Jennifer Steck's (jsteck) Blog

The whine of the chain saw and the roar of the wood chipper disrupted the quiet Lowry Village neighborhood last week when numerous twenty to thirty foot trees were chopped down. It took almost eight years for the trees to grow the height of the houses and in less than 15 minutes per tree, they we...

Located in a fabulous neighborhood within walking distance of Cook Park and the Highline Canal Trial, this rare 2300+ square foot contemporary ranch is awaiting your design touch. Escape from the daily grind in a private backyard with plenty of space for gardening or just watching and listening t...

As I pulled up to the house, I noticed the seller and his two sons standing out in front. When I walked up I was told that the Denver Fire Department was on the way since the house was on fire."What?"  I thought maybe I hadn't heard things correctly.The owner repeated that the house was on fire. ...

It's amazing how credit scores impact areas of our lives. Our credit scores can make the difference in whether or not we qualify to purchase a home, our interest rate when we buy a new car and even the cost of car insurance.If your credit isn't where you'd like it to be, there are ways to improve...

I've had the pleasure of living in the Denver area for more than 40+ years. I can't imagine living anyplace else. Here is why I love living, working and playing in Denver.1. Weather- Last year, Denver had 300+ days of sunshine. The snow falls and usually melts within a few days. If you are lookin...

Denver was selected earlier this year to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Regardless of who you want for our next President, this could be a historical moment and Denver will set the stage. St. Paul, Minnesota was selected to host the Republicans in 2008. "Get Ready for the Republica...

We've seen the headlines preaching doom and gloom for our real estate market.Did you know that last year was the third highest number on record for single family home sales in the history of the Denver metro area?I don't recall seeing that information on the news. Back in 1999 when I sold my last...

If you are looking to live in a house designed for your lifestyle while still  honoring the great history of an established neighborhood, this is the place.  Located in a premier area of Denver, the home has wide open spaces to entertain in your epicurian kitchen and oversized dining room. You ha...

Has it been a few years since you purchased your current home or is it time to investigate the possibilities of owning your first home?The Rocky Mountain Homescapes Team of Keller Williams and Wyngarden Lending are excited to extend an invitation to the FREE seminar "Claiming Your Space". The sem...

Does it seem like the weeds are winning the war?Just a few years ago when the drought was at its peak, it was amazing to see brown yards with the healthiest weeds I've ever seen. Those weeds seem to still hang on despite our best efforts. Is this finally the year to tackle the weeds and work on y...