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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Aurora’s 80013 Hit Hard by Foreclosures
After reading yesterday’s Denver Post article regarding foreclosures, it is no surprise that the Aurora zipcode of 80013 in Arapahoe County has been hit hard by both foreclosures and job loss. We also realize the Aurora zip codes of 80014 and 80012 have also been hit hard by unemployment. As CDPE’s, or Certified Distressed Property Experts, we have been painfully aware of these statistics for months. Nice, sought after, middle class communities such as the Conservatory, Tall Grass, Tollgate, and Seven Hills are now dotted with foreclosed homes.
Another piece to the puzzle is that many homebuyers put little or no money down when they bought their home. Unfortunately, with no “skin in the game,” the best long-term business decision for a distressed homeowner is often just allowing the home to foreclose. This is by no means advocating just walking from a home – this is the biggest decision a homeowner will ever make.
The big surprise is that seven out of ten distressed homeowners never even contact their lender. Many do not realize that they still have rights that can be exercised during the foreclosure period. A simple call to the lender will inform a homeowner that he or she needs to get the property in as good of condition as possible, and list the home with a Realtor who understands the very complicated short sale process and how to work in concert with the lender. Documentation must be submitted to the lender supporting a short sale request. The fact that seven out of ten homeowners do not start the process is really very mind boggling. This means that seven out of ten homes will foreclose, and seven out of ten these homeowners might have been able to avoid the long-term consequences of a foreclosure.
To get advice on whether or not you will qualify for a short sale, please contact a TeamCox member today at 303-400-6060. We can help.
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Aurora, Colorado, Receives Recent National Recognition
Aurora, Recently Named an “All-American City,” Recognized for its Affordability and High-Paying Jobs
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TeamCox Realtors would like to follow up on our March blog post, regarding Aurora, Colorado’s nomination for the National Civic League’s prestigious “2008 All-America City Award.” We are happy to report that Aurora has won the award! According to the City of Aurora’s website, its delegation delivered a compelling presentation, encompassing the redevelopment of the Fitzsimons Life Science District, its Immigrant Integration Project and the COMPASS-Coalition of Many Providing After School Success (an after school program). According to the National Civic League, the All-America City Award distinguishes communities for collaboration, inclusiveness, and successful innovation. All-America Cities demonstrate community-wide civic accomplishments, cross-sector cooperation, grassroots participation, and creative approaches to issues.”
And, Aurora’s good fortunes just keep coming. According to a recent column in by Al Lewis of The Denver Post, Aurora was ranked second in a new Salary.com survey that compared salaries and living costs in 69 cities. Colorado Springs and Denver were ranked 11 and 22, respectively. Aurora landed at the top of the list because of its affordability and plethora of high-paying jobs in the medical and engineering fields, including those at the thriving Anschutz Medical Center. Aurora added 2,400 jobs last year in a variety of sectors.
Congratulations to Aurora, Colorado! For information on Aurora real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060 or click here to e-mail us..
Aurora, Colorado, Recently Recognized as an “All-American City!”
Aurora was recently named a finalist for the National Civic League's prestigious '2008 All-America City Award”
Grab Some Apple Pie and a Baseball Glove and Check Out Aurora, Colorado ~ a Truly “American” City!
TeamCox Realtors would like to congratulate Aurora, Colorado, recently named as one of the 17 finalists for the National Civic 
League’s prestigious “2008 All-America City Award.” Aurora was chosen for this highly-coveted award based on its commitment to community betterment through civic engagement. The winner of the "2008 All-America City Award" will be named in June.
The Aurora real estate market offers homebuyers a diverse mix of properties at various price points. Whether you are searching for a home in one of the up and coming neighborhoods surrounding the new Anschutz Medical Campus, or near the thriving Southlands area, Aurora is bound to have a property that will fit all of your needs!
For more information on living in Aurora, Colorado, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate experts at 303-400-6060.
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Denver Metro Area Crime Statistics
Before Settling on a Denver Neighborhood, Check Out Crime Statistics
TeamCox Realtors begins every new client meeting with an orientation in front of a large metro Denver area map. During this initial orientation, we take into consideration the daily work commute of family members, school considerations and access to light rail and shopping. Often the relocating family will want to know about recreational facilities, churches and quite specifically crime statistics. These are very normal concerns for a relocating family who is unfamiliar with Denver area neighborhoods.
As Realtors®, we must be a bit guarded in our answers. While we cannot guide or steer clients to or from a particular neighborhood, we can direct them to information that is easily accessible online including information on child predators or sex offenders that can be found on the National Sex Offender Registry.
Please click on the following links for more information on crime in specific Denver area neighborhoods. If you have questions about safety in a specific Denver community, please contact TeamCox Realtors. 
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Anschutz Medical Campus Breathing New Life into Surrounding Areas
Neighborhoods Surrounding New Medical Center Prime Target for Real Estate and Revitalization
Exciting things are in store for the neighborhood surrounding the new Anschutz Medical Campus, which sits on the site of the old Fitzsimons campus in Aurora. In June, the top-ranked University of Colorado Hospital completed a monstrous move to Aurora’s new Anschutz Medical Campus. This will be followed by the Children’s Hospital’s relocation to the campus this fall. These moves will have an extraordinary economic impact on the area surrounding the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center.
The Anschutz Medical Center, which sits on the site of the former Fitzsimons campus near I-225 and Colfax, is already breathing new life into the once stagnant area. Denver’s 9News recently reported that neighborhood businesses on and around Colfax Ave. are already seeing economic gains from the recent influx of the University of Colorado Hospital’s employees. The medical campus alone is eventually expected to be employ more than 66,000 people when it is fully completed.
There are also formal plans to revitalize the area with the development of Fitzsimons Village, a 32-acre mix of residential housing, hotels, shops and office space. According to a recent article in The Denver Post, Denver hotel developers and an investment group are planning the $400 billion project that will be connected by a bridge to the campus. Construction is slated to begin at the beginning of 2008 and be completed within six years.
The revitalization means great things for the surrounding Denver and Aurora real estate markets. Lowry, and other communities that are close to the Anschutz Medical Campus, will be a prime target for the thousands of well-paid employees wanting to live near the campus. Please contact TeamCox Realtors for information on finding a property in this up and coming Aurora neighborhood.
Your Guide to Denver’s Summer Farmer’s Markets
Enjoy One of Colorado's Best Summer Traditions - Farmer's Markets
It is hard to imagine a better way to celebrate summer in Colorado than a trip to a local farmer’s market. The smell of fresh fruit and vegetables combined with other goodies makes farmer’s markets one of the best treats of summer. TeamCox Realtors has compiled a list of just a few of the irresistible markets to be found in and around the Denver metropolitan area. For a complete list of local farmer’s markets, please visit the 2007 Colorado Farm Fresh Directory’s, "Colorado Farmers’ Markets," which is regularly updated. Bon Apetite!
SOUTHLAND’S FARMER’S MARKET For Arapahoe County residents, this market has everything from baked goods to homemade tortillas to handmade goods. Location: Southlands’ Town Square in Aurora. Saturdays (May-October) from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursdays (June-October) from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm STAPLETON FARMER’S MARKET Location: 29th & Quebec in the parking lot just north of the E. 29th Ave. at Stapleton in Denver. Sundays (June-October) from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CITY PARK ESPLANADE FRESH MARKET Location: Sullivan Fountain at Colfax & City Park Esplanade in Denver. Sundays (June-October) from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PARKER’S FARMER’S MARKET Location: Main Street Center in Parker. Sundays (May-October) from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
CHERRY CREEK FRESH MARKET We saved the best for last! This is the largest Farmer’s Market in Denver and a true delight to visit and sample its goods. Location: Cherry Creek Shopping Center at First and University in Denver. Saturdays (May-October) from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm Wednesdays (May-September) from 9:00 am – 1:00pm
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Which Denver Area School Districts are the Best?
A Run-Down of Denver Schools by TeamCox Realtors
Believe it or not, even though it is only mid-July, many Denver area elementary schools are already in session. The start of a new school year always sparks the debate of which Denver area school districts are truly the best. Here is a run-down based on TeamCox’s extensive experience with both relocating buyers and local buyers with children:
In the Denver suburbs, Cherry Creek Schools and the Douglas County School District are generally considered to be the best in the area. Cherry Creek Schools, which encompasses Centennial, Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village, south Aurora, etc., is more requested than the Douglas County school district, which inclues Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, etc. This is simply because when you want a tissue, you ask for a Kleenex. Although Cherry Creek Schools has been well regarded for a longer period, Cherry Creek and Douglas County are fairly equal since one district always has a particular program that is better developed than the other. Jefferson County Public Schools lags behind the other two southern suburban districts but has some bright spots. The Boulder Valley School District takes the prize in the northern suburbs followed by the St. Vrain District. 
What should you do if your dream home isn’t in your desired school district? Colorado follows an open enrollment policy where under state law, students may attend any public school at no cost, whether it is in a different neighborhood or even a different school district. However, there are limitations based on space availability and each school district has different rules regarding how students can enroll in a school that isn’t in their neighborhood.
For more information on Denver area schools or regarding Denver real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.