Brendan Winans -- Previews International

Superior, CO. 80027.

First and foremost, if you are considering a move to, or are being relocated to Superior Colorado, I want to start by saying 'Welcome!'. I love this town very much, which is why I live here. More importantly, I love helping people buy and sell their homes here in Superior. So much is available to those who live here, the amenities are endless.

Superior was rated the 24th best place in the U.S. for young and wealthy individuals (CNN Money Mag), albeit a silly title, it does tell you something about the economy within Superior. A large majority of Superior consists of professionals, as a result, the town's economy has proven to be... well... superior!

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Superior, CO. Also shares a zip code (80027) with Louisville, CO. Which was rated the number one best place to live!

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Lets start with schools.

Choosing a school for your loved ones is an incredibly important decision, and can be quite stressful. You have several choices when it comes to schools in Superior. Superior is a part of the Boulder Valley School District.

Preschool -- Primrose

Elementary -- Superior Elementary

K-8 -- Eldorado K-8 (John Irwin School of Excellence)

High School -- Monarch High School

The Superior Real Estate Market.

If you are going to move to Superior, you are going to need a place to live (duh). Because the demographics consists primarily of professional individuals, the Superior real estate market has maintained a low supply, and a reasonably high demand. This has allowed for property values to remain quite stable in comparison to the remainder of the U.S. (not hitting incredible lows). Along with the stable home prices, the average days on market (DOM) is something to be coveted by other markets. My listings have sold, on average, in about 25-35 days. The overall average DOM remains about 55-65 days (about half the average DOM seen across the U.S.)

The Superior Real Estate market consists of Condominiums ranging from $120K-700K

As well as Single Family Homes ranging from $270K-1M and higher.

There are currently 50 homes for sale, and 30 Condo units for sale.

If you would like to search through the Superior listings, you can do so at my website: www.Luxury-Colorado.com under the "Properties" tab.

Convenience In Location.

As the adage goes -- "Location Location Location". You cannot find a more 'Prime' location in Colorado. Restaurants ranging from 'Fine Dining' to 'Fast food', shopping at one of the best malls in CO. (Flatiron Crossing), 10 minutes from Boulder, 20 minutes from Denver, Costco, Whole Foods, Super Target, Super Walmart... the list goes on. Convenience is abundant here in Superior.

As a resident and a Realtor in Superior, I would love to help you in the purchase or sale of your home, as well as answer any other questions you may have. If you are considering a move to Superior, CO. or any of the surrounding cities, please call Brendan Winans at (303) 829-7214.

It's cold outside, so you should stop selling real estate...

That's right, it's that time of year again where we blame a lack of business on climate change... Because we all know that temperature is what drives the Real Estate market (obviously). It certainly has nothing to do with the fact that you stopped your marketing pieces back in September, or stopped calling all of your past clients... No no no, it has to be the leaves that are blowing around on the ground... yeah, that's it! Ha ha ha! Ok, sarcasm gets old, I know.

My objective, really, is to point out that so much of our results has to do with our attitude and our actions. It's a funny thing to watch the same agents, every single year, stop their marketing, stop calling, stop everything but breathing right around the fall time! And why do they do this? Because "business dies around this time". What happens when they do this? Their business dies until they pick it back up again, but they continue to blame it on the seasons and the weather (really?). Those of us who maintain our networking and marketing, maintain a steady flow of business, some even see an uptick because so many agents drop out of the game and into hibernation.

As human beings, we are too quick to play the blame game, if it's not the market that's effecting our business, it's the weather and so on. When it comes down to it, people need to buy and sell when it's warm, people need to buy and sell when it's cold, people need to buy and sell in an up market, and people still need to buy and sell in a down market. My question to you is, how are you reaching out to help those people?

Below you will find the most recent Denver SSE statistics. Although presenting some less than impressive figures, there are several positive aspects to be seen here. Inventory is down over 12% since last year, and prices appear to be stabilizing and beginning to rise. These are positive traits.

If you have any questions about your specific Colorado market, please don't hesitate to give me a call at (303) 829-7214.

DENVER, Colo. - August 28, 2009 - Sales of million-dollar homes in the Denver metro area dipped in July and the median sale price also declined, but luxury properties sold at a faster pace than last month and a year ago, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado's leading provider of luxury real estate services.

A total of 52 million-dollar homes changed hands in July, down from 65 in June and 91 in July 2008. The median sale price last month was $1.22 million, down from $1.38 million in June and $1.31 million a year ago. However, luxury properties spent just 83 days on the market before selling compared to 103 days in June and 107 days in July 2008.

"Sales and median prices have generally been improving across the board since early this year, but we obviously still have a ways to go before the market returns to normal," said Chris Mygatt, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Colorado. "The entry level has been rebounding and that improvement will eventually be felt in the upper end as well. But we need to work our way through the process."

Mygatt said the current market represents an outstanding opportunity for move-up buyers who may be outgrowing their existing home. Although they may not be able to get as much for their property as they could have at the peak a year or two ago, larger and more expensive homes have also seen proportionate price declines that could translate into bigger savings for buyers.

"If your current home has declined 15 percent from its peak of $500,000, then you may net $75,000 less when it comes time to sell," he said. "But at the same time, the move-up home you're considering probably has also dropped in value by 15 percent - if not more. So a home that was $800,000 at its peak, for instance, may be on sale for $680,000 or $120,000 less, putting you ahead of the game when you trade up. The math can actually work in your favor."

July's decline in sales and median prices in the luxury market is in line with the Denver metro area's overall housing market. MetroList, Denver's multiple listing service, announced earlier this month that sales last month dipped 13.3 percent from a year ago, while median sale prices in the region were down 3 percent from the previous month and flat versus July 2008.

Some key findings from this month's Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage luxury report:

• The most expensive sale in the Denver metro area in July was a seven-bedroom, nine-bath home in Cherry Hills Village that sold for $6.3 million;
• Denver boasted the most million-dollar sales with 21, followed by Boulder with 7;
• It took an average of 83 days to sell a million-dollar home, down sharply from 103 days in June and 107 days a year ago;
• Homes sold for an average of 87 percent of their asking price, the same as last month, but down from 91 percent a year ago;

The Denver Metro Area Luxury Home Report is produced by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a specialist in high-end real estate sales. Through its internationally renowned Coldwell Banker Previews® program, the company is recognized around the world for its expertise in the luxury housing market. The figures were derived from Multiple Listing Service data of all homes sold for more than $1 million.

About Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company in Colorado, operates 14 offices with more than 1,180 sales associates serving the communities of the Denver area. Through its internationally renowned Coldwell Banker Previews® program, the company is widely recognized for its expertise in the luxury housing market. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, online at www.ColoradoHomes.com, is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage offices. For more information please visit www.ColoradoHomes.com or call

Luxury Colorado is intended to be a series of articles designed to educate consumers on the whereabouts/histories/real estate in Colorado's most luxurious communities.

The Luxury Colorado Series' will also proved its readers with information that may assist in a decision to move/purchase-real estate in one or more of the featured communities.

As a certified Luxury Realtor through Coldwell Banker Previews International, I can assure you that by allowing me to represent you in the purchase/sale of your luxury home, you will receive the utmost in quality service.

• I am certified to sell luxury homes through the prestigious Previews International Luxury Real Estate program.
• I have a vast knowledge of the many different luxury communities located throughout Colorado.
• Through my experience, I have come to realize that no luxury consumer's needs are the same, and have learned to meet every individual need of my clients

Cherry Hills Village was established in 1945. Despite its exceedingly humble beginnings, Cherry Hills Village is considered to be one of the most affluent, as well as desirable, cities Colorado has to offer.

This truly unique city has established a highly coveted "rural" feel to its streets. This was done through a set of zoning plans that allowed for "limited" commercial use. The next course of action was to establish the city's governance as "Home Rule" (The principle or practice of self government by localities) rather than a "Statutory Town".

In just 20 years (1950-1970) Cherry Hills Village exploded from a population of 750 residents, to that of 4,605. A 514% increase in just 20 years. Today the city remains primarily rural, and has a recorded population of around 6,000 residents.

Cherry Hills Village has hosted two PGA Championships (1941 & 1985). As well as the 2005 Women's Open Golf Championship. Hosted at the beautiful Cherry Hills Country Club.

It is alleged, by its members, that the famous Arnold Palmer drink (half lemonade, half iced tea) had its start at the Cherry Hills Country Club when Arnold supposedly became angry at a bartender for not mixing lemonade into his iced tea.

Here you will find some of the most luxurious homes available in Colorado.

Listings in Cherry Hills Village range from around 500K-17.9M.

Some of the listings include:

21 Sunset Drive is Listed by: Luisa Staerkel of The Kentwood Company

20 Cherry Hills Park Drive is Listed by: Sandy Weigand of The Kentwood Company

1000 E. Oxford Lane is Listed by: Marlo A. Persichitte of MB Dardano and Associates

9 Lynn Road is Listed by: Gregory Geller of Vision Real Estate

If you are seeking space, yet still wish to experience the "Rural Luxury Neighborhood" feel, then Cherry Hills Village was designed with you in mind. Now is the best time to make your purchase in the Luxury Market. Don't wait until the supply is scarce, come home to Cherry Hills Village today.

If you would like to schedule a showing on any of the aforementioned listings, or would like to see other luxury listings in Colorado, call me to set a showing for a time that is at your earliest convenience. Ask for Brendan Winans.

Looking to buy or sell in the Luxury Market?

In this day and age, you need someone who can customize a marketing strategy that fits ALL your needs. Someone who has a vast knowledge of the luxury marketplace. Someone who is certified and has received rigorous training. You need Brendan Winans.

Brendan Winans

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Broker Associate

Previews International

Office (303) 235-0400

Mobile (303) 829-7214