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Just Listed: Discover Tranquility Near Trails and Lakes!

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Imagine living near lots of great trails, a stunning lake, and having a pool you don't have to maintain during the summer.

Well, this is life in Lakecrest. This well kept 2 bed, 3 bath home is just waiting for you to stop by and fall in love. When you walk in you are greeted by vaulted ceilings and ample natural light from the large windows. The upper level of this home has a kitchen and a large dining room perfect for any gathering. The dining room opens onto a deck where you can enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon BBQ. The main level of the house has a large living room with a gas fireplace where you can cozy up and watch your favorite movies or play games with friends. The living room opens to a patio that connects to the upper deck along with a low maintenance back yard. The main floor also has the primary bedroom with a primary bath featuring a relaxing soaking tub that can be your private oasis after a long day. The lower level of the home comes with a bonus room that can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom. There's an updated 3/4 bath and bedroom on the lower level as well. Need more space? There's an entire unfinished basement that is a blank canvas for added bedrooms or entertaining space (approx 20 x 40ft). The furnace and AC were replaced about 2 years ago. The HOA has a pool with a cabana & kitchen you can rent, has fun events throughout the year, a basketball and tennis court, and is only $57 per month! This home is located perfectly with dining at Five Parks, beautiful views of Standley Lake as you enter and exit the neighborhood, and easy access to Hwy 36. Standley Lake Regional Park has 3,000 acres for you to explore. Popular activities include paddle boarding, kayaking, rowing, fishing, picnics, walking, bicycling, camping, and wildlife viewing.

SAVE UP TO $400 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST YEAR WITH A 1-0 BUY DOWN USING A $10,000 SELLER CONCESSION BEING OFFERED ON THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by Maggie Fast & Kendra Buck for West + Main Homes. Please contact Maggie for current pricing + availability.

 
 
 

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The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About

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Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it.

And if you’re hoping to buy a home, this is a mission-critical gap to close – fast (see graph below):

 
 

Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your down payment in today’s housing market.

Amplify Your Down Payment Potential

For first-time buyers, the name of the game with down payments is making sure you’re taking advantage of all the resources out there designed to help you. And a bunch of them can get you to your goal faster than you may have thought possible.

For example, there are loan options that require as little as 3% down, or even 0% for certain qualified borrowers, like Veterans. And let’s not forget down payment assistance, like grants and other opportunities, that help you cover the upfront cost of your down payment.

If you’re interested in exploring those options and what you may be able to use to your advantage, connect with a trusted lender. Because if you don’t at least see what’s available, you could be leaving money on the table and missing your chance at buying a home. These resources can boost your down payment. And a higher down payment could help lower your eventual monthly mortgage payment, and even avoid or reduce your fees like private mortgage insurance.

Don’t Let News Headlines About Down Payments Scare You

There’s one more thing to address. News coverage has been talking about how the typical down payment is rising. A report from Redfin states:

“The typical down payment for U.S. homebuyers hit a record high of $67,500 in June, up 14.8% from $58,788 a year earlier . . . This was the 12th consecutive month the median down payment rose year over year.”

But don’t let those high dollars scare you. Just because the average down payment is rising doesn’t mean down payment requirements are going up. That’s a key piece of the puzzle to understand. It’s really just because people are choosing to put more down to try to offset higher mortgage rates, and current homeowners who are putting their equity to work are using that to increase their down payment on their next home. As HousingWire explains:

“. . . buyers are putting down a higher percentage of the purchase price to lower their monthly mortgage payment. And buyers also had more equity from their home sales, which gives them more cushion.”

Let’s break those two reasons down a bit:

1. A bigger down payment helps lower your monthly mortgage payment. Affordability has been a challenge for many buyers recently, which is why those who have the ability to make a bigger down payment are going to do so in an effort to lower their future housing costs.

2. Buyers who already own a home have a record amount of equity to leverage. Someone who bought a home a few years ago has gained a significant amount of value in their house, thanks to home price appreciation. These people can put down much more than the average first-time buyer who hasn’t owned a home yet.

Bottom Line

What’s the best thing to do? Talk with a trusted lender about your options. They’ll help you figure out where you stand today and how to access the resources you may qualify for. Because help is out there, you just need to work with a pro to take advantage of it.

Read more at KeepingCurrentMatters.com

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3 Colorado restaurants make New York Times list of 50 favorites

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The New York Times has released its annual list of the best restaurants in the United States, and this year, three Colorado spots took their places alongside foodie destinations in cities like Miami, New Orleans, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Nashville and, of course, New York.

Two of these restaurants are relatively new — and focused on Asian cuisine cooked by second-generation chefs, something that represents the rising influence of AAPI culture in Denver.

The third touts a lesser-known restaurant in Pagosa Springs.

The first selection, Denver Vietnamese restaurant Sắp Sửa, doubles down on the national media’s love for the 15-month-old old business at 2550 E. Colfax Ave.

Since the husband-and-wife team Anna and Ni Nguyen opened what they call their ‘nontraditional Vietnamese restaurant,’ they have been stacking accolades, including … a James Beard semifinalist nod,” the newspaper wrote in part. “All well deserved. Their trứng và trứng alone would warrant the praise. Described simply as “soft scrambled egg, brown butter, fish sauce, trout roe, rice,” the dish coaxes the humble egg into an improbably rich, custardy realm.”

Bon Appetit named Sắp Sửa among the best new restaurants in the country just two weeks ago.

 
 

The second restaurant to make the list is Yuan Wonton, which opened last year at 2878 Fairfax St, in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. “After four years as a beloved food truck, chef Penelope Wong’s dumpling operation found a brick-and-mortar home last year. Part of the joy here is the variety of choices, several of which rotate. There are Hong Kong-style “YW OG” wontons in Sichuan chile oil, tom kha chicken wontons, Chinese chive pockets and steamed chashu pork bao. All are expertly constructed with handmade doughs,” the New York Times wrote.

And finally, the New York Times noted the enticements of Meander Riverside Eatery, an upscale farm-to-table restaurant in Pagosa Springs.

“Tucked into the southern reaches of the San Juan Mountains, Meander is a gem of a country restaurant. The chef Justin Jacobs spent time in the kitchen at Frasca, in Boulder, among the region’s most renowned restaurants, but has left the white-tablecloth life behind. The menu here is unapologetically eclectic, with quality ingredients, especially produce, and sure-handed cooking keeps it coherent,” the New York Times wrote. “A Dutch baby topped with a creamy lump crab meat mixture made a novel twist on breakfast for dinner, while a “patio smoked” bratwurst, made in house, was a deftly spiced version of that quintessential cased meat.”

Read More at DenverPost.com

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As Featured in West + Main Home Magazine: Tudor Charm To Timeless Elegance

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Clients of West + Main agent Doug Yetman: Chelsea + Andrew

“The home was in great condition and had been lovingly maintained by the previous owners who had owned it for 20 years and even updated the kitchen sometime in the 1990’s”
— Doug Yetman

West + Main clients Chelsea and Andrew purchased their Hilltop Tudor in one of Denver’s most popular neighborhoods with the help of agent Doug Yetman in 2021.

"The kitchen and dining areas still retained the closed- off nature found in many homes of this time period,” he explained. “They longed for modern, classic styling and an open concept that would be a compliment to their home but also more functional--especially with two young sons running around!"

The couple worked with local company Evoke Custom Home Builders to design and build at space with elegance and functionality that would still be in keeping with the existing charm of the home.

BEFORE:

“The kitchen was formerly set between a formal dining room and a casual kitchen dining area,” said Doug. “They shifted the entire kitchen to the back of the house so it could be more integrated with the backyard and take advantage of the back of the wonderful western sunlight.”

The renovation also created a wonderful and expansive butler's pantry that helps with storage and during entertaining in their formal dining room!

AFTER:

 

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Just Listed: Charming Orchard Residence with Vaulted Ceilings!

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Amazing opportunity in sought after neighborhood, The Orchard.

This stunning residence boasts soaring vaulted ceilings highlighted with wood beams, creating an inviting atmosphere with character throughout. Featuring an ideal floor-plan with the spacious living room, dining room and kitchen all on the main level, this home is truly set up for easy updates with the buyer's personal touch. To add to the charm, the eat-in kitchen features the most delightful window encased dining nook that makes you feel like you are sitting in the backyard surrounded by nature. The kitchen overlooks the massive, yet cozy, great room with impressive vaulted ceilings and grounded with a wood-burning fireplace. Also on the lower level is an additional bedroom, perfect for guests or an office space, another 3/4 bathroom and conveniently located laundry room. Step outside onto the beautiful stamped concrete patio to the serene backyard oasis, featuring mature trees and lovely landscaping - ideal for outdoor gatherings or peaceful morning coffee. The upper level features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a generous primary suite with a recently remodeled 5 piece ensuite bath and wallk-in closet. The spacious private deck overlooking the backyard is the cherry on top of this ideal primary suite retreat. The basement offers endless possibilities to add another bedroom and/or bathroom or create the perfect flex space. Meticulously maintained by it's original owner, this home offers the ideal canvas with character for it's new resident's personal touch. Just blocks from the elementary school (Belleview), middle school (Campus) and high school (Cherry Creek) in the highly sought after Cherry Creek School District and around the corner from Cherry Creek Reservoir. Surrounded by $2M+ homes, you don't want to miss the opportunity to get into this amazing neighborhood!

Listed by Sarah Riggs for West + Main Homes. Please contact Sarah for current pricing + availability.

 
 
 

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