2-story Double E Ranch home for sale with stunning views, a spacious kitchen, and much more.


One of the best layouts in highly desirable Double E Ranch, this West Arvada 2-story also has the most amazing mountain views. Whether you're relaxing on the west-facing deck, waking up in your private master suite, or  cooking for a crowd in the spacious kitchen, you will love spotting snow-covered peaks out almost every window in this sun-filled home. Walk the kids to highly-rated schools, enjoy a productive day in your home office, squeeze in a workout at nearby Apex facilities, and hit miles of trails with the dogs...you are going to love living in Arvada!

Listed by Lisa Hoyer for West + Main Homes. Please contact Lisa for current pricing + availability. 

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Going bold on backsplash can change the appearance and vibe of your kitchen. Here are a few ideas on how to make a splash with your backsplash. 

1) Playful Shape

If you have simple white or gray cabinets, try adding a backsplash with a unique shape.

2) Contrasting Grout

If you love the classic subway tile look, try adding an unexpected grout color. 

3) Try Marble

A striking marble backsplash can add contrast to countertops

4) Go Green

Green tends to stand out in an unexpected way. Your kitchen will look unique and well thought out with some contrast against a natural colored kitchen. 

5) Select a Bold Pattern

Don't be afraid to mix it up and go bold

6) Choose an Intricate Pattern

An art Deco-inspired pattern will catch anyone's eye

Check out more fresh backsplash…

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To many residents of Denver’s older neighborhoods, the blocky modern “slot” homes that have packed sideways-oriented townhouses onto their blocks aren't ideal. And they have good reason.

“Nobody wants residences that have a door that doesn’t face the street,” said Margie Valdez, a neighborhood advocate who leads a zoning and planning committee for the group Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation.

City planners proposed a set of new zoning rules Monday after grappling for more than a year with how to address complaints surrounding the influx of slot homes in fast-redeveloping neighborhoods including Jefferson Park, Five Points and Cherry Creek North.

Slot homes have drawn the most complaints when developers buy up one or two lots in a residential…

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Colorado natives got a baby boost last year with the total number of people born and living in the state jumping to 2.37 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The nearly 2 percent increase — or 43,987 additional Colorado natives — was not anywhere close to enough to overtake the Centennial State’s transplant majority. Only 42.8 percent of 5.5 million Coloradans were born within the state in 2016, according to the federal government estimates released this fall.

Overall, Colorado added 83,971 people from 2015 to 2016, good enough for a 1.5 percent increase, the data show.

Where Colorado residents were born

The 2016 data still shows people born in another country make up the largest share (11 percent) of non-natives residing in the…

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Live in Broomfield, Colorado

This tri-level is open and bright, with three big bedrooms and an updated bathroom upstairs. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and direct access to the bathroom. The main floor holds a living room with vaulted ceilings, the kitchen with pantry and the dining space. The warm family room downstairs has a fireplace and opens up to a fenced backyard with plenty of trees.

Greenway Park has a par-3 golf course, pool. clubhouse and tennis courts. (HOA members get substantial discounts on greens fees and pool fees.) Restaurants and entertainment at Westminster Promenade is a stone's throw away. Have it all -- a great home, great community and a great location -- at a rare price in this market.

305 Mulberry Circle, Broomfield CO

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In order to approve a loan on your home, the bank conducts an appraisal

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 4% or more over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal.

When prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales (similar houses in the neighborhood that recently closed) to defend the selling price when performing the appraisal for the bank.

Every month in their Home Price Perception Index (HPPI), Quicken Loans measures the disparity between what a homeowner who is seeking to refinance their home believes their…

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If you have ever wondered about how West + Main Homes, Inc. was concepted + launched, how our brand was created so quickly, where the name West + Main came from and what it means to our team, and what the company is focusing on in order to bring the best service + environment to both our agents + our clients...listen to the Homesnap Podcast, featuring West + Main co-founder Stacie Staub.

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In the nine months since Colorado lawmakers passed a construction-defects bill aimed at reviving the Denver area’s near-dead condominium market, there has been a slight increase in construction but not enough to declare the problem solved.

The numbers so far — a 7.4 percent increase in under-construction condos in metro Denver in 2017, representing just 55 additional units — demonstrate it may be a few years before production begins to meet the state’s considerable demand, if that happens at all. For now, large builders are remaining on the sidelines, leaving the market to smaller developers, and many of the projects underway are aimed at more affluent buyers who aren’t necessarily the ones the new legislation was meant to benefit. But…

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Your House isn't ready for the open house until you do these things

We are pleased to publish this guest post from author Suzie Wilson of Happier Home!

When you’re putting your home on the market, having an open house is a great way to squeeze in multiple viewings at once. You already know that you need to keep your house clean, but there are a few things you may overlook in your excitement. Here are eight ways to prep your house for an afternoon influx of potential new owners.

1. Clear the clutter…all of it. Cleaning and clearing clutter are two distinctly different things. You can clean your knick-knacks and bric-a-brac all you want, but they are still distracting and should be removed from sight. Don’t forget your closet, under the beds, and…

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Walls By Design

Basic Maintenance Of Your Home

If you’re planning on selling your home, there are many tools you can implement to increase its resale value. One of the most cost effective strategies is repainting. A fresh coat of paint before selling will give the appearance that a home is well maintained, even if it isn’t. If the paint is peeling, chipping, dirty or outdated, then it instantly gives off a poor impression. New paint can make an old home look young, fresh and vibrant. A fresh coat of paint may be the difference between whether or not you are able to sell your home.

Cleanliness

Think for a second about how often you clean your walls, ceilings, or trim. Even if your paint isn’t chipped or peeling, it likely has been building up dirt and grime over…

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