Golden: Front Porch Reflections

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Fall in Golden Colorado

It feels like yesterday when I was finally seeing the green shoots come up from the thawed ground. Now, leaves are beginning to fall, the Aspens are turning in the mountains, and there is a chill in the air. Just today weather reports indicate measurable snow falling in the higher mountains. The real estate market here continues to be strong, with limited inventory as usual. Sellers are pumped, buyers are frustrated as they wait for homes to hit the market. Yet, people are finding homes in the midst of tight competition and rising prices. If you are in Golden or wondering what is happening locally, here is a quick list below of the latest happenings.

Trees Changing on Clear Creek--Be sure to get out and walk the paths along clear creek in October as the trees are just beginning to change. Usually the weather is still great, and the colors along the creek are fantastic. Take 10th street from Washington Avenue and head West to the parking lot past the ball fields on your left hand side.

On October 11th, the Knock your Boots of Beer and Chili Festival is back. This is a great time to test out the best Chili and beer that Golden has to offer. Even is 2-5 pm between 12-13th St on Arapahoe. For more info check out http://visitgolden.com/

On October 28th, the Golden Cruise makes its final cruise of the season. Meeting at the Library Parking lot of 10th Street the cruise is great for families and friends alike. Come cruise Golden on any type of bike and enjoy beer from New Belgium Brewing Company! For more info visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldenCruise

On October 31st, the Halloween Crazy Days take place. The Golden Chamber of Commerce and the downtown merchants get together and offer a safe trick or treating opportunity for kids. Trust me, there is more candy than your kids could ever dream of. Tons of people come out to this great event. For more info visit the www.goldencochamber.org

-Jeff Fox

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Golden Happenings

Summer is in full swing in Denver. The Housing market is booming, people are out enjoying the outdoors, and the festivals, farmers markets, and street fairs are in full swing. Here are a few pics of the Golden First Friday celebration, as well as our local farmers market. We have also gotten out a bit to enjoy the outdoors in and around the state. I will post those pictures as well

Washington Ave in Golden, CO

First Fridays in Golden, CO

Golden Farmers Market

Crested Butte, CO

Downtown Golden, CO

Monday, May 19, 2014

Golden Calendar of Fun Events

Summer is almost here. Finally the weather is turning warm, and its time to play! Golden has so many great things going on this summer. Here is a quick rundown of events in Golden. I will also attach some links below for more detailed information as well.

June
June 1 Second Anual Mesa Run at Fairmount Park
June 1 Check out the "Made in Golden" display at the Golden History Museum (11-4pm throughout June)
June 1 Golden Super Cruise Car Show
June 5 Group runs at Runners High on Ruby Road in Golden (6-7 pm)
June 6 First Fridays begin at 5 pm. (Food, Drink and Fun in downtown Golden)
June 7 Golden Farmers Market Begins (8-1 pm)
June 9 Hands on Summer Camp at the History Center (10-4 pm)
June 12 Group Runs at Runner High from (6-7 pm)
June 13 Golden Music Festival at Clear Creek History Park June 13-15 (all day)
June 13 Ride the Rockies finishes in Golden (all day)
June 14 Golden Farmers Market (8-1pm)
June 19 Group Runs at Runner's High (6-7pm)
June 21 Golden Farmers Market (8-1 pm)
June 21 Wild West Day at the Colorado Railroad Museum (9-5 pm)
June 24 Golden Cruise Popeye Theme
June 26 Group Runs at Runner's High (6-7 pm)
June 26 Golden Earth Days workshop at Jefferson Unitarian Church (7-9 pm)
June 27 Second Annual Backyard Benefit at the American Mountaineering Center (5:30-9:00 pm)
June 28 Golden Farmers Market (8-1 pm)
June 29 Grand Fondo Bike Race at Parfet Park (8 am-7 pm)

July
July 3 Group Runs at Runner's High (6-7 pm)
July 4 First Friday's Washington Ave (Food, Drink, and Fun in downtown Golden) (5 pm)
July 5 Golden Farmer's Market (8-1 pm)
July 6 Golden Super Cruise Car Show
July 10 Group Runs at Runners High (6-7 pm)
July 12 Golden Farmers Market (8-1 pm)
July 17 Group Runs at Runner's High (6-7 pm)
July 19 Golden Farmer's Market (8-1 pm)
July 23-25 Rise on the Road Youth Neighborhood Rehab Project (Call Jeff Fox for more info)
July 23-27 Buffalo Bill Days Celebration: Food, Parades, and Fun for all ages
July 24 Group Runs at Runners High (6-7 pm)
July 24 Golden Earth Days Workshop at Jefferson Unitarian Church (7-9 pm)
July 31 Group Runs at Runners High (6-7 pm)

Aug
Aug 1 First Friday's Washington Ave (Food, Drink, and Fun in downtown Golden) (5 pm)
Aug 1 Movies at Parfet Park: Wizard of Oz (Music at 7, Movie at 8:30)
Aug 2 Golden Farmers Market (8-1 pm)
Aug 3 Golden Super Cruise Car Show
Aug 7 Group Runs at Runners High (6-7 pm)
Aug 8 Movies at Parfet Park: Men in Black (Music at 7, Movie at 8:30)
Aug 9 Golden Farmer's Market (8-1pm)
Aug 14 Group Runs at Runners High (6-7 pm)
Aug 15 Movies at Parfet Park: The LEGO Movie (Music at 7, Movie at 8:30)
Aug 16 Golden Farmer's Market (8-1 pm)
Aug 21 Group Runs at Runner's High (6-7 pm)
Aug 22 Movies at Parfet Park: Frozen (Music at 7, Movie at 8:30)
Aug 23 Golden Farmers Market (8-1 pm)
Aug 24 Final Stage of Us Pro Challenge comes through downtown Golden
Aug 28 Group Runs at Runner's High (6-7 pm)
Aug 30 Golden Farmers Market (8-1 pm)

Sept
Sept 4 Group Runs at Runner's High (6-7 pm)
Sept 5 First Friday's Washington Ave (Food, Drink, and Fun in downtown Golden) (5 pm)
Sept 6 Golden Farmer's Market (8-1 pm)

Golden Chamber of Commerce
Golden.com
Golden Calendar of Events

Monday, April 7, 2014

Giving Back in The Dominican Republic

My family just returned from 10 days in the Dominican Republic, working with a medical team in schools and in barrio neighborhoods delivering medical aid to people to lack adequate medical care. It was an eye opening experience for my family, and I came back with many takeaways!

One of the biggest is that, with a little effort and money on our part, we can transform the lives of people who have few opportunities to dig themselves out of poverty and hopelessness. Literally for the price of a dinner date for two per month, you can give a child an education, meals, and medical care! This is definitely true in The Dominican Republic.

We are choosing to give back by sponsoring a child's education, but also by partnering with my clients in real estate to see more kids sponsored. In the videos below you will see how you can partner with me to change the lives of kids in The Dominican Republic. I am pledging that any client that I have that wants to partner with me to sponsor a child, I will pay for the first year of the program, if my clients will continue to sponsor these kids after that first year. For more info go to www.solidrockinternational.org, or see the videos below.

Meeting with the girl we sponsor in the town of San Juan...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWdEq4imabs&list=UUfg3tCEUwHLfo9JSLIKphlw

http://www.solidrockinternational.org/programs/student-sponsorship/

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Out and About

Life here in the front range has been entertaining as always. We have had a series of snow storms with a lot of cold weather as well. Below are a few pictures from my showings around our community, as well as some pictures from a few cross country ski outings in the nearby mountains. I just love getting out and touring neighborhoods, and taking clients all over. The mountain communities are a blast, getting to put my awd to good use getting to properties is always a highlight!!

Ran into a heard of Elk up near Genesee while checking on a home under contract

Checking on a home that just closed for a client.

Cross Country Skiing up near Loveland of I 70, 45 minutes from Golden, CO

Old Cabin near Loveland Pass

Driving up Golden Gate Canyon from Golden on my way to show homes in Blackhawk, CO

The Drive up Golden Gate Canyon after a fresh snowfall

Cross Country skiing up near Breckenridge, CO

An old miners cabin near Boreas Pass in Breckenridge, CO

Skiing in a foot of powder at Copper Mountain, CO--Just over an hour from Golden

Hiking a trail on North Table Mountain north of Golden

Deer on North Table Mountain

Starting to snow again in Golden, CO

Shot of Coors Brewery on one of those 60 degree days in between storms

Checking out a cabin with a client in the foothills

A Cabin up in Breckenridge after a big snow...

Friday, January 17, 2014

Weather Wonders

As I write, I am staring outside at the fading light. Most if not all the snow is gone. (This pic was taken a week ago) For the next week, temperatures will be in the mid 50's and it is mid Jan. These weather swings are amazing. A week ago, we got some snow in Denver, and several feet of snow in the mountains. Yet here a week later, the weather is mild, and people are golfing, biking and hiking all around town. In Downtown Golden, the chairs and tables are coming outside and people are scrambling for their favorite spots outside of Snarf's, Woody's, D-Deli, and Jimmy Johns. Never fear in another week or two we will plunge into another Polar Vortex for a while, but things are always changing here in Colorado and that is why it is so fun to live here. Nothing stays the same for very long.

Now, if you live in one of our mountain communities, you are still crunching through some serious snow, depending where you are located. In fact, I was just showing properties to a gentleman and got thoroughly soaked as we stomped through 5 acres of snow checking out the property. Yet, that is what is unique about living here, because 30 minutes in a new direction changes everything. If you are sick of not seeing snow, drive 30 minutes West. If you are sick of seeing nothing but snow, drive 30 minutes East. Pretty cool... Here are some pics from the past few weeks.

My Favorite perch on my cross country ski trail.

The Cabin in its Winter Glory in Breckenridge, CO

Cross Country skiing in a blizzard last weekend in Breckenridge with Good Friends

Front porch sitting around Christmas, in between snow storms

Someone said maybe I should adopt a fox for a mascot, and walk around Golden with it.......

An amazing snowy day cross country skiing with my daughter Sydney

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Snow and Warmth all in December

The past month of December brought record warm days as well as frigid cold days! That is what is great about Colorado, you can have snow and temps in the single digits, or you can get a sunny 65 degree day. These changes are one of the many reasons we love Colorado. People say here all the time, "If you dont like the weather in Colorado, just wait and hour...and it will change." We have seen that first hand this month. Below are a few pics of the Foxes around Colorado the past month.