University and Yale

Cherry Hills III offers upscale condominium living in a great location. Residents can walk to The University of Denver Performing Arts Center. It is close to Porter and Swedish Hospitals and doctor’s offices. A short drive or bus ride will take you to Cherry Creek.

The gated community has 24 hour staff at the gate. There is a resident and office manager who lives on the property.

There are 185 spacious homes with full basement. Many of the homes have back and side patios. There are ranch homes as well as two story homes.

Amenities include a clubhouse with an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, party room, meeting room and sauna. There are also tennis courts on the property.

Cherry Hills III has several water features including lakes, streams and waterfalls. The main lake is fed by the community’s own private water well, which also provides the water for the shrubs, trees and lawns.

This is one of Denver’s premier condominium communities.

to sell or buy, call…
DEBBIE PALLAI
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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New Area Mortgage Help Program

The City of Denver and several nearby cities are now offering down payment and closing costs help for homebuyers. The program, called Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus, offers up to 4% of the loan amount in the form of a grant, not a loan.
Requirements include a FICO score of 640 or higher. Income limits are $91,100 for one or two person households, and $103,000 for three person households or larger. Grantees are required to complete a HUD-approved homebuyer class.
For more information visit this site.

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DEBBIE PALLAI
Brokers Guild cherry Creek, Ltd.
303-883-8837
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April is Fair Housing Month

The Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968. This act outlaws discrimination in housing based on race, color, gender, national origin, or religion.

In 1988, the Act was amended to include persons with disabilities and families with children under 18 years old.

The law forbids discrimination in the sale and rental of properties as well as disallowing discriminatory practices in advertising rentals and sales.

HUD is charged with enforcing the law. If you feel you’ve been a victim of discrimination, you should file a complaint with HUD.

The prevailing party may be awarded actual damages, equitable relief and attorney’s fees. Penalties may also include fines up to $50,000. A private citizen may also file a civil lawsuit in federal court against the alleged violator of the act. And the attorney general may file a civil lawsuit when there is evidence of a pattern or practice by the alleged violator that extends beyond one or two victims. When the attorney general prevails in these types of lawsuits, the act allows the awarding of injunctive relief and monetary damages to the aggrieved party. In addition, the court may assess civil penalties against the violator up to $50,000 for a first violation and up to $100,000 for any subsequent violation.

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DEBBIE PALLAI
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Denver’s 2020 Office of Sustainability Goals

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has announced the goals of the new Denver Office of Sustainability.

By 2020, the intention is to make significant changes in 12 areas. These areas are: air quality, climate change, energy, food, health, housing, land use, materials, mobility, water quantity and quality and workforce.

The City of Denver’s website spells out the details of the goals, but does not say how these goals will be reached.

You may read the entire news story on the website, as well as link to the page itemizing each area and what the its target mission is.

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DEBBIE PALLAI 303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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COLORADO REAL ESTATE NEWS: Moving Denver’s Housing Forward

In February of this year Denver Mayor Hancock formed a task force to explore the city’s current housing inventory and future housing needs.

The Denver Office of Economic Development will establish a housing Advisory Committee to examine current housing policies and assess changes in the housing market. An affordable housing finance working group will also be established. This group will consider funding ideas to support affordable housing.

You may read the task force’s recommendations here.

to sell or buy, call…

DEBBIE PALLAI

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

303–883-8837

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LIVING GREEN IN DENVER: Electronics Recycling Event

 

Do you have old computer components sitting around your home?  The City of Denver is hosting an electronics recycling day on April 27.  The charge is $5 per vehicle, if you bring only one or two televisions, laptops or monitors.  Each additional tv, laptop or monitor will cost $5.  Other items accepted include printers, scanners, faxes, telephones and other electronic components.  Check the City of Denver website for more details.

The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm, but you must register on-line to take advantage of the program.  There are 35 appointments per 20 minute time slot, and you are advised to arrive 10 minutes early.

This is a perfect way to recycle in a responbsible way.  Perhaps you can “car pool” with your neighbors for this event.

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DEBBIE PALLAI

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.

883-8837

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Denver’s Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

Often overlooked or forgotten, Denver’s Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys is a gem.

Permanent exhibits include doll houses, teddy bears and miniature trains, cars and planes as well as many more.

In addition to preserving and displaying miniatures, toys, and dolls, the museum offers workshops throughout the year.  Workshops incude teddy bear picnic, miniature scenes and fairy and gnomes classes.

On the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm admission is free, although a contribution is requested.

The museum is located at 1880 Gaylord Street and is open from Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm.

A visit to this venue is a treat for children and adults alike.

 

to sell or buy, call…
DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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Neighborhood Profile: Arapahoe Acres

Franklin to Marion, Dartmouth to Bates

Arapahoe Acres in Englewood, Colorado is a unique neighborhood. It is the first Post World War II residential neighborhood to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eugene Hawkins, the developer, was fascinated by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. As a result, the 124 homes were designed in the Usonian style. This style reflects Wright’s aim to build functional, energy efficient homes. Usonian homes are typically ranch homes without basements or attics, with low (often flat) roofs. The homes are angular and have little ornamentation.

Although not all homes in Arapahoe Acres are ranch homes without basements, most are. The curvy streets mitigate the starkness of the architecture.

If you’re interested in living in a true Mid-century modern residential neighborhood, with a reasonable commute to Denver’s cultural and recreational offerings, Arapahoe Acres may be just the place for you.

to sell or buy, call…
DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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Greenprint Denver

The City of Denver is working to make Denver sustainable.

Greenprint Denver’s mission is “to provide leadership and contribute practical solutions to deliver a prosperous, world class community where people and nature thrive.”

Water issues, air quality, waste management and energy use are among the focuses of the office.

In 2004, Denver voters passed Amendment 37 which requires that by 2015, 10% of all electricity produced come from renewable energy. To that goal, the city has added wind energy to its robust solar and natural gas development.

On the 16th Street Mall, 36 hybrid buses provide downtowners with free rides to theatres, restaurants, office buildings, shops and galleries.

In 2006, in his State of the City address, then Mayor Hickenlooper announced an aggressive plan to plant one million new trees in Denver by 2025. Trees are an important component of any sustainability program. They reduce water runoff, reduce greenhouse gases and provide natural cooling to streets and buildings. The trees planted will be those that require little water.

FastTracks will help reduce air pollution by providing convenient public transportation.

Denver’s recycling program is also helping the city meet its green goals.

Denver is also using recycled water to irrigate the city parks.

For more information about Greenprint Denver click here.

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DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
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Denver Public Library Expanding Hours

In November 2012, Denver voters approved ballot measure 2A. As a result, 68 million dollars in already collected taxes that would have been refunded to Denver citizens will be used to improve police and fire protection, improve city streets and increase Denver Public Library hours.

Branch libraries will be open a miniumum of 48 hours per week. The central library is now open 56 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours will be expanded at some branches. The extended hours should be in place in all branches by the end of April.

The Denver Public Library will be hiring and training new employees. Jobs include maintenance workers, clerks and processors, event planners and marketing representatives. For a list of all library positions and a link to current openings, click here.

to sell or buy, call…
DEBBIE PALLAI
303-883-8837
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek, Ltd.
debpallai@comcast.net