Category Archives: True Story

True and sometimes silly stories about real estate and Southern Colorado

Why I Chose Real Estate

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

  The truth is I didn’t chose real estate it chose me! Sounds a little goofy to you, ya me too! My mother was a real estate agent and I was her first customer. Neither of us had much of a clue. But by the time it was said and done I got a heck of a deal on my first property! How good? The regional HUD guy came to my closing, the first time he had done that in 20+ years in the business! And by the time I sold that property I doubled my money! Years later a … Click For More

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Canon City Chamber of Commerce New Member Dena Stevens REALTOR

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

I’m happy to announce that I’m a new member of the Canon City Chamber of Commerce. My first meeting as a new member was at Prospectors RV park near the Royal Gorge Bridge.  I’m excited to start participating  and getting more involved with my community. I’ve been to a few After Hours Events and even spoke at  Brain Food for Breakfast two times. Feel free to contact me if I can assist you in buying or selling your Fremont county property. I’m here to help! Dena Stevens Putting the ‘real’ into REALTOR since 2004

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Girl Scouts to Invade Canon City

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Hundreds of Girl Scouts plan on invading Canon City the weekend of May 13 – May 14, 2011. And I think that’s just great! They will be crossing the Royal Gorge Bridge as part of their ceremonies. For more information : http://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/index.cfm/ID/433/iNewsID/967/ Also this weekend: Fishing Derby Art & Spirit Expo Walk of Life And a couple of concerts at area hotspots! Dena Stevens Putting the ‘real’ into REALTOR since 2004

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A REALTOR living in Fremont County Colorado

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

This week, so far, has been a wild and wooley one in Fremont County, at least for me. Last weekend was the Apple Blossom Festival in Canon City. The town doubles in size with visitors – and we love it!  Monday I had a closing on a small 2.5 acre vacant land parcel and Weds I had a closing on a large ranch and house and inbetween was a tour of homes. One of my listings is getting so many showings I should charge admission!  And over the course of 3 days I had a B.P.O (brokers price opinion) that took … Click For More

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Real Estate, Gun Collections and Barf Bags

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

So what do real estate, gun collections and barf bags have in common? If your are a real estate agent in Pueblo or Southern Colorado you have probably seen some unusual collections while showing property. Everything from gun collections to antique farm equipment to Bronco football pins.      Your collections of cook books, John Elway memorabilia, vintage televisions (or what ever) are not going to help you sell your property. In some cases you can offend a potential buyer. These collections might be nice to show off but unless you are selling them with the house, pack them up. Getting collectables … Click For More

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