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Roxborough Park Named Among Country’s Best Affordable Suburbs
BusinessWeek recently named the country’s “Best Affordable Suburbs in America,” and Douglas County’s Roxborough Park made the list. Roxborough Park, Colorado, a Denver-area suburb with a population of 8,211, was ranked as the seventh best affordable suburb in the country, based on its affordability, high quality of life, amenities (country clubs and golf courses), low crime rate, quality education and low commute times.
The magazine described Roxborough Park as, “The red rock formations near Roxborough Park, a community that developed in the 1970s, are considered some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Colorado. The 3,339-acre state park offers residents hiking and biking trails, cross-country skiing, and educational programs for Colorado geology and wildlife. The Douglas County School District is one of the best in the state.”
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Denver International Airport (DIA) Flies High in Customer Service
Happy Birthday, DIA! While images of lost baggage may linger in your mind when you think of Denver International Airport’s opening in February of 1995, the airport has come a long way in the last 15 years.
CNBC recently reported on J.D. Power and Associates’ 2010 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, ranking airports on a variety of factors, including accessibility, check in/baggage check process, facilities, security checkpoints and food and retail services. DIA was ranked the second highest airport in North America, only behind Detroit Metro (DTW).
DIA scored a 5/5 in Overall Satisfaction, a 5/5 in Accessibility, a 4/5 in Check-In, and a 4/5 in Security. Way to go, DIA! Here’s to many future smooth travels for you via Denver International Airport.
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What are the Hottest Jobs in Denver?
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce recently commissioned a study, revealing that several Denver-area sectors have experienced job growth amidst the recession. The hottest sectors for job growth in the nine-county Denver area include:
Aerospace: Colorado’s aerospace sector, consisting of approximately 90 firms, had a 12.1 percent increase in jobs from 2004-2009. This was the best showing among the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the country.
Aviation: The region will benefit from growth at Denver International Airport over the next five to 15 years.
Bioscience: Employment in the region’s medical device section grew 1.6 percent from 2009-2009.
Broadcast and Telecommunications: The Denver metro area ranked fourth for broadcasting and telecommunications’ job growth. The sector grew at 2 percent during the recession.
Energy: The region’s energy sector experienced job growth of 4.6 percent from 2009-2009.
Financial Services: The Financial-services sector ranked fourth in the country for job growth.
Information Technology – Software: The information technology sector employs 2.9 percent of the region’s total workforce.
We’ve been stressing throughout the recession that the Denver area is at an economic advantage compared to other cities, since the region is bolstered by an array of diverse, strong industries. For information on Denver real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.
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Colorado Named Among Country’s Happiest States
Colorado Named Among Country’s Happiest States
Colorado has been named among the happiest states in the country. The 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index conducted interviews with 350,000 American adults. The well-being score was calculated from the average of six sub-categories, including life evaluation, emotional health, work environment, physical health, healthy behavior, and basic access.
Other high-ranking “happy” states included Hawaii, Utah, Montana, Minnesota, Iowa and Vermont.
It’s easy to see why people are happy living in Colorful Colorado – our state offers endless recreational, professional, and cultural opportunities, along with some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.
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Denver Home Prices on the Rebound
Denver Real Estate Market Outperforms Rest of the Country
The closely watched S&P/Case-Shiller Home Prices Index was released today, revealing that the Denver real estate market was the best year-over-year performer of the cities surveyed. Denver home prices only declined 0.1% from between October 2008 and October 2009. This marks approximately nine months of improved readings in these statistics, beginning in early 2009. Sales of existing homes, which are included in the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, have been very strong in recent months, helped by shrinking inventories.
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Colorado’s Population Continues to Grow
People are moving to Colorful Colorado! The U.S. Census Bureau released updated population estimates last week, showing that Colorado’s population passed the 5 million mark this year, adding 90,000 residents. This is a 1.8 increase, which ranks fourth nationally. Wyoming, Utah, and Texas were the only states with a higher growth rate than Colorado.
The increase was a surprise amidst the recession and is good news for the Denver housing market. For information on relocating to Colorado, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.
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Positive Perspective on the Denver Real Estate Market
We are always on the lookout for positive news regarding the Denver real estate market. Our partners at Land Title regularly put out newsletter entitled, “Positive Perspective,” that I thought I would share with you. This edition highlights a few things that we’ve already addressed, including the homebuyer tax credit being extended. It also has information on Denver-area home sales in October, home sales in the western region (including Colorado), Colorado Springs making Business Week’s “40 Strongest List,” and several announcements on local businesses.
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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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Forbes.com Ranks Colorado as the 4th-Best State for Business
Forbes.com Ranks Colorado as the “4th-Best State for Business”
Colorado climbed two notches on this year’s Forbes.com’s “best states for business.” States were judged on six criteria, including labor supply, business costs, regulatory environment, growth prospects, economic climate and quality of life, with business costs being the most important factor. Virginia, Washington State, and Utah were the only states ranked above Colorado.
This is good news for the Denver real estate market, which continues to recover from the economic downturn. As long as businesses can thrive in Colorado, its real estate market will eventually follow suit. The Denver and Colorado economies have withstood the national downtown quite well, due to a diverse base of industries. Colorado’s unemployment rate is well below the national one, and the Denver housing market is one of the fastest recovering markets in the entire country.
For more information on the business climate in Colorado, or regarding Denver relocation, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.
Colorado Unemployment Rate Drops in August
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Douglas County a Hotbed for “the Young and the Wealthy”
While pictures of minivans might come to mind when you first think of Douglas County, Colorado, you better at least picture expensive minivans.
The county is apparently a hotbed for the “young and the wealthy.” A new Nielson Claritas’ demographic report reveals that Douglas County has the fifth highest concentration of 25-34 year olds, who are making over $100,000 annually, in the entire country.
The report reveals that Douglas County’s average household income is $102,379 with 7.23 percent of 24-34 year-olds making over $100,000 per year. Broomfield County was ranked 10th on the list, and several counties near Washington DC were also ranked.
Outside of it being “young and wealthy,” Douglas County is truly a great place to live, offering its residents a top-notch school system and an array of recreational activities. TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – has extensive experience helping buyers and sellers in all areas of Douglas County, including Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Sedalia, Roxborough Park, Lone Tree, and much more! Please contact us for more information on living in this “young and wealthy” county!
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