Are you about to submit an offer for an Observatory Park home? Congratulations, but wait! It’s important that buyers know the right questions to ask prior to submitting an offer to make sure they’re getting a fair deal. Before you sign any paperwork, go over these questions with your realtor:

Is there room for negotiation?
Buyers should always ask their agents to find out if the seller is willing to negotiate at all with the listing price. If a seller is particularly motivated to sell the Observatory Park home, he or she will be more likely to lower the price to meet the buyer’s budget. However, if there is no room to negotiate, but the listing price is beyond what you can afford, save yourself time by not submitting an offer.

How much will utilities be on a monthly basis?
If you’re moving from a townhome or smaller space into a larger Observatory Park home, you may have no idea how much the monthly utility bills will cost. Before committing to purchasing the home, it’s important to make sure that you can still afford it after calculating how much all monthly expenses will be. This question is especially important for people who are moving into Observatory Park from another city or state. Utility prices can vary greatly depending on the location, so don’t forget to go over this with your realtor before making a decision.

When was the roof last replaced?
Buying a new home is an expensive investment that often requires careful financial planning, so the last thing you want is an unexpected expense to pop up after purchasing the home. One expense that you definitely want to avoid is repairing a leaky or damaged roof, which can cost you thousands of dollars. Before you make an offer on a home, ask your realtor to find out how old the roof is to determine whether you should budget for a roof replacement in the near future. 

Why is this house for sale?
This may seem like an odd question to ask, but it’s an important one! Every Observatory Park seller has a reason behind the decision to list his or her home, and every buyer should try to figure out what it is. The purpose of this question is to find out if there are any serious problems with the home or neighborhood. For example, buyers shouldn’t mind if a seller decided to list a home because of a job relocation or expanding family, however if a seller is leaving because of increasing crime in the neighborhood, that would be cause for concern. Ask your realtor to talk to the seller’s agent and determine what the motivation behind the sale is before you make any decisions.

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Are you thinking of purchasing a home in University Hills? If so, you’ll be buying into a beautiful neighborhood full of never-ending fun for people of all ages. Once you become a resident with the help of our team at Elevation Realty, make sure you enjoy these top 5 attractions nearby:

Denver Botanical Gardens
There’s nothing like a walk through the butterfly house at the Denver Botanical Gardens to welcome in the spring season followed by a trip to the peaceful, three-quarter acre lavender garden. Not interested in flowers? Don’t cross the Denver Botanical Gardens off your list just yet! Although there are a number of beautiful blooms to see, there are other events that may interest you including the Summer Concert Series. This event draws in residents from University Hills and beyond to enjoy the great outdoors and the lively music

Denver Art Museum
Art lovers will love having the Denver Art Museum close to their new University Hills home. With rotating exhibitions and a number of collections featuring Asian, oceanic, American Indian and African art, you can spend hours touring the halls of this breath-taking museum. Parents don’t forget to look into the many programs and fun activities that they have available for you to do with your kids. Who knew going to a museum could be so much fun?

Centennial Tours
Adults in University Hills can unwind on one of the Centennial Tours, a unique experience where guests can tour the best that Denver has to offer in the world of whiskey, spirits, craft beers and cocktails. Hop onto one of the buses known as the “Whiskey Wagons” and get ready to have fun alongside tourists and other University Hills residents who love experiencing a new side of the Colorado culture. Feeling extra adventurous? Check out the Spirits and Spirits tour which takes guests on a trip around the so-called haunted bars of Denver.

Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Spend an afternoon strolling through the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, home to many of the country’s leading retailers. From toy stores to high-end clothing and jewelry retailers, there truly is something for everyone in the family at Cherry Creek Shopping Center. After a day of intense shopping, wind down as a family at one of the many restaurant options located within the mall.

Colorado Ballet
Witness the grace and beauty of some of the most talented ballerinas in the country at the Colorado Ballet, located within miles of University Hills. Not only can residents buy tickets to one of the many shows at the ballet, but they can also begin training to be ballerinas themselves! The Colorado Ballet has a number of different camps, classes and workshops available for ballerinas in the making, and conveniently located near University Hills.

Ready to find your dream home in University Hills and visit all of these attractions? Contact Elevation Realty to be connected to a team of experienced real estate experts ready to help you on your home buying journey.

Are you thinking of moving to the Observatory Park area? Once you become a resident of Observatory Park, you’ll be right near all of the fun and entertainment in the Denver area, including these Memorial Day weekend events:

Cause a stir at ArtStir.
The ArtStir event, taking place during Memorial Day weekend, is a street market that seamlessly blends together Colorado art, music and style. This annual event is clearly an Observatory Park and Denver resident favorite, having been voted as the Best New Festival by Westword magazine in 2014. Visit the Denver Pavilions along the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver to stroll through beautiful photographs, sculptures, mixed media pieces and furniture designs all produced by Observatory Park and Denver locals!

A big, wonderful idea.
Head to Littleton, just a short drive away from Observatory Park, to attend The Big Wonderful event during Memorial Day weekend. Guests can partake in a little friendly competition by challenging each other to a game of beach volleyball, or cool off in the shade with a craft beer. In fact, craft beer lovers should flock to this event to experience the large outdoor craft beer garden with various unique brews. Food trucks will line the event, giving guests something to chow down on after working up an appetite by dancing to the live music. Because there are so many activities, this event is perfect for people of all ages!

Cool down.
When you think of Memorial Day weekend, you think of fun in the sun, right? Soak up the sun with the whole family at the Water World Grand Opening weekend event. This 67-acre water park will quickly become one of your kids’ favorite attractions in the Observatory Park and Denver area, especially when they see the highly anticipated giant wave pool and white-water rapids! Even little ones can get in on the fun with the Wally World water attraction, designed for tots who want to get in on the fun.

Rock out.
Music lovers, rejoice! During Memorial Day weekend, there is not one, but two incredible music events happening in the Observatory Park area. First, start your afternoon off at the 16th Street Mall for the Denver Day of Rock event. Not only is this event free for guests, but it also has a great cause, to raise awareness of the children in the Observatory Park and Denver community.  Learn more about the Denver Day of Rock here.  Later on that evening, stop by the Let’s Dance: Celebration of David Bowie event at the Boettcher Concert Hall to honor the life of this musical legend. Reminisce about old times while listening to beautiful renditions of some of Bowie’s greatest hits. With these two musical events, this Memorial Day weekend will be one that you’ll never forget!

Hoping to move to the Observatory Park area to be close to all of this fun and entertainment? Contact Elevation Realty to be connected to a team of experienced real estate experts ready to help you on your home buying journey.

Ready to make your move? University Park Denver living may be the best place for you! Close to downtown Denver and walking distance to make places, it is a great community whether you are moving solo or with your family.

Denver’s Observatory Park is one of the preferred neighborhoods in the area. Located in between I-25, Yale, Colorado and University, the area is always active and lively. From restaurants to events, there are plenty of happenings going on. Need plans for May? Here are some events and things to do:

1. Denver Astronomical Society’s “Public Nights:” Talk about tradition! Since August 1894, the Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) has held “Public Nights” in the University of Denver’s Historic Chamberlin Observatory. DAS explained this event begins with a multi-media astronomy presentation that includes colorful graphics, videos, and more. Suitable for all ages, you can look at telescopic views of the moon, stars, star clusters, planets, galaxies, etc. through their 28-foot-long refracting telescope. Events are held each Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at 2930 E. Warren Ave. in Colorado. Order tickets from the DAS website. They are $3 for children and $4 for adults.
2. Farm2table Trading Post: Spring and summer means farmer’s markets are back. What better way to kick off warmer weather by picking up some great food? The Farm2table Trading Post Farmer’s Market began on April 3, 2016 and will run through September 25, 2016 and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free and held in the Parker Garage at 19420 Mainstreet in Parker, Colorado.  By shopping at this farmers market, you can take advantage of antibiotic, hormone and steroid-free produce.
3. Declaration Brewing’s Trivia Night: For a great time with friends or family, take a night out at Declaration Brewing for Trivia Night! It is a great opportunity to drink beer, eat food from Gusto’s Kitchen and play the game. The brewery said they have regular categories in beer, sports, science and nature, pop culture and history. They also have rotating topics too, so you just don’t know what to expect. No purchase is necessary to play and they do give out prizes. The event runs on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Declaration Brewery, located at 2030 South Cherokee Street in Denver.
4. Random Acts of Date Night—Mystery Mixer: Once a month the Random Acts of Date Night hosts their Mystery Mixer to just have fun. These events are a great way for singles or couples to make new friends. At the events there is a theme surrounded by fun discussions that those attending come up with. The entire goal is to have fun. Events are held on April 30, May 28 and June 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at HoloWINC, which is located at 3008 Folsom Street in Boulder. Tickets are $20 to $30, so sign up today.

Are you looking to move to the Observatory Park Denver area? With so many great sites to see and things to do, you’ll be happy with your move. Elevation Realty can help you find the home of your dreams! View our featured listings or give us a call at 303-579-3566 to get started.