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Home Prices in the Denver Real Estate Market
Which Price Point is Selling in the Denver-area?
According to a recent article in the Denver Business Journal, Denver County had more sales (7,482 closed sales) of single-family homes in 2009 than any other Denver-area county. What sold in Denver County last year? Over one-third of Denver County’s sold homes were considered “affordable homes,” priced in the $100,000-$200,000 price range, while 21 percent of the sold homes were “move-up homes,” priced in the $200,000-$300,000 range.
This trend was also evident in two other Denver-area counties – 37 percent of sold Arapahoe County homes were in the “affordable” $100,000-$200,000 range, while close to half of sold Adams County homes fell into this range.
The $200,000-$300,000 price range, considered to be a “move-up” price, was the most popular range in Jefferson County, Douglas County and Broomfield County. The most homes sold in Boulder last year fell into the $300,000-$500,000 range, although the area has considerably higher prices than other Denver-area communities.
The popularity of the lower price point is likely due to the first-time homebuyer credit that provides up to $8,000 to first-time buyers, and it was recently expanded to move-up buyers. This trend is in line with what we have been seeing with our new clients and inquiries. If you are a first-time homebuyer, or move-up buyer in the Denver real estate market, do not miss this opportunity. For information on Denver homes, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.
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Douglas County School District Opens Open Enrollment for 2010-2011 School Year
It is critical that you constantly evaluate your child’s school, to ensure that he or she is in an optimal educational setting. The good news for you (but not for us, Realtors!) is that since Colorado allows for open enrollment, you don’t necessarily have to move for your child to attend your school of choice.
The Douglas County School District’s open enrollment period for the 2010-2011 school year is now open. Please click here for a list of schools that will be accepting open enrollment applications from December 1, 2009 through January 15, 2010. Click here to access the application, which has been moved online this year.
Click here for the Cherry Creek School District’s open enrollment process.
For more information on schools in the Denver metro area, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialist – at 303-400-6060.
Top 25 ACT Scores in the Denver Metro Area
Crime Rate Remains Low in Centennial, Colorado
City of Centennial, Colorado, Does it Again!
The City of Centennial has been named the safest city in Colorado for the fifth consecutive year. Congratulations to Arapahoe County Sheriff, J. Grayson Robinson, along with his excellent officers, the city’s elected officials and the citizens of Centennial, who should stand proud and tall. You make the City of Centennial a wonderful place to call home.
Read the Official Press Release
For information on Centennial real estate, or regarding relocating to Centennial, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver-area real estate specialists.
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Cherry Creek School District’s Test Scores Continue to Improve
Cherry Creek School District’s Test Scores Continue to Improve
Since we are located within the boundaries of Smoky Hill High School, TeamCox Realtors is always on the lookout for good news regarding the Cherry Creek School District. The District recently released news that its students continue to outpace their peers across the state and across the country on standardized tests.
The combined SAT scores for 2009 graduating seniors in the Cherry Creek School District increased a whopping 38 points to 1742 in 2009 from 1704 in 2008. Cherry Creek students are also excelling on the ACT test, averaging 21.2 in 2009 compared to the state average of 19.6.
For more information on finding a home in the Cherry Creek School District, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists - at 303-400-6060.
Top 25 ACT Scores in the Denver Metro Area
An Endorsement for Todd Miller – Candidate for Mayor of Centennial, Colorado
An Endorsement for Todd Miller – Candidate for Mayor of Centennial, Colorado
Centennial, Colorado, needs a mayor that is experienced in the inner workings of the city and understands the needs of its citizens. I can think of no one more qualified to do this than candidate Todd Miller. During my acquaintance with Todd, as both a council member and Mayor ProTem, I have found Todd to be knowledgeable, open to ideas I have brought forth and sensitive to the budget. I believe Todd’s experience with Centennial makes him the most qualified candidate to lead our city during this time of economic uncertainty and budget cutbacks. He will do so with an eye on future growth and development as well as a long-term vision for our city. Voters, please help move the City of Centennial forward by helping to elect this fiscally responsible candidate.
For more information on Centennial, Colorado, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.
Aurora, Colorado, Named Among the Most Affordable Places to Retire
U. S. News & World Report Names Aurora, Colorado as One of America’s Most Affordable Places to Retire
There are certainly some nice things being said about Aurora, Colorado. Earlier this year, The Rocky Mountain News singled out Aurora (population: 310,000) as having the best tasting tap water in the Rocky Mountains.
U.S. News & World Report has also named Aurora as one of the country’s most affordable places to retire. Aurora’s median home price of $138,000 certainly makes it more affordable than other areas. It is approximately $40,000 less than neighboring Denver.
There are other many other things that make Aurora a desirable retirement destination, including its East End Arts District, the city’s many trails and recreational offerings, and the Aurora Center for Active Adults.Aurora also has excellent medical facilities, including the Anschutz Medical Campus and a new VA Hospital that is currently under construction.So, pour yourself a large glass of some of the best tasting tap water around, and enjoy the good life in Aurora, Colorado.
For more information on retiring in Aurora, Colorado, or anywhere in the Denver area, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.
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Information from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s department regularly sends out a very useful Citizen Advisory notice via email, whenever they have important or usefulinformation. The alert can range from a picture of a suspect to an actual police report to a message concerning public safety.
Since TeamCox works with a significant number of seniors in our marketplace, we thought that the report we just received might be useful to our senior readers. As with everything, TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – would like for you to stay alert and keep safe!
http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/citizeninfo/EWtelephone.pdf http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/Apps/selectalert/login.aspx
Piney Creek Women’s League 4th of July Parade and Picnic
You can always count on the Piney Creek Women’s League’s (PCWL) annual Independence Day celebration to be a wonderful, family-friendly event. It is the PCWL’s only fundraising opportunity of the year, so it is rewarding to see everyone in the community support these hard-working women. Of course, who can resist an old-fashioned picnic – sniffing the aroma of grilling hot dogs, while reconnecting with old friends at the park. It was especially gratifying to see three generations of the Riddle family – Cindy and John, Cindy’s parents, Pat and Nolan Drury, and one of the three Riddle sons, Josh – who have made this an annual must-attend family event ever year.
While the first stop for the kids is almost always the dunk tank and bouncing castle, these popular spots had new competition this year – free face painting by PCWL member, Sandy Myers.
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputies, Amir Stephen and his partner, Brian McKnight, were on hand to help with crowd control and to mingle with the public. This is a great public service that the sheriff’s department provides us every year. It was so great to see the deputies mingling with our young guests, and as a result of this social exposure, the children hopefully came away with a new perspective and a newfound respect of law enforcement.
Of course, one of the biggest highlights of the day was Buckley Air National Guard’s fly-over. It was a thrill to look up and see three jets flying over the Piney Creek clubhouse! A quick tip of the wings and they were off into the wild blue yonder.
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Hats off to event chairperson, Cindy Reagan. Cindy and her group of hard working volunteers did a great job of running a well-organized and safe event. We are looking forward to July 4, 2010!
For information on Piney Creek real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.
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TeamCox Realtors’ Newest Listing – Pristine Perfection in Piney Creek
5402 S. Helena St.
Centennial, CO 80015
Piney Creek
Welcome home. Welcome to perfection. It is a rare occurrence for us to list a home that does not require some level of interior or exterior staging, but we are pleased to report that our newest listing in Piney Creek falls into this pristine category.
Contrary to what the meticulously maintained home’s interior and exterior suggests, the homeowners, Greg and Diana, are not interior designers, home stagers or master horticulturists. Throughout the ten years that they have lived in their home, they have done everything possible to maximize the home’s beauty and potential. Now that the canvas has been completed, they are ready to move on to another home to fully develop that home’s possibilities.
It is evident that Greg and Diana understand the importance of a great floor plan when you walk through the Richmond 4-bedroom Orion Model. This popular floor plan is every busy Mom’s dream, boasting a main floor study, a formal living and dining room, and a family room immediately adjacent to the kitchen. And, every Sunday can be Father’s Day with the home’s side-yard putting green and its truly spectacular flowering cutting beds.
This is your Stay Vacation Paradise! When summer is over, and school starts, the kids will attend award-winning Indian Ridge Elementary, Laredo Middle School, Smoky Hill High School, all within coveted Cherry Creek School Schools, or nearby Regis High School. The neighborhood is also near public transportation, including the bus and light rail, and it is a short distance to Southlands, Cornerstone, and to Park Meadows Malls.
For more information on this beautiful Piney Creek home, or regarding Piney Creek real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.
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Metro-Denver 4th of July Events!
DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR NEGIHBORHOOD’S 4TH OF JULY EVENTS!
AURORA
4th of July Spectacular
Date: July 4th at 7:00pm
Activities: Largest Fireworks Display in the Metro-Area. Activities start at
Location: Aurora Municipal Center Lawn
Sounds of Southlands
Date: July 3rd & July 4th from 6:00pm – 8:00p
Activities: Kick-off to Summer Concert Series
Location: Southlands Mall in Aurora
CASTLE ROCK
The Meadows
Date: July 4th from 11:00am-3:00pm
Activities: Misc. activities Fireworks
Location: Butterfield Crossing Park in The Meadows
Rockin’ the Fourth
Date: July 4th at 5:00pm
Activities: Misc. Activities, Fireworks at Dark
Location: Metzler Ranch Community Park, 4175 Trail Boss Road in Castle Rock
CENTENNIAL
4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4th
Activities: Misc. Activities, Fireworks at Dark
Location: Centennial Olympic Park
DENVER
Coors Field
Fireworks after the Rockies Game on July 3rd
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Date: July 3-5
Location: Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District, from 2nd to 3rd Avenues, on the six streets between Clayton and Steele Streets.
Invesco Field
Activities: Fireworks after the Outlaws game on July 4th
Location: Invesco Field in Denver
LITTLETON
Four Mile Historic Park Celebration
Activities: Misc. activities
Date: July 4th: (10:00am-4:00pm), Fireworks (9:30pm)
Location: Belleview, Cornerstone and Progress Parks (near South Windermere and West Belleview Avenues) in Littleton
LONE TREE
Lone Tree’s 12th annual Independence Day Celebration (residents only)
Activities: 5K Run, Community Parade
Date: July 4th: (4:00pm), Misc. activities, Fireworks (9:15pm)
Location: Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree
PARKER
Let Freedom Sing
Activities: Misc. activities
Date: July 4th at (2:00pm), Fireworks (9:00pm)
Location: East side of Town Hall; 20120 E. Mainstreet in Parker
Event Admission is Free