KRISTA INGRAM

Have you ever wished for a neighborhood where it felt like a vacation destination instead of the average cookie-cutter subdivision that pops up overnight? Maybe someplace where some extra attention to detail went into the planning so that real people can live their real lives there? Instead of the make-do for-now house, you could finally settle in and call a place a true home? Look no further, because it's actually here. Maybe right under your nose even!

Southshore in Southeast Aurora was named the National Community Of The Year and hosted the annual tradition to look forward to here in Colorado, The Parade Of Homes in 2007. Since then, many families have discovered that this wonderfully master-planned community is a true hidden gem.

Built right off of the Aurora Reservoir, this community offers buyers the unique opportunity to live by water. If you're from another state where water is everywhere (such as my husband), that might not sound too special. However, if you've been in the Denver Metro Area for any length of time, you understand that water larger than a pre-fabricated backyard pond is very unique!

If you live in Southshore then walking, biking, or jogging to Aurora Reservoir is just a matter of a couple of blocks. Entrances into the park are located right in the community, and once you step into the park, you've stepped into another world! Wildlife abounds and it's not uncommon to hear and see more types of birds than you thought possible in this area. Sailboats pepper the waters here and there, giving even more vibrant color to the already brilliant blue water. Do you like to fish? You won't be alone! Year round you will see others perfecting their fishing techniques.

Southshore boasts an amazing rec center called "The Lakehouse." This 11,000 square foot building holds a state of the art fitness area, an impeccably decorated yet fully functional community room, a gorgeous swimming pool, and cozy fire pit area. After school programs are hosted here, parties, and everything in between!

So you might be thinking, "if the Parade Of Homes was in this subdivision, then it's out of my reach price-wise. " What's shocking is that the answer would most likely be a "no!" Home prices start in the low 300's, making Southshore an area worth looking into.

Is your interst peaked? Would you like additional information or ask some questions? I'm a Realtor who specializes in this area and believes whole-heartedly in the benefits it has to offer.

Contact me today to see how I can help make your real estate goals a reality!

Krista Ingram - "Positive Attitude - Proven Results"

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As a Realtor who works a great deal with families with children and have two amazing kids myself, I know that it's on the top of the priority list to find a home within an outstanding school district. I also know that finding that home in a great price point is an added bonus. Dovetail that with being close to brand new shopping areas, restaurants, and easy access to major roadways, and you have a winner!

Where in the Denver-Metro Area could this find be? An area that is only 20 minutes to the Denver Tech Center, 20 minutes to DIA, and a hop-skip-and a jump to one of Colorado's best reservoirs? Southeast Aurora! Surprised? That's okay... read on and learn what others are finding out too!

Many people inadvertently think that Aurora's boundaries are much smaller than they actually are. In fact, Aurora is the third most populous city in the state of Colorado, and the 59th most populous city in America! Aurora stretches through major roadways such as I-70, I-225, as well as E-470. Getting around Aurora is an easy navigation, but that doesn't mean that it's a quick trip! Since Aurora's boundaries are so large, you can easily drive for 30-40 minutes and still be in Aurora!

One of the school districts within Aurora's boundaries is the nationally recognized and highly coveted Cherry Creek School District. Do a google search on this district and you're sure to be impressed. 68% of the teachers employed by this district have earned their Master's Degrees, two-thirds of the schools rank "Excellent" or "High" with no school ranking "Low" or "Unsatisfactory" on the Schools Accountability Report from the Colorado Department of Education. Their standards are high, and they have the results to stand behind. In 2008, the graduating classes collectively received more than $30 million in scholarships including 34 National Merit Finalists, 2 West Point appointments, 3 Boettcher Scholars, and the Martin Luther King Scholarship! WOW!

Aurora is expanding its housing options by pushing east and south. New construction abounds which gives buyers an abundance of wonderful options. Southeast Aurora boasted the site for the 2007 Parade of Homes in Southshore. Beacon Point is right off of the reservoir, and Heritage Eagle Bend is one of the best upper-end, gated age-restricted communities that Colorado has to offer. These communities are just a few of the dozens that are making southeast Aurora the buzz of the real estate community! Oops... did I forget to mention the best shopping experience around... Southlands!

So, does any of the above sound appealing? Yes? You're not alone! Aurora is pushing forward and offering its residents more value than ever before. Are you curious to learn more about your current home value in Aurora or about the options available in southeast Aurora? Contact me today. I'm more than happy to help! Not only do I believe strongly in Aurora's future, but I'm also a southeast Aurora resident!

Krista Ingram - "Positive Attitude - Proven Results"

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