This week, two of Denver’s most accomplished real estate executives will launch a new model for a full-service residential brokerage serving metro Denver. Leeann Iacino and Jack O’Connor, who led a group of agents to form Prestige Real Estate Group in 1999, will open the doors of Prestige Realty Services, from a headquarters in Inverness.
Jack O’Connor and Leeann Iacino at new offices in Inverness.

Prestige Realty Services, at 385 Inverness Parkway, is structured to attract medium-to-large production broker agents, who will be drawn by an exceptionally high level of technical, communications, and marketing support, as well as lower overhead fees, Iacino said. more »

For the past 22 years, the Home Builders Association’s annual Parade of Homes has been a pricey affair — recent listings well over $1 million and many hitting the $2 million mark. But with job growth flat and multimillion-dollar palazzos sitting on the market 20 months and more, this was a year to take a new look at the Parade…and that’s what HBA has done.

HBA Vice President of Operations Vicki Pelletier and builder Mike Welch of Castleton Construction show off a main-floor master at 6453 E. Ida Ave. in Greenwood Village.

Through Labor Day, you can tour 55 new homes scattered about the metro area, plenty of them priced not in the millions, but the $200s, $300s and $400s; designs that might not only show you some decorating ideas, but perhaps make you wonder, “Shoot, why don’t I just buy it?” more »

The annual Birdies for Blessings Golf Tournament, a major fundraiser for the Professionals Miracles Foundation, makes a move this year to the Jim Engh championship course at The Club at Pradera, south of Parker. The sixth annual tournament is set for Monday, Aug. 30.

2010 Birdies for Blessings Event Chair Rebecca Kenny at Pradera’s clubhouse.

Professionals Miracles Foundation was founded by Denver area real estate agents in 2000, as a support for families who are battling life threatening illnesses, particularly those involving children. more »