Jennifer Steck's (jsteck) Blog

I was one of those kids that when I found a good book, I couldn't put it down until I finished, and that usually meant a flashlight under the covers so my mother wouldn't find out.These days, I find myself in the middle of the night typing away on my laptop while I am still snuggled in bed. (Than...

Many Colorado real estate investors attempting to defer paying capital gains taxes using the "1031 Exchange" program may have lost millions. From large corporations to small individual investors, this crisis will impact a lot of people.The first in the Colorado saga was the disappearance of Breck...

As you were lying on the table making a contribution for life in the form of donating blood, you probably were working with professionals from the Bonfils Blood Center. I've heard the name over the years and was aware the Bonfils family were philanthropists that made a huge difference in Denver. ...

One of the many beautiful residential areas in Denver is the Bonnie Brae neighborhood located between University Boulevard on the west, Steele Street on the east, Exposition Avenue on the north and E. Mississippi Avenue on the south. So, who was this wonderful neighborhood named after? So began t...

What do cardboard, lake moss, kitchen rinse water, coffee grounds, corn cobs, dryer lint, hair and egg shells have in common? They are part of the recipe for fabulous flower and vegetable gardens.  If you are interested in recycling and having gardens that are the envy of the neighborhood, Denver...

The Denver Post had a article on May 2, 2007, "Home values drop across much of area".  I was surprised to see that the information came from a first quarter home price index from Zillow.com.While this is a tough market and home prices are dropping in some areas, using Zillow as the area expert se...

The sun, setting over the mountains, and the sound of birds painted the backdrop for my Sunday walk. It had been a glorious day in Denver, lots of people out enjoying the warm spring weather. Just thinking about it made me smile. I love taking Sunday evenings for myself and this last weekend, it ...

Just recently I had the pleasure of visiting Miami. While I was there for a conference, I had the opportunity to walk on the beach, drink mojitas and eat my fill of seafood. While I am definitely a Colorado girl, (Seven Reasons I Love Living in Denver ), I have to admit that the ocean fascinates ...

I'm planning on buying a house later this year. Does the fact that I'm a Realtor change anything?How does a Realtor buy a house?1. Review my credit reportIt is important to check my credit report several times a year for a couple of reasons. First, there may be inaccurate information that needs t...

The jury is still out on how close the Denver housing market is to recovery. I read an interesting blog article written by Jay Burnham who is a VP with Coldwell Banker in Massachusetts titled, Knowing Exactly When the Market Will Change. Jay's conclusion is that "when we have more homes that are ...