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Courtesy of Fuller BCV Sotheby's International Realty
Beaver Creek, CO (January 2012)—Fuller BCV Sotheby’s International Realty, a leader in the sale and purchase of luxury residences throughout the Vail Valley, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Steadman Clinic Vail Cup. Free and open to youths age 14 and under, the race series includes a variety of ski and snowboarding events for all abilities beginning on January 22nd and ending with races and a barbecue on March 18th. A detailed schedule and information is available at www.VailCup.com.
“We’re very excited to be a sponsor of this tremendous community event, which has been part of the Vail Valley since 1963 and has become a great way for kids and their parents to be introduced to and experience various types of competitive skiing and snowboarding,” said Kraig Forbes, head of the Fuller BCV Sotheby’s International Realty office and a leader in the local real estate market since 1995. “The event represents the incredible ‘winter sports spirit’ that exists here in the Valley and that our team is very proud to be part of. We invite anyone and everyone to join us at the event for a hot chocolate during the races!”
In 1963, the newly formed Ski Club Vail hosted its first Rocky Mountain Ski Association race, and the Vail Cup was born. More than 40 years later, the Vail Cup was reborn as an exciting and challenging series of events encompassing all programs offered by Ski & Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV).
- Events on 5 Sundays (January - March) with a Finale BBQ on the last day (a complete schedule is available at www.vailcup.com)
- Events held on Vail Mountain's Gold Peak and at the Vail Nordic Center
- Includes a combination of two of the following events each day: Giant Slalom races, Moguls, Nordic and Park & Pipe
- Open and free to youth ages 14 and under
- Open to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities
- No Ski and Snowboard Club Vail membership is needed - Buddy Werner, Devo, Bevo & independents welcome
- Includes Downhill Dash ski/ride-a-thon scholarship fundraiser
Fuller BCV Sotheby’s International Realty is a proud member of the local business community, providing unparalleled marketing and support services to their clients who are buying or selling a home in Vail Valley. As a Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliate, Fuller BCV Sotheby’s International Realty has access to SIR’s comprehensive website and will advertise in the quarterly publication Connoisseur, which has a circulation of over 65,000 in both the Vail Valley and Denver markets. Now more than ever, the firm is uniquely positioned to help buyers and sellers navigate today’s market challenges and opportunities.
About Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty
Fuller Sotheby’s has seven office locations in the Denver metro area, including Downtown, Cherry Creek, Boulder, Evergreen and Castle Pines, as well as additional locations serving select mountain communities such as, Vail, Summit County and Grand County.
Courtesy of Fuller Sotheby's International Realty
Luxury Real Estate member Fuller Sotheby's International Realty is in the news this week. Realtor Trish Bragg is putting together an event to benefit those in need:
“The 2011 Denver Designer Show House will open this week, and it benefits The Children's Hospital. It is a great way to get a rare look at a very historic Denver home.”
To read the article on Colorado’s 9news.com by Blair Shiff, click here.
Courtesy of Douglas E. Lierle of Kentwood Real Estate
DENVER – Kentwood Real Estate, Colorado’s Premier Real Estate Company, has announced a strategic marketing partnership with Denver.com, Denver’s leading intuitively-branded home on the Web. The partnership will allow DenverRealEstate.com, Kentwood Real Estate’s leading website, to extend its market reach while providing advanced real estate search capabilities on Denver.com
Denver.com, a city guide by Boulevards, focuses on providing local neighborhood and community information in the Denver metropolitan area. By combining two of Denver’s top web destinations, users will have a unique opportunity to explore the city and discover areas that fit their lifestyle preferences. DenverRealEstate.com real estate brokers will be available to assist clients with their needs. Kentwood Real Estate agents are among the most experienced in the industry and are consistently ranked among the top-producing agents in the country.
Kentwood Real Estate and DenverRealEstate.com’s marketing programs are unsurpassed in the real estate business. The company’s listings including a wide variety of homes ranging from affordable condominiums and townhomes, to extraordinary luxury estate homes. Home sellers will receive exclusive exposure for their properties through this one-of-a-kind partnership.
“Our agreement with Denver.com is a very strategic and powerful partnership that is beneficial for both parties and especially for our clients and prospective clients,” said Peter Niederman, Chief Executive Officer of Kentwood Real Estate. “Visitors to Denver.com will now have access to real estate on a new, more comprehensive level, with DenverRealEstate.com serving as a powerful platform for real estate searches. The site is live and we look forward to advancing our Internet search capabilities through this important partnership with Denver.com.”
“We are pleased to announce our relationship with Kentwood Real Estate.” said Rich Tancredi, National Real Estate Director at Boulevards. “By working with Kentwood Real Estate to deliver industry-leading real estate services, Denver.com will provide its visitors with top-tier real estate resources, local information and client services from a top local firm.”
Boulevards continues to push the boundaries of the city guide industry. Established in 1994 with the idea of “inventing the local media of the future,” Boulevards’ sites were among the first city guides to allow community postings for both events and businesses. The company operates in 23 of the nation’s top markets and is the largest U.S. operator of city guides branded with high-ranking, intuitive geo-domain sites.
The Boulevards network reaches more than four million unique viewers each month, of which 91 percent are in the United States. Its other properties include Dallas.com, Houston.com, SanAntonio.com, LosAngeles.com, SanJose.com, SanFrancisco.com, Seattle.com and Philadelphia.com. With traffic comparable to the top 600 sites worldwide, Boulevards is one of the nation’s leading online media companies. For more information, visit Boulevards.com.
Kentwood Real Estate is dedicated to its legacy of being “Colorado’s Premier Real Estate Company” through the highest producing, most knowledgeable, caring and experienced sales team in the country, offering the highest quality customer service experience. Kentwood Real Estate is an innovator known for unparalleled marketing strategies and superior Internet technology that places its clients in the best possible position.
Kentwood Real Estate is comprised of The Kentwood Company in the Denver Tech Center, Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, and Kentwood City Properties in downtown Denver. For more information, visit Kentwood Real Estate online at www.DenverRealEstate.com.
Submitted by Douglas E. Lierle
DENVER – Rollie Jordan, a leading real estate professional with The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, has garnered top sales production honors for 2010 among the approximately 60 broker associates at the high profile Kentwood office, once again. Jordan has consistently been awarded membership in the Denver Board of Realtors’ Million Dollar Roundtable since 1992 and has been a “top five” producer in Denver on numerous occasions as well as being #1 in her office for the past 15 years.
Jordan is a marketing specialist who has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and success in the luxury home sales and rental markets in and around Denver. She is a member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, a prestigious international organization that enables her to do business globally through a network of top shelf referrals and is also listed in the Denver Social Record and Register. She has been active with numerous charities in the Denver area, including, National Jewish Medical Research Center, Volunteers of America, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, and The Kempe Foundation
During 2010, Jordan served the diverse real estate needs of a wide range of clients, including the top executives of Qwest and professional athletes among other high profile clients. With over two decades as a Realtor, she was recently written up in an editorial in the upcoming February issue of the duPont Registry and was quoted as saying, “Like everywhere else in the country the Denver Real Estate market is a challenge but Rollie chose to adapt and is now also doing short sales, foreclosures and high end rentals”..
For more information on Real Estate services from Rollie Jordan, please contact her at 303.601.9055 or via email at Rollie@RollieJordan.com. Additional information is available on her website at www.luxuryrealestate.com/rolliejordan.
Kentwood Real Estate is dedicated to its legacy of being “Colorado’s Premier Real Estate Company” through the highest producing, most knowledgeable, caring and experienced sales team in the country, offering the highest quality customer service. For more information, visit Kentwood Real Estate at: www.DenverRealEstate.com.
Courtesy of The Kentwood Companies
Don’t miss this Summertime Event in Premier Master-Planned Neighborhood
DENVER – Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 27, 2010, and enjoy one of the most exciting and comprehensive home tours of the summer. Deviree Vallejo, a leading broker associate with Kentwood City Properties, has announced a remarkable open house showcasing 20 residential properties in seven buildings in Denver’s master-planned Riverfront Park neighborhood.
Participants in the June 27th open house can tour homes priced from $250,000 up to $1 million. The residential venues include the distinctive Glass House, One Riverfront, Creekside, The Delgany, Park Place, The Townhomes at Riverfront Park, and Riverfront Tower. The event will run from 1-4 p.m. and complete details are available online at www.RiverfrontParkOpenHouse.com.
“Riverfront Park is nestled alongside the sparkling South Platte River in the Central Platte Valley,” said Vallejo. “It offers a true neighborhood environment in downtown Denver near a wealth of attractions and conveniences. Simply cross the pedestrian bridge that connects with the 16th Street Mall, and you’re in the heart of the downtown. The summertime open house is the perfect opportunity to secure a new residence as the Union Station redevelopment takes off and the area becomes one of the most exciting and talked about mixed use/transportation developments in the nation”
Riverfront Park rests along the 20-acre Commons Park where Denver residents walk their dogs, play Frisbee, jog, bicycle, and more. The community offers trails, and there are great places to picnic and people watch. Riverfront also features several excellent restaurants and taverns, a coffee shop, wine store, and a dry cleaners.
Riverfront Park is located at the intersection of 15th Street and Little Raven in downtown Denver. Open house attendees can begin their tour at any of the featured residences where you can pick up a tour map with details. There will also be balloons and open house signs directing participants. Simply park along Little Raven and you can walk to all featured properties which are located with a half-mile of one another.
Remember, the summertime home tour event of the year is scheduled for June 27th from 1-4 p.m. Visit www.RiverfrontParkOpenHouse.com for all the details. For more information, please also contact Deviree Vallejo at 303-931-0097 or via email at deviree@kentwoodcity.com.
Kentwood City Properties, formed in 1999, is the newest member of Kentwood Real Estate, known nationally as Denver’s premier real estate company. The company’s street-front office at the corner of 17th and Wynkoop streets, directly across the street from Union Station, is comprised of 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.
Kentwood Real Estate 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.
According to listing brokers Trish Bragg and Maggie Armstrong, who are also Chairs of the event: "As real estate brokers, we were searching for a creative way to reintroduce this spectacular historic home to the market and raise money for our favorite organization, The Children's Hospital. It seems more than fitting that Buell's philanthropic legacy will soon shine again."
The weekend will kickoff with an Opening Night Cocktail Party underwritten by United Western Bank at the house on Thursday, April 15 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.thechildrenshospitalfoundation.org/realtypreview. All ticket proceeds go to The Children's Hospital.
Renovation of the house is finishing now. Some of Denver's most exciting designers will soon descend upon the home to decorate each room. Mountain Modern will mix with Traditional; European Antique will mix with vintage West Palm Beach. Every room will welcome and inspire. The home will feature artwork by local artist Jeffrey Keith. Designers include:
HW Home
Kristina Baker, Kristina de Atucha Interior Design
Waterworks
Ramey Caulkins, Griffin Design Source
The Lark
Michelle Buquet and Suzanne MacKenzie
Tonya Frank, Dromma Designs
Ingrid Fretheim, Ingrid Fretheim Interiors
The Children's Hospital has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, The Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and wellbeing of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation's outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, The Children's Hospital is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs. For more information about the hospital, visit www.thechildrenshospital.org.
By: Rollie Jordan of The Kentwood Companies at Cherry Creek
The highly anticipated grand opening of the Four Season Hotel and Private Residences Denver is approaching. The building is set to open in September of 2010.
At $350 million, this property is set to be the most expensive building ever built in the Denver area. 45 floors of luxury comprise the building including 102 private residences and 240 guest hotel rooms. Over half the private residences have been sold ranging in price from $ 895,000 to $7.5 million.
The Hotel includes a 24-hour signature Four Seasons restaurant, full service spa and salon, and a 24-hour business center. Private residence owners in the building can expect to receive the same treatment as hotel guests with amenities like full room services and housekeeping.
“Everytime we build a new hotel, we’re able to take it to the next level,” said Thierry Kennel, the new hotel’s General Manager. “This is going to be, bar none, the best looking hotel we have.”
The building will be located in downtown Denver in the Theater District at, 1111 14th St.
For more information on luxury real estate in Denver or the new Four Seasons residences please contact Rollie Jordan of the Kentwood Company.
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 17th 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.
DENVER – Harman Hall, a historic property prominently located on the corner of St. Paul Street and East 4th Avenue just steps from Cherry Creek North, presents a very rare opportunity for a visionary buyer to create a spectacular custom residence. Listed by Jim Rhye of Kentwood City Properties, the beautiful brick exterior of Harman Hall has been fully restored, and windows have been installed where originally located. Offered at $3 million, the buyer has the option of finishing the property with a huge yard or splitting off a north lot and selling it or developing the parcel.
“The old white stucco on the building has been removed and the exterior is now restored to its original beauty,” said Rhye. “The original tin cornice at the top has also been restored. The property is on four lots totaling 12,500 feet. The north lot is a total of 6,250 square feet. Harman Hall is also available finished for $7 million with an addition from the Semple Brown Design Group making the property 8,000 square feet above ground with a 10-car garage with lift in the basement. It’s truly a rare property that presents amazing opportunities.”
The history of Harman Hall is rich and colorful. Edwin and Louisa Harman incorporated their 320-acre farm as the town of Harman in 1886. Kidder & Humphreys Architects designed the original Town Hall which was built in 1891. After Denver annexed Harman in 1895, the building served as the Mayor’s office; the Police Magistrate’s office, courtroom and jail; the volunteer fire department’s headquarters; and a grand hall which could seat 300.
The award-winning Semple Brown Design firm was commissioned to develop an innovative design concept that demonstrates how beautifully the original Town Hall can be reshaped and expanded into a grand custom residence. The property may be gated as an option to provide a very private, European-style ambiance with a motor court, expansive outdoor terraces and gardens. The Harman Town Hall represents a rare opportunity for a unique client to realize the satisfaction of obtaining and customizing one of the most artistic properties in Denver through Kobey Construction, a general contractor who refuses to compromise. Kobey is known for its precision engineering, innovation, and fine details.
The location adjacent to Cherry Creek North is also highly prized. This 16-block shopping and dining destination showcases one of the nation’s finest collections of one-of-a-kind boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries. Cherry Creek North is considered by many to be Denver’s most desirable walkable neighborhood with more than 320 shops, salons, spas, coffee shops, and places to dine. Much of the synergy surrounds Fillmore Plaza, which is highlighted by numerous events, including Films on Fillmore during the summer, and the widely acclaimed Cherry Creek Arts Festival.
For more information on Harman Town Hall and to arrange a personal appointment, contact Jim Rhye with Kentwood City Properties at 720-436-9864, or contact Jim via email at jimrhye@aol.com. Additional information is available online at www.comassociates.com/ko.
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 17th and Wynkoop streets, directly across the street from Union Station, is comprised of nearly 50of 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.
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 8th 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 8th, 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 16th 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 11th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the agent/public preview slated for Wednesday, April 8th 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 17th 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.
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