Even when she was young,
Liz Rossof would race her brother to the Sunday newspaper. The winner’s prize? The comics section, full of funny pictures. But another visual section turned out to be Liz’s favorite.
“If I didn’t get the comics, the real estate ads had color pictures on Sundays,” recounts Liz, real estate broker and owner of Denver Nook. “I loved looking at the different homes, imagining the interiors, and learning about different parts of Chicago through those ads.”
This formative experience established Liz’s taste in two things that she’d come to build her career around: nooks and neighborhoods.
The Ideal Nook
After a career in the worlds of fine art and design further shaped her taste and eye for details, Liz began her real estate career as a broker for a large international firm. Six years in she was successful, but limited in a one-size-fits-all model.
“I feel like the difference between buying a house and finding a home is paying close attention to the things that matter to someone,” says Liz. “And I thought I could create that experience better leading my own business.”
Liz launched that business in 2024 with the name, Denver Nook, stemming from her love for a local architectural feature.
“Craftsmen homes all over Denver typically had a kitchen nook,” says Liz. “Many have been lost over time, so those original nooks are precious, though I also love homes like mine that have reclaimed the nook in a remodel. Each one has its own individual style.”
When it came time to find an office nook to fit her own style, Liz knew the perfect neighborhood.
Standing Out on Tennyson
It’s tough to miss the pint-sized bright-orange bungalow that matches her logo and marks Liz’s triumphant return to a street that is full of meaning for her.
“I love the bright color palette,” says Liz. “It fits right in next to the yellow Berkeley Inn, and lets people know that I bring a little more personal approach to the real estate process.”
The Denver Nook office, a colorful, cozy space with a speakeasy art gallery Liz opens for First Fridays, sometimes with hot dog carts and jazz bands, is on Tennyson Street between 38th and 39th just a few blocks south of Liz’s first real estate office.
“I used to set up my desk under a tent in the parking lot to meet people,” recalls Liz. “Now I get to welcome them into my own space and show them more of my personality.”
In her quest to create community, Liz does even more to add to Tennyson Street’s vibe.
Dressed-Up Pets
Liz has a passion for pets, which is why Denver Nook’s annual community events support Colorado Pet Pantry, a nonprofit helping feed pets to keep them out of shelters and with families.
Because of Liz’s background, both events prominently feature style: May’s Ruff on the Runway dog fashion show, and the 8th Denver Pet Parade at the Tennyson Fall Fest on October 18, featuring 200+ costumed pets strutting their stuff on the street.
“I wanted people who may not have kids to be able to celebrate Halloween by dressing up with their pets,” she says of the event’s origin. “We’ve had dogs, cats, pigs, tarantulas, birds, snakes, and more, and last year we raised almost $7,000.”
Owners looking to style their pets and raise money for the cause can register at www.DenverNook.com/petparade2025 for more information.
A Personal Process
With Denver Nook, Liz gets to help people accomplish their own unique dreams of home ownership.
“I always say you’re never just buying a house,” says Liz. “You’re buying a coffee shop, a dog walk, a group of neighbors, a commute. All of these things come along with a new home, so I talk a lot with my clients about what matters to them personally.”
Liz is especially grateful that she gets to use her accumulated expertise to help people make a big decision with confidence, and have some fun along the way.
“It’s my favorite thing ever,” says Liz. “It sounds like a cliche, but I regularly say, ‘I love my job,’ especially when I’m out seeing homes with clients.”
Looking for a place that feels like home? Need to sell a place that was home? Liz would love to talk! Find her at www.denvernook.com.
“...the difference between buying a house and finding a home is paying close attention to the things that matter..."
“It’s my favorite thing ever,” says Liz. “It sounds like a cliche, but I regularly say, “I love my job,’ especially when I’m out seeing homes with clients.”