The Taste of Colorado - Labor Day Weekend 2013

The Labor Day weekend is right around the corner and that means the Taste of Colorado will be held at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. There is a full weekend planned packed with great food, arts and crafts and a variety of music. FREE Entry!


FOOD: You will find Cajun, German, Greek, Caribbean, French, Middle Eastern, South American, Asian, Indian, Mexican and many types of desserts. There are over 50 restaurants featured and offer portions to full meals. You will be able to buy tickets to purchase food. See all the choices here.





MUSIC: 61 acts are scheduled over this 3-day weekend filled with music ranging from smooth jazz to rock n roll on 5 stages throughout the park. Some big names scheduled are Styx, Aaron Neville, MC Hammer, America and many local bands to name a few. See the full schedule here. All FREE!





ARTS & CRAFTS: Booths filled with clothing, jewelry, fine art and one-of-a-kind crafts will be displayed throughout the park. If you are looking for unique Christmas gifts, this may be the place!





HOURS: Friday, Aug. 30th - 11:30 am to 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10:30 am to 10 pm
Monday Sept. 2nd - 10:30 am to 8 pm


It is advised to ride the bus, take light rail or ride your bike (if you don't have one - try the B-Cycle with stations very close to Civic Center Park) into this area, as parking will be at a premium. Streets around the park will be closed during the weekend, see this map.




FYI - Items NOT allowed in the park -



Alcoholic beverages, beverage containers, glass bottles, food, or beverages
Coolers, picnic baskets, or carry-ins of any type (backpacks or large bags may be searched)
Kites, Frisbees, balls, or other sports equipment
Scooters, skateboards, or inline skates
Pets (except service animals)
Firearms, weapons, contraband, or laser pointers
No still photos, video, or audio recording during live performances

Courtesy post for Labor Day weekend events of Joan Cox - Denver Realtor - Metro Brokers - House to Home, Inc.

Free Concerts - "Concerts at the Crescent" - Greenwood Village, CO

Finally Denver is experiencing spring/summer weather and the FREE concerts in the park have been announced at Crescent Amphitheater in Greenwood Village. Did you hear ... FREE! The Goldsmith Metropolitan District presents this music series for their 17th year.

The line-up this summer has some big names, and you don't want to miss a free concert. The free concerts will be held on Tuesdays with music from 7:00 to 8:30. The park opens at 5:00 pm and ok to bring a picnic dinner with family and friends. No pets please. There is a designated area for lawn chairs.



If there is rain, it will be subject to rescheduling, and rain dates are August 6th and August 13th. FREE parking available.


JUNE 4, 2013 - TUNISIA

JUNE 11, 2013 - AMERICAN HONEY

JUNE 18, 2013 - SYNDICATE

JUNE 25, 2013 - CHASE N THE DREAM

JULY 2, 2013 - FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS

JULY 9, 2013 - THAT 80'S BAND

JULY 16, 2013 - MOSES JONES

JULY 23, 2013 - HOT LUNCH

JULY 30, 2013 - SOUL X


The Crescent Amphitheater is located at DTC Blvd. at Belleview Ave., just East of Yia Yia's Euro Cafe. Event staff will help with direction of traffic for parking. If the weather looks dicey day of concerts - the announcements for cancellations will be on this recording - 303-750-6111 x 136.

Denver Market News - April 2013

Denver Real Estate in the month of April showed another month of strong sales with a 8.79% increase. The days on market decreased again this month. Most homes priced under $500,000 are going under contract within a week, many within hours, especially those closer to downtown. As a Denver Realtor working with buyers and sellers, this market is tough on everyone. Buyers are most always competing with other offers, and sellers are worried they are accepting the wrong offer with so many to review.







Denver active listings increased 4% this month which is a good news! In 2008 we had over 20,000 active listings. Days on market have not changed much over the last several months - last August we had 64 days on market and today just a few days less with 56. The Denver Market News is looking like it will top 2013!




If you have thought about putting your home on the market, call me and we can talk about your options! Visit my web site to view any homes available in the Denver Metro area.

Neighborhood of Lowry in Denver

The Neighborhood of Lowry in Denver is conveniently located off Alameda and Quebec east of downtown Denver. Lowry was the location of the Parade of Homes in 1998, and has been a popular neighborhood ever since this event. Being located 7 minutes to Cherry Creek and 12 minutes to downtown Denver and a high walk score has been important to buyers.



Lowry offers many types of housing from condos and townhomes to low maintenance patio homes and detached single family homes.



Homes in Lowry








Homes ranging from $155,000 to $1,999,000

Average price per square foot is $255

Average list price $698,672



Condos/Townhomes available from $249,900 to $579,900

Average price per square foot is $225

Average list price $417,200



Here are listings currently available in Lowry



Sold homes in Lowry for the last 6 months -

Detached homes - 78 total

47 days on market

$220 per square foot

Sellers saw 98.52% to list price

Sold prices ranged from $157,415 - $1,080,000



Attached homes - 7 total

62 days on market

$187 per square foot

Sellers saw 96.88% to list price

Sold prices ranged from $234,000 - $415,000








Lowry is all about lifestyle, perfect for the busy executive desiring a low maintenance life. Many homes include yard maintenance in the HOA fee, yet have outdoor space to entertain. Lowry Town Center offers nine restaurants, 15 retail shops and a grocery store. There are many pocket parks for dog walking and kids to play, Lowry pool, Wings of the Rockies museum and ice skating rink.

Denver Market News - April 2013

Denver Real Estate in the month of April showed another month of strong sales with a 8.79% increase. The days on market decreased again this month. Most homes priced under $500,000 are going under contract within a week, many within hours, especially those closer to downtown. As a Denver Realtor working with buyers and sellers, this market is tough on everyone. Buyers are most always competing with other offers, and sellers are worried they are accepting the wrong offer with so many to review.






Denver active listings increased 4% this month which is a good news! In 2008 we had over 20,000 active listings. Days on market have not changed much over the last several months - last August we had 64 days on market and today just a few days less with 56. The Denver Market News is looking like it will top 2013!





If you have thought about putting your home on the market, call me and we can talk about your options! Visit my web site to view any homes available in the Denver Metro area. (http://www.JoanCox.com)

When the Seller says no to Repairs....

Denver’s real estate market is still on FIRE, and many sellers are sitting high on their horse feeling like King of the Mountain. It is a fact, if a buyer walks, there will be another..... but.... you have to disclose those inspection issues identified!

Working with buyers in this market is challenging when you are competing, and buyers are assuming they need to accept a property AS IS. Not all sellers are this greedy, hopefully with a good offer, they will work with the buyers on any serious inspection issues.


I remember a fix n flip last year that was exceptional (on the surface) and the buyers absolutely knew this was the one ... until the inspection. Serious items were found, plugged drains in most of the sinks, dishwasher flooded the kitchen, no venting in the laundry, piping stopped in attic when it should go through the roof, decking was "squishy" and the list went on and on. The red flag was when the agent never changed status in MLS. I hope the new buyers knew all we knew....



Blue Ribbon home warranty

A couple of great tools to use when you have a stubborn seller, Lowe’s has given us REALTORS® a benefit of offering buyers and sellers a one-time 10% off coupon. Another tool I use when inspection issues are not corrected, is purchase a home warranty. This gives a buyer a year (or 14 month with Blue Ribbon) a sense of calm knowing if the water heater goes out, the expense is only $50 for the service call.



Lowe's Realtor Benefits

A Balanced Market is best for both buyers and sellers, but nice to come up with Plan B during a market that swings towards the buyer or the seller! As a Denver Realtor, I have assisted many buyers through this process.