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By Dena Stevens, Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
(Rocky Mountain Realty )
  Colorado City in Pueblo County: Originally a Resort TownWhen Colorado City was developed, it was marketed as a peaceful getaway for people looking to escape city life. With its scenic mountain views, access to Lake Beckwith, and proximity to the San Isabel National Forest, it was an ideal place for vacation homes and outdoor recreation. While it never became a major tourist hub, its natural beauty still attracts visitors who enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping. Historical Hidden TunnelsLike many towns with historical ties to the late 1800s and early 1900s, rumors persist of hidden tunnels under older buildings in the area. These tunnels may have been used during Prohibition (1920–1933) to move liquor illegally, or they could have been part of old mining operations. Some locals claim th...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
  The Town of Castle Rock is located about 30 minutes (29 miles) south of Denver and enjoys a population of 70,687.  The elevation of Castle Rock is 6,202 feet above sea level.   Castle Rock includes Castle Pines and many rural farm areas outside the City limits.The Castle Rock real estate market for the month of January 2025 has started out a bit slow, and inventory is up compared to past years.  These stats include Castle Pines and Castle Pines Village, single-family detached homes, and multi-family homes, courtesy of Joan Cox, House to Home, Inc. Sales for January 2025Sales - 114 properties sold ranging from $317,500 to $4,880,000 (last month -  141 sales)Average Days on Market - 70 days  (last month 68 days)Average Price $675,000List Price/Sold Price - 97.21%  These homes were built...
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By Dena Stevens, Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
(Rocky Mountain Realty )
A Rare and Timeless LandscapeThe Ranch on Texas Creek is a privately owned, thousand (s)-acre ranch nestled between Cotopaxi, Westcliffe, and Hillside in Colorado. Its diverse landscape includes flatlands, rolling hills, mountains, creek beds, and tree-covered areas, making it a breathtaking piece of untouched wilderness. Cattle roam freely across the land, maintaining its long history as a working ranch.Land near The Ranch is rarely available, with many neighboring properties owned for generations. When a piece does go up for sale, it’s a rare opportunity to own a slice of Colorado’s scenic and historic ranching land—a place where people stay for a lifetime.If you’re interested in owning land near The Ranch on Texas Creek, it’s important to stay informed and keep an eye out for rare o...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
  Many times homeowners want their home on the market RIGHT NOW.    Maybe they need to get to their new home quickly, or have other personal reasons to get their home sold quickly. Putting a home on the market prior to it being truly ready for showings, is a huge mistake.     Those repairs or de-cluttering efforts and of course deep cleaning should be complete prior to being available for showings.  Buyers will see what still needs to be done, and make offers below list price, or worse - not make an offer if it needs work. It is good to get these items done prior to having a home active on the market -   ~ Deep clean more than you ever have before, every nook & cranny in the home, it does make a difference.   Don't forget the intake vents up high and the baseboards!  ~ De-clutter every ...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
 It is a known fact, anyone can walk into a New Home sales office, and buy a home.    You don't have to bring along a REALTOR to assist you - you can go it alone!   BUT, why would you, when representation is paid for by the Builder?   Let me explain a few reasons a Buyer SHOULD have representation to bring up some ideas -  1.  The Sales Representative is very helpful, but when it comes down to it - they work for the Builder, NOT the Buyer. 2.  When something is or seems wrong, you are the only one to make any noise to HOPE the builder fixes your issues.   When you have representation, you have a REALTOR® community behind you.   It doesn't take long for bad news about a builder to spread in our circles! 3.  Many times a Builder will offer incentives, but sometimes these options are not o...
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By Dena Stevens, Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
(Rocky Mountain Realty )
   The Quiet Adventure: Finding Home in CotopaxiEdited fiction from A.I. and agent Dena StevensA New Beginning in CotopaxiMargaret and Henry Green had spent most of their lives in the bustling suburbs of Denver, where the streets never seemed to sleep, and the skyline was always glittering. For over 40 years, they had worked, raised their two children, and built a life together. But when retirement rolled around, they found themselves yearning for something quieter—a slower pace, a fresh chapter where they could reconnect with each other and nature. That’s when Cotopaxi, Colorado, entered their lives.Cotopaxi wasn’t a place they had ever considered before. Margaret had stumbled upon it by chance while searching online for small, scenic Colorado towns. The pictures had captivated her—the...
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By Dena Stevens, Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
(Rocky Mountain Realty )
Home Staging Checklist for SellersRepairs & Maintenance Interior and Exterior Paint: Repair chipping paint. Touch up paint where needed for a fresh look. Windows: Repair or replace broken or inoperable windows. Ensure window screens are intact and clean. Safety Features: Remove any “trip & fall” hazards, including uneven room transitions. Install handrails inside and outside in areas with steps. Ensure all decks, porches, and stairs have secure handrails. Roof and Exterior: Replace missing or damaged roofing tiles or shingles. Clear gutters of debris. Tiled Surfaces:Regrout tiled areas, including showers, backsplashes, and countertops, for a clean, updated appearance. Curb Appeal First Impressions Matter:Clean and tidy the front yard. Consider adding fresh mulch, seasonal flowers, or po...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
 You will find this quaint town Southeast of Denver proper, and about 20 miles or 30 minutes.  It is easy to catch the light rail at Lincoln, if you work downtown, or somewhere along the line.    There are about 62,743 residents in the Town of Parker, and Main Street is a fun place to dine, listen to live music or enjoy the retail outlets. If you are looking to buy a home in Parker, there is quite a variety of home styles and neighborhoods.   You can buy a condo or a multi-acre ranch outside the city limits, yet just a few minutes into town.    Sales for December 2024133 homes sold ranging from $433,500 to $3,862,500 (130 sold last month) Average days on market - 68 days (42 last month)Average sales price was $715,000  (last month was $689,995)Sellers saw 95.82% to list price  (last mon...
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By Kevin A. Guttman-Author, ReverseMortgageSpecialist, 877-251-9709
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I am grateful to be named the top Reverse Mortgage Lender in Colorado Springs and El Paso County, Colorado for 2024 according to RETR statistics. Thank you to my amazing clients and partners!
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
The stats are out for the month of December, and the numbers reflect a slight increase in sales from November to December.   The inventory decreased from last month which is very typical this time of year. This data is courtesy of Joan Cox - House to Home, Inc. I track data daily for the Denver metro area, and the amount of price reductions have been hovering around 1200 each week (this number is twice the amount of new listings coming on) and homes returning to market have been around 150-200 per week.   The inventory this time of year is seasonally low, and is around 7300 during the week, and have seen it as high as 8855.    (includes land up to high-end homes) See what homes are currently available - Active Homes for sale in Denver Buyers - If you have thought about buying a home thi...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
Relocation buyers are fun.    Lots of education, lots of new forms, new rules, etc. to share.    When they came out we had a massive snowstorm and trucked through 25+" of snow for 5 days.   We hadn't had a flake before this storm, with barely anything to talk about since either.   So strange.On the 3rd day we found this home in Golden up Golden Gate Canyon, and took them a few days (and many questions later) but they wrote on it, and seller signed their offer as written.   The sellers had requested a 60-day rentback, and no problem with the buyers, they don't have plans to move in right away.   WIN-WIN for both parties.This home has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5,078 finished square feet, a barn with stables, workshop, loafing shed, pastures, and 35 acres.    Sold Price - $2,900,000A FUNNY/STRA...
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By Jim Garcia | Douglas County Real Estate, 240+ Reviews-Most Recommended Realtor
(Jim Garcia | Douglas County Real Estate)
Metro Bond Taxes in The Meadows of Castle Rock CO is approximately 1/3 of the total property tax amount to all property owners in that sub division. Since the 1980’s residents have been paying the maximum tax rate allowed to be collected by law by the government to pay off for this project. Taxpayers have paid $400m between 1989 & 2024 for a $57m project. The bond holder, Castle Rock Bonds LLC, is expecting another $600m before they are willing to discharge the debt. $20m in metro bond property tax in The Meadows in 2024 was paid to the bond holders.Let those statistics sink in. A $57m development expense in the 1980's to develop The Meadows was originally designed to be paid off between 2006 & 2019. It was reorganized in 1993 to be paid off between 2019 & 2029. However, the documents f...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
 The rates are bouncing around this past month, and has been a bit slower, which is very typical this time of year.  The stats are out for the month of November, and the numbers reflect this month's slowdown.  Inventory is up over last year, sales were up over last year, and there is an almost 5% increase in the value of homes.  Active Listings    10,007      +28.2% over last yearPending Listings    3,399     +22.0% over last yearNew Listings         3,076         +3.4% over last yearClosed Listings       3,370      +10.4% over last yearDays on Market       46           +21.1% over last yearMedian Closed Price     $670,600     +2.9% over last yearAverage Closed Price    $672,456     +4.9% over last yearPercent of closed Price to List Price - 98.6%      -.1% over last year We are seeing ...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
In Colorado, texting while driving is prohibited, and you will receive a ticket if caught.   Effective January 1st - if you are found HOLDING your phone in your hand, you will get a $75.00 fine and two points on your license.   Whether you are making a call, looking for a song, or texting.   Even if you are stopped at a red light.There are still many accidents due to cell phone activity, and the State is hoping the accidents will decrease.
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
The newest "dog" has been added to the force, and it could be a game changer.  The newest member was a robotic "dog" named Spot will be used to identify and remove potentially hazardous materials. The robo-dog is assigned to the Denver Police Bomb Squad and will be used on an as-needed basis with SWAT responses in the Denver metro area.This robot walks on four legs, gets back up on its own when it falls over and can open doors and lift objects. It is remote-controlled and has cameras and lights to help move in dark spaces. So far, it cannot go up and down stairs quickly.This "dog" will not carry weapons, but will identify potential dangers to officers, keeping them at a safe distance.    The funding for this robo-dog was made possible by $328,000 in grants from the Urban Area Security I...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
  The City of Denver will provide Denver residents with some grand entertainment on Saturday!  The 50th annual Parade of Lights will be held in downtown Denver with a 2-mile route for families to enjoy the lights and sounds of a Holiday parade.     Saturday night - 12/7 Parade will begin at 6 pm       You won’t want to miss the sparkling lights, marching bands, 40+ ornate floats, giant balloons and delightful characters including Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa, as they take to the streets of Downtown.  Spectator viewing for the Parade is free all along the two-mile route or purchase grandstand tickets for seating in front of the City & County Building.   The Parade will last approximately one hour. The weather is expected to be very mild, so not as important to bundle up the kiddos...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
  Happy Thanksgiving!         Hope everyone enjoys a safe and peaceful day with friends and/or family.  Today I am grateful I can share an abundance of food on my table, have a roof over my head, enjoy a good real estate market, and am surrounded by friendship.      Thankful I will have a warm meal on the table, and don't have to travel far to enjoy this day! May your life be filled with good things to be thankful for as ours are filled with thankfulness for you. We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.      Frederick Keonig      
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
 This annual event brings authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver! ​The Market opens every year on the Friday before Thanksgiving and lasts through the 23rd of December. The event offers an authentic German holiday experience, including opportunities to meet St. Nikolaus, Krampus, and the Christkind herself.  Guests can savor the season as they enjoy authentic Glühwein, Bavarian-style Biers, European coffee, or hot chocolate while wandering through the Market. Each charming wooden hut offers finely crafted artisan gifts and holiday treats sold by local Coloradan and international merchants. Guests are invited to enjoy live entertainment while snacking on Bavarian-style pretzels, fresh smoked salmon, or Goulasch with their family and friends.Also enjoy the Mile High Tr...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
Golf magazine ranks golf courses around the United States, and 11/12/24 has released its list of the top 100 courses.They use a panel of design aficionados - 127 of them scattered across the globe.   Their handicaps range from +5 to 15.   There's a 52-year gap between their youngest and oldest panelists.  Some have teed it up at over 2,000 courses, others at merely several hundred.Here in Colorado, we are lucky to have two courses that ranked in the Top 100 -  #37 Ballyneal in Holyoke, CO  built in 2006#91  Cherry Hills in Cherry Hills Village built 1923 For those golf enthusiasts, here are the top 3 - #1 Pine Valley in Pine Valley NJ - built in 1918#2 Cypress Point in Pebble Beach CA - built in 1928#3 Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, NY - built in 1931   
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
 Colorado has already had a taste of winter weather this month, but some things still need to be done annually.  Homeowners should have already unhooked their hoses, as we have had a few nights below freezing.   Anytime we see overnight temperatures below freezing, this could damage the spigots. Here are a few items you should winterize  --  Fertilize lawn for its last feeding Check for drafts - use a candle around doors and windows Blow out sprinklers (may be too late) Check fire extinguisher Check all windows for broken seals and be sure they shut & lock Give the deck one last coat of sealer Inspect your roof for shingle damage, or call a roofer Clean rain gutters and downspouts Check around the foundation for any pipes/ducts coming from the house to see if there is additional caulkin...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
In Denver, it has been a very mild Fall, and we have enjoyed several 70 and 80 degree days!   We have been 10-15 degrees above normal temps lately.This week we COULD see a flake or two in the City, and the mountains will see some much needed snow.   Wolf Creek has opened for skiing for the season, with only a 13" base.   The average day for the first day of measurable snowfall is October 18th.  We missed that date this year!For as many years as I can remember, it is usually cold for Halloween, and the kids have needed to wear some warmer clothes under their costumes.    This year it will be a 58 degree day, so not too bad. I like the mellow weather, and the snow can take it's sweet time coming to Denver! 
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By Toby Lorenc, Make your next move your BEST move
(Rocky Mountain Realtors®)
Woodland Park, CO is located approximately 30 minutes outside Colorado Springs in the Rocky Mountains at nearly 8500 feet in elevation. It's near popular attractions along Ute Pass, like The North Pole - Santa's Workshop and the entrance to drive up Pikes Peak Highway (leading to America's Mountain). The beautiful, heavily treed area brings vacationers and home buyers to this quaint town on a regular basis. Here's a quick review of the real estate market conditions. Click for the full report or to sign up for regular email updates for this market:https://tobylorenc.rockymountainpropertysearch.com/market-report?area=city:Woodland%20Park&state=CO&ppc=ActiveRain&addht=WoodlandParkInquiryFeel free to contact me directly if you'd like a real estate market report for your city, zip code, or n...
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