Then and Now: Origins of a Name
Neighborhoods, communities, housing developments, city streets, etc. are commonly named for adjacent landmarks, nearby places of cultural interest, historic figures, etc. But what happens when namely origins are controversial and in direct conflict with current...
Popular Denver Neighborhood to be Renamed Amid Cultural Shifts, Anti-Racism Uprisings
Image from Ken Tillis, CNN Nationwide demonstrations linked to an incident of deadly police brutality in Minnesota in May adds fuel to a years-long debate on whether to change the name of one of Denver’s most beloved neighborhoods, Stapleton. The thriving 7.5 square...
David Weekly Homes at Bluff Lake and Beeler Park Neighborhoods
David Weekly homes is a large home builder with offices all over the United States. They rank among “100 Best Companies to Work For” in FORTUNE Magazine. The ranking was based on the evaluation of the company’s policies and culture. In addition to being a great place...
Customer Service and the Best Rate – You Deserve Both from Your Mortgage Lender
As a prospective borrower, you have a lot on your plate. There are a lot of documents and red tape involved in getting the perfect mortgage loan that works for you. And you want a good rate, but you also want great customer service. How do I know this? Ally Bank...
taco…. a better four letter word. Comida is a hit at the Stanley
Comida opened in the Stanley Marketplace in December, and we are very happy about that. That great little slogan “taco….a better four letter word” came right from Comida, and I agree. I had the opportunity to ask Rayne Rossello a few questions about her restaurant and...
Treat Yo Self at Base Coat opening in the Stanley Marketplace
“The name Base Coat was inspired by the philosophy of the business and brand: A beautiful set of nails starts with a healthy base coat. That is the foundation of our business and also the inspiration behind the two X’s in our logo: 10 fingers and 10 toes — XX.” ...
Yellowbelly Chicken serving up the good from scratch at The Stanley Marketplace
The idea for what became Yellowbelly was based on what three men felt was missing from their dining options. On their website, they explain further; “We wanted something delicious, quick, and affordable. We wanted natural ingredients and food that left us feeling...
Logan House Coffee Co. is serving real friendly coffee at Stanley Marketplace
You must meet these guys. I had the pleasure of speaking with Andre Janusz (pronounced like Janis the mutual fund – as he told me) and I learned about this cool and relaxed coffee house idea. I fell for them and I think you will too. I asked how they decided to...
ANNETTE SCRATCH TO TABLE OPENS AT STANLEY MARKETPLACE WITH A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY
This brave Texan can’t imagine living in any other state, and I have a feeling we will be happy to have her in the marketplace. The story of why Caroline Glover opened Annette Scratch to Table is a rich as the foods she serves. Her story is on her website, so I will...
BOUNCE STAPLETON WANTS YOUR LITTLE WARRIOR TO THRIVE
I had the best time speaking with Robin Riley, Manager at Bounce Stapleton. She took time out of her vacation to tell me all about Bounce Stapleton. Bounce will be a kid’s gymnastics studio located at the Stanley Market Place. They will offer daily gymnastics, open...
A DECADES LONG BATTLE RESULTS IN BEAUTY AMID CONTROVERSY
The story of The Rocky Mountain Arsenal Natural Wildlife Refuge (or RMA for short) has been tumultuous to say the very least. This land has been embroiled in a battel between the US Military Complex, the State of Colorado, The Federal Government and the citizens of...
IS THE 1% DOWN MORTGAGE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Is this 1% down program for you? Do you have good credit? Ready to buy, but short on cash? Want to conserve funds? This could be a great program for you! Is there a max loan amount with 1% down? Yes. With 1% down the max amount is $417k, which is the conventional loan...
Four reasons why being a ZERO is awesome
Have you heard of a Zero Energy Ready home? Well, you need to know about this. Zero Ready is a great term that means the home is so energy efficient it can offset most of its annual energy consumption. To be called “Zero Energy Ready,” the home has to meet the...
To New or Not to New
It’s time to take that step and buy a brand-new home. There are a lot of good reasons why you should consider buying new. Let’s break it down. Even the perfect used home is well…used. Just like buying a used car, it’s going to need some work. And we aren’t just...Lending Maven is a Denver home loan company with more than 21 years of experience helping homeowners purchase and refinance their homes. We consistently have rates that are the best in town, and invite you to enjoy our no-obligation free rate quote.
