About Broomfield County, CO

There is something for everyone in Westlake Village in Broomfield. Every style you could want is there whether you are a baby boomer and prefer a ranch or whether you are someone younger with or without a family and prefer a two story, tri-level or 4-level.

What I like about Westlake Village is that the homes there are older, most of them built in the 1970's, but are priced very moderately and I think many buyers in today's market are wanting to play it safe and buy conservatively. To that I say, "Way to go, I like it!!"

In Westlake Village, a HUD owned ranch, similar to this, sold in Nov. 2011 for $110,000. Oh and did I mention that this house also had an attached two car garage, a full basement, and no HOA? I think a home such as this is a great alternative for a retired person or couple to purchase rather than a condo. or town home. Here you would still have your own private fenced yard, a double attached garage and a basement for storage as well.

Those ranches are many times being remodeled and selling for almost twice that price after the remodel. So it could be a great investment as well. Tri-levels and Bi-levels can be purchased in the low to mid $100's as well. Many of the homes here are dated and in need of updating, but you can have yourself a nice moderately sized home for a great price, after making minimal improvements.

Westlake Village is conveniently located about 1 mi. west of I-25 between 128th and 136th Avenues in Broomfield. It is close to grocery stores and near the new Orchard Marketplace which has a great variety of restaurants and shopping. If you would like a list of homes within Westlake Village of Broomfield, please contact me.

Mentors - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Okay, what's the deal, every where I turn I hear about this persons "Mentoring program" or that companies "Mentoring program" With all of these "Mentors" why hasn't the failure rate in the Real Estate business gone down? Could it be that the term is being over used? I hate to go to the dictionary, but what exactly is a 'Mentor"? The dictionary defines A Mentor as 1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher. or, 2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter.

I contend that everyone can use a mentor, as defined, in just about every aspect of life; Business, Finances, Spiritual, you name it. I also am pretty sure that the term Mentor is over used. I would venture to say that a Mentor is not a paid trainer or a mediocre agent assigned to a new agent and getting a portion of the new agents commissions on the agents first few transactions. They may be really nice people but, Mentors, I think not.

If a Mentor is a "wise and trusted counselor or teacher" by definition they must be wise. That implies they know what they are doing and are very good at it. Just because someone was assigned to an agent or helped bring an agent into the company does not mean they fit the criteria to be a Mentor. Every agent, new or experienced can use a true Mentor.

A true Mentor is someone that has the skills and talents and proven ability to do what you want learn or do. If your real estate Mentor closed 4 transactions last year that is probably what they will teach you to do, close 4 transactions. Be selective when choosing a Mentor. The old adage you play better golf with better golfers is true in golf, real estate and in life in general.

Your goal in choosing a mentor is to model yourself, to some degree, after your Mentor. While having a Mentor can be a key to success in any part of your life take the time to be selective, very selective, in choosing that Mentor. True Mentors have made the mistakes and learned and they have developed the skills to really succeed. People that are successful in life and real estate are generally happy to share the secrets of their success, so be selective and ask someone you truly respect to be your Mentor and watch the door to success begin to open.

Looking to get some early holiday shopping done on Black Friday!? Check out Flatirons Crossing in Broomfield at midnight the night of Thanksgiving. Beat the crowds, beat the rush as the doors open when the clock strikes midnight!

Stores throughout the mall will be open and offering some of the best Black Friday deals of the year!

Who wouldn't want to get their shopping done before the crowd even wakes up?

One West FlatIron Crossing Dr
Broomfield, CO 80021

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Colorado retirees enjoy breathtaking views, luxury amenities and finely crafted homes at Anthem Ranch by Del Webb. This active adult community for resident’s age 45 and better was Del Webb’s very first active adult community in Colorado. Since opening in 2006 the community has soared in popularity thanks to its ideal location, world-class amenities and the famous Del Webb lifestyle.

Anthem Ranch is planned to have 1,300 homes upon completion, all of which will be single-family ranch style homes. Today home buyers can select from well-kept resale homes or new construction. The homes range in size from 1,550 to 2,800 square feet and all include at least two bedrooms, two baths and a two-car garage. The larger floor plans feature up to four bedrooms. Many of the homes boast gorgeous mountain views of the Rocky Mountain foothills or Longs Peak. Prices range from the mid $200’s to the mid $700’s.

The location of Anthem Ranch by Del Webb in the town of Broomfield, Colorado is less than 20 miles from Boulder and downtown Denver. Outdoor enthusiasts love the area for its fantastic recreation including skiing, hiking, biking, boating and golf. Everyday conveniences are just minutes from home as is fantastic shopping and dining, healthcare, continued education, entertainment and more.

Amenities within the community are centered around the 30,000 square foot Aspen Lodge. Here residents enjoy a wide variety of amenities to support a physically fit and socially active lifestyle. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center with aerobics room and indoor walking track, an indoor lap pool with spa, hobby and craft studios, a movie theater, card rooms, billiards hall and a grand ballroom. Outdoor amenities include a sparkling resort-style swimming pool, bocce ball, shuffleboard, pickleball and tennis courts plus 30 miles of trails for walking or biking that also connect with the extensive Broomfield, Colorado regional trail system.

To ensure residents get the most of their Del Webb lifestyle, the community has a full-time activities director coordinating special events, classes daytrips and more. There are over 50 special interest clubs to discover covering a broad range of interests such as reading, dancing, scrapbooking, model railroading, art, singing, dancing, quilting, bridge and many more. Residents enjoy exciting activities such as neighborhood picnics, bus trips to sporting events, seminars, classes and holiday parties, just to name a few. It’s easy to meet new people and make new friends in this vibrant active adult community.

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