Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is coming up quick!  If you’re stuck and can’t decide what Dad wants this year, we’ve got you covered…  here are 9 ideas that any Dad is sure to love!  Ranging in price from $30- $200, there is something for everyone.

 

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Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Cook up 1 or 2 breakfast sandwiches in 5 minutes or less while also saving time on dish cleanup.  

Google Home

A voice activated speaker that can also be connected to smart home devices throughout your home. 

Patagonia Pullover

Keep Dad warm on those cooler summer nights with this light and easy pullover.

Yeti Cooler

Heavy duty cooler bound to keep your drinks cold all day long.  Holds up to 14 cans with a 2:1 ice ratio.

Portable Phone Charger

Charge up to 2 smartphones at once.  Can charge an iphone 7 5.5 times before needing to fully charge the battery tank for 9-10 hours.

Loopy Phone Case

This case will definitely protect your phone thanks to its military standards drop test and the loop is a unique, convenient way to carry your phone around.

23andme Ancestry and DNA test kits

Provide a saliva sample at home, mail it back to their lab and wait for your detailed breakdown of your ancestry.

Hydro flask water bottle

This 21 oz. standard mouth bottle with sport cap will keep Dad’s water on ice all day long.

Birkenstocks Waterproof Slides

Perfect poolside sandal.  Lightweight and waterproof while still providing support.

Garage Organization

Summertime is here and with that comes some extra responsibilities.  Outdoor chores not only take extra time away from your weekend, but also take up extra space in your garage.  So here are some helpful garage organization tips to help you stay on top of the unwanted clutter!

Use a peg board as a catch all for everything that needs a place.  Inexpensive and easy to put up!  See how Sabrina at the Pink Little Notebook overhauled her entire garage here.

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Attach a magnetic tool holder to the wall and never lose missing attachments again.

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Finding a spot to store your re-usable grocery bags in the garage will leave you less likely to forget them on your way out the door.  I love how this simple metal hook adds even more functionality to this shelving system.  And the wall mounted bag container keeps messy plastic bags from taking over under your kitchen sink.

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This homemade board with pegs is great for keeping skateboards and scooters off the garage floor.

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These DIY garage shelves are perfect for the sometimes tight wall space next to your car.  Great for storing bins full of overflow household items or even holiday items.  Find detailed instructions here.

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This sports rack keeps all of your athletic gear organized and in one place.  With room for shoes and helmets, this wall mounted rack stores it all.  Find here on Amazon.

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Denver-area housing market stats

The latest housing market data from REcolorado shows trends in the Greater Metro Denver Area housing market this April. As the weather heats up in Colorado, home buying and selling season is strong with more sellers listing homes for sale.

In these reports, the Greater Denver Metro Area includes the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park.

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Average sold price for single family homes have gone up 11% in the past year

  • April 2017- $437, 331
  • April 2018- $486, 480

Average days on the market have gone down by 1 day in the past year

  • April 2017- 34
  • April 2018- 33

Weeks of inventory have remained unchanged

  • April 2017- 5
  • April 2018 5

New listings have gone up 5% in the past year

  • April 2017- 6,586
  • April 2018- 6,943

Homes under contract have gone down 6%  in the past year

  • April 2017- 6, 142
  • April 2018- 5, 775

If you’re considering a move in 2018, I would love to help you take advantage of the market!  Meeting your financial goals is as much of a priority to me as it is to help get you “home.”  Please reach out to me with any questions or considerations you have moving forward with finding you the perfect home.