Fall 2016 Newsletter
Dear Brixton Friends,
We are in a season in life that calls for a lot of change, but 2016 has taught us to embrace that change and make the best of it. Our lifestyle has lent itself to a lot of change; houses, roles, and businesses over the last 12 years of our marriage, and now we are ready to settle down. In this newsletter you will get to see the progress of our new home where we plan to stay at least 13 years for the girls to finish high school (they just started kindergarten!), you’ll hear our take on the current market with all the hoopla going on out there, join in on our fall bucket list, and learn how to be a better neighbor.
As the temperatures start adjusting and we start finding cozier clothes, activities and food, we can’t help but think back to what a great summer we had and how life changing fall can be with two six-year olds starting school full-time. The summer was full of adventure. We traveled the Midwest this summer by boat, car, and bike catching fireflies, chasing butterflies, and hiking the Front Range. It was fun filled and we still didn’t wear them out most days!
As they started kindergarten we couldn’t believe how much they have changed from this time last year! Eva and Ellie have been such troopers as we sold our home and moved this year, and they are showing so much enthusiasm and resilience with all the changes as they start their school journey. We expect Eva to be the teacher’s pet and Ellie to be the social butterfly. Stay tuned to see if our predictions are correct! Turning six, making new friends, exercising their independence, and testing boundaries seems to be their MO these days. We’re hoping school gives them the structure to explore their brains, and we’ll add in some soccer and gymnastics to help them evolve their bodies. More to come soon!
As the temperature dips do we see the housing market dip too? We’ll give you a healthy dose of information here, and as always, thank you for your continued support in our lives and businesses. We wish you and yours a happy fall and would love to hear back from you too!
Warmest regards,
Brian and Jenn Morrison
Morrison Home Progress
The building process can be stressful when it seems like it will never get done. Sometimes there are hiccups and then you just have to trust that the pace will pick up and it will be better from there on out. We had a rocky start to our home but now it seems to be making up for lost time. Everyday something new is being added and it looks more and more like the home we have spent so much time designing! See a full slideshow of our home’s progression below.
Brixton Buzz
Brian has done it again! He has won the 5280 Five Star Agent Award for his 6th year in a row!
Design Trends
Bring modern fun to any home with color!
Jenn Morrison
As we are designing multiple elements of our new home, we’ve really been focused on having fun with our interior and maintaining a modern feel. It can be a hard mix to bring together, but here are a few ideas we’re playing with:
Pop of color with painted furniture – We’ve been looking at colorful hutches and painting vanities for baths to bring in a punch of color to combine with white, grey and black tiled baths.
Concrete tile patterns – This patchwork fun can be used on floors, walls and kitchen backsplashes to bring in a quilted comfort and a lot of fun for the eye.
Modern Flor tiles instead of rugs or carpet – Mix and match Flor tiles to your desired space and taste. The beauty of this option is the modern feel with flexibility to change easily when you update the space or decided to bring in new colors.
Market Watch for Data Junkies
Our Thoughts…
The market has been cooling over time and prices have plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in market action, we’re in the Seller’s Zone. We typically see a slow down around school starting until after Labor Day, so this isn’t uncommon. We will be watching to see if the price stabilization we have been seeing settle for the past few months continues.
September will tell us a lot about the rest of the year with pricing trends, positive or negative, as will days on market which have been flat recently. We may be moving back to a more regular 5-10% year over year appreciation versus the 15-20% we’ve seen the past few years. At this point, conditions do not seem to have a strong up or down trend.
The Many Styles of Denver
TK Morrison’s Denver Square is Featured in the Urbanist!
J. Christine Morrison
Depending on the decade a neighborhood was developed will affect the style of homes pretty drastically. Some of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods are home to a variety of styles from grand Victorians to smaller Tudors or Bungalows built in the late 1800’s to early 1930’s. Subdivisions built from the 1950’s to the 1980’s will tend to lean towards ranch or split level designs, while brand new homes are sometimes modern monstrosities. At TK Morrison we really try to build homes that fit their neighborhoods. Our most popular models are the Denver Square and our relatively new Craftsman. They have the modern conveniences needed today but from the exterior they feel like they have always been there. Recently the Urbanist wrote an article on the different home styles in Denver and one of our very own Denver Squares was highlighted. See the full article by clicking on the image below.
Crafty Christa – Fun Fall DIY
As we are starting to feel Fall in the air, I decided to get crafty and share a decorating idea for our Brixton followers!
The craft that I spent a lot of time on and enjoy the most in my home is the “Give Thanks” candy jars.
Materials:
- 10 Jars
- Candy or Corn Kernels
- Letter Stencils
- White Paint
I originally bought popcorn kernels to fill them with, but my amazingly smart four year old daughter, Tylee, decided that candy would look better (and taste better too!). We love this craft in our house because not only is it cute for Fall but ties into our Halloween decorations too!
Contact Christa if you want to learn more about the seasonal crafts she has created.
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Dayna
“I was pretty nervous about the entire process and had heard absolute horror stories from my friends, so I went into it figuring everything would fall apart, I’d lose out on tons of houses and the process would be overwhelming and terrible. I was so wrong!!
Jenn and Christa explained every single step to me and were excellent guides for a first time home buyer. They know the Denver market, are expert negotiators and are all around awesome humans. I know they both wanted what was best for me (and my puppy) and I trusted they wouldn’t steer me in the wrong direction…”
Read her full testimonial here
Ericka
“Moving from California to Colorado was a huge milestone for me at the age of 18. I was accepted into Regis University’s Nursing program and immediately my parents began the housing hunt… Jenn and Christa immediately put our worrying to rest with the endless communication and would pick me up from school to see the different homes and apartments… They were with me each step of the way to figure out my likes and dislikes and answered every question that I threw at them. The amazing thing is that we were able to find a Condo before the 5 months were up!”
Read her full testimonial here
Waters Family
“When my husband and I decided we were ready to purchase our first home, we were excited, but also cautious. We’d heard stories of people making offers on multiple homes and never having their offers accepted, so we were prepared for a long and frustrating process… They explained the process to us from start to finish, answered every question we had and even pointed us in the direction of an amazing mortgage broker… We ended up finding a home that was absolutely ideal for us… Christa worked tirelessly to get us our home despite multiple offers on the house… We can’t thank Brixton Real Estate enough.”
Read their full testimonial here
Jody & Emery
“We highly recommend Jenn Morrison at Brixton Real Estate. Jenn helped us sell our home and buy another seamlessly. Jenn is not only friendly but does a great job with the whole process, making what can be highly stressful, much more enjoyable.”
Sonja
“I have both bought and sold my house with Brixton Real Estate and had Jenn Morrison as my agent for both. She made the process incredibly easy and painless and was a lot of fun to work with! When I sold my house I was doing it remotely from Seattle, and she could not have made it any easier and was in constant contact with me. I would highly recommend using Brixton!! Thank you for both the great home buying experience and for a first time home buyer, it was incredibly easy to navigate everything with your guidance. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to use Brixton!”
Active Listings
3354 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211
One of the best locations in LoHi. 3 level modern design with hardwood floors throughout. Open floor plan with tons of natural light. Large master suite with walk-in closet and master bath. Kitchen boasts tile counter tops, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A rare 2 car attached garage for under $500k! Within a few blocks of everything LoHi has to offer!
List Price: $475,000
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Coming Soon
3220 & 3222 W 21st Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Currently Under Construction – Modern style duplex with roof top decks, and detached garages. Open floor plan, perfect for entertaining! Short walk to Sloan’s Lake Park and minutes to Highlands Square, Jefferson Park and the Mile High Stadium
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King Street Townhomes, Denver, CO 80204
Starting construction soon! These 12 units will be on the corner of King St and W. Conejos Place just southeast of the St. Anthony’s redevelopment. A short walk to Sloan’s Lake and just minutes to so much more! These will be in the modern barn style with rustic touches and luxury finishes you come to expect from TK Morrison.
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Bachman Farm Duplexes Golden, CO 80401
Starting construction soon! These 16 units will be in prime location for Golden. Close to downtown Golden with easy access to anywhere. Some units will feature walk-out basements. All will have attached two car garages and luxurious finishes! Call Brian at 303-359-6859 for additional information.
Under Contract
1215 S Wolff Street, Denver, CO 80219
Beautiful home on a quiet street. Hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen boasts granite countertops, updated cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Remodeled bathroom with double vanity. Swamp cooler and hot water heater are only 1 year old. Large back yard that is great for entertaining!
List Price: $230,000
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Recently Sold
9358 W. 104th Drive, Westminster, CO 80021
Great home that is ready to move in and enjoy! Located in a fantastic neighborhood with a huge backyard! Backs to an open space, parks, miles of trails and walking distance to Standley Lake! Wood floors, open floor plan, stainless steel appliances and a well loved home overall! Close to shopping, coffee shops, entertainment, restaurants, hiking and boating! Easy access to highways and all Denver has to offer! Welcome home to comfortable living at a great value for all Colorado living has to offer!
Sold Price: $264,000
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243 Southpark Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Great location in Highlands Ranch! Large deck with mountain views that is great for entertaining. Fully finished walk out basement. Main floor has tons of natural light and open floor plan. Master bedroom includes 2 closets and master bath. House has been well maintained over the years. Located minutes from shopping, walking trails and restaurants.
Sold Price: $357,000
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5558 Malta Street, Denver, CO 80249
Gorgeous, modern Green Valley Ranch home fully loaded with high end finishes, designer paint colors, open floor plan, and beautiful exterior with a brand new privacy fence! The heart of the home is a fabulous kitchen with double oven and sleek espresso cabinets, stainless steel appliances, premier granite and a breakfast bar! Amazing master suite with all the bells and whistles and a huge walk in master closet! This home has been loved, is in great condition, and will impress! Fantastic location close to DIA, easy downtown commute, around the corner to the playground and golf course!
Sold Price: $307,500
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