Jennifer Steck's (jsteck) Blog

This may be the best buyers' market in a decade. Why aren't the buyers out in droves?Credit has become important again and not all current buyers have a credit history that will allow them to qualify. Some who would have easily qualified for 100% funding a year ago will find that if they don't ha...

One of the results of the September 11th tragedy was recognition of the importance of Citizen Preparedness. After all, it will be citizens at the scene of the next disaster, whether it is a snowstorm, hurricane, tornado or, God forbid, another terrorist attack.I recall watching the 9/11 interview...

There is something about kids and water...A child can be having the worst day where the world seems to be ending and a flow of water makes it immediately all better.As I've grown out of my kid phase, it's been easy for me to forget some of those simple pleasures.When the day gets long, the paperw...

Trivia Question: Why is this Annual Wheat Ridge event named the Carnation Festival?As a native to Colorado you might have thought that I was an annual attendee to the 38th Annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. Sad to say, this was a first for me. But, it will definitely not be the last. The food...

 Bloggers across the world have an opportunity to speak on behalf of improving our environment.55 days from now on October 15th, Blog Action Day, bloggers are called to unite on behalf of the environment. Write about your passion and how it relates to making our world a better place to live.Curre...

I can't believe it is August already. This is the last list of free Denver outdoor events for the summer. Soon it will be over and we'll actually have to sit in a theater or at home to see a good movie. Concerts will be in event centers or on television. There is nothing like sitting outside with...

Swimming in Denver is for the dogs at the, "Berkley Bark Day and the Dog-a-Pool-ooza". It's a doggie swim day. Be there early. Only 50 dogs at a time are allowed at the pool and it is first come first served.Location:  Berkeley Park Pool, 46th and TennysonWhen:  Sunday August 19th from 10am-12am ...

 Cherry Creek continues on its path of amazing development. Cranes dot the skyline and everyone is still waiting to see the final additions to the community. A number of homes sold during the month of July but there are still quite a few to select from if you want to live in this beautiful and vi...

Looking for some unusual and educational places to visit with your kids before summer is over? Here is a list of suggested places that may encourage your children well into the future. 1. With so much in the news about renewable energies, we are luck to have the National Renewable Energy Laborato...

With the tightening of the mortgage lending market, lenders are going to require a down payment. While there may be 100% financing available in some limited cases, buyers will pay for it in the form of higher interest rates and less house for the money. Many of the foreclosures we are seeing toda...