Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area. For more information contact me at Norm@NormTeSlaa.com.
| Area Information | |
 Community Information - Click here for free community profiles. A US map will appear; click on Colorado on the map. There will be a scroll to locate the city you are looking for. Lakewood will not show up on that list, but you can get information from the surrounding communities, i.e. Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Littleton |
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| Local Information - Research local area info, stats, and events. This link will bring you to Lakewood's home page. For information related to other communities in the Denver metro area, please click on the left: "Read Before Making a Move." | |
| Cultural attractions | |
| Denver Art Museum - The Denver Art Museum was founded in 1893 and with over 60,000 works of art, it has the largest and most comprehensive collection of world art between Kansas City and the West Coast. With the completion of a new building in 2006, the Denver Art Museum became one of the country's most unique structures. | |
| Denver Botanic Gardens - Denver Botanic Gardens is recognized as one of the top five botanical gardens in the United States. Over 32,000 plants from Australia to Africa to the Himalayas cover 23 fragrant acres. There is definitely something for all ages and all five senses. | |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Museum programs in science, nature and world cultures are enjoyed by thousands of families and schoolchildren throughout the year. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has an IMAX theatre, Planetarium and current exhibits such as "In Peace and Friendship: 100 Years of Indian Peace Medals (1776 - 1876)", Prehistoric Journey, Egyptian Mummies, Space Odyssey and Hall of Life. | |
| Denver Zoo - The Denver Zoo is home to 4,000 animals. This represents over 750 species, and the zoo's master plan includes transforming the existing zoo into an exciting conservation center. | |
| Schools | |
| Jefferson County Public Schools - Lakewood does not show up on the scroll - click on this link to obtain information about the Lakewood schools in the Jefferson County School District. | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
 School Information - free school profiles |
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| Mortgage | |
 Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more. |
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
 Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner.... |
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| Relocation Links | |
| Denver Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
 National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US |
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
