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Not enough time...bucket lists
Isn't it amazing that when you live in a city you do not take the time to really go learn what is going on around you? I was born and raised in Prospect, KY (Louisville) and I never attended the Kentucky Derby. Oh sure, I enjoyed the other activities such as "Thunder Over Louisville" the "Chow Wagons" the "Parade, and other fun stuff, but for the actual Derby Event, well...I kept putting it off.
It's the same with Denver. I got here, I got excited, I saw a few things such as the dinosaur footprints, Buffalo Bill's Grave, etc, then I got busy and just put things off. I was working 40 hours a week at my secretarial job and the weekends were full of cleaning and restocking the fridge. Time kept rolling, I started to put off things I really wanted to do and now the time is near to leave for a new adventure.
Today, I decided to take a walk in the sunshine. Really, I was FORCED to take a walk in the sunshine. I was slaving away at a file, minding my own business then the air conditioning kicked on. EEEEK! Enough already....I needed some warmth. I digress...back to the walk. I decided to drive until I found a nice spot to bathe in the sunshine. I ended up around the St. Lukes hospital area. Lots of great homes to look at, still downtownish and some nice little spots to sit outside and breathe a little bit.
As I sat in the sun and let it wash warmth all over me, I decided I would just walk down the street and grab some lunch at Thai Basil on 18th. The walk would prove to be so much more than a quick run to grab lunch. The restaurant was about five blocks away and I decided to walk the neighborhood to increase my "steps" for the day.
When you are in the "hustle and bustle" of the day you tend to focus on your task and ignore everything around you. Something was different for me today. I decided to look up and be totally aware of my surroundings. Oh the beautiful things I saw. There is an apartment house located near 18th and Williams that had so such style I had to stop. Old film cameras surrounded the building and you got a sense of "style" and what it would look like inside. I let my imagination run wild. I imagined Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and all the beautiful silent stars in their glory walking the grounds in a 1940's 1950's era. Who cares if it was true or not, my imagination was awakened. When we grow up, we tend to forget we have imagination. Why?
I walked a few more blocks and my nose was rewarded with the scents of roses and lilac from all the beautiful flowers that aligned the sidewalk. Due to all the rains our trees and grass are bright green and stand tall and strong. In just a short 30 minute walk my spirit was uplifted, my imagination was active and I felt a gratefulness wash over me.
I only have two weeks left in "The Mile High" city. One of my regrets is that I never got to do some of the things I wanted to do on my personal list. Even though I have done more than I imagined, there is just so many wonderful things to experience here.
So, what lesson have I learned to take on my journey to Los Angeles? Well, I think I am going to be a tourist for a while. A good friend gave me a book called "Top 10 Los Angeles" I have flipped through it already and started planning my list. Every since I was a little girl I wanted to visit the LaBrea Tar Pits. I have decided to make that one of the very first things I will do! The feeling of knowing a "bucket list" item will be so easily accessible is stimulating! Oh the things I have on my list!
You want to know why I feel this move will be different? I have YOU to hold me accountable! I know you are following me, I know you will expect the reports and I know if I don't do them you will ask me why!
For now, my next two weeks are filled with kissing friends goodbye, packing, studying and winding down business.
I am no way a "writer" but for some reason knowing I have things to share with you makes this a brand new adventure and I look forward to sharing this journey. It will include a little bit of this and a little bit of that but it will be honest and forthcoming!
Thank you to everyone who called, emailed and commented on my announcement of moving to Los Angeles. Your kind words and encouragement are a blessing!
Remember....We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.-- Teilhard de Chardin
Make sure you keep in contact with me through this blog, facebook, twitter, google+ and foursquare. Maybe I will make you "laugh or smile" in some way! Blessings from the Realty Goddess!
My Downtown Denver Guilty Pleasure!
You all know the saying..... You scream---I scream--We all scream for ICE CREAM!
I am SCREAMING! There is nothing better than taking a break from my busy day to stop into "The Market Resturant" on 1445 Larmier St to grab a double scoop of Black Cherry Ice Cream! So Yummy, so creamy and so sinful! I would have taken a photo for all of you but it was too late, it was gone by the time I got back to my desk! So I guess you better go taste for yourself.
If you like guilty pleasures here are a few Denver Downtown Loft & Condos within a couple of blocks you would live in and have them every day!
- Larmer Place 1551 Larimer St Denver, CO 80202
- Palace Lofts 1499 Blake St Denver, CO 80202
- Barclay Towers 1625 Larimer St Denver, CO 80202
See what's available in each of the building by visiting here!
Buying Real Estate in the Lower Price Range
Buying a home on a very limited budget can be a challenge. There you are, out looking for a home to live in. You wade through many houses with your Realtor that are just not what you need. Most are trashed or won't allow for FHA. Then one day...THERE IT IS! One that does not need much work and is ready for you to move in. You go back to your Realtor's office, she or he has already done the research and at the time you put your offer in there were no offers on the table. You sign your offer, give your earnest money and have your lender letter in hand! The offer is turned in and you are happy as a clam. All of a sudden you find yourself in a multiple offer situation with investors who are offering cash. It can be so frustrating and heart breaking. But don't lose faith. There are things you can do with your Realtor to help make this process a little easier.
Make sure your Realtor actually calls the listing agent BEFORE you get in the car to see the property. A lot of heartache can be saved if you are fully informed before you go.
Try to go for properties that are a little less than what you are qualifed for so you have room to offer more if need be.
Do NOT fall in love with a home. I know this is hard but when you are competing for a home it's best not to put your heart on the line every time.
Work with a Realtor that educates you on all of the proccesses of buying a home. Better yet....take a home buyers class! Buying a home is not like buying a car or anything else. It's a big investment that you will have for a long time. Know what you are getting into before jumping in completely. With the market full of short sale and foreclosures, a well educated Realtor will be your best friend to help guide you through the fog of it all.
Have all of your ducks in a row before you go out! Do you have your earnest money in hand? Have you been pre-approved and not just pre-qualified. Know the difference !
Make sure you are working with a Top Notch Realtor. When it comes to getting a home in your hands you need to know that your Realtor is hardworking, a fantatic negotiator and a strong partner who will put his or her skills to work just for you!
Don't get discouraged. You may have to put several offers in before YOUR keys actually get put in your hands! When that happens you will look back on your journey and smile!
Know that your house is out there waiting just for you!
Laura Key is Denver's Realty Goddess. She had taken the time to educate herself so she can educate and work hard for you. As a buyers agent she can guide you through all the short-sales and foreclosures that you may face in your home search. Known to spoil her clients, she takes her job serious but also makes it fun! Contact her today! 720.939.1401 Laura@Realty-Goddess.com
The Realty Goddess is BLOGGING!
What the heck? After a few months of reading other blogs and wondering how I could get in on the action, I am taking the plung! How fun to share information with others in the virtual world. I do have a little piece of the world and I am taking hold. So hold on world, it's time to spread some goddess dust and watch the magic!
