Fun & Football – What To Do on Game Day

I like to jokingly say that I know when football season arrives because the men of Denver disappear on Sunday’s to watch their football games from the morning hours into the evening. Not all men are like this, but the amount of friends I have heard say this always has me laughing. I know I can go get a lot done on Sundays because the stores always seem to be a little less crowded!

Now don’t get me wrong, as a woman I enjoy a good football game too! I have female friends who are in fantasy football leagues, who participate in weekly football activities, are diehard tailgating fans or even have a regular bar you can find them in every Sunday. And sometimes even our young daughter gets into the game spirit with her dad and I. When we get the whole family involved in game day we make sure to have lots of fun things to do before the game whether we are at home or at the stadium. I know other people are always looking for fun ideas when it comes to pre-game activities so I decided to put together a list of fun things you can do with everyone on game day:

At Home Fun –

·      If there is one thing that is a must when it comes to watching football at home, you must have a good selection of food and drinks! I like to look up good dip recipes or fun football themed food recipes to make for game day. Another fun thing is to stock the fridge with different local brews from around Colorado and for those who are looking for a non-alcoholic drink, sometimes have fun bottled root beer or Italian soda makes for a fun time.

·      Make football games/activities everyone will enjoy during commercials and halftime. Pin the football in the field goal, a football throwing competition with hanging hula-hoops, a cupcake decoration station stocked with everything Broncos or a sing-making-station to cheer on the boys in orange and blue.

At the Stadium –

·      Tailgating is always a must if you head to a Broncos game! The stadium encourages patrons of both teams to enjoy this pre-game festivity full of lots of laughter and activities and good food. If you are planning to bring a vehicle and want a prime spot to set up shop, make sure to get there early because it is first come first serve and the lines are always long on game day. Kids will enjoy face-painting, outdoor inflatables and sign making along with visits from the Broncos mascot!

·      If you are a big football fan, make sure to try and get in for the stadium tour of Sports Authority which will take you behind the scenes and into many parts of the stadium only few and far between get to see.

·      Pick out a fun outfit for game day! If you didn’t know, there are quite the characters at Broncos games and you want to be part of that group routing your team on adorned in blue and orange.

It is a big year for the Broncos so make sure to support them on game day whether that be from the comfort of your couch or from the seats in the stadium!

@BrigetteModglin & @JayModglin at Broncos Training Center in Dove Valley

The Importance of Having a Good Presence on Your Social Media Pages

I have always told people, if you can’t market yourself well, how can you market someone’s home to sell? In the working world today there is no getting around the very evident fact that every company, whether corporate or independent, realizes the importance of a strong presence on social media outlets. Our world today thrives in an online world where people go to learn about products, review different items and find out more information on just about anything their heart desires.

As a real estate agent, I know how imperative it is for me to have a large presence on my different social media pages because that one way I can acquire more clients and also a way I can keep updated on my past and current clients. Every week I post blogs, write little snippets about current projects or post pictures of my family and the fun adventures we like to go on together. I try not to overwhelm my real estate pages with lots of real estate information because I know my clients will not want to read through all of that. My goal is to post certain articles and advice that I know is easy to read through and might offer some help to my real estate clients out there.

One thing I think is imperative when it comes to figuring out your social media pages is to also set aside a certain amount of time everyday to do so because if you don’t, you will find yourself spending more time that you had hoped poking around on social media when you could be working. It is something all of us are guilty in doing, we start to write a post on our work page and the next thing we know we are three profiles deep on our personal page looking at our high school friend’s little cousin’s page reading about the rescue of their poor dog Sandy. Next thing you know, an hour has passed and your two posts were long done with 45 minutes ago! As an agent, it is so important to time out your day so you really do spend the right amount of time working on your affirmations and leads and clients and not spending time getting lost on the internet.

Finding the best posts for you and your clients that will bring the greatest viewing is something you have to figure out as you continue to grow as an agent. One thing I did was read Joe Pulizzi’s book Content Marketing Institute which talked a lot about the best way to use your social media pages to further grow your business. Another great article I read was http://www.socialmediatoday.com/marketing/10-expert-social-media-marketing-tips-2016 which played on some key points such as the importance of video content on your page, ability for your social media to be mobile is imperative, that you don’t need to do everything on your page and that content is still king so you better make sure you are good at it or hire someone who is good at it to help you grow your business.

Feel free to check out some of my social media pages below:

http://www.brigettemodglin.com/

https://www.facebook.com/brigette.modglin

https://twitter.com/brigettemodglin

Let’s connect!

Why Using a Realtor for New Construction is Imperative

As all you homebuyer’s know, buying a home is quite the undertaking. From the day you decide to get in the market to the day you start looking to the day you make an offer and are accepted, the process can be a nerve-racking one. If that wasn’t tough enough, what if you are one of the many people in Denver looking to buy a new build home in this market that is becoming a more frequent thing due to the amount of new builds popping up. There is something really exciting about buying a brand new home, getting to have say in what goes into the house, getting to picture what it will look like when it is complete, literally building from the ground up, all of these things can make any buyer look to new builds.

One of the words of advice I tell everyone when looking to buy a new build is to get yourself an agent and a good agent at that. Be sure you get an agent who has experience in new construction. It is so important to have an agent who is going to represent your best interests if any issues arise from how to make the best offer to making choices that can affect your home’s resale value. Also, make sure to get an experienced agent who isn’t affiliated with the builder, you want to just be sure that when it comes to getting what you want, the agent will only be focused on what is best for you.

When you hire a great agent they will help you with the whole process from start to finish like making sure you get everything in writing. It is imperative that you have all the details spelled out a-z when working on a new build from the agreed upon purchase price to what the home will be like when it is finished.

Remember when you are out looking at models of homes, that what you see isn’t exactly what you might get. Model home usually use a mix of materials and fixtures so when making your rounds make sure to inquire about what is available in your price range. And once you have all of that sorted out, make sure you get a guarantee from the builder when a completion date, again, in writing.

Don’t think to pass up getting your new build inspected once it is finished, new homes can have problems too! For example, make sure to get a sewer scope and test for radon (yes new builds especially new to be tested for radon!). Many builders will allow buyers to conduct an independent inspection and agree to fix anything that is not up to code compliance.

One thing I recommend to my new build clients is to check with the city to see what might be in store for the surrounding area. New builds can be in already established neighborhoods but many times, they can be out on new areas of land. Also do your research into the homeowners associations that are in the area because these could impact your potential new build.

If you are thinking about looking at a new build as your first or next house, I would love to help you as your dedicated agent. I have a lot of experience when it comes to new builds and know my way around the Denver market. Feel free to shoot me an email or give me a call and let’s sit down and discuss how we can make a new build your perfect home!

Lakehouse17  

How To Celebrate Oktoberfest in Colorado 2016

Vail Oktoberfest – Vail, Co – September 16-18, 2016Traditional food and Paulaner beer, bavarian music, dancing, yodeling, bratwurst eating contest, keg bowling, stein lifting, Oktoberfest costume contest and more over two full weekends in Vail. Free concerts on Saturday night. Family zone during the day for kids with crafts, entertainers and kids 1K fun run. Named by USA Today one of the ten greatest Oktoberfests in the US in 2010. No cost for admission.

Photo Courtesy of ©Vail Oktoberfest

8TH ANNUAL STEAMBOAT OKTOBERWEST®

Celebrate the season at a Steamboat-style Oktoberfest including Rocky Mountain beer, local food specialties and festivities unique to Steamboat Springs.  We’re taking an Oktoberfest and stamping it with Steamboat’s western brand. No German beer here, just good ol’ Colorado Rocky Mountain beer, food and festivities.

Photograph courtesy of ©OktoberWest

Pueblo Oktoberfest – Pueblo, CO – September 16-17, 2016 

26th Annual Oktoberfest German food, music and beer. Keg tapping at 6 PM on Friday night. Saturday is family day with the Denver Kickers German Dancers at 1 PM and German costume contest at 5 PM. Stein hosting contest at 8 PM both evenings. Admission is $5 at the door but free if wearing costume. Seniors and kids 12 and under are free.
Location: 132 W. “B” Street, Pueblo, CO 81003

Photo Courtesy of ©Pueblo Union Depot

Loveland Oktoberfest – Sept 16-17, 2016
Loveland Oktoberfest will be celebrated on Friday from 3:00 – 9:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 – 9:00 PM at 623 Denver Ave. Loveland, CO 80537. The event is free to attend and all ages are welcome.

Photo Courtesy of ©@gowesttshirtco

Parker Oktoberfest – Parker, CO – September 16-18, 2016
11th annual family friendly German-themed festival in the O’Brien Park parking lot from 11 AM to 9 PM on Saturday and 9 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Location: 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker, Colorado

Photo Courtesy of  ©Parker Oktoberfest

FORToberfest – Fort Collins, CO – September 17, 2016.
A celebration of Fort Collins with live music, seasonal beer from 6+ Fort Collins breweries and bicycle booths. Music lineup ranges from funk to bluegrass to rock and indie. Costumes are encouraged. Free admission. Thousands are expected to participate. Location: Downtown Fort Collins (Walnut St. and Old Town Square.

Photo Courtesy of Downtown  ©Fort Collins Business Association

Schuhplattlers Denver Kickers Oktoberfest – Golden, CO – September 17, 2016 Location: 16676 W. 50th, Golden, CO 80403

Photo Courtesy of ©Denver Kickers Sport Club Inc 

Highlands Ranch Oktoberfest and 5K – Highlands Ranch, CO – September 17, 2016
Location: 9288 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Photo Courtesy of ©Highlands Ranch Community Association 

Oktoberfest in Woodland Park – Woodland Park, CO – September 17-18, 20162016 marks the 19TH Annual Oktoberfest in Woodland Park, CO. You’ll find fun for the whole family including live music, plenty of authentic German food and drinks, arts & crafts and children activities. Don’t miss the ceremonial keg tapping on Saturday at 11 AM right after the national anthem. The two-day Oktoberfest in Woodland Park is a great way to enjoy this beautiful mountain town. 

 Photo Courtesy of ©The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce

Autumn Gold Brats & Beer – Estes Park, CO – September 17-18, 2016
24th Annual festival with bratwurst, beer and live music. It is a family friendly event with face painting, corn bag toss, bouncing room, soap bubbles and rides in antique cars and a fire engine. Raffle tickets are $25 each with a grand prize of $5000. Festival happens in Bond Park. Sunrise Rotary has been organizing this event since 1995.

OktoBREWfest – Greeley, CO -September 23-24, 2016
Location: Lincoln Park (8th Street & 9th Avenue), Greeley CO
The Greeley Oktoberfest has changed its name for 2013 to reflect the focus on specialty brews, VIP tasting tent and expanded musical entertainment. But the same German traditions will still take place. Event kicks off Friday evening with brats, beer, games and a free concert. Huge children’s area on Saturday along with more music, food and specialty beer. Stein lifting, pie eating, volleyball and life size beer pong contests.

OKTOBEERFEST 2016 @ LCHope – Broomfield, CO – Sept. 23-24, 2016
Craft Beer, German Food, Kids’ Games, 50/50 Raffle and Polka Dancing to The Rocky Mountain Dutch Hop Boys! Fundraiser to support community outreach ministries. Dates: September 23 5:00-10:00 pm, September 24 3:00-9:00 pm
Location: 1305 W. 10th Avenue, Broomfield, CO

Brush Oktoberfest & Car/Motorcycle Show – Brush, CO – September 23-24, 2016
34th annual event with Friday night Cruise In, car show, beer garden, live polka band and dog show/contest. Location: Main Street (Clayton) in Brush

Photo Courtesy of ©Brush Area Chamber of Commerce

Colorado Springs Oktoberfest – Colorado Springs, CO – September 23-25, 2016
Keg tapping ceremony on Friday evening at 6:30 PM. 5K, Dachshund Dash, brat eating contest, German costume and stein hoisting contests. Sunday is family day and there is also a tuba competition. Live music, authentic German food and Paulaner beer.
Location: Security Service Field (Sky Sox Stadium), 4385 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

Photo Courtesy of CSOktoberfest

Lamar Oktoberfest – Lamar, CO – September 24, 2016
This festival is hosted by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. There is usually a beer garden, inflatable games for kids, Car & Motorcycle Show, charity 5K Relay Race, horse shoe tournament and local musical acts.

Denver Oktoberfest – Denver, CO – September 23-25 and September 30 – Oct 2, 2016.
Larimer Street in Denver’s Historic Ballpark Neighborhood is transformed for two weekends in September for this celebration of German culture. Over 250,000 people attend Oktoberfest Denver annually. Entertainment includes stein hoisting, long dog derby, keg bowling, Dashustlehoff 5K, bratwurst eating contest, costume contest and live music. Location: 20th and Larimer, Denver CO

Photo Courtesy of @DenverOktoberfest

Oktoberfest Niwot – Niwot, CO – October 1, 2016
The 8th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by The Rotary Club of Niwot serves as a fundraiser for local and international projects. They will have bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzels and cold beer. Live entertainment featuring The Prime Time Band and the Chalet Dancers . For kids, there will be pumpkin painting, face painting and inflatable bouncy castle. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday,Location: Cottonwood Square, 7980 N. 79th Street, Niwot, CO

Photo Courtesy of Niwot Rotary Club

Montrose Oktoberfest – Montrose, CO – October 1, 2016
Live music, Oktoberfest fare from local restaurants and beer tasting from 20
Colorado breweries! It raises money for All Points Transit. Location: Centennial Plaza in Downtown Montrose.

Photo Courtesy of @MontroseOktoberfest

Berthoud Oktoberfest – Berthoud, Colorado – October 1, 2016
Fifth annual authentic German festival with beer from City Star Brewing, Berthoud Brewing, food, music, dancing, kid’s activities, arts & crafts. Scarecrow contest and Berthoud Fall Bicycle Classic are also usually on that date.
Location: Fickel Park, N 7th St, Berthoud, Colorado 80513

Photo Courtesy of @BerthodOktoberfest

La Veta Oktoberfest – La Veta, CO – October 1, 2016.  30th annual Colorado Oktoberfest held the first Saturday in October. Twin Peak Rodder’s Car show, dancing, bier garden, and arts & crafts.

Photo Courtesy of David Rinehart

Castle Rock Oktoberfest – Castle Rock, CO – October 1, 2016.
Beer, food, and live music to welcome fall. Kids will enjoy the bounce house, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides and fun zone rides. Location: Festival Park, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Photo Courtesy of Downtown Castlerock

Celtic Oktoberfest – Carbondale, CO – October 7-8, 2016
Celtic Fest on Friday night including Best Legs in a Kilt Contest. Full day of German bands, food, beer, brat eating contest, liter holding contest and the chicken dance on Saturday. Location: 4th Street Plaza.

Photo Courtesy of Carbondale Chamber Of Commerce

Ouray Oktoberfest – Ouray, CO – October 8, 2016
Beer, brats, polka fun, evening fireworks, and the Annual Jeep Raffle all make for a great day of fun.
Location: Box Canyon Lodge, 45 3rd Ave Ouray, Colorado 81432

Durango Oktoberfest – Durango, CO – October 8-9, 2016
Bere, food and music hosted by the San Juan Citizens Alliance. Pub crawl of local breweries and kids can enter the Children’s Museum air castle, get their face painted and enjoy kids crafts.
Location: Main St, Durango CO

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Why We Celebrate Labor Day and What To Do in Denver for the Holiday Weekend

Hard to believe September is already here it feels like we were just gearing up for a hot summer (and yet we are still having some of those hot summer days!). To start off the beginning of fall we know we start the month off celebrating Labor Day that always lands on the first weekend of September. When I was younger, I always knew my summer was over after we celebrated the holiday because it meant back to school but today, kids head back to school a few weeks before Labor Day, I guess we were lucky back in the day!

Labor Day is a public holiday celebrated in the United States, which honors the American labor movement and all the contributions workers have made to make our country great. This is a day we honor those workers who came before us and the workers of today who continue to build on the foundation of everything the United States stands for as a prosperous and strong country.

Many people try to get out of town for the holiday weekend, which we always recommend as a last hoo-rah to the end of summer. But if you are staying in Denver this weekend, here is a list of fun activities for you and the family to enjoy over the long weekend besides all the cookouts and pool times already scheduled.

Riot Fest & Rodeo – National Western Complex

If you are a music lover, Riot Fest is always one for the books with their incredible lineup that includes Jane’s Addiction, The Original Misfits, Nas, Fitz & The Tantrums and Death Cab For Cutie just to name a few. Because of the location they are rocking a rodeo theme this year plus a bbq cook-off. Might be hard to grab tickets but if you can get some this is not an event to be missed!

Taste of Colorado – Civic Center Park

If you like to eat a variety of food this is the place for you to be this weekend. Over 500,000 people make their way to Taste and it’s because they want to try some of the 50 area restaurants and food trucks that pop up at Civic Center Park.

Phish – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

I probably don’t even need to put this on here because Phish fanatics have had their tickets for a long time now. But if you have never experienced a Phish show, it is one for the books and they are here playing three nights over the holiday weekend.

First Friday Art Walk – Denver’s Art Districts

Denver has an ever-growing art community and they love to showcase local talent every first Friday of the month with art walks found on Santa Fe, RiNo and the Highlands. Enjoy food and drinks as you make your way up and down the streets and galleries all open for the public to enjoy the art of many Coloradians.

Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks – Coors Field

There is nothing quite like a baseball game for the holiday weekend is there? Gather up your family or a group of friends and head to Coors Field to cheer on the Colorado Rockies as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Colorado State Fair – Colorado State Fairgrounds

The Colorado State Fair is going on through September 5th so make sure to get the family and head on down to the fairgrounds. See animals, eat amazing food, ride carnival rides and enjoy art exhibitions.

There is so much to do over this holiday weekend and we encourage all of you to be safe. Have a great Labor Day weekend whatever your plans and here’s to a good start to the fall season!