Investors Beware

As our community, our global community, is assaulted daily with frightening financial news we start to think about exploring alternatives to traditional financial investment vehicles. And this is the time to beware, despite the tightening of credit guidelines, or perhaps because of the new lending practices,there are predators on the street. These wolves may look very innocent and seem as though they want nothing more than a "win-win." Instead of the traditional predatory practices that led up to our current economic situation, the new predator offers opportunities to invest with them and realize greater cash returns than through banks or other financial institutions. Typically they will ask you to loan them money to acquire real estate promising...

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Buy Her That Timeless Gift For Christmas

Like a home, love endures, so buy her the perfect gift, a new home for the holidays.Nothing says love like a new home. Its timeless like a diamond but better.Contact Cygnus Real Estate today to help you find the perfect gift for that special someo...

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Toys For Tots

help UsTime:10 December 2008 3:30 pm– 7:00pm At the corner of 34th Ave and Larimer Street in The Residences at Upper Larimer ...3403 Larimer St.Unit #101Bring an unwrapped new toy for our donation box and we will give you treats– snacks and beverages adult beverages for those who choose to indulge. While you’re there sign an ornament and put it on our tree. And then settle in and enjoy the Christmas Carols and the stunning views. At the end of the donation drive The US Marine Corp will pick-up the toys & distributeLearn MoreContact us for more details:Cygnus Real Estate303-422-SWAN (7926)The Upper Larimer Arts District Actually the ware house district which is called “Denver’s new urban renaissance” by the Denver Post. Don’t...

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Celebrate Day Of The Dead

The Event:An annual celebration of the Central and South American ritual of El Dia De Los Muertos, which is based on the belief that those who have died return each year to celebrate with their living friends and relatives. This celebration is deeply rooted in the traditions of indigenous peoples and can be traced as far back as 3000 years ago. Despite the Spanish conquistador’s best attempts to eradicate the ritual around500 years ago when they were colonizing Central America in general and Mexico in particular the tradition has survived. However, to make the holiday more conforming to Christian ideals the Spaniards moved it to coincide with the catholic holidays All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Today it is celebrated predominantly in Mexico...

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Meet The Developer

Meet the developer of Upper Larimer, Michael Chesser, October 23rd between 4:30-7:30pm. We also have wine and hors d'oeuvres, so come and mingle with us. The Upper Larimer Residences are located at 34th and Larimer in downtown Denver. This town home project is located just between the Upper Larimer and RiNo neighborhoods with beautiful views of the Denver cityscape.If you can't join us Thursday, you can always drop by our showroom, it's open everyday between noon and 5...

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Awesome Views

Check the new town homes at 34th and Larimer. These 16 modern row homes feature sophistication and elegance. Choose from a collection of 3-4 bedroom / bathroom residences, all with high-end standard finishes and a long list of included features.The home you choose at Upper Larimer will feature architectural details that hold enduring value. These include rooftop terraces and an option for an outdoor kitchen, fireplace pit or even a hot tub.With only 16 units and 5 different floorplans, each unit will be uniquely your own.Some folks think this area of downtown is sketchy, but if you are an artist that's a-okay. The Upper Larimer neighborhood is set for big things to come. It looks innocent and quiet now, but development is happening in pocket everywhere. The neighborhood is alive with culture...

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Thursdays

Thursday always strikes me as an odd day...not Wednesday...the middle of the week day...not Friday when here in our brokerage we knock off a little early and spend some "quality time" with each other and anybody else that happens in - drinking beers or wine and talking about other things. At this Friday Afternoon Club we ponder neither the state of the market and the large title company that was about to go under and got saved by a bigger title company that swooped in at the eleventh hour and I've heard on the street the 59th minute nor what well known real estate company here in town has a very nasty blog about it making its way around the internet. But Thursdays...Thursdays are another matter...Thursday is the day of the trustees sale, where every week they auction foreclosed properties...

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Glad to be with Cygnus!

Cygnus Real Estate is absolutely the best firm to start my real estate career. With my newly acquired license, I have optimized my ability to buy and sell investment properties. Being situated in the Santa Fe Art District, I can better "eyeball" the freshest Denver listings prime for renovation/reselling. Call me on my cell (303) 263-3581 and/or email me at suzanna.vonhurst@cygnusrealestate.com so I can get started on finding the perfect investment property for y...

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Business District On Santa Fe

Cygnus Real Estate is creating an organization for businesses along Santa Fe Drive south of downtown Denver. Its purpose is to create an alliance of businesses and a counterpart to the Arts District Of Santa Fe. Cygnus feels ordinary business owners, which are not galleries, need an organization to promote economic growth and urban revitalization. Cygnus has obtained a domain is currently developing a website for the Business District. Interested parties can join the organization by contacting Cygnus at info@cygnusrealestate.com. You can also join us on Linked...

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New Cygnus Agents

Cygnus welcomes two new agents to the company this month. Laura Gillen moved from Zahkem and Company to join Cygnus. Suzanna Von Hurst, has a real estate investment business and recently earned her real estate license. She brings her experience in fix and flip properties to Cygnus. Stop by to welcome our new broke...

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Eco-Gardening

Its spring again, so you may be thinking about doing some gardening. There are a lot of things to consider these days when it comes to planting flowers, scrubs and trees. Here in Denver we always have to worry about water conservation. We always want to be kind to our environment be not using harmful chemical when it’s not needed. We also need to be careful about what we plant because certain plants can be harmful in a particular ecosystem. You should be aware of a several key concepts in modern gardening, especially when you visit your local garden center.Standards and certification are two of the more controversial topics surrounding the sustainability movement in 2008. Sustainability is a characteristic of a process or state that can be maintained at a certain level indefinitely. The...

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What is LEED?

The move towards LEED and green building practices has been driven greatly by the tremendous benefits which are a direct result of implementing a green approach. Green buildings use key resources more efficiently when compared to conventional buildings which are simply built to code. LEED creates healthier work and living environments, contributes to higher productivity and improved employee health and comfort. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. Since its inception in 1998, LEED has grown to encompass over 14,000 projects in 50 US States and 30 countries. LEED has grown into a comprehensive system of six interrelated...

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First Friday Art Walk

Experience the work of international, national and local artists in Denver's only multi-block art district, where viewers can easily walk to all the galleries. Within a six-block section of Santa Fe Drive area, from 5th Ave. to 10th Ave., you can enjoy over 30 participating galleries and artist studios joining the First Friday Art Walk (6-9 pm) every first Friday of the month, all year round. Cygnus Real Estate is among the action and has featured artists. Visit our office to talk real estate or just enjoy the a...

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santa fe

the anticipated redevelopment of santa is now coming of age. office condos, live work spaces and residential units are now becoming available for pre construction purchase. moving out of LODO has turned out be the right move for me. talk to me if you want find out why and why it could be right for you. contact me at kirk.campbell@Cygnusrealestate.com or my cell 303-523-87...

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A Mid-Century Masterpiece in the heart of Hill Top

The residence at 275 South Eudora was designed by renowned architect Aaron Green, protégé and partner of Frank Lloyd Wright. Aaron Green ran Frank Lloyd Wright’s west coast practice and is oft described as the only disciple ever chosen to run the master’s practice.The 1960’s era Denver home features all of the details for which both Wright and Green were best known. The house is long and low to the ground, built of brick and natural wood with a broad brick chimney. The plan is open and features walls of glass, which seem to obfuscate the boundary between the indoors and the outdoors. The 3 bedrooms and 3 baths are tucked off the main floor and provide just enough privacy without compromising the integrity of the open floor plan. Renovations...

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Off-Site Construction

We used to call it pre-fab construction but that's not PC and it confuses people; it causes them to think of trailers with there wheels removed so now we say "off site construction," and there is more of it popping up around th emetro area than you realize. Of course now the buzz is in LEED Certification in off site construction. (see link http://www.nrdc.org/buildinggreen/leed.asp). The most notable builder of LEED certified pre-fabs, Michelle Kaufman who is bringing a project to the Regis area. However, there is another leader in LEEDS certified off site construction, Eco Urban Homes (http://www.ecourbanhomes.com/) and Cygnus is working hard to bring them to Denver. Watch for more details...

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Cygnus Featured Listings

Visit our featured listings on Realtor.comHomes for sale 275 S Eudora Street Denver 80246Eudora is a classic mid-century modern home in the Hilltop neighborhood of Denver. It is a must see.1112 Kalamath St Denver 80204Kalamath is a late Victorian house in the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District. Its a beautiful house to work or play in.New Projects available for presale78 Logan Denver 80203Condos for sale1631 Emerson St 407 Denver 802181021 Carr Street 35 Lakewood 802151021 Carr Street 26 Lakewood 802151021 Carr Street 36 Lakewood 802152360 Iliff 204 Denver 802102360 Iliff 202 Denver 80210665 Washington 6C Denver 80203665 Washington 1A Denver 802035995 Iliff Ave Denver 80222Infill Opportunities1668 Harrison St Denver 802061662 Jackson St. Denver 802063775 Lowell Blvd Denver 80...

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Prairie Mod article

Hey check out the editoral by Carole Rich on the PrairieMod.com website. You can find it here at this link http://prairiemod.typepad.com/prairiemod/2008/01/this-was-a-post.html#more. It also has a great article about architech Aaron Gre...

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