain, there are strings attached.
Buying into a duplex is one way to afford a home without breaking the bank.
But like any bargain, there are strings attached.
Duplex owners must compromise on repairs, maintenance and aesthetic issues with their co-owners.
And while both sides typically agree on the proper course of action, a harmonious relationship isn’t guaranteed.
While living in a duplex isn’t for everyone, getting a loan for a duplex or two-unit as your primary residence is no different (to terms and rates) than getting a condo, townhouse or even a single family residence. Moreover, if one of the units is rented, you can use the rent to qualify for the loan.
Appraising Denver
The Denver Post is a terrible read Monday through Friday but Sundays they tend to “bring it” and “keep it real” when it comes to real estate. This past Sunday they had a great article on appraising Denver real estate.
Read the full article: The measure of a home
Overland: Cheap Golf Course, Not So Cheap Neighborhood
If you’ve ever played Overland you’ve probably felt like a MILLION bucks. My best scores always occurred after 9 or 18 holes at “Overdog.” It’s in a great spot and just like any great spot it’s about to be exploited:
Home prices in
Denver ’s Overland Park neighborhood are on the rise as homebuyers and developers realize the centrally located area’s potential, despite being wedged between major industrial parks and bisected by a busy highway and train tracks.
Yogi Berra once coined the phrase: “It’s so popular no one goes there anymore.” Let’s hope that Overland stays a municipal course forever. I like to feel good about my golf game every now and again.
Read the full article: Overland’s industrial evolution
Filipino restaurant in Denver
Unless you live in a city sprawling with Filipinos such as San Diego (Chula Vista or National City) it’s rare to find a Filipino restaurant in a your neighborhood.
If you live in Denver, it’s been very rare ever since the Nipa Hut closed almost a decade ago. Enter the Tropical Grill, located in the outskirts of Denver on Iliff and Peoria in Aurora.
Tropical Grill
12203 East Iliff Avenue
Aurora, CO
303-369-2677
If you decide to check it out, get the chicken adobo and the turon. You won’t be disappointed!
Check out the review on Westword: http://www.westword.com/2007-09-27/dining/tropical-grill/
September 2007 Averages and Medians and what it all Means
The average price of a single-family home was $305,459 ($329,783 in August).
The average price of a condo was $181,458 ($182,741 in August).
Average: where the sum of values is divided by the number of values
The median price of a single-family was $245,000 ($257,500 in August).
The median price of a condo sold in September was $148,000, ($152,500 in August)
Median: Half of the values are larger than the median value, and half are smaller.
What does this mean? Whatever number (average or median) floats your boat, it still means that prices dropped in September for both houses and condos.
Source: Another home-market tumble
Every 10 Years
It seems like every ten years a baseball team comes along and makes me want to watch baseball.
1986: When I was a kid, the 1986 Mets were my team. I lived and died watching them. I couldn’t sleep when they lost and I couldn’t sleep when they won. Looking back it seems silly to lose sleep over what happens with a sports team considering it has ZERO impact on your life. When they won the World Series, it was amazing.
1996: I stopped watching baseball after the strike scandal plus I had A LOT of other things going on in my life. However, there was a Yankee team with a rookie shortstop that was more substance than style. They were different. They were helped by a kid in the right field stands against the Orioles. Then they won four in a row against the Braves.
2007: (Close Enough) Ever since I moved here, I’ve enjoyed going to see the Rockies play at Coors Field. There are no tolls, parking is super cheap and they’re surrounded by bars and taverns. Two years ago the Rockies got younger quickly. They called it Generation R and it seemed like a huge mistake until the Rockies brought up a young shortstop who’s more substance than style and who wears #2 (sound familiar). Despite the fact that major league baseball has a major league steroid issue, I’ve enjoyed the Rockies run this year and they made watching baseball fun!
Go ROX!
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