Jennifer Steck's (jsteck) Blog

As you are aware, Central Denver Blog is still a fairly new site, having just begun in February of this year. New technology and skill levels always have a learning curve. I've definitely had my challenges getting the site and my brain to work in ways that makes this blog a valued member of the D...

Even Rudy (Gulliani) likes Bonnie Brae Ice Cream. If he is interested in moving into the neighborhood so that he can walk to the ice cream shop, there are a few houses that are no longer available.Here is a quick summary of May 2007 sales in the Bonnie Brae and Belcaro areas. The east and west bo...

1. The name of the red marble that gives the Colorado State Capitol its distinctive look is "Beulah red". All of the "Beulah red" marble that was available went into this building. It cannot be replaced for any price. It took six years, from 1894-1900, to prepare and install the marble.2. In 1893...

Six homes sold during the month of May in the Denver Country Club and North Country Club neighborhoods. The east and west area boundaries are University Boulevard and Downing Street and the north and south streets are 6th Avenue and 1st Avenue. It is a beautiful neighborhood with historical homes...

Media attention in the last week has focused on Andrew Speaker, the attorney who took international flights with a case of TB (Tuberculosis). He is now here in Denver seeking out world class treatment for the disease at National Jewish Hospital. The media trucks have lined up in the hospital park...

What's better than popcorn and a movie? How about popcorn and a movie outside on a beautiful evening?The Denver Movies in the Parks Series begins this month. If you are looking for a good time, bring your family, friends, a favorite lawn chair, snacks and a blanket and enjoy one of these great mo...

Even though this may be the best buyer's market in a decade, now may not be the right time for you to buy.Don't buy a house if...7.   You want the landlord to fix the running toilet6.    You prefer paying off someone else's mortgage5.     You like having Mom do the cooking and laundry4.     Job.....

As a place for young singles from 25-29, the Denver area ranked second across the country per Kiplinger's latest report on Best Places to Live. One of the selection criteria included the Bohemian Indicator. Denver scored a 117, with a national average index of 100. Washington D.C. was the top sel...

Today is Memorial Day, a day to reflect on the men and women who protect our families and our countries while serving around the world. It is also to pay our respects to veterans who have since passed away.Each and every one of these veterans have played a part in the freedoms we have today. Whil...

What's up on Franklin Street?There are nine houses for sale from the 400 through 600 blocks of Franklin Street. Are the neighbors jumping ship? No, actually, there is an incredible amount of renovation and construction going on. If you want to live on an amazing street in historic Denver, take a ...