Jamie DeBrosse's Blog Posts

A Few Spots Remain in Cherry Creek Elementary Schools After the Revamped CHOICE PROCESS

CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS School of Choice Update Ahead of the 2023-24 school year, Colorado's Cherry Creek School District revamped their processes surrounding school choice. Families in the

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SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST for March 2023

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!How do you REALLY feel about spring cleaning? Sure, it's a pain and can feel daunting,  especially if you've been putting off some needed maintenance at home. But I

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Zipadee Zoo Dah! Denver-area Housing Activity

AS IS OFTEN SAID, REAL ESTATE IS LOCAL. #truth Sometimes the value of living in a specific zip code is not only about reliable transportation, schools, or city services. But also about

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NEW LISTING: Modern, easy living in this newer Highlands Ranch, Colorado home

This gorgeous former model home sits atop a hill like she’s the pride of the neighborhood. Overlooking a park/open space and in the epicenter of numerous nearby amenities, the stunning modern

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You have only 5 DAYS LEFT to help name the new Elementary School in Cherry Creek Schools!

HOW COOL IS THIS?! Cherry Creek Schools in Colorado is hard at work planning and building the district's 45th elementary school in time for opening next school year, 2022-23. And they are

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The HOT APPRECIATION in the Denver Housing Market includes the Suburbs!

Home appreciation in the south suburbs is strong and, in some cases, exceeded that of the entire metro Denver region! Will 2022 see similar double digit appreciation? The Denver Metro Association of

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Plan to Revisit Your Homeowners Insurance Coverage in 2022

What Might Your Homeowners Insurance NOT Cover?There are things that can happen to their homes that their homeowners insurance policies don't cover. Fire is the basic coverage provided by

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After the Christmas Tree is Put Away, Which Live Trees Do Best Indoors?

THE BEST INDOOR TREES FOR YOUR HOMEArtificial plants may never die, but having live plants in your home will make your home look and feel better. Nothing brings life into a home better than well

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Unique and Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas

Repurpose Items For Holiday DecorBefore you spend your holiday savings on tinsel and twinkle lights, take another look at items you already have. By searching through your cabinets and closets, you

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Printable Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Home Happy in December

As we wrap up 2021, let's show our homes some holiday love! Commit to a performing these simple acts of kindness to your home one day each month in 2021. Print the list and post them on the

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Get Your Home HOLIDAY GUEST READY!

Get Your Home Ready For Guests This Holiday SeasonHosting a holiday gathering can be a lot of fun, but perhaps a bit intimidating, too. You want your house to look its best, but now isn’t the

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How Often Should I Look at My Roof?

While you may not think about your roof every day, you want to make sure that your roof stays in good shape and remains leak free. To do so, regular inspections need to be performed. But how often

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Why Do People Go Through the Trouble of Staging a Home Before Selling (UGH)??

What Is The Goal Of Staging Your Home?When the real estate market turns sluggish, you may have to take steps to set your home apart from others. It won't be enough to just put out a for

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Printable Home Maintenance Checklist for November!

Show your home that you are thankful for it with simple, regular maintenance. Print the list and post on the refrigerator for an easy, handy reminder. Your home will love you for!

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Which housing segment is easier to buy a home in right now in Colorado?

Easy is a relative term, and in this market keeping perspective and your goals top of mind is important!The Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, Colorado housing markets, as with so many markets

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Spring Cleaning? How the City of Denver Will Help Households Dispose of all that Toxic Waste

Even the Most Environmentally-Aware Among Us Have QuestionsWHAT IS TOXIC WASTE?WHERE AND HOW DO I GET RID OF IT?The City of Denver wants to help it's residents understand the benefits and services

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Printable Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Home Happy in MARCH!

As we head into March, let's show our homes some love! Commit to a performing these simple acts of kindness to your home one day each month in 2021. Print the list and post them on the refrigerator

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The Frenetic Denver Housing Market, Why We are Not Alone, and What You Can Do About It!

As February wraps up and we head into March and nearer to the spring season, this seems a good time to get back on track with my monthly market update! This month, I won’t break down our

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Will Denver Ever See Super Bowl Short Term Rentals? Maybe Not, But Who Cares?!?

Two things that happened on Sunday night during the Super Bowl got me thinking about property in downtown Denver. First, as I was watching the game with only a fraction of the seats filled due to

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What $1 Billion and $300,000 Can Buy in the Colorado Real Estate Market

It's been a couple of weeks since someone who purchased a lottery ticket in Michigan became the new owner of $1 billion, less taxes and fees. A BILLION bucks. It's still baffling to me that we live

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Free Printable Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Home Happy This Year!

Maintenance is one of the responsibilities we assume when we sign on the dotted line to buy a home! Performing regular maintenance and upkeep can not only significantly extend the life of the major

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Looking for a career change? EXIT Realty is one of America's fastest-growing brokerages.

One thing that newly-licensed agents may not understand is that it's fairly common for real estate agents to try a few different companies before discovering one that meshes with their individual

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Benefits of a newly-built home in Colorado

If you live in Colorado you see the new communities being built, one after another. If you work in real estate in Colorado like I do, you've toured these beauties across various price points and in

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Ready to Stretch your legs in 2021? Check out these Colorado properties on Acreage!

2020 was crazy pants for SO MANY reasons! For those of us in real estate, one of these is how people are migrating as a direct result of Covid. Coloradans are taking steps to make a move out of city

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In the Age of Quarantine, How Does A Dream Home Change? Cannonbaaaaaaaaaallll!

Well, it's the end of July already. Where did summer go?School starts in a few weeks here in the metro area of Denver, Colorado.Remote learning or, for some, 100% online school is a reality that not

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Homes for sale in the Platt Park neighborhood in Denver, Colorado

The Denver, Colorado housing market continues to be hot. If you live here, and if you are in or thinking about jumping in to our market, you're already well aware of this! Inventory is super low,

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Your Own Colorado Mountain Cabin Getaway on 40+ Acres!

Every now and then I come across a property that makes me utter an audible "wow."If you're considering an investment in a mountain getaway for you or your family, this Golden Gate Canyon area slice

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY! OWN A MODERN HOME ON SOUTH PEARL STREET IN DENVER, COLORADO!

Update: Under Contract in less than three days!That heading is no joke. In the last five years there have only been three other opportunities to buy a property on South Pearl Street that is

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Denver Area School Districts 2020-21 Enrollment Information & Start Dates

MOVING TO A NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT BEFORE THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR?Here are the dates and information that you must know for schools in Denver, Colorado and all or portions of the surrounding cities and

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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Denver During the Coronavirus Pandemic

STRAIGHT FROM A DENVER, COLORADO REALTOR: What I Have Learned During This Outbreak (so far)The following is an email that I sent last week to my VIP email list.I sat down over two weeks ago to do my

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Is the Cherry Creek School District requiring remote learning during the Covid-19 Closure?

FAQ about Remote Learning, or Online Learning, from March 16-27As of today, for the mandatory closure of Cherry Creek Schools during the Covid-19 outbreak, remote learning is not mandated or.

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Create an Evacuation Plan for Your Pets

An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create

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Just Listed in South East AURORA! Beautiful, Cherry Creek schools, and only $435,000!

Just Listed! I'm so excited to connect this home with a buyer who will undoubtedly love it in the manner to which it has become.

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