Are you a Golden CO teacher who is looking to buy a home? This article will help you learn about the substantial teacher loan  in Golden, CO. You can save you thousands or tens of thousands on your home purchase with these three programs in Golden. These programs are the Homes for Heroes program, the Golden Home Buyer Tax Credit, or MCC, and the teacher next door program.Homes for Heroes In order to honor heroes in our community, we offer the Homes for Heroes program, for those who give so much to make Golden an incredible place to live. Golden Teachers are one of the groups that we honor through this program. Teachers receive discounted closing costs through this program. Also, if the hero uses other providers in the HFH network such as Homes for Heroes Realtors, home inspectors, contr... 11/28/2013

Golden Homes For Sale - Click Here!   Helpful Links for Golden Colorado: City of Golden Colorado Official Site Golden CO Chamber of Commerce Jefferson County Public Schools The Richards Group is committed to the highest level of customer service, and we won't be satisfied until you have closed on the home or property of your dreams. With a myriad of remarkable options, you will want to be informed. We are very familiar with the Denver Metro area, and specifically Golden Colorado, which gives us a distinct advantage over less experienced agents. We have established many useful relationships with the residents of the area, and we have honed our skills in ways that no other real estate agent can match. To schedule an appointment or for more information, Contact us - The Richards Group - at... 11/27/2013

The Golden CO VA IRRRL program is an incredible refinance opportunity which you can use to lower the rate and payment on your current Golden CO VA Loan. In many cases, we can help you with no closing costs! The Golden Colorado VA IRRRL allows you to essentially convert your existing Golden CO VA Loan to a new one with a lower rate and payment. The VA IRRRL refinance is also called a a streamline refinance, because the process is fast and easy. The first step to determine your savings and your options by talking to a Golden CO VA Home Loan specialist. You can find out more about your benefits as a Veteran through the Denver Regional VA Office. It is important to know your savings going into the transaction, so that you know it makes financial sense. You will have a benefit from day one, ... 11/04/2013

Mesa View Estates, 6th Ave West Estates, Golden, CO, Jefferson County   Mesa View Estates is a subdivision in Golden Colorado.  Homes in this area were built from the mid 1970s to the mid 1990s and are mostly contemporary 2 and 3 story in style.  Mesa View Estates is in the Jefferson County Public School District and specific schools for the community include Kyffin Elementary, Bell Junior High, and Golden High School.    There are currently 12 homes for sale in Mesa View Estates that have been on the market for an average of 139 days, listed at an average of $679,533 or $153 per square foot.  These homes for sale have 4-6 bedrooms, 3-6 bathrooms, 2-4 garages and 1,572-5,727 square feet.     There is only one home in Mesa View Estates that is under contract.  This home has been on the ... 11/04/2013

Rehab your home with Golden CO Home FHA 203K Renovation Loan. Many are not aware of a special government loan program that is actually a part of FHA (Federal Housing Administration- a department within HUD). A buyer or existing home owner can do meaningful amounts of remodeling or updates to their existing home without having a higher cost second lien thanks to this special FHA loan program. "Luxury items" like a hot tub and a swimming pool are not allowed by this FHA loan program. Repaint, remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms, add wallpaper, replace appliances and flooring and even add a room to an existing structure (which will increase the value of the homes square footage). The biggest advantage with this government loan program is that instead of having two higher interest l... 10/22/2013

Are you looking to visit the Denver area and stay somewhere with a historic feel and great views of the foothills?  Well don’t we have the perfect recommendation for you! Don’t take our word, find out for yourself and book your stay at The Golden Hotel, in the heart of downtown Golden! With so much to see and do in downtown Golden, The Golden Hotel is the absolute perfect spot to stay and be able to explore the area at an arms-length! The Golden Hotel in historic downtown Golden has the ambiance of a mountain lodge and full-service amenities.  The fabulous amenities at The Golden Hotel were set forth to fit the needs of leisure as well as business travelers.  The Golden Hotel is a great spot for a wedding location, a mountain getaway, or even a perfect spot to hold a business meeting! T... 10/11/2013

Who doesn’t love pizza? Pizza is one of those meals that is delicious whether it is fresh out of the oven, or even left over and cold! Dining at a pizza joint is one of those outings that is bound to keep everyone in the family happy!  The original Wood’s Wood-Fired Pizza in Golden CO is a family owned and operated restaurant.  Woody’s Wood-Fried Pizza offers a great family atmosphere as well as a delicious menu with a wide variety of pizza choices! Aside from being known for their delicious pizza, Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza also serves appetizers, burgers and sandwiches and a salad buffet. Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza is located right near the Coor’s Brewery parking lot right in downtown Golden. Perfect for any occasion, Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza is a large restaurant that also offers outdoor... 10/02/2013

We hear you are looking for a delicious American homestyle restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch or lunch, well, you should make a point to try Golden Skillet! Maybe you will even want to bring your friends and family too ;-)! Golden Skillet has excellent food and great service too! Golden Skillet is a family owned restaurant located in the heart of Golden. Golden Skillet is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Sunday 7am to 3pm. Golden Skillet is located at 807 13th St in Golden Co.  If you have a big group, or even trying to dine with your family/children, Golden Skillet is perfect for all your casual dining needs. Golden Skillet in Golden does not take reservations but their seating turn around seems to be extremely quick; even on busy weekend mornings!  While there are ple... 10/01/2013

Are looking for something fun and adventurous to do with your family, kids of all ages, friends or even something to do on a date? Here's an idea: You should definitely go to Golden and ride the Alpine Slide in Heritage Square! It is suspenseful and fun and an experience everyone will remember! The Heritage Square Alpine Slide in Golden is located in the Family Entertainment Village, in the foothills just 15 minutes West of Denver.  The Alpine Slide in Golden is located at 18301 W. Colfax Ave. Heritage Square is a family-oriented attraction. Aside from the Alpine Slide, Heritage Square has knick-knack shops, yummy foods and snacks and a few other small rides. The Heritage Square Alpine Slide in Golden is the best Alpine Slide in Colorado and has been a tradition for over 30 years now! W... 09/27/2013

Do you love animals? Looking to adopt a new pet or even looking to volunteer to benefit animals? The Foothills Animal Shelter, in Golden, is one of the largest shelters in the Denver Metro area- taking in 8,000 animals each year. The Foothills Animal Shelter is located at 580 McIntyre Street, right next to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, off 6th Ave and Indiana Street. The Foothills Animal Shelter, in Golden, never turns animals away! The mission at Foothills Animal Shelter is to provide the best possible care they can for every animal that comes to their facility. Foothills Animal shelter is one of the leading adoption facilities in Colorado. Foothills Animal Shelter is also one of the leading educational resources for caring for your pets. Foothills Animal Shelter not only serves t... 08/23/2013

The Golden city area of Colorado has great options for people moving into the area looking for fun and small town life. Bicycling is a big deal in Golden with the USA Pro Cycling Challenge happening there for two years in a row. There's great cycling policies in downtown with safe bike lanes being a big consideration in any transit around Golden. The Golden Bike park has a purpoe-built mountain-bike-only trail that is volunteer built and maintained. Whether you're just biking to work or on the weekends to stay fit, Golden has a variety of options to make life fun. Outdoor life is a big part of living in Golden and the Clear Creek Park offers a lot of activities for anyone looking to enjoy the weather. There's plenty of space to picnic by the creek or play baseball in the sun. There's a ... 08/02/2013

The Windy Saddle Café in Golden is a fantastic place for tea, breakfast, lunch or just a cup of tea.  Opened in 1999 by Brett and Deann Wieber, after they had just moved here from Port Washington, WI where they previously had a coffee house. The café came from their love of good food and coffee. The Windy Saddle Café in Golden offers people a place to gather with friends, family or even meeting for business. Everything is made fresh daily in house at the bakery. Along with coffee and tea they serve wines and beer. On the weekends the offer a dinner menu They have play space for kids, Wi-Fi, a great fireplace for the colder days and outdoor seating for the wonderful warm Colorado days. Along with great service and being involved with the community.  They also provide live music most Frid... 03/18/2013

 Jefferson County Schools Mock Trial, Jeffco, Jeffco Schools, Golden CO   Students in Jefferson County who participate in extra circular activities are given immense support from their community though local media, fundraising and even other Jeffco residents who like to attend these events and keep tabs on which school is exceeding in what sport or activity.  Although the Jeffco community is supportive of different sports, DECA competitions, and chess meets, there is one activity growing in popularity in Jeffco that not many know too much about. Mock Trial is an organization supported by the Colorado Bar Association (CBA,) that brings students together to gain court room experience for future legal careers, practice and coaching in public speaking and most of all, guidance in learning t... 02/12/2013

In August 2010 Foothills Animal Shelter opened at its new facility with 33,000 square feet, the new facility is around three times the size of the old building. Which allows the shelter to improve the space in which animals are housed, and improves the services provided to the community. It also has a new medical suite where they can provide more on-site, cost effective care. Which in turn has provided more spay/neuters for animals. Foothills Animal Shelter’s mission is to provide the best care possible for every animal that comes to them. C.A.R.E, Community, Adopt, Reunite and Educate and what that stands for and are the four key principals of the Foothills Animal Shelter. Foothills Animal Shelter is one of the leading adoption facilities and educational resources in Colorado. They ser... 01/22/2013

Golden, CO Mountain Homes Golden, CO is a unique collaboration of when a wild west atmosphere meets mountain homes.  Imagine walking outside to get your paper in the morning and finding yourself with a backdrop of seemingly endless rolling foothills that base the magnificent and towering Rocky Mountains, with the light trickle of Clear Creek running through the background.  Golden, CO is a region abundant in the natural green of mother nature, surrounded by a unique spectrum of representation of natural beauty.  With hiking trails, parks, rafting, fishing, and more, enjoying the wildlife and natural allure of the area is always easy to do.  If you're considering one of the mountain homes in the area, just know that mountain homes have a lot to offer to their residents. Our mountain home... 01/18/2013

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Make every day an Arbor Day! National Arbor Day is today!  Today is a great opportunity to give back to the community for years to come!  There are many ways to celebrate this historical holiday and contribute.  This 135 year old holiday isn’t always given the recognition and importance it deserves.  In order to conserve and maintain our beautiful green earth we should all plant a tree!  It is not only an act of kindness and good citizenship…  it is also a great way to spend this lovely spring day investing in our future for generations to come.  A great link for ideas on how to celebrate Arbor Day:   http://www.arborday.org/arborday/celebrate.cfm  Most Colorado residents have a passion for conserving, Arbor Day can even be a day to just enjoy nature and educate ourselves on what other ... 04/27/2012

      This 2002 contemporary South Table Mountain Estates home is located in beautiful Golden!  This adoring home lies just west of Denver in the foothills of the Rockies.  North and South Table Mountains are volcanically formed peaks in Jefferson County… with some of the most alluring views around.  Golden Colorado South Table Estates is a prized community atmosphere with scenic and historical landmarks surrounding you, surely not to leave you wanting to be cozied up anywhere else in the world!                  Beautifully maintained with 3,445 square feet this lovely layout includes an upstairs, main level, and finished basement.  For those chilly winter nights you can keep warm near the fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom.  This spacious home also has 4 lovely sunlit be... 04/25/2012

Hiking Mount Galbraith Loop in Golden, CO on a perfect spring day will keep my spirits soaring for the entire week!  Although the morning began with hazy skies, my husband, Jim and dog, Jake, joined me west of Denver at the mouth of Golden Gate Canyon.  Just minutes from downtown Golden, the trailhead provided plenty of parking as well as restroom facilities. The initial part of the hike called Cedar Gulch Trail still had patches of slippery ice and mud but we quickly gained elevation which took us to sunnier terrain.  I carried my new Nikon D7000 in the hopes I would find some early springtime flowers. We hiked for 1.3 miles to the beginning of the Mount Galbraith Loop, 1.6 miles, which would provide 360 degree views. About ten minutes into the hike, I was thrilled to find a clump of P... 03/25/2012

Sketching Nature in Golden The activities never stop in Golden! This Saturday, why not combine two of your favorite passions by going to the Winter Sketching Nature Journaling class at Lookout Mountain Nature Center. Remember those perfect scenes that make Golden the perfect place to be by sketching them into a personal journal. Located minutes off of I-70 near Golden, the Lookout Mountain Nature Center has these wonderful classes throughout the year. The Winter Sketching Nature Journaling program will start with a lesson in basic drawing skills. If you have been interested in trying your hand at sketching for a while, let the amazing staff guide you through capturing wonderful outdoor scenes. You will then head out on the hiking paths around Lookout Mountain near Golden for your sketch... 02/15/2012