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Relo Tips ~ Getting Kids Settled and Happy - Mar 20 11:28 AM
SCHOOLS WHEN TO TRANSFERTraditional Thought vs. Another Way of Looking at it
Customarily parents never take their kids out of school until the year is over.  What happens, the kids end up being lonesome and locally friendless until school restarts in the new destination. 
Instead of following tradition consider this, start the kids in the new school before the year is over.  This way the kids get to meet some new kids and can at least have ...

A different kind of Ding... - Apr 24 11:01 PM
I love construction sites.  It must be in my blood, my Father raised us four kids and put food on the table as a mason contractor.  He built things with concrete and brick.  He built things to last for the ages.  I fondly recall the pride showing in his eyes as he would point out the places he built.  What a feeling it must be to take something from nothing to something.
Builders do it everyday. I ...

Where do you want to live? Consider Douglas County Colorado - Jul 24 09:48 AM
The Denver metro area consists of 7 close by counties.  One of the most popular counties to reside in this decade is Douglas County, home to Highlands  Ranch, Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Larkspur and Sedalia. Currently Douglas County is the 6th fastest growing county in the U.S. down from #1 of previous years.  Growth has slowed down a little, but the popularity of Douglas County has  not slowed at all. National media ...

Colorado Parks Pass means no limit to your fun! - May 19 11:29 PM
On Mother's Day I treated myself to an annual Colorado Parks pass. After years of paying the daily fee, I decided it was time to just invest $55 and get one for myself. Colorado has 43 parks throughout the state. Activities in the parks range from birdwatching to snowmobiling and everything in between.
Here in the Denver metro area we can enjoy boating at either Chatfield or Cherry Creek State park. There are picnic areas, swimming, ...

Living in Highlands Ranch - A Relocation Tour Through The Eyes of a Nine Year Old - Feb 27 05:19 PM
My daughter received a camera from her Grandfather for Christmas.  Its a very nice, simple compact digital that is pretty much point and shoot - perfect for her little hands.  She has tinkered with it a little but not too much.  She was with me in the car about a month ago and I told her we had to make a quick stop to take some pictures for one of my Denver real estate websites.  
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Advice for First-time Home buyers - Jun 09 04:27 PM
Laura Scheer asks: What are the most important steps to prepare ourselves for our first mortgage?  How do you choose a lender?
First, let me offer my congratulations for asking the questions! 
The cliché would be to say that home ownership is the American dream.  The truth behind the cliché is that home ownership can be one of the most effective ways for an individual or family to begin building wealth.
For someone considering the purchase of a ...

Activities in Lovely Lone Tree - May 18 01:42 PM
The Community of Lone Tree has plenty of activities for those who would like something to do. The good news is you don't have to travel far to find good company and a way to satisfy your interests. Please join the group of your choice and grow your mind...
Writing. The Lone Tree Writers' Association meets twice a month in the Lone Tree Civic Center. If you are interested in fiction, non-fiction or poetry they welcome ...

Earth Day 2008 - Apr 22 04:12 PM
This won't be my usual Denver real estate post - but it is in its own way. I live here and I work here and this is my Earth Day post. I have to admit in the now distant past I haven't been the most aware when it comes to "green" & environmentally friendly. And I am not by any means claiming to be the be-all know-all on this. In fact I do have much room ...

Homes in Castle Rock Colorado- Castle Pines Village, Castlewood Ranch, Bell Mountain, The Meadows - May 19 10:55 PM
Castle Rock Homes and  Neighborhoods - Single Family Home Subdivisions
COhomefinder allows you to browse or map all the neighborhoods in Castle-Rock. Some of the top Castle-Rock neighborhoods include Castle Pines Village, Castle Pines North, Castlewood Ranch Filing 1 Par, Meadows The Filing 16 Parcels, Bell Mountain Ranch, Founders Village, Castle Pines Village Filing 1, and The Meadows, Meadows . See all the Castle-Rock neighborhoods below and browse, map or sign up for email alerts for ...

Want A Home Where the Buffalo Roam? - Nov 25 09:18 PM
Want A Home Where the Buffalo Roam? No problem!  We have 'em!
 In Douglas County, just 21 miles south of downtown Denver , we have homes were buffalo roam, right in the back yard! 
The custom home neighborhood of Buffalo Ridge backs up to Daniels Park, home to a buffalo herd. Daniels Park offers panoramic views of the entire Front Range, from Pikes Peak to the South and Mt. Evans to the north. Originally the Park was a working ...

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Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree the Friendliest Neighborhoods for Sellers - Oct 06 12:41 PM
Third quarter real estate statistics show that Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree are averaging a lower absorption rate in comparison to other featured areas, which can translate into quicker home sales.
Considering Absorption Rate is one way to measure the health of our real estate market. Absorption Rate designates the number of months of housing supply on hand. The larger the supply, the more competition there is for sellers and the higher likelihood that prices will drop or concessions ...

Highlands Ranch Real Estate / Lone Tree Real Estate - Market Report for September 2007 - Oct 20 04:53 PM
Highlands Ranch & Lone Tree Real Estate - Market Repport for September 2007
 
Highlands Ranch real estate is improving. Days on market are just over 2 months for Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree homes sold.  Once homes are priced right, they get 97% list to sold price.  So it is still a buyer's market to some extent, but sellers are not "giving" their homes away.  Don't expect to "steal" too many homes.  The message for Highlands ranch and ...

Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Lone Tree Real Estate - Market Report - December 2007 - Jan 14 10:07 AM
Happy New Year!  Welcome 2008!  But part of moving forward is to take a moment to look at the end of the year statistics for Highlands Ranch Homes and Lone Tree Homes. 
Denver area Real Estate sales are notoriously lower during the holiday season and this year was no exception.  With that said, there were buyers out there - I had them, as did many other Denver REALTORS® that I know.  Yet for the most part, they ...

Castle Rock Real Estate, Castle Pines, Sedalia, Larkspur - Douglas County West - Colorado Market Reports - December 2007 - Jan 16 11:28 AM
The hot topic in this corner of Douglas County this past year was the passage of Castle Pines North as its on city by election.  Castle Pines North residents seem thrilled and now Castle Pines Village that is seeking incorporation as well.    Whichever way you may fall on this issue, I suspect other Denver suburban areas will be watching how things shake out here, and if all goes well, as expected, we may see more of this is the future ...

Real Estate Review - Jan 10 05:41 PM
Real Estate Review
Wanted Share with Everyone- Great Article!  
By Chris Hardy:
There is an old Chinese saying that states "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second best time is today." The same can certainly be said about buying real estate. Historically, an investment in a home has provided a secure long-term appreciation opportunity. For example, an average home in Denver purchased 20 years ago has enjoyed a 250% increase ...

Housing Market - What is the Real Deal in Denver? - Dec 10 08:33 PM
How about it?
What should we believe? Is it true that the mortgage business has single handedly destroyed the housing market in Denver in a matter of months?
Look at what the facts tell us...
Fact: According the latest Nation Association of REALTORS (NAR) 2nd Quarter report, the city and county of Denver has yet to see any significant fallout.
Fact: It is neither buyer or seller market at this point and time.
Differential from October 2006 ...

Parker Real Estate, Douglas County CO Home Sales Statistics- October 2007 - Nov 13 03:47 PM
PARKER COLORADO- SOLD STATISTICS
OCTOBER 2007
Average Sales Price $354,260Lowest Sales Price $91,500Highest Sales Price $1,100,000Average Days on the Market
Average Home 91 Days on the Market Lowest Home 4 Days on the MarketHighest Home 770 Days on the Market Average Per Square Foot
 Average Sq Ft 2235Lowest Sq Ft 838Highest Sq Ft 4902Average Price Per Square Foot
Average Price per Sq Ft $146.00Lowest Price per Sq Ft $55.00Highest Price per Sq Ft $387.00 
Parker Real Estateis up ...

Highlands Ranch Colorado market update - Oct 14 07:42 PM
How did Highlands Ranch do in September? Highlands Ranch finished September very strong relative to all of the "Sky is Falling" news in Real Estate lately. Our average price for a sold home in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree combined increased quite a bit from the end of August. We started September at about $343k and finished at about $383k. Although we had fewer sales in September than we did in August, that is a typical ...

Denver Market Update - Oct 13 05:56 PM
 
Hold on to your hats Sellers! I've been searching the September statistics for a glimmer of hope in the Denver Housing Market and here it is - the shoe has finally dropped. Why is that good news? Because the anticipation of a correction usually impacts the housing economy more than the reality. Home sales, under contracts, average price and median price are all down significantly from August 2007 as well as September 2007. We went from a 6.15 month ...

How did Highlands Ranch do in September? - Oct 01 07:04 PM
Highlands Ranch finished September very strong relative to all of the "Sky is Falling" news in Real Estate lately.  Our average price for a sold home in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree combined increased quite a bit from the end of August.  We started September at about $343k and finished at about $383k. Although we had fewer sales in September than we did in August, that is a typical seasonal pattern. 
I generally help home sellers ...

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Brand New Custom Prairie Home - Jun 04 09:14 AM
Sneak Preview ~ New Prairie Style Custom HomeLocation: The MeadowsFinal touches are being completed...boasting architectural character, this Prairie style contemporary has clean lines and warm tones. Granite counters throughout, cherry wide-plank hardwood, custom tile finishes, celestial windows, 3 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms upstairs (including Nanny quarters), main floor den (with views of the front range), side entry 3-car garage, Views, backing to open space, walk-in pantry, separate laundry room, professional grade cook top, wet bar, kitchen cabinets ...

Living in Denver - 4th of July Celebrations - Jun 30 08:27 PM
June is almost over and 4th of July is this week!  I can't believe it actually, the summer is flying by. 
Last year for the 4th, we were actually not in town at all, but rather on vacation.  So I am pretty glad to stay-put this year and be home for the celebrations.  The kids are too.  I think our plans will be to hang out at home during the day and then head over to ...

Greg Polashock Earns Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) Designation - Jun 29 12:42 AM
Press Release
Castle Rock, CO - Greg Polashock, a home mortgage consultant with Cherry Creek Mortgage Company, has passed the qualifying exams to earn the Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) designation granted by the CMPS Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan, a training, certifying and ongoing membership organization created to help mortgage professionals integrate financial planning concepts into the mortgage process.  CMPS designees can offer clients strategies that encompass mortgages, debt, home equity and real estate investment.  There are ...

Updated Mortgage Underwriting Requirements - A MUST READ! - Aug 14 12:46 AM
This one sort of falls under the "gotcha" column, but in the midst of all the mayham going on right now, I thought it might be a bit of a comic relief.
Happy Reading!
Very Important- Guideline Changes Effective August 13, 2007*     All borrowers must have one blue eye and one brown eye to qualify.*     LTV > 65% SIVA requires minimum credit score of 849.*     For all LTV > 65%, 360 months ...

Amanda Hendershot transfers to Exit Realty in DTC. - Jul 02 10:45 AM
Amanda Hendershot is proud to announce her move to Exit Realty! The same great service, simple staightforward answers and professional agency. Her services will include aid to buyers and sellers, relocation and short sales. The strategy is mass marketing in all realms, without losing the personal attention you deserve, and walking you through the process one step at a time, stress free. 
Exit Realty DTC is a team of professionals who believe that by combining the best ...

Highlands Ranch CO - Yummy - Taste of Highlands Ranch Event - May 06 07:46 PM
Highlands Ranch CO - Events 
Taste of Highlands Ranch mouth-watering event is here. Highlands Ranch Community Association is holding its traditional Taste of Highlands Ranch Friday May 9th, 2008.
This sizzling event is taking place in Eastridge Recreation Center, in Highlands Ranch (off University Blvd.) from 6PM to 9 PM. Get ready to plunge into the many exquisite flavors and creations of local restaurants. Not only can you induldge in experiencing the delicious menu items of several area ...

Living in Highlands Ranch - Autumn Activities for All - Sep 22 07:28 PM
Highlands Ranch always has an abundance of activities - that is just one of the reasons that Highlands Ranch is such a great place to live.  The fall in Colorado has always been my favorite time of year in Denver and having so many great things to do practically in my backyard makes it even better.
Here are just some of the activities coming up in Highlands Ranch.  Enjoy! 
Highlands Ranch Farmer's Markets - Highlands Ranch Town Center ...

Living in Littleton/Denver Area - The Corn Maze Begins This Weekend - Sep 08 10:01 PM
The Littleton Corn Maze at the Chatfield Arboretum
We had high hopes of attending the Corn Maze late today at the Chatfield Arboretum (part of the Denver Botanic Gardens).  Since we live on the west side of Highlands Ranch, our home is very close by and it is a very quick drive for us.  We have a very busy day with sporting events for both of our children and we had hoped to be able to check out ...

Douglas County CO - Tax Lien Sales - Jan 20 03:29 PM
Douglas County CO - Tax Lien Sales
Too good to be true - then it probably is!
Suddenly there has been several people inquiring about getting a home using a tax lien sale.This may be since today we saw a "infomercial" on one of the main network channel advertising how you could get a home for pennies on a dollar. I don't know about you, but it sure sounded "fishy", we felt that the only person getting rich ...

Main St. in Parker to be More Pedestrian Friendly - Apr 11 08:21 PM
The Town of Parker is planning improvements to East Mainstreet through downtown Parker. The project encompasses East Mainstreet from Parker Road east to the Parker Water and Sanitation District office.
The project will include rebuilding entire intersections, expanded plaza areas, storm water drainage improvements, additional parking, and new street crossings.
Motorists will face intermittent road closures along the heavily traveled stretch during a comprehensive, months-long project to make the downtown area more pedestrian friendly. Construction is scheduled to ...

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OPEN HOUSE - HIGHLANDS RANCH HOME FOR SALE - JUNE 7Th 11:00am - 2:00 pm - Jun 06 07:16 PM
Open House June 7th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 10657 Briarglen Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 View Map This is a fabulous Highlands Ranch home! A beautiful floor plan with a unique “castle like” entry providing elegance and pizazz. This home is loaded with upgrades that will make you happy to call this your home. Gorgeous cherry cabinetry throughout, extensive wood floors, upgrade lighting, custom window coverings and paint just to name a few of ...

Douglas County Colorado Real Estate - Douglas County Colorado Homes For Sale - Littleton Colorado Real Estate - Jun 06 10:33 AM
Douglas County Colorado Real Estate
Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County is located midway between Colorado's two largest cities: Denver and Colorado Springs. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the county population was 263,621 in 2006, a 49.98% increase since United States Census 2000, making Douglas County one of the fastest growing counties in the United States.Douglas County is lightly wooded, mostly with ponderosa pine, with broken terrain characterized by mesas and small streams. Cherry Creek and Plum Creek rise in Douglas ...

Parker Colorado Real Estate - Parker Colorado Homes For Sale - Littleton Colorado Real Estate - Jun 06 10:30 AM
Parker Colorado Real Estate
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The Town of Parker, Colorado is located in Douglas County and considered a commuter town for the Metro Denver area. The city has grown immensely with a population explostion from 23,558 in 2000 to 41,406 in 2005. The Town is served by the Douglas County School District.
 
There are many Parker Colorado new homebuilders building homes of all price ranges throughout the Denver area. Contact us today for ...

Highlands Ranch Colorado Real Estate - Highlands Ranch Homes For Sale - Littleton Colorado Real Estate - Jun 06 10:08 AM
 Highlands Ranch Colorado Real Estate
Highlands Ranch is a census-recognized area located in Douglas County, Colorado, just 12 miles south of Denver along C-470. . The population was 70,931 as of the 2000 census. The city has been named the "Bedroom Community" of Metro Denver despite the number of businesses in the area.
 
Highlands Ranch is bordered by Chatfield State Park to the west, the cities of Littleton and Centennial to the north, the City ...

Featured "SEDELIA HOME FOR SALE" by www.COhomefinder.com - May 26 01:50 AM
                           Beautiful SEDELIA HOME FOR SALE
 
     
         4047 Bear Canyon Cir Sedalia, CO 80135
         $675,000 - 3850 sf, 3 bed 3 bath, 1995 Single Family
       MLS Number: 648627  Please call for availability
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OPEN FLOOR PLAN W/ EXPANSIVE CEILINGS, VIEWS OF MTNS & VALLEYS. NEW KITCHEN ...

Centennial Property for Sale - only $265,000 - May 14 01:11 PM
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Highlands Ranch Home For Sale - 5218 Fox Meadow Drive - 80130 - Apr 26 08:02 AM
Brand New Listing in The Hearth Neighborhood of Highlands Ranch!

Stunning "Marsala" Model in The Hearth 5218 Fox Meadow Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 View Map Reward yourself with this amazing home in The Hearth. Your new home is drop dead gorgeous! From the moment you enter into the home you are greeted with beautiful, hickory wood floors extending through much of the main floor and the upstairs landing. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s ...

Highlands Ranch - Apr 02 06:51 AM
The Denver real estate market has something for everyone.  Highlands Ranch remains a very popular destination even in this difficult market.  We've created a wonderful resource to help our clients research this area- our Neighborhood Pages.  Check out some interesting Highlands Ranch information here.
Also, take a look at one of our newest listings in Highlands Ranch.  10632 Baneberry Street has an incredible location backing to open space, and offers Front Range views along with ample room ...

Highlands Ranch Real Estate For Sale - 9462 High Cliffe Street - Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 - SOLD & CLOSED! - Mar 27 05:53 PM
Absolutely Stunning Highlands Ranch Home For Sale in Westridge Pointe!


UPDATE - NOW UNDER CONTRACT IN UNDER 48 HOURS!
UPDATE - NOW SOLD & CLOSED AS OF 4/25/08!
A Complete Stunner That Is So Different Than All The Others! 9462 High Cliffe Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 View Map You’ll know that you found the right home once you pull up! Beautiful landscaping makes this home stand out from all the others. Once inside you’ll be ...

Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Amazing Highlands Ranch Home For Sale - 3047 Clairton Drive, 80126 - Mar 20 03:22 PM
BRAND NEW HIGHLANDS RANCH LISTING - ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! Spectacular Beauty Newly Updated 3047 Clairton Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 View Map
Details Asking Price: $580,000 MLS: 632227 Sq. Feet: 4668 Lot Size: 10454 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 # of Floors: 2 HOA/Maintenance Fees: 39.66 Garage Size: 3 car Subdivision: Highlands Ranch Year Built: 1994 Property Amenities - Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Full Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Kitchen Island
- Hardwood floors
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Wet Bar
- Basement
- Security ...

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