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Jefferson Park Holiday Tour & Shop

Jefferson Park is at it again after a successful Autumn Home Tour. On December 12th, four incredible properties will be hosting a Holiday Tour & Shop from 12-4pm, complete with seasonal treats.

Tour the homes (and bring a friend) while getting some shopping done! Each model will feature gifts and treasures from local artisans and retailers.

Jefferson Park Holiday Tour & Shop
Saturday, December 12th
12pm to 4pm

Bryant25
2507-2527 Bryant
$599,000-$629,000
Listed by: Barbara Henderson, 303.349.5422
Kentwood City Properties

Frontview 40
2650 Frontview Crescent
$150,000-$585,500
Listed by: Laura Scholtz, 720.231.1803
Kim Cato, 303.669.0781
MB Platinum Real Estate Group

Jefferson Park Townhomes
2778-2798 W. 22nd Avenue
$499,000-$649,900
Listed by: Brandis Meeks, 720.297.1692
Carrie Craig, 303.519.9099
Team Exclusive at Keller Williams

Zocalo Condo #301
2195 Decatur Street
Low $300’s
Listed by: Sarah Harman, 303.475.0784
Powerhousing Real Estate

2833 W 25th Ave
Renovated Victorian
$449,000
Listed by: David and Heather Crowe, 303-931-2345
Live Urban Real Estate

Be sure to check out the Jefferson Park Properties Facebook Page to stay updated with the area happenings.

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A Successful Month at The Stasko Agency

Denver might have seen a few snowstorms already, but this season is just heating up at The Stasko Agency, with great press and new opportunities coming our way!

Our client, Root Down, received national recognition in the November issue of Elle Décor Magazine. A special thanks to 5280’s Amanda Faison for the shout out in her article “ELLE DÉCOR Goes to Denver” (read full article here). We love it when Denver gets the acknowledgment it deserves, and Amanda did a fantastic job highlighting the “must see” spots in this vibrant city.

Root Down also won a Mayor’s Design Award this past Thursday for the category Reclaimed Splendor, which recognizes “adaptive reuse of space and materials.” Our nomination was a no-brainer for this one, and we were happy that Mayor Hickenlooper thought so too! Congratulations to Justin Cucci, Paul Tamburello, David Schaich, and Tom Hewitson for this outstanding accomplishment.

This is Paul Tamburello’s third consecutive Design Award, on top of The Olinger Complex (2007, Reclaimed Splendor) and Little Man Ice Cream (2008, Wild Card). The Stasko Agency is certainly lucky to have worked with such successful and design conscious projects over the years.

With the holidays around the corner, you better bet that we’ll be busy with events and parties to showcase and celebrate our clients! Stay tuned to learn more about the collaborative Jefferson Park Home Tours and C Y Steak’s unique Holiday Party opportunities.

Thanks for your continued support and stay in touch!

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Darn Deadlines.


Just a little humor to brighten this cloudy Denver afternoon! Happy Hump Day, from your friends at The Stasko Agency.


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Henry Cisneros’s Denver Press Tour

In August, The Stasko Agency got an exciting request to assist in scheduling and pitching a full press tour for Former U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Henry Cisneros. Mr. Cisneros was visiting the Denver/Boulder area to deliver a positive message about the state of the housing market, particularly in our area. Since we love to spread good news, we jumped on the opportunity and hit the phones to garner interest among the media.

Mr. Cisneros and his team arrived in Denver on September 29th with an early morning of interviews ahead of them. We hit Channel 4, Channel 7, and Channel 9 before 7:30am, making sure no moment was wasted. Mr. Cisneros grabbed breakfast and an interview with well-known real estate writer John Rebchook before heading to a speaking engagement at the Urban Land Intstitute event with Mayor Hickenlooper.

During his visit, Mr. Cisneros shared his support for extending the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and gave his reasoning for why Denver is in the forefront of the recovery. Between federal tax incentives, low interest rates, and low home prices, Mr. Cisneros strongly encouraged that “Now is the time to buy.”

After a busy morning, Mr. Cisneros headed up to Boulder to see The Peloton and visit with homeowners. The Peloton, which is financed by Mr. Cisneros’ company CityView, is an example of the kind of smart growth and smart development that Mr. Cisneros touted in his message. We had a lovely lunch with some of The Peloton’s residents, followed by a conference call with Mayor Hickenlooper and 7 print media representatives from Denver/Boulder to speak about affordable housing and the market as a whole.

The tour concluded with an afternoon spot on both local and national FOX news.

Needless to say, it was an action packed (and extremely rewarding) day in PR. Many thanks to our awesome Denver connections who helped us pull this together. Special recognition goes to Mr. Cisneros’ Press Secretary, Forrest Beanum, who was a main player in the press tour’s success. We were so grateful for this opportunity and were honored to work with Mr. Cisneros and his team.

Click on the links below to see some of the coverage from Henry’s press tour:

Former HUD Secretary Speaks on Housing Market–CBS 4 Denver

Henry Cisneros joins ABC 7 News Denver and discusses the Case Schiller S&P Indices Report–KMGH Channel 7 News

Former HUD Secretary calls for homebuyer tax credit extension–9News Denver

Henry Cisneros has deep ties to Denver–InsideRealEstateNews.com

Henry Cisneros supports extending $8,000 tax credits–InsideRealEstateNews.com

Former HUD secretary: Extend home-buyer tax credit–Daily Camera

Housing tax-credit extension urged–Denver Post

Former HUD cheif Cisneros: Extend 1st-time homebuyer credit–Denver Business Journal

Optimism on Housing–Denver Daily News

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A Summer Report

The Stasko Agency has had an active summer, to say the least! With new clients, new ventures, and even a few new team-members, we’ve been busy finding opportunities to grow and expand our reach.

Here are some of the highlights!

Client Successes:

  • Cocktails, Cars, and a Cause, which raises funds for the Love Hope Strength Foundation, was hosted at Root Down on July 30th. Over 200 people came out for the event!

  • Root Down’s superstar mixologist, Anika Zappe, brought in some publicity herself, winning two separate cocktail contests. She was dubbed “Bombay Sapphire’s Most Inspired Bartender” for her drink, The Garden Party, which can now be found on Root Down’s drink menu. She also took first place in the 42 Below vodka contest at Theorie for her cocktail named The Casting Couch.
  • The Peloton has been rolling at full speed, with 18 sales in six weeks, a new sales center location off Arapahoe, and a third retailer slated to open this winter.
  • The Bookery Nook hosted a successful Tennyson Showcase event, which highlighted the eclectic independent shops lining the up-and-coming street. Attendees enjoyed a wine-tasting by WineJester and hors d’oeuvres by House Bar and Restaurant, which are only steps from the Nook.

Upcoming Events:

  • Historic Hotel Colorado will hold the 6th Annual Devereux Polo Cup on August 29th and 30th in the beautiful Glenwood Springs. Packages are available starting at $149 which includes an overnight stay and entry to the Match and the “Meet the Players” Gala event.

  • Frontview 40 celebrates its Grand Reveal on Thursday, September 17th from 4-8pm at 2650 Front View Crescent in Denver. With 31 flats and 9 townhome style residences, Frontview 40 offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes ranging from the upper 100s to the upper 500s. No rsvp needed, just show up. Make sure to check out the unbelievable views from the rooftop deck. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

New Faces:

  • The lovely and talented Brenna Shelsta joined The Stasko Agency for the month of July to offer some support to our energetic schedules. We wish she could have stayed longer, but she’s off to Sweden to study for the next few years! Can anyone say company vacation? She will certainly be missed.
  • We’ve also recently partnered with Dan Urmann, an experienced sales/marketing specialist with niche for business development and bringing new products/companies to market. With Dan on our side, we’ve had the opportunity to work on several new product launches. Of course we can’t tell you all the details quite yet, but we can say the process has been both rigorous and rewarding. Expect to hear more about these ventures as we get closer to launch.
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A Grand Grand Opening

The Stasko Agency recently partnered with 3131Zuni, Highland’s newest luxury flats, to host a grand unveiling of the five story project. The event, held this past Thursday, was quite a hit! We estimate that over 250 guests stopped by throughout the night to tour the spacious units, sip on champagne, and snack on hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Root Down.

Of course no event is successful without a little hard work and love. The Tamburello Team and The Stasko Agency worked together to assemble 200 creative invites to hand deliver to the local real estate agents. Sometimes a little personalization goes a long way!

If you are interested in more information about 3131Zuni, visit their website. They are just around the corner from the heart of Highland–right near Pasquini’s, Gallop, and Duo.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by. We’d love to hear your feedback about the project and the party!

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Marvelous Media Coverage

As an organization that supports a wide range of eclectic and newsworthy clients, The Stasko Agency has had the opportunity to work with some unique media outlets, reaching out to audiences at a local, regional and national level.

We recently positioned an article about Root Down in Spaces Magazine, a publication which showcases innovative and intriguing design and has offices across the country. The magazine is just now making its way to Denver, and we were happy to see Root Down get a three-page spread about their space. You can pick up a copy of the magazine at the restaurant, which is located at 1600 W 33rd Ave in Denver.

Through a few connections and some behind the scenes work, Root Down was also featured on TLC’s What Not To Wear for the unveiling of one of their makeovers! We were able to meet one of the producers for the show, who mentioned how excited she was to see the segment come together and how much she enjoyed working with Justin and the Root Down team. It’s always refreshing to network with media professionals who appreciate our clients’ successes and are willing to seek out new opportunities.

We’re also seeing great coverage in the real estate realm. Solera made the front of the Colorado Real Estate Journal (June 17-June 30, 2009) with an article titled “Solera soars to new heights in sustainability,” which touts Zocalo Community Development’s reputation for raising the bar on sustainable developments in Denver.

Coverage like this is what makes our job worth it. We’ll leave you with a final thought, which was sent to us by our friend Janine Underhill with FutureWave Consulting.

“If I were down to my last dollar, I’d spend it on PR.” – Bill Gates, Microsoft Founder

Now that’s what we like to hear.

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The Peloton Joins the Pack

Things have really started rolling this summer at The Stasko Agency, particularly with one of our newest development clients, The Peloton.

When we first met Cindy from The Peloton, she struck us a great client to work with–organized, timely and ready to move forward. To our luck, the development itself shares these same great qualities! Fully funded upfront, the developer was able to create a succinct plan as to how each phase of this multi-million dollar community would play out. The first phase was completed in August of 2008, and is 60% sold out to date. This phase included 190 luxury condominium homes, an amenity rich community center, 4 retail spaces, 2 restaurant spaces and a dog park.

The Peloton is located off Arapahoe Avenue between 33rd and 38th Streets in Boulder, and has homes ranging from 750 sq. ft – 1,900 sq. ft. in the form of lofts and 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom floor plans. Expect prices between $289,000 – $849,000, with the penthouse coming in at $2.2M.

One of the most impressive buildings of The Peloton is its 22,000 sq. ft. Community Center which includes a 6,000 square-foot fitness club, 22-seat theatre with leather reclining seats, and a game room with billiards, shuffle table and flat-screen TVs. Residents can also enjoy Boulder’s only year-round rooftop swimming pool and heated deck which includes two hot tubs, bar-b-que grills and spectacular views of the Flatirons. (Sign US up!)

The Stasko Agency heads up to Boulder to see the development in person this week and we can’t wait! For more information about The Peloton, be sure to check out their website at www.thepeloton.com.

Also, leave a comment if you know where the name “The Peloton” comes from. We promise a special treat to anyone who can give us the correct answer.

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Great Press for Great Places!

Since opening last December, Root Down has been a huge success, packing out the place daily and constantly staying in the press. We’re happy to land new stories about this fun and funky restaurant and are always looking for new angles and attributes to point out. We were extremely pleased with a recent article by Dining Out which gave readers a taste of the crazy journey of Root Down, from construction to completion (“Flaming Hoops and Nouveau Nostalgia–Root Down blossoms against all odds”). We remember looking at the spot last summer and straining our eyes to imagine what it would eventually become. But over time (and with much hard work and inspiration), the old 1950s station took on Justin’s unique vision and transformed into one of Denver’s restaurant hotspots.

With the onset of incredible restaurants and venues such as Root Down, Highland itself has transformed into the place to be. Men’s Journal recently named East Highland as one of “The Best Neighborhoods in America.” (Of course we agree, but then again, we’re pretty biased!) Root Down was dubbed “the city’s most interesting new restaurant” in the article, and was listed among some of our other favorites–Little Man Ice Cream, Lola, Vita–which help make this area so desirable.

We love seeing (and landing) great press for great places. Keep coming back to the blog to hear more stories about our amazing clients and all they are doing.

And if you haven’t visited Highland or stopped by Root Down, let us know! We want you to be part of this ongoing story and see for yourself what all the hype is about.

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Garages Just Got Grand

Just because The Stasko Agency is a lady-driven company, it doesn’t mean we’re uninterested in the upkeep and maintenance of our cars! In fact, with summer roadtrips and multiple on-location client meetings right around the corner, we’ve been looking for a great place to take our Honda’s to get prepped for the warmer weather. That’s why we’re so excited about our most recent client, Service Street.

Industry veteran Greg Sands and expert financier Bill Fagan hope to revolutionize the auto repair industry with a new concept which will not only attract the best technicians, but will also present a clean, quiet, and visually appealing facility.

Certainly service comes first when looking for a place to take your car. But it can be a daunting task to find a place you can trust for all your repair needs. And with most garages looking pretty much the same (box buildings with cars, parts, and tires outside), how do you choose one from the other? What we love about Service Street is that they promise top-notch service and set themselves apart with the design, cleanliness, and limited noise. The attention to detail (and lack of clutter) makes Service Street much more approachable.


As we’ve started working with this client, we’ve learned some valuable knowledge about the auto industry that would make life so much easier. Here’s a little tip that might not have known about:

MYTH: You have to take your car back to the dealership for all repairs.

TRUTH: There are auto repair facilities that are certified and trained to handle repairs for all makes and models. Service Street employs ASE certified technicians who provide a fully comprehensive range of auto repair and maintenance services. If your dealership is closing, you should consider looking into nearby service stations, such as Service Street, that can take care of your needs.

Another perk of Service Street? They will come pick up your car and take it back to the garage, or they will take you to work after you drop your car off. Now that’s customer service.

With The Stasko Agency’s fair share of car troubles (broken air-conditioning and catalytic converter at the same time), it’s nice to speak with people who are friendly and knowledgeable, who care about their environment and the surrounding retail developments, and who are extremely customer-centric.

What else do we appreciate? Service Street is open from 6am-8pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 7am-7pm. So if you can’t pull yourself from work during the week, you have a full day on Saturday to get things done. And most repairs are completed within a day.

The first Service Street is located down in Parker, CO, but expect to see hundreds more sprouting up across the United States in the coming years.

Check out the Service Street Website for more details and contact information!

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