An Event for Greening Your Home
Are you a Denver-area homeowner who is thinking of “greening” your home? TeamCox Realtors has found an event for you! This month’s Parker Library Café Current is covering,“Principles of LEED + Greening Your Home.” The event is on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00pm at the Warhorse Inn (19420 E. Mainstreet) in historic downtown Parker. Bill Blomberg, a LEED-accredited consultant, will explore energy efficiency issue, along with the benefits of efficiency home projects. He is an expert in energy conservation, energy-efficiency technologies and strategies, focusing on solar energy.
For tips on making your home more environmentally friendly, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060. We are a certified Ecobroker, and have gone through extensive training on many environmental issues pertaining to real estate.
Denver Area Tornadoes Welcome the DNC
Well, Denver residents were expecting a whirlwind during the DNC! Three tornadoes touched down southeast of Denver yesterday, on the eve of the DNC. One of the tornadoes, which touched down near the Rueter-Hess Reservoir in Parker, was about a mile from my house. The tornado spotting gave my family quite a scare! Two more tornadoes also touched down in Douglas County near Castle Rock and Parker yesterday evening.* Photo is courtesy of Leslie Stoops, who lives in Parker’s Antelope Heights neighborhood.
Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You…New Denver Area Costcos!
New Costcos Opening in Parker and Sheridan Next Month!
TeamCox Realtors is always on the lookout for new conveniences that are coming to a neighborhood near you! Today, we are happy to report that two new Costco Wholesales are opening up next month in Parker and Sheridan!
Parker Costco:
Opens Friday, August 22, 2008
18414 Cottonwood Dr.
(Next to Parker Adventist Hospital)
Sheridan Costco:
Opens Thursday, August 21, 2008
4000 River Point Parkway
For more information on what’s new in Denver metro area neighborhoods, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060. As always, if you have information on what is coming soon to a neighborhood near you, please e-mail us.
Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You…Parker
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Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You…Parker
The scoop on new businesses coming to Parker, Colorado
Welcome to TeamCox’s new blog series, “Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You.” Since the number of conveniences, including stores, recreational facilities, roads, etc., is a huge factor when choosing a new neighborhood, TeamCox keeps abreast of all of the happenings in the Denver area’s most popular communities. This week, we are going to cover what is coming soon to Parker.
Costco - After a long negotiation process, Costco Wholesale is coming to Parker’s Crown Point Development! Ground has already been broken on the 152,000 sq. foot facility, to be located near Parker Adventist Hospital at E-470 and Parker Road. The warehouse is anticipated to open in August 2008. For those of who regularly shop at Costco’s ultra-crowded Park Meadows location, this is truly exciting news!
Circuit City - A new Circuit City is opening at the old Target location (Parker Rd. & Lincoln Ave.)
Sprout’s Farmer Market – One of Colorado’s three new Sprout’s Farmer Markets, a national grocery chain, will be opening at the old Albertson’s location at Parker Rd. & Lincoln Ave. We could all use some more fresh veggies!
The Egg & I – The popular breakfast spot will be opening soon at 18901 E. Main St., at the site of the former Parker LePeep. Yum!
Kinko’s – Parker businesses can breathe a sigh of relief – the new Parker Kinko’s is now open near Parker Rd. & Lincoln Ave.
Do you know of any other new businesses coming to Parker (or to other south Denver communities)? Please contact us, and we will post the information in our blog. For more information on Parker real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.
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Rueter-Hess Reservoir Brightens Parker's Already Vivid Future
Rueter-Hess Reservoir will add to Parker's recreational opportunities while boasting its water supply
Rueter-Hess Reservoir Brightens Parker’s Already Vivid Future
Rueter-Hess Reservoir will add to Parker's recreational opportunities while boasting its water supply
TeamCox Realtors often recommends Parker, Colorado, to our homebuyers since the southern Denver suburb appeals to almost everyone – first time buyers to young families to empty nesters. The charming town and its surrounding neighborhoods offer a unique blend of small-town charm blended with the conveniences of being near a large city.
Yesterday’s Denver Post featured an article about the future Rueter-Hess Reservoir, slated to be 50 percent larger than the Cherry Creek Reservoir, which is under construction near Parker. This reservoir brightens Parker’s already vivid future, since it will add to the area’s existing charm and recreational opportunities, while boasting its water supply. Planning for the reservoir began in 1985, as the Parker Water and Sanitation District sought to improve its long-term water supply.
Projected to be completed in 2011, the Rueter-Hess Reservoir will provide water to the Town of Parker, in addition to surrounding Douglas County areas, including Stonegate, Castle Pines North and Castle Rock. While the recreation plans for the reservoir haven’t been finalized, there are plans to include fishing and non-motorized boating, including canoes and rowboats. In addition, approximately 2,000 acres of land will be set aside for wildlife, hiking, and biking trails.
Are you thinking about moving to the Parker area? TeamCox Realtors has extensive knowledge of the Parker real estate market, so please free to contact us at 303-400-6060.
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Parker Sees Remarkable Drop in Crime Rates from 2006 to 2007
Parker, Colorado, is a Safe and Family-Friendly Community
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Two New Douglas County Elementary Schools Were Named This Week
Douglas County School District Reveals Names for Newest Schools in Parker and Castle Rock
Two new Douglas County School District elementary schools have remained nameless – until this week!
According to The Douglas County School District, its Board of Education formally approved, “Gold Rush Elementary,” as the name for Elementary School #44. Gold Rush Elementary, Parker’s newest elementary school, will be open for the 2008-2009 school year. Parker subdivisions feeding in the new school include Antelope Heights, Bradbury Hills, Horse Creek, Newlin Meadows and Jordan Crossing. The name has historical meaning as gold was found in Newlin Gulch during the gold rush.
The Castle Rock area’s newest elementary school (formerly Elementary School #45) will now be known as “Clear Sky Elementary School.” The brand new school, located in The Meadows subdivision, will also be open for the 2008-2009 school year.
For more information on schools throughout Douglas County or in the Denver metropolitan area, please contact TeamCox Realtors.
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Parker Sees Remarkable Drop in Crime Rates from 2006 to 2007
Parker, Colorado, is a Safe and Family-Friendly Community
Since community safety is a prime concern among our buyers, TeamCox Realtors makes a point to keep a close eye on Denver area crime rates.
Parker, Colorado, a family-oriented community located 20 miles southeast of downtown Denver, recently reported a remarkable decline in crime rates. The Douglas County News Press reports that despite the Parker’s sustained population growth, the Douglas County town has seen a significant decrease in crime with 12.9 percent fewer charges filed in 2007 than 2006. Incidences of property crimes and crimes against another person were down last year.
This is just one more reason why Parker is a wonderful place to live. In addition to low crime rates, residents savor the town’s small-town charm, top-notch schools, and state-of the art recreational opportunities.
For information on Parker real estate or regarding crime statistics in other Denver area communities, please contact TeamCox Realtors.
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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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Colorado Continues to Be a Healthy Place to Live
Denver and Other Colorado Cities Strive to Keep Residents Healthy and Active
Colorado continues to be a very healthy place to live. According to a recent study by the Trust for America’s Health, a research group that focuses on disease prevention, Colorado boasts the lowest adult obesity rate and the third-lowest childhood obesity rate in the entire United States. As the obesity epidemic grows at alarming pace, this is great news for our state. Just to give you an idea, Colorado’s obesity rate is a lean 17.9% while last-ranked Mississippi’s obesity rate is 30.6%. In addition, Boulder was recently ranked by Men’s Journal as one of the nation’s healthiest places while Douglas County was recently recognized by Money Magazine as one of the country’s "skinniest" counties. Why is Colorado such a healthy place to live? Coloradoans love the outdoors and the crisp mountain air. They take pride in being active and take full advantage of Colorado’s beautiful surroundings. Colorado also has a relatively mild climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. And, Denver residents don’t let the cold days of winter deter them from enjoying the outdoors since many of the Rocky Mountain’s world-class ski resorts are less than two hours away. Denver residents are lucky to have one of the most extensive park and recreation systems in the entire country. They are encouraged to be outdoors and stay active and healthy. Many suburban cities also focus on providing top-notch recreational opportunities including Castle Rock, which boasts over 400 acres of parks and open space. Parker also recently opened the 100,000 sq. ft. Parker Fieldhouse, which includes an indoor inline hockey rink and a 25-foot climbing wall. For more information on recreational opportunities in the Denver area and throughout Colorado, please contact TeamCox Realtors. 
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A Run-Down of Denver's High-End Neighborhoods
A recent article in The San Diego Union Tribune reports that a 5.7 acre California oceanfront property has been put up for sale with a record $76 million price tag. Although the 10,000 square feet mansion needs extensive renovations to be habitable, it is located on prime property. The article argues that there is a strong market for multi-million dollar real estate.
All of this inspired me search the Denver MLS for high-end real estate. Where is the most expensive real estate in the Denver metro area? Currently, there are seven properties for sale in the Denver area that are priced over $10 million. Five of these properties are located in Cherry Hills Village, one is located in Sedalia and one “equestrian estate” is located in Centennial. There are 43 homes priced above $5 million that are located in the prestigious neighborhoods of Denver Country Club, Greenwood Village, Centennial Ranch in Parker, White Hawk Ranch in Boulder, and Bear Tooth Ranch in Golden. There are over 1,500 Denver area homes priced above the one million dollar mark.
The most expensive Denver area home for sale, listed at $20 million, is located in the exclusive Cherry Hills Village community. The 22,000 sq. ft home has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Click here to see photos of this magnificent Cherry Hills home or click here to search for luxury homes in Denver. For more information on the high-end Denver real estate market, please contact TeamCox Realtors.