Luxury Real Estate

DENVER – Nina O’Kelley, a leading broker associate with Kentwood City Properties, has announced the annual LoDo Loft Tour scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2009 to benefit Family HomeStead’s Back-to-School project. Family HomeStead is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless families get back on their feet by providing housing and case management. The tour in the Lower Downtown Historic District runs from 2-5 p.m. and light refreshments will be served at each loft.

All the lofts showcased on the tour are located along Wynkoop Street, including a two-story penthouse at The Ice House at 1801 Wynkoop. This stylish residence includes a cool spiral staircase and two terraces. A three-story penthouse with a roof-top deck overlooking Union Station in the Wynkoop Mercantile building is also featured at 1792 Wynkoop.

Loft tourists will enjoy viewing a totally remodeled loft in the historic Street Car Stables at 1720 Wynkoop, plus a gorgeous condominium in the newly-built Wynkoop Residences at 1411 Wynkoop.

“Remember getting new shoes and a special backpack for that first day back at school?” asks O’Kelley. “Volunteers make this happen for the Family HomeStead children. We encourage tour participants to bring school supplies or make a cash donation to Family HomeStead. Supplies may include backpacks, No. 2 pencils and colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, and both wide and narrow-tip markers. You may contribute erasers, crayons, two-pocket folders, marble covered composition notebooks, and spiral notebooks. Other items include three-ring binders, notebook paper and dividers, graph paper, glue sticks, scissors, dictionaries, calculators, compass and protractors, a supply bag, and more. This is an extremely worthy cause and your contributions will give needy children a head-start when school resumes in late summer.”

To adopt a family and outfit children for school, contact Family HomeStead’s Judy Mugler at 303-623-6514. If you can’t make the tour but wish to make a tax-deductible contribution, send checks payable to HomeSteaders to 1ST Bank, attn: Shannon Jones, Sr. VP, 370 17th St., Denver, CO 80202. To join HomeSteaders, contact Mary Ann Wadas at 303-825-0969.

For more information on the Loft Tour, contact Nina O’Kelley of Kentwood City Properties and incoming president of HomeSteaders at 303-478-6703, or send an email to Nina at nina@kentwoodcity.com.

Kentwood City Properties, formed in 1999, is the newest member of The Kentwood Companies, known nationally as Denver’s premier real estate company. The company’s street-front office at the corner of 17^th and Wynkoop streets, directly across the street from Union Station, is comprised of nearly 50 of metro Denver’s most experienced real estate professionals serving residential buyers, sellers, and developers. For more information phone 303-820-CITY (2489), and visit online at www.kentwoodcity.com.

The Kentwood Companies is comprised of Kentwood City Properties, The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, and The Kentwood Company in the Denver Tech Center. View all Kentwood listings at www.DenverRealEstate.com.

By Douglas E. Lierle

DENVER – Final remaining lofts and townhomes at the visionary Zi development in downtown Denver will be sold at the highest offer during an amazing “One Day Only Sales Event” scheduled for April 11, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 2229 Blake Street, prospective buyers and real estate professionals can view the lofts on Wednesday, April 8^th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Select units are available with a minimum offer of up to 20% off current listing prices. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to purchase a stylish, carefree residence in the historic Ballpark neighborhood near Coors Field and save handsomely in the process!

Remaining units at Zi include one, two, and three-bedroom designs ranging in size from 848 to a very spacious 3009 finished square feet with up to four baths. During the agent/public preview on April 8^th, visitors will be provided with general marketing materials, sales comparables, and HOA documents. Attendees will also receive all disclosures and established minimum offers, financing and preferred lender information, and a Colorado real estate contract. Alyssa Jahns, a leading broker associate with Kentwood City Properties and exclusive listing agent for Zi, will be on hand to answer your questions and lend assistance.

Zi represents a rebirth of grace and beauty in LoDo’s colorful, historic Ballpark Neighborhood. With Coors Field serving as the front yard of this elegant new loft and townhome development, residents will enjoy a downtown adventure showcasing professional sports, extraordinary shopping and dining, nearby recreational amenities, and a carefree lifestyle in a vibrant setting.

“Zi offers Denver urban living in a true Zen style,” said Jahns. “The gorgeous new lofts and townhomes at this beautifully designed enclave showcase contemporary design, inspirational detailing, and a first-class downtown corner location. Just imagine living only steps away from Coors Field and within walking distance to the Pepsi Center, several athletic clubs, and Invesco Field at Mile High. Residents enjoy incredible shopping along the 16^th Street Mall, the Tabor Center, Larimer Street, Denver Pavilions, and more. You can feed your cultural appetite throughout the River North Art District, at the Denver Art Museum, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The extraordinary variety of restaurants in the area ranges from exciting brew pubs to gourmet dining establishments. It’s simply a great location highlighted by fantastic design.”

Zi represents downtown living on your terms. The city and all its attractions become an extension of your home. Zi, Asian for “grace and beauty,” truly speaks to every detail within this extraordinary building.

Remember, the big “One Day Only Sales Event” at Zi is scheduled for Saturday, April 11^th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the agent/public preview slated for Wednesday, April 8^th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zi Lofts and Townhomes are located at 2229 Blake Street.

For more information, contact Alyssa Jahns at 303-810-7938 or via email at ajahns@kentwoodcity.com. Additional information is available online at www.zidenver.com.

Kentwood City Properties, formed in 1999, is the newest member of The Kentwood Companies, known nationally as Denver’s premier real estate company. The company’s street-front office at the corner of 17^th and Wynkoop streets, directly across the street from Union Station, is comprised of nearly 45 of metro Denver’s most experienced real estate professionals serving residential buyers, sellers, and developers. For more information phone 303-820-CITY (2489), and visit online at www.Kentwoodcity.com.

The Kentwood Companies is comprised of Kentwood City Properties, The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, and The Kentwood Company in the Denver Tech Center. View all Kentwood listings at www.DenverRealEstate.com.