Buying a home is a dream come true for most people, and it is so exciting to make that dream a reality for my clients. I truly love Denver's beautiful mountain views, unique shops, restaurants, and one-of-a-kind neighborhoods filled with vintage architecture. The charm that exudes from the turrets and colorful trim gracing a Victorian, the woodwork and details found in a Bungalow…everything about homes here absolutely fascinates me.
Real estate is a natural fit for me, as I grew up learning and watching my parents Jennifer Apel and Corey Wadley, the owners of Nostalgic Homes. Imagine my proud mother when as a toddler I removed the pacifier from my mouth and said to one of her clients, “All this house needs is some paint and a new kitchen!” before calmly putting the pacifier back between my lips.
Real estate is not only a second language to me, it's also a calling and a passion. This investment is where people make a life for themselves, raise families, and make memories. Buying or selling a home may seem daunting, but with the right representation by your side, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. No matter what your real estate goals may be, I will provide you with excellent service and years of expertise, all while having a little fun along the way. I welcome the opportunity to make the deal happen for you!
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“The level of commitment I received from Angelica Apel of Nostalgic Homes far exceeded my expectations. Not only is she a true professional, but she also goes a step further to do her “homework” in all aspects. She gets to know you and becomes an investigator! She shares background on all of the properties that she offers up for review, knows what the schools are like, provides you with insight and tips on reviewing a prospective home, and offers multiple options of the highest caliber for financing. Once you find your dream house, her expertise really kicks in...keeping you focused on pending dates and what you have to do to make the closing happen. Her advice on what ‘not to worry about’ was the most helpful thing. She made those worries her job, which made my job very, very easy—just to enjoy and settle into my new home. I have spoken of her abilities to everyone I know, and feel that my family and I have also made a cherished friend.”
"I decided to start looking for houses myself in the Highlands area after I became frustrated with my agent's lack of attention. I happened to stop by Nostalgic Homes and met Angelica, and asked her to help me find a home. That night I had an email with more than 25 homes in the area I wanted! Later that week we visited several homes, and 3 weeks later, I was making arrangements to close. Angelica was very good at understanding what I wanted and staying in touch. I was working between Peru and Denver, but that didn't cause an issue! I couldn’t find a Denver real estate agent that would get back to me when I was in town, let alone put up with these difficult logistics. Angelica used simple techniques to keep me on track and often served as a go-between with my lender, inspectors, etc. which really didn’t fall within her scope of duties. More than anything, Angelica’s positive attitude leveled the field for everyone."
"Angelica Apel was fantastic to work with! I was blown away by the level of attention she paid to our specific needs during the ENTIRE selling and purchasing process. She is efficient, knowledgeable, and professional. Her passion for real estate truly shines, and I wouldn't be happy working with anyone else."
"We have lived in North Denver for over 60 years and had heard of Nostalgic Homes. We had decided to sell one of our rental homes and reached out to Jenny and Angelica for their expertise. I must tell you that both of these gals will go above and beyond to get your home sold. We have used other brokers in the past but there is no comparison to the professionalism that they offer. You will not be disappointed! A bonus is getting to see their beautiful office in a grand old victorian in the Highlands Neighborhood. There is no challenge too big or small that Jenny and Angelica can't help you with. They will be my "go-to" for any future real estate transactions."
“I recently worked with Angelica Apel of Nostalgic Homes to purchase an investment property in Denver. Angelica’s knowledge of Denver’s real estate market was invaluable during the home-buying process. It was obvious from day one that she had an excellent grasp on the market conditions and what it would take to find the “right” property. The insight she provided during my search was both accurate and extremely helpful and resulted in me purchasing a home that I was very pleased with. In addition, Angelica was always willing to accommodate my schedule for showings and provide prompt responses to my requests and questions. I would highly recommend Angelica as a broker regardless of whether I was buying an investment property or a home for myself. I look forward to working with her and Nostalgic Homes again in the future.”
“Angelica was the 5th broker I tried and I stuck with her for a good reason. Previous brokers took a very bland assessment of what I was looking for in a home and set me up with automated emails/sites which sent me 95% garbage. Angelica took the time to figure out the criteria I was interested in as well as taking note of my personal taste based on the houses we visited. The more houses we saw, the more refined her prospective homes became. I didn’t get a bunch of stuff simply at the top tier of my price range, she sought out homes she knew I would show like to see. I would say that easily 75% if not more of the houses she emailed me I had an interest in seeing. It really helped to have someone filter out the garbage and hone in on exactly what I was looking for in a home. She was ALWAYS prompt in answering calls/texts as soon as possible, which I greatly appreciated. I’ve recommended her to several others browsing the market and will continue to refer her.”
“I picked Nostalgic Homes because of signs I had seen throughout Highlands. Angelica was very professional, on time, and made a great first impression. She got me in touch with a mortgage agent to organize and improve my buying power. I work graveyard shifts and she was flexible to meet me at different times, any day of the week. When I found homes I was interested in Angelica would pull comps so we could see if they were priced appropriately. When we missed out on a house she reassured us that we would find the perfect home, which is exactly what she did. Angelica was at my side from start to finish through the home-buying process and I couldn’t have asked for more. I highly recommend her and can happily say if I am in the market again she will be my agent in the future. Put your trust in her and Nostalgic Homes and you will not be disappointed!”
"Jenny and Angelica Apel are the dream team! I have now bought one house with them and sold two, and every time it's been a god send to work with them. They are both extremely experienced, professional, and understanding of the market and current trends. They are unbelievably helpful in every area, always in communication, and make the process as easy as possible whether you are a buyer or a seller. Customer service is their middle name and I'm incredibly grateful for all of their help over the years. I would recommend them to anyone!"
“I really enjoyed having Angelica as my broker and appreciated all of her work with us. She picked up right away that we didn’t need to buy a home immediately but still spent the time taking us around looking at homes to get a feel for the neighborhood. As a first-time buyer, I was worried there would be pressure to say yes to a home after we saw it but Angelica always listened to us and allowed us to say no to a home. In the end, we got a great house for a great price and we really appreciated her support!”
"We met Angelica at literally the first open house that we went to during our home-buying process here in Denver. 10 weeks later we closed on a house! How lucky of us to have met her, it was such a smooth process, like working with an old friend. She's everything you need for an agent, responsive, honest, and knows Denver and the Northwest neighborhoods like the back of her hand. Oh and she works hard, has attention to detail, knows the history of the neighborhoods, and the types of houses, and probably has more insight on that stuff than you'll ever need to know. Oh and she's got a great network, and used her recommendations for financing and insurance. There is no reason you need anyone else for your real estate needs. She's stuck with me for the rest of her life!"