 Experience original Berkeley and the Berkeley lifestyle in this sun soaked, lake side cottage, full of charm, character, possibilities, and potential. "Heron House", named for the weathervane perched on the highest peak of the gabled roof, is perfectly situated just 3 doors from Berkeley Park (lake, indoor/outdoor pool, rec center, library, walking path, dog park, and tennis courts), 3 blocks from the shops and restaurants of bustling Tennyson Street, and just blocks from historic Lakeside Amusement Park and Willis Case golf course. The story and a half home packs tons of space and storage and offers 1st floor modern living with hardwood floors, a kitchen open to a family room with fireplace, half bath, living room, and dining room. On the 2nd floor, you’ll find 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The attic - once the hideaway envy of neighborhood children - offers varied ceiling heights, paneling, carpet, electricity, and a venting skylight. The basement includes a laundry room, tons of storage, a 3/4 bath, and a separate entrance. Newly painted and new stain resistant carpeting throughout (Feb 2022). The large 6250 square foot landscaped lot has ample play and entertaining space, mature trees, and is zoned for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The detached garage has an attached 200 square foot “flex space” room with 220 electrical that could be used as the start of your income generating ADU, workshop, yoga studio, workout space, or whatever you can envision. A free-standing shed offers additional storage. This cozy home, large lot, and amazing location can meet your needs and your dreams. 1965 finished square feet. Agent Owner. For more information and to see additional photos, please click here: www.redfin.com/CO/Denver/4576-Winona-Ct-80212/home/34059476
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 Kristin Kleimann was recently interviewed and featured on VoyageDenver online magazine. VoyageDenver's mission is "to promote mom and pops, artists, creatives, makers and small businesses by providing a platform for these hidden gems to tell their stories in their own words." Kristin was thrilled to be included. Click here for the link to the full interview on VoyageDenver. From the VoyageDenver website: "Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Kleimann. Kristin, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? Before entering the real estate industry officially, I spent more than 15 years as a communication consultant helping government agencies make complex information clear and usable. As part of my communication consultant work, I worked with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the “Know Before You Owe” project to design new mortgage disclosures –the Loan Estimate (formerly the Good Faith Estimate) and the Closing Disclosure (formerly the HUD-1). These mandatory disclosures were implemented in October 2015 and help consumers choose a mortgage that is right for them and then help consumers understand what, if anything, changed between the loan estimate and closing. They are also help consumers better use, compare, and understand complex mortgage information and terms. The disclosures have been called “understandable,” “transparent,” and “fair.” After working on these forms, I decided to get my real estate license, in part, because I knew I could help my clients better navigate the complex real estate buying and selling process by making it simple, transparent, and personalized. For me, getting my clients into the right house with the right mortgage is a core value. Has it been a smooth road? The real estate industry, market, and even the forms we use, are constantly changing and evolving. This is part of what makes being in the industry both exciting and challenging. That said, it requires constantly educating yourself on national, state, and local changes, so you can best serve your clients. I read — a lot. We’d love to hear more about your work. I’m a lover of Colorado and Denver, especially when it comes to art, design, food, nature, entertaining, family, and travel. In both my work and home life, my focus is often research and education. I enjoy learning and then sharing useful, usable, and relevant information, with my clients and friends. I give my clients my full attention and love working hard for them. My clients appreciate my knowledge, expertise, and quick response. It makes me happy to make my clients happy. How do you think the industry will change over the next decade? The real estate industry is ever evolving and changing. For instance, in a hot real estate market like Denver, it can sometimes be challenging if a client needs to sell a home before they can buy another. The emergence of i-Buyers (like Zillow Instant Offers, OpenDoor, etc.) can help streamline the selling process by giving sellers the cash they need to purchase a new home quickly. While many of the i-Buying companies have some initial requirements with homes, (some want homes less than 25 years old, or won’t purchase any over a certain amount, etc.) it can be a good option for some clients. Someone thinking of using this model will definitely need to compare cash offers and the costs associated (some charge a “service fee” that is greater than a full-commission;), along with other pros and cons, against the net proceeds they would come away with if they had used a full-commission real estate agent/broker. The real estate industry will continue to evolve quickly as technology improves and disruption occurs. The client experience will be paramount. A smart agent will need to know how to adapt, or risk obsolescence." Contact Info:
 Congratulations to our buyers and sellers in November! Lots of new homes for the Holidays...May your holidays be extra special :)
 303Magazine recently published this wonderful article about 100 Things To Do in Colorado in 2019.
"Sure, it’s nice to have our incredible state highlighted by national publications like USA Today (who just named Winter Park the best ski town in North America) or Vogue (who wrote about the Denver restaurant, bar and street art scene) — but when it comes down to it, we don’t need non-Coloradans telling us why our state is simply the best. From the mountains to the plains, from north to the south and everywhere in between, Colorado has an adventure at every mile marker. Whether you want to travel for art or the outdoors, see the sights in Denver or spend a few nights in a picturesque setting, there is never a dull moment — especially when you have a list of 100 things to do in Colorado in 2019. Some of these are special to the year — as in, you won’t see them in 2020 — and some are the tried-and-true Centennial State bucket list items. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or just arrived, check off all these activities and thank us later." To see the entire list and to read the article, please click here: https://303magazine.com/2018/12/100-things-to-do-in-colorado-in-2019/?fbclid=IwAR1gTGaVAfLt3DmgmViUuxESEzU54NyEYTDN-JqUUjU_CWk9xkQ3kgKfS1w  Photos and Article by Kristin Kleimann-Duggan We finally made it to see the Ice Castles this year and it was well worth it! The Ice Castles are located in Dillon, Colorado and are open until the weather becomes too warm. Teams work to grow more than 5,000 icicles each day so they can build the castles by hand. We bought our tickets in advance (highly recommended, as they sell out quickly, especially on weekends) and chose to go around 5:30 pm because we were hoping to experience the Ice Castles in both daylight and at night. This was a good choice as it was easier to see at 5:30 and then the castles are lit up at night with LED lights. Dressing for winter was important and waterproof pants and gloves (especially for the kids) are a must if you plan to crawl around in the caves or go on the ice slides. Do not bother with a stroller, it won’t make it. Currently, hours are 4-9pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Fridays: hours are 4-10pm; Saturdays: 12pm-10pm; and Sundays: 12pm-8pm. The ice castles are closed on Tuesday. Ticket prices vary by the day and whether you buy in advance or not. Adult prices range from $15.95 to $21.00. Children (4-11) are $10.95-$16.00. Children under 3 are free. Get there soon to see the Ice Castles before the weather warms. If the Ice Castles return next year, I encourage you to see them. It’s winter magic. Please visit, www.icecastles.com for more information.  What a cool find! This is our family's home of more than 40 years in the University Park/ Observatory Park neighborhood of Denver. It is known to friends and family now as "The Big House." From a newspaper ad in the 1924 Boston Christian Science Monitor. Apparently there were classifieds placed by cities in other city newspapers. Ahhhh, history.  New Listing in the Historic Westminster Arts District! $259,000 3 bed/2.5 bath/1400 square feet10/17/2017  This light-filled end unit townhome is located right in the heart of the Historic Westminster Arts District.
The unit boasts 3 upstairs bedrooms, including a Master Suite with walk in closets and separate full bath. There is another full bath upstairs along with the laundry facilities (Duet washer and dryer). A balcony off of one of the front bedrooms has gorgeous views of downtown Denver and the mountains. The main floor has an attached single car garage, living room with gas fireplace, powder room, dining room and kitchen with 3 year old appliances. There is also a pantry and extra storage under the stairs. The townhome has a walkscore of 77 and is very close to the new Westminster Station (only 11 mins to Union Station!) Walk to restaurants, shops, public transportation, and parks. Convenient to Downtown Denver, I-70, and Boulder. This unit would be perfect for an investor or an owner occupant. Goes LIVE in MLS on October 19th, 2017 For more information and photos, visit: http://tours.mediamaxphotography.com/889841  New listing in the Historic Baker neighborhood. Showings start Saturday 8/12/17. Please share with anyone who might be interested!
Listed at $570,000... This beautiful, large, elegant Victorian exudes vintage charm and is located in the heart of historic and walkable Baker. It is newly painted, landscaped, and awaiting your personal touches. The grand home boasts charm and personality including high ceilings, a large lot, large picture windows, original unpainted pocket doors, original hardwood floors, fireplaces, and extensive moulding. The layout is large and airy, with great indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces. Close to transportation, parks, Broadway boutiques, restaurants, Light Rail, and bike trails. The backyard is fenced and includes a large, detached two car garage. There is additional storage space and a laundry room in the basement. The home has new interior paint, carpet on stairs, roof, gutters, landscaping, exterior paint, and garage door. This home is an excellent value given the lot size, finished square footage, original character, and large garage. It has huge potential. Click on the link below to see the tour... http://tours.mediamaxphotography.com/public/…/display/842676  “Our goal is to design and install spectacular kitchens and baths. When we do that, everything else falls into place.” –Lewis Snyder (President of JM Kitchen & Bath) That’s a pretty tall order from Lewis Snyder, a Colorado native and owner. But JM Kitchen & Bath- at 2324 S. Colorado Boulevard- has been doing exactly that for the past 41 years. As a full-service kitchen and bath dealer, they’ve been a part of the University Park neighborhood for the past 10 years and may well have designed one of your neighbor’s kitchens or baths. JM Kitchen and Baths has won numerous awards, including:
Part of the secret of their success is that JM designers average 20 years of experience and can work within any budget. And they have one-stop shopping where homeowners, designers, architects, and real estate professionals can look through samples of cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, and more, all during one free consultation. The University Park location, one of two, also has 8 different kitchen displays so you can see how the whole design can come together. JM Kitchen & Bath features the top brands you would expect from such a well-recognized company. They feature Sub-Zero, Wolf, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Asko, Sharp, and other appliances to help you cook to perfection. Their cabinet lines include Crystal, Omega, Homestead, Homecrest, and Urban Effects. And you can top your cabinets with granite, quartz, Corian, laminate, metal, glass, tile, and other countertops. “I don't think I will be able to move from my house now because I have never seen a kitchen I like as well. Many people have said that it is the most beautiful kitchen they have ever seen.” –Client Houzz Review Are you are looking to start a kitchen or bath project? If so, please come in and check out their showroom today. Their services include: kitchen and bathroom design and remodeling, semi- custom and custom cabinets, professionally measured, fabricated and installed countertops, professionally produced floorplans, color elevations and perspectives produced on CAD computers, lighting design and installation, tile design and installation. In addition, they offer project management, storage, and delivery of their products. JM Kitchen & Bath provides some of the country’s leading brands of cabinetry, countertops, appliances, tile, and lighting. They can install these products, if you wish, and offer cabinet and product storage until you need everything, along with professional delivery. Most importantly, your new kitchen will be beautiful and functional. That’s been their goal for over 40 years. You can visit and JM Kitchen & Bath at: 2324 S. Colorado Boulevard Denver, Colorado 80222 303.300.4400 This article was written by Kristin Kleimann and appeared in a past issue of "Life in the Park" magazine.  Have you ever been surrounded by hundreds of magical and colorful butterflies? You can be at the Butterfly Pavilion! The Butterfly Pavilion is located about 15 minutes North of Denver in Westminster, Colorado. It is a 30,000 square foot facility that is located on an 11 acre campus. The vision of the Butterfly Pavilion is to teach an appreciation of the environment and of all living thing. It is considered an invertebrate zoo and hosts over 5,000 animals. There are five different exhibit areas (four indoor, and the garden and nature trail outside). The exhibit areas include: Crawl-a-See-Em, Water’s Edge, Wings of the Tropics, and Invertebrate World. For our visit, my 4 year old son particularly enjoyed holding Rosie the resident tarantula and touching a starfish. We were also lucky enough to have a butterfly land on our clothing as we were exploring the tropical rainforest area. What a great way to spend a Saturday! The Details: Cost: Adults $11, Seniors $9, Children 2-12 $7, Children under 2 FREE (reduced prices for Westminster Residents) Hours: 9-5pm daily, 7 days a week Contact: 303.469.5441 Address: 6252 W. 104th Avenue, Westminster CO 80020 Meet University Park Resident Ryan Surroz and Get to Know Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation9/2/2016   Ryan Surroz and his family are University Park residents and neighbors. He and his family have lived in the neighborhood since 2013. The Surroz Family loves living in the neighborhood and enjoys Dinosaur Park, morning and evening walks around the neighborhood, and The Pioneer and Ginza restaurants. Besides his full time job, Ryan Surroz also serves as President of Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation. Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to raising money to support at-risk and disadvantaged children throughout Colorado. A secondary goal is to cultivate the talents of young philanthropists (generally young male business leaders aged 20-39 years old) and to raise awareness of those less fortunate. Ryan has been involved in the organization for six years, served on the board for 4 years, and previously acted as the Membership Chair. He has raised over $200,000 for Denver Active 20-30 and also sits on several other philanthropic boards. “Denver Active 20-30 is the most rewarding activity that I pursue — I think it is safe to say that my involvement has developed into a healthy passion. I joined DA20-30 because I was inspired by this group of young professionals who were united in their dedication to supporting at-risk and underprivileged kids. I recognized right away that this was a truly unique organization and I wanted to be a part of it. Now as President of DA20-30, I see daily reminders of the impact on the kids that we support as well as the philanthropic leadership development in our members.” -Ryan Surroz (President of Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation) This year, Denver Active 20-30 is celebrating its 29th anniversary. It has given away more than $10 million through several established fundraising events. The largest and most well known is the Denver Polo Classic, which is the nation’s largest charitable polo tournament and takes place at the end of June. The next fundraising event is the 4th Annual Denver Active 20-30 Golf Classic presented by Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. It will be held September 15, 2016 at the Arrowhead Golf Club. Sponsors will be treated to breakfast, drinks, a catered lunch, and great prizes. To find out more about the organization and how to get involved or to support the organization through their events, please visit: www.da2030.org This article was written by Kristin Kleimann and will be appearing in the August 2016 issue of "Life in the Park" magazine.  Picture yourself relaxing in a calm, cool, beautifully decorated, French country blue room with the smell of lavender wafting through the air. The experience is rejuvenating, calming, transformative, and also one that almost anyone in your family will enjoy. Ivy McClure is a Denver native and a graduate of our neighborhood South High School. Her aesthetician experience includes graduating from the School of Botanical and Medical Aesthetics and serving as their Assistant Director of Aesthetics. She founded Skin & Tonic in 2013 to create a business and career that aligns her passion for fusing the best in medical, corrective skincare techniques and natural and botanical skincare approaches. As Ivy said, I came across a quote once: ‘Beauty is self confidence applied directly to the face.’ Over the years, I've learned that what really matters most, is how my clients see themselves. We can be so hard on ourselves, especially women. My focus is to address whatever concerns I can, then build up that confidence. Beautiful skin really does begin with a commitment to yourself. I can't tell you how much I love hearing ‘I got a compliment on how my skin was glowing today’ or ‘I get so many compliments on my lashes!’ That's why I do what I do---Build that confidence! (Ivy McClure, owner and founder) Ivy uses Naturopathica skin products that are holistic, plant based, soothing, and smell heavenly. (Try the Gotu Kola Healing Balm and the Lavender Protective Moisturizer!) In addition to customized and reasonably priced skin treatments, she also offers waxing and eyelash extension and tinting services, as well as specialized services for men and teenagers. Ivy is extremely personable, knowledgeable, and has built a following of dedicated clients through her expertise and results. She has several mother and daughter and husband and wife clients who come to her as a bonding experience and as a shared interest in taking care of themselves. As one pair of mother and daughter clients summed, Ivy has all of the qualities you want in an aesthetician. She's gentle, easy going, not at all intimidating, and you leave feeling beautiful. On top of this, she offers a teenybopper facial for my 14-year old daughter. What's not to love? (Bess Scully, mom) I love going to see Ivy! She is a great aesthetician who uses natural products (which is rare)! My mom gets her eyelashes done with Ivy, and I get regular teenybopper facials (which use more sensitive products). Ivy offers a great range of services for mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons alike… (LuLu Scully, daughter) Finally, Skin & Tonic also offers two different Membership Plans where for a reasonable flat monthly fee you receive specific services (skincare or eyelash) and discounts on other services and products. Treat yourself or a family member to a restorative and relaxing treatment today! Skin & Tonic Contact Information: Email: [email protected] Phone: 303.868.6344 Website: www.skin-tonic-skincare.com Facebook: facebook.com/skinandtonicskincare/ Address: Located inside “The Workshops” 4340 E. Kentucky Ave., Suite 315 Glendale, CO 80246 This article was written by Kristin Kleimann and will be appearing in the August 2016 issue of "Life in the Park" magazine.  The Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) held their annual luncheon and awards ceremony on March 24th, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center to celebrate the past year of real estate and Realtor accomplishments. DMAR recognizes Denver-area’s top performers in residential real estate by presenting Denver Metro Realtors Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards honor the determination, dedication, and endless drive of Realtors in the Denver Metro area. Kristin Kleimann and Marilynn Wanamaker were recipients of a 2016 Excellence Award in the Bronze Team Category for 2015 sales. Thank you to DMAR and to our past, present, and future clients! Click here to see the full list of award winners: http://www.dmarealtors.com/sites/default/files/content/excellence_awards_winners_2016.pdf Click here to see the recap of the awards ceremony: http://www.dmarealtors.com/post-event-recap-excellence-awards-2016   Bucket lists are entertaining and dreamy. Bucket lists in your own city can be even more engaging because the experiences are easier to accomplish and check off. This list was originally a list of 29 essential Denver experiences from an article on Thrillist, published in 2015 by Rebecca Feder.
Since so many of the items on the list resonated with us and our love of Denver, adventure, history, and a challenge, we modified the original list to an attainable 20 experiences with a plan to complete each item and check it off the list. We’ll be posting our experiences over the next few months. If you are interested in joining us on our journey to check off these items, please follow us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/homesimpledenver/ and post your own photos of these completed Denver bucket list items on Instagram with the hashtag: #yourdenverbucketlist We look forward to seeing your photos and hearing about your bucket list adventures! If you’d like a hard copy of the original list to help you keep track of the items, please send a private message and we will send you a copy. Finally, to see the original Thrillist list, visit: https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/denver/the-denver-bucket-list-red-rocks-my-brother-s-bar-mayan-theater 
Denver Realtors and Broker Associates, Kristin Kleimann and Marilynn Wanamaker, achieved Edelweiss Realty Company's highest honors three times in 2015: April, July, and December. "We are very pleased to receive these honors and we look forward to helping future clients meet their real estate dreams and goals," said Kristin Kleimann, Realtor and Broker Associate at Edelweiss Realty Company. Kristin Kleimann and Marilynn Wanamaker work together as a team to bring a high level of real estate services to clients. They believe that to make good decisions, you need to be an educated consumer and they strive to empower clients with information, education, and research to help them understand, compare, and make informed decisions. As a recent client said, "Marilynn and Kristin are the "Dream Team" of real estate brokers. They have helped us with four separate real estate transactions over the past three years and have been amazing to work with. They are knowledgeable about the market and provide excellent research and advice about pricing, timing and trends. They are timely and responsible and make the whole process enjoyable. We are so lucky to have had them on our team." Another recent client summed, "Kristin and Marilynn make a great team, because their combined knowledge and skill sets complement each other so well. Marilynn seems to know everything there is to know, real estate-wise, about Denver and the surrounding areas, having been in the business here for over 30 years, and with Kristin you get EnergyPlus – plus intelligence, insight, a great sense of humor, and a lot of hard work. Kristin and Marilynn did all the research and boring legwork without us ever having to prompt them, and their knowledge and sense of the markets here combined with their intelligent and instinctive approach to pricing, honesty, transparency and just plain old honor are top-notch. I would never hesitate to work with them again, or recommend them to friends and family." Cheers to 2016! About Kristin Kleimann and Marilynn Wanamaker of Edelweiss Realty Co. specialize in helping clients navigate the complex real estate buying and selling process by making it simple and transparent. They provide clients with the most current and accurate market information and guide them through the process step-by-step. Contact www.homesimpledenver.com www.marilynn-kristin.com  It's the most wonderful time of the year, particularly if you love holiday lights! Blossoms of Light at the Denver Botanic Gardens is glowing again beautifully. We managed to visit when the weather was a balmy 56 degrees, at night! Instead of hot chocolate, we enjoyed lime popsicles and lemonade. Our favorites light displays were the different colored floating balls, and the blue fairy forest. Parking was a bit problematic as the lots filled up quickly but street parking was pretty plentiful. We'll be back again next year... Dates: Nov. 27-Jan. 2, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Time: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., lights are on until 9:30 p.m. Where: The Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Cost: Starting December 14th, costs are: $13 Adult $11 for Adult Members, Seniors (65+) and Military $10 Child (Ages 3-15) $8 Child Member Free for children 2 or younger Information and tickets: botanicgardens.org |
