Yearly Archives: 2010

Steve Travers of Kentwood Real Estate Contributes to 2011 Colorado Business Economic Outlook

REENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - December 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Steve Travers, a top-producing real estate professional with Kentwood Real Estate’s Denver Tech Center office, was a contributor to the 46th Annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook just released by the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business. Travers was invited to assist with the 2011 report’s residential real estate section due primarily to his diverse business background and comprehensive knowledge of the real estate industry in Colorado

Denver B-cycle Announces Partnership with Kentwood City Properties

DENVER, CO - December 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Denver B-cycle today announced its partnership with Kentwood City Properties. In addition to branded B-cycles and annual memberships for employees, Kentwood City Properties will also have the capabilities to utilize B-cycles when showing property, a convenient option to get to downtown properties. Kentwood City Properties’ sponsorship support of Denver B-cycle arrives as the bike sharing system closes down for the winter in its inaugural season. Denver B-cycle reopens March 2011.

Denver home search made easy with IDX enabled real estate website and search function

EUGENE, OR - December 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A custom IDX solution is now available on the Denver, Colorado real estate website of Carl Borrmann. Thanks in part to the revolutionary IDX, Inc. technology, thousands of Metrolist Denver MLS (MTOMLS) listings are seamlessly integrated onto the search page Borrmann represents. With IDX Broker software, Borrmann can utilize a dynamic set of search functions online, in an effort to supply his clients with a comprehensive and complete property search conveniently on his website.

Karen Brinckerhoff Joins Kentwood Real Estate as Broker Associate in Denver Tech Center Office

DENVER, CO - December 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Karen Brinckerhoff, a top-producing real estate professional and fourth generation Denver native, has joined Kentwood Real Estate as a Broker Associate in the company’s Denver Tech Center office. Known for her exceptional marketing and negotiation skills, Brinckerhoff was among her former company’s top 10 real estate agents in Colorado in 2004 and 2007. Brinckerhoff brings more than 17 years of experience and achievements to Kentwood Real Estate, including numerous awards recognizing superior sales production. She is a member of the Denver Board of Realtors and holds several special designations recognizing the successful completion of stringent continuing education courses in real estate.

Kentwood Real Estate Surpasses $1 Billion in Sales Volume for 2010 in mid-November

DENVER, CO - December 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kentwood Real Estate, Colorado’s Premier Real Estate Company, has surpassed $1 billion in total sales volume for 2010. The landmark milestone, recorded in mid-November, was the leading real estate firm’s tenth such accomplishment and firmly establishes Kentwood Real Estate as a national leader in marketing expertise and customer service. Kentwood’s total sales volume through mid-November was $1,050,247,563 representing a total of 2,404 real estate transactions. After nine consecutive years of posting more than $1 billion in sales, Kentwood Real Estate recorded more than $900 million in total sales volume in 2009, which still ranked 95th in the United States with only 157 real estate agents

Aspen Colorado Home Sells for $31.5 Million

Seattle, WA - December 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Chicago billionaire paid $31.5 million for a home in Aspen, the most paid for a residential property in the luxury resort community this year. The buyer's broker, Steven Shane of SDS Real Estate, declined to disclose the name of his client. The seven-bedroom, nine-bath 12,432 square foot home sits on 44 acres at 2435 W. Buttermilk Road.

Kentwood Real Estate Acquires DenverHomes.com

DENVER, CO - November 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kentwood Real Estate, Colorado’s Premier Real Estate Company, has acquired the DenverHomes.com Internet domain name in a strategic move that will advance the company’s already leading website presence. The acquisition of DenverHomes.com for real estate searches online will further position Kentwood Real Estate as the best local Internet brand.

Bennet Shares Stories of Struggling Coloradans to Make Case for Foreclosure Changes

Washington, DC - November 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today renewed his push to help Colorado families stay in their homes by pressing for more transparency and clarity and a new appeals process in foreclosures.

Udall Welcomes Bank of America’s Decision to Halt Foreclosures

Washington, D.C. - October 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Mark Udall released the following statement after Bank of America announced that it was halting all home foreclosure proceedings while it reviews accusations of widespread fraud in foreclosure documents

Bureau of Justice Assistance Mortgage Fraud Grant to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation

October 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation plans to add six new fraud unit positions to pursue mortgage fraud in Colorado with a new $1.7 million grant that was awarded this month from the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice, CBI Director Ronald C. Sloan announced.

CAR Housing Foundation Helps Dig Homeless Shelters Out

Englewood, Colo – February 5, 2007- The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), through its Housing Opportunity Foundation (CARHOF), is responding to weather-related emergency needs at three Denver area homeless shelters with a combined grant of $30,000. Sub-freezing temperatures, combined with frequent snow storms have forced thousands of additional homeless families and individuals to seek these services thus placing severe economic strain on the resources of all three organizations

IDX Broker software utilized to display Denver, Colorado real estate listings

EUGENE, OR - September 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Michael Miguelez have teamed up to bring concise, easy to search Metrolist Denver (MTOMLS) listings to home seekers around Denver, Colorado. Miguelez and his dynamic real estate search page now seamlessly integrate the properties he represents as well as the unique MTOMLS listings, which covers almost every property in Denver. Potential buyers can now quickly and easily scan thousands of properties without ever having to leave the website of Miguelez

United Properties Announces Retail Real Estate Transactions in Colorado

MINNEAPOLIS, MI - August 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- United Properties announces the following retail real estate transactions completed in Denver and ...

GOV. RITTER ANNOUNCES $2.2M IN NEW ENERGY ECONOMIC GRANTS

August 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bill Ritter announced today 23 New Energy Economic Development (NEED) grants to recipients across Colorado for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that will help create and retain jobs, strengthen local economies, and save money and energy.

Top Realtor once again leads the pack with his newly IDX synced real estate...

EUGENE, OR - August 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ed Hardey, of Integrity Real Estate Group, has adopted the IDX, Inc. dynamic IDX Broker software for his professional website, bringing thousands of Metrolist Denver (MTOMLS) listings to the fingertips of home seekers around Colorado and the nation. With the revolutionary technology the newly upgraded website bolsters, his clients can experience the most comprehensive and efficient online property search available. Hardey has long been dedicated to helping home seekers find the best home at the best price, and his recent IDX addition only reinforces his commitment to serving his clients in the best possible way

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