Highlands Ranch Real Estate Broker reports Tree Recycling Offered to Highlands Ranch Residents

Tree Recycling Offered to Highlands Ranch Residents



With the arrival of fall, it’s time to prune your trees and shrubs. But before you place tree branches and other woody plants out for trash collection, consider recycling these materials at the Highlands Ranch Metro District’s recycling event Sunday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shea Stadium parking lot, 3280 Redstone Park Circle.

Tree limbs less than 12 inches in diameter and woody plant materials will be accepted at the recycling event. The following items will not be accepted - finished lumber, non-woody material, grass clippings, sod and root balls. In addition to tree recycling, free mulch will be available to Highlands Ranch residents.

If you have questions about the proper way to prune your tree, visit the Metro District’s website at www.highlandsranch.org and go to the Parks & Open Space page. Metro District Forestry Technician Caleb Palmer demonstrates the proper way to prune your tree in a new video short featured on the website. If you have further questions it is recommended you contact a certified arborist.

The Metro District will also host a Christmas tree recycling event from late December through mid-January. For more information about tree recycling in Highlands Ranch, please call 303-791-2710.



Founded in 1981 as the local government in Highlands Ranch, Colo., the Metro District provides a variety of municipal services to this planned community of 93,000 people. Learn more about the Metro District at www.highlandsranch.org.


Pete Doty has been a Full Time Licensed real estate broker since 1985 I go to work everyday for you & your friends, learning about our home town! It could be Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Franktown, Kiowa, or anywhere in metro Denver Colorado. Talk to me for real estate advice, properties for sale, multiple listing service, all available at www.DenverRelocation.com. Drop me a note to pete@Denverrelocation.com

Denver Real Estate History-since 1989

As I pondered why more folks are not buying up in a down real estate market, I realized that they have never seen this before. I on the other hand, have. The end of the Carter Reagan recession occurred in 1989-1990 and we saw a true turn in Denver's real estate market. This is one of the benefits of making sure your Realtor is a full time dedicated professional, not just a friend. Experience can pay dividends in multiple places. Here is a short clip explaining where we are:

Pete Doty, Denver Realtor has been a Full Time Licensed real estate broker since 1985 I go to work everyday for you & your friends, learning about our home town! It could be Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Franktown, Kiowa, or anywhere in metro Denver Colorado. Talk to me for real estate advice, properties for sale, multiple listing service, all available at www.DenverRelocation.com. Drop me a note to pete@Denverrelocation.com

Denver Real Estate continues positive news

Denver Foreclosures are still trending at 29% fewer than in 2010. This Realtor sees good news for home owners but worries there are not enough homes for sale.
A Full Time Licensed real estate broker since 1985 I go to work everyday for you & your friends, learning about our home town! It could be Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Franktown, Kiowa, or anywhere in metro Denver Colorado. Talk to me for real estate advice, properties for sale, multiple listing service, all available at www.DenverRelocation.com. Drop me a note to pete@Denverrelocation.com

Real Estate in Denver. Available homes?

Last month some say I gave you too much information (what????) about the Denver real estate market. Here is a short video of this month's chart showing only July new listings (periwinkle) and sales (cranberry). Major note: NEW LISTINGS are not coming on the market. Those are the properties that are new to the Denver real estate market and replacing the closed sales. There were only 3318 new listings and 2744 sales. Take a look:






I have watched this specific data every month for the last 12 years. The number one question I get is "How is the market?" Along with being an active listor and buyers agent in Denver, this lets me know the answer. And while a newby may be able to acess similar data, they will not have dealt with the emotions of the Denver home buyer and know what their decision process is like. When you want the best in real estate in Denver, give me a call or an e. I help nice folks find awesome places to live in Denver, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Parker & Castle Rock Colorado



You to can stay on top of the market by subscribing to this blog or from http://www.denverrelocation.com/.I continue to be extremely optimistic about the Denver real estate market.

A Full Time Licensed real estate broker since 1985 I go to work everyday for you & your friends, learning about our home town! It could be Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Franktown, Kiowa, or anywhere in metro Denver Colorado. Talk to me for real estate advice, properties for sale, multiple listing service, all available at www.DenverRelocation.com. Drop me a note to pete@Denverrelocation.com

Denver Real Estate Sales Edge UP

As a Denver Realtor every month I do a quick analysis of the Metrolist (multiple listing service) sales data as well as new listing data for single family homes in metro Denver. This month, to show you what the real estate market is like in Denver, I did a short video...hopefully it will explain my excitment. This market is already taking off!

As I meet with folks trying to buy a home here, after all the national news of how bad the real estate market is, it is hard to explain that we are just a hair away from being in a full blown SELLER's MARKET! That homes are selling fast and there is very little inventory, as a matter of fact there were only 13,873 single family homes for sale in all of metro Denver on the 15th.

When a market shifts like it did in 2004, it can be very sudden to the point that the feeling of being left behind can be prevalent. And while a home search may not be all fun and games, the rewards of getting to the right house fast can make all the difference. So when you want to find a house to make a home here in Denver, or Highlands Ranch, or Littleton, or Centennial, or Englewood...call me.

A Full Time Licensed real estate broker since 1985 I go to work everyday for you & your friends, learning about our home town! It could be Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Franktown, Kiowa, or anywhere in metro Denver Colorado. Talk to me for real estate advice, properties for sale, multiple listing service, all available at www.DenverRelocation.com. Drop me a note to pete@Denverrelocation.com

Denver Foreclosures down 30%

Denver Realtor reports inventory shrinking and days on market are down too! Sellers market!

Fewer homes to buy mean prices will be going up. Fewer days on the market mean the buyers are sucking up the supply. The bottom of this real estate market in metro Denver Colorado is behind us. The time to act is now.
A Full Time Licensed real estate broker since 1985 I go to work everyday for you & your friends, learning about our home town! It could be Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Franktown, Kiowa, or anywhere in metro Denver Colorado. Talk to me for real estate advice, properties for sale, multiple listing service, all available at www.DenverRelocation.com. Drop me a note to pete@Denverrelocation.com

CURB appeal...MORE important than ever in Denver

Today, it is likely that the first "showing" of your Highlands Ranch Home listed for sale will be on the internet, with the pictures contained in the virtual tour taking center stage. Therefore, the "curb appeal" must be presented to its top level. And as most properties are listed with their address, the second "showing" may be the buyers driving by later in the same day.
Lets talk pictures for a minute...have you ever gone on-line and dismissed a property simply because there were no pictures? A full time Realtor will know the system to get you the maximum exposure. You do not want your home discarded before it even really hits the market so make sure the marketing plan addresses this important issue.
CURB APPEAL for that 2nd all important drive by. Here are some tips from a good friend and marketing guru Darlene LiCastro:

• To enhance property, use the lawn rather than hiding it. A bag of weed & feed is a great investment.
• Repair the driveway. Cracks are normal, but un-attended cracks tell others you do not care.
• Have a clean garage and be sure to keep the garage door closed until the buyer inspects it.
• Remove all debris from the lawn and keep nicely trimmed and edged. Toys & lawn tools get stored
• Repair all damaged fencing. Loose boards are easy to nail back up.
• Replace any damaged paving blocks around the entrance .
• Make sure front is inviting and clean. NO cobwebs or sparrow nests.
• Kill mold and mildew on the house, sidewalks, roof, or driveway.
• Stow away unnecessary garden implements and tools.
• Clean windows and gutters.
• Pressure wash dirty siding and dingy decks.
• Trim tree limbs that are near or touching the home’s roof.
• Rake and dispose of leaves.
• Low voltage lighting along the driveway, sidewalks, and near important landscaping elements create the perfect evening curb appeal.

Pete Doty is a Full Time Licensed real estate broker since 1985 and lives in Highlands Ranch. "I go to work everyday for you & your friends, learning about our home town!" It could be Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Franktown, Kiowa, or anywhere in metro Denver Colorado. Talk to me for real estate advice, properties for sale, multiple listing service, all available at www.DenverRelocation.com. Drop me a note to pete@Denverrelocation.com