Hello, and thanks for visiting our website.

Everyone who's bought or sold a home recently knows it can become a complex and emotionally charged experience in the current economic climate. The market is so much more competitive for sellers than in past years. For buyers, there are thousands of choices and ever changing criteria for securing financing. Whether you've gone through the process in the past or you're about to embark on it for the first time, it's best to seek the assistance of a professional. Mistakes made in a real estate transaction can be costly. Whether you call on me or one of my associates, my best advice is "don't go through the process without someone you trust who is experienced in the business of buying, selling, and financing real estate."

As for me, I'm a Denver native who has lived many places but returned to Denver in 1994. Over the past thirty years my careers have included marketing consultant, home design magazine publisher, mortgage broker and Realtor. My husband Curtis, an architect, graphic designer and marketing specialst, has been my business partner throughout each of my professions. Together we've succeeded in remodeling, staging, marketing, and selling residential real estate. Although we're now in a more challenging market, we're both passionate about houses and continue to provide our clients with our shared talents and expertise to accomplish whatever it takes to assist buyers in getting a loan and buying a home as well as helping sellers reach their goals.

Here's what our clients have said...

Sellers:

"We've interviewed several agents and have decided to go with you."

Alan, selling family home of fifty years after former agent didn't sell it within six months; ultimately staged by Curtis and marketed to the appropriate target, it sold within ninty days.

"You did a fantastic job."

Nick, architect, investment property he designed

"We had 17 buyers show up in the first 30 minutes!"

Bob, investor, first short sale

"You (Curtis) and Mimi were a breath of fresh air yesterday, Jim was enthusiastic about you and Mimi staging and marketing the house, and impressed with your creative, can-do approach."

Nancy, architect/investor, after meeting with her investment partner (house sold on day prior to listing for $50K over competing agent's suggested list price)

Buyers:

"We appreciate you more than you know...Your service as a go-between with the other side was invaluable."

Charles, attorney

"Thank you for helping us buy our first home."

Jess & Allison, newlyweds

"Thank you for everything Mimi. I keep meaning to respond with my "thank yous" to your emails, but I've missed a bunch of them. We appreciate how much guidance you are giving us through all of this. It means a lot to us."

Mary & Michael, attorneys, newlyweds and first-time home buyers

"I was a little apprehensive about you representing the seller and me, and also helping me with the loan, but you were very professional and I'm glad I could trust you through this process."

Rachel, Architect

Mortgage Clients:

"There should be more people like you! I could not have pulled this off without you!"

Sandy, single mom, high school art teacher (home purchase loan)

"Thanks for making this CD possible."

Vince, jazz musician (equity loan to fund production of CD)

"You are fabulous! Thank you for all your hard work."

Crystal, boutique hotel owner (purchase loan)

"You're the first person I thought of."

Rebecca, pet supply store owner (refinance loan)

Remodel and staging clients:

"The condo looks really cool! Let me see how good you are to sell it."

Emilio, remodeled and staged by Curtis, sold within one week for $40K more than other units with same floor plan in high-rise

"I love it!"

Crystal, seller of bungalow remodeled and staged by Curtis

"I'd like to move back in."

Peggy, seller of English tudor remodeled and staged by Curtis

"I love the colors."

James, owner The Color People (architectural color consultants) about remodel project by Curtis

Current Listings:

525Humboldt, Country Club North, 3,000 sq ft updated, $650,000

2556 High St, Denver Square, gorgeous woodwork, updated, $375,000

20 So Logan, #101, Courtyard condo, eco-built, 2bd/1b, $195,000

1365 Columbine, #602 - Penthouse, SE views, 2bd/2ba, $169,900

3500 S King St #60, large mobile home in seniors community, 3bd/2ba, $40,500

3500 S King St #38, comfortable open plan mobile home in seniors community, 2bd/2ba, $29,900

Recently SOLD properties:

Arapahoe Acres -- 2950 S Lafayette Dr

mid-century modern, highest price per square foot

in neighborhood

Uptown 1635 Ogden

historic home sold to artist

Country Club 735 Emerson

historic mansion needing kitchen and bathrooms rehab

Lakewood 670 Estes

mid-century modern sold for 30% more than other houses in the neighborhood

Park Hill 2616 Fairfax

sold in 30 days for 95% of list price

Capitol Hill 800 Washington

condo sold in one week for $40K more than any other unit in the high-rise

Capitol Hill 1230 Pennsylvania

staged by Curtis, sold prior to listing, $50,000 over competing agents suggested list price

City Park 1533 Cook

minimal clean up to sell as a fixer-upper