Quail Valley Food Drive

Local Boy Scout Troop 19 and I will be sponsoring a food bank in the Quail Valley neighborhood in Thornton for the HOPE Center Food Bank.  We are taking donations of non-perishable food, clothes & bedding.  See you this week to drop off bags (thanks King Soopers at 136th & Colorado for donating 400 bags) and to collect.  Here's the flyer:

Like a Color? Just 'Chip It'

Next time you’re surfing the Web and come across a color that moves you, capture it and replicate it with a new interactive tool from Sherwin-Williams: “Chip It!”

This innovative Web-based tool allows consumers to select any online image and instantly identify the Sherwin-Williams paint colors that correspond to the colors contained within the picture. This allows consumers to identify the colors that inspire them while browsing the Internet in order to use them for their own decorating purposes.

To get started, consumers create a profile at www.letschipit.com and then add the Chip It! bookmarklet to their Internet browser toolbar. This bookmarklet allows users to identify up to ten Sherwin-Williams paint colors

1. Wash your windows (inside and out) -  You can do it yourself and it doesn't cost a penny!

2.  Clean your yard up - rake the grass and make room for new vegetation to come through.

3.  Pull out those bright throw pillows - This is an inexpensive way to give your couches a new look by putting out     "spring-like" pillows.

4.  Set out a welcome mat at your front door - Preferably something in bright colors like yellow, green or pink.  Nothing says Spring like a great welcome mat.

5.  Open all your blinds and curtains - Light is a great way to open up your home and make it feel bigger!

Thinking about selling your home or just want to know what it's worth - contact me

Greg Portlock

RE/MAX Momentum

gportlock@comcast.net

So you are walking through ANOTHER house you hope to call your own – in search of “The One”, “The Only”, true home of your dreams.  What do you find?  AN UPGRADE!  Now you may not think it’s an upgrade at first, sometimes those upgrades can be hard to pinpoint.  BUT, don’t be fooled!  It definitely is.  There are many changes homeowners make to their properties that may seem like a downgrade, but they cost money.  Spending money is upgrading, BUT does it add value to the home?  Sometimes the beauty and the value is in the eyes of the beholder.

If you have ever been out house hunting with me before, you will know that I LOVE to discover upgrades.  And I am not shy about pointing them out for you.  I will swoon when I discover an

Come meet us The 5280 Group of RE/Max Momentum this weekend at the Adams County Home Show at the Adams County Fairgrounds located at 9755 Henderson Rd. in Henderson, Colorado.

October 29, 2011 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M 

October 30, 2011 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

We will be hosting a seminar on HUD homes at 3pm on Saturday October 29th.  There will also be other great seminars for First Time Home Buyers and more.  

Come enjoy the food, entertainment, learn about new products on the market, and enter for your chance to win great door prizes!

Attn: Kids!  There will even be a Trick-or-Treat Street.  You can Trick-or-Treat at each of the booths and get lots of goodies!

The 5280 Group
of RE/MAX Momentum

303-654-0197

An average Littleton, Colorado home…a not-so-average Sputnik Chandelier.  The chrome central orb.  The clear cube knobs.  The silver spiral tendrils… What?  This Littleton home was the epitome of suburban Jefferson County bliss, and then came this most unusual upgrade.

Lighting is such an integral part of a home.  Lighting can induce feelings of comfort, excitement, architectural eloquence, and showcase one’s art.  OR, it can cause a ruckus.  When choosing a fixture for one’s home, it is of utmost import to think of the HOME – first.  While this piece of electrical art might have a place…somewhere…it does not have a place in a 1980′s suburban Littleton, Colorado two story home that also boasts Tuscan faux-finished

Have Small Rooms? Create an Illusion of More Space

Do you have a small room or rooms that you’d like to seem larger? One solution is to de-clutter the space. But if you’re not prepared to toss out your grandmother’s antique furniture, it might be time to try some decorating tips that will help you make the best use of the space.

Here are some solutions to not only maximize the space you have, but also to give it a larger feel.

Go Lighter …
Paint walls light or pale colors.

… But Don’t Be Boring
Adding bold accents with varying patterns, prints and colors can deflect thoughts that a space is small.

Five Ways to ‘GreenScape’ Your Lawn

Is your yard in need of a makeover? You can give it a much-needed update while at the same time using eco-friendly landscaping to reduce your carbon footprint and adding value to your home.

There are simple, cost-saving methods to spruce up your yard that save you time, money and protect the environment. Here are five ways you can “GreenScape” your lawn, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:

Make Your Soil Healthy
Use compost to feed the soil by digging one to three inches of compost into 6 to 12 inches of topsoil when making new beds or laying new grass. Fertilize existing lawns with about a half-inch of compost every spring or fall. Also, use about three inches of mulch in your

Tips For Holding A Successful Denver Open House

Take Time with Each Potential Buyer

Home Staging in Denver - Increase the Value of your Home In Six Easy Tips

Regardless of the pace of the Real Estate market, home staging in Denver is an effective way to increase the value of your property and the selling price of your home. Staging helps you create a visual example of how the property would look if fully furnished. You can either hire a professional stager or take on the task of staging your property for yourself. Here are some useful tips on how you can effectively home.

Good lighting will dramatically change the feel of your home. Proper lighting has been used to set the mood