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Sunday, February 8, 2015

Southshore in Aurora Colorado 80016 – Homes for Sale Feb 2015

Southshore in Aurora Colorado 80016 – Homes for Sale Feb 2015

Southshore is a great neighborhood for any active family. Located just south of the Aurora Reservoir and just east of the Southlands Shopping Center, there is never a shortage for activities in Southshore.

The Southshore community clubhouse offers a beautiful salt water infinity swimming pool with views of the Reservoir from just about any angle.

Just down the street, is the Southshore Boat House for those who want to take a paddle out for a quick splash around the lake.

Many of the homes in Southshore have breath taking lake views. The Aurora Reservoir is chock full of activities as well. There are 8 miles of walking trails all around the lake and can easily be accessed from the Southshore community.

Currently, there are 12 homes for sale in Southshore ranging in price from $369,900 to $625,000. Click here for detailed information about these great SOUTHSHORE homes for sale.

There are still some stunning brand new homes available in Southshore by Century Communities. You can pick whatever you want in your fabulous home and watch it being built from the ground up. These gorgeous homes are available in a number of floor plans and are in the $500k to $600 price range.

For more information about Southshore, contact Belinda Spillman at 303-884-2026.

Beacon Point Aurora CO - Homes for sale Feb 2015

Beacon Point in Aurora CO – Homes For Sale February 2015

Beacon Point is such a great place to live in Aurora, Colorado. Adjacent to the Aurora Reservoir, Beacon Point offers exciting amenities and activities all year long such as sailing, fishing, hiking, playing tennis, working out in the state of the art fitness center or just lounging by the community pool. A trail system connects Beacon Point with the Aurora Reservoir via an eight mile trail way.

Many of the homes in Beacon Point back the Aurora Reservoir or have incredible views of the Aurora Reservoir. Imagine waking up in the morning to this view. Or, imagine working from home and looking up from your desk to take in the beauty of the Aurora Reservoir.

Currently there are 11 homes for sale in Beacon Point. These homes are priced from $434,000 to $699,000. Click on the link below for detailed property information:

homes for sale in beacon point aurora co 80016

Beacon Point is in the highly acclaimed Cherry Creek School District so your children will have the honor of attending Cherokee Trail High School, Fox Ridge Middle School and Pine Ridge Elementary.

Shopping and entertainment is never a problem with Southlands Shopping Center just down the street.

Looking for a newer, family oriented community with endless activities to keep your family going? Beacon Point is the place for you.

For more information about Beacon Point, call Belinda Spillman at (303) 884-2026.

Littleton CO Homes for sale under $300k - Feb 2015

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Neighborhoods in 80016 Zip Code Colorado

There are many great neighborhoods in the 80016 zip code. Almost all of these neighborhoods are in Arapahoe County and designated for the Cherry Creek School District.

Zip Code 80016 consists of the following cities: Aurora, Centennial, Foxfield, Dove Valley and Greenwood Village with a population of 37,499 and a median income of $102,371.

There is a neighborhood for just about everyone in the 80016 zip code.

Antelope

Arapahoe Heights

Beacon Point

Blackstone Country Club

Chapparal

Chenango

Cherry Creek east

Country Village

Creekside Eagle Bend

Creekview at River Run II

Dove Hill

Estancia

Farm

Foxfield

Greenfield

Heritage Eagle Bend

High Plains Country Club

Landing at Cherry Creek

Piney Creek

Piney Creek Village

Prairie Ridge

Ridgeview Eagle Bend

Rocking Horse

Saddle Rock

Saddle Rock East

Saddle Rock Golf Club

Saddle Rock North

Saddle Rock Ranches

SERENITY RIDGE CONDO

Siena

Sorrel Ranch

Southshore

Stage Run

Tall Pines

Tallyns Reach

The Farm

The Landing

Tollgate Crossing

Tuscany South

Wheatlands

Windmill Reserve

The friendly team at Aspen Lane Real Estate would be happy to share information with you about zip code 80016.

Mosquitos Are Swarming in Colorado 2014 – What Can You Do?

Mosquitos Are Swarming in Colorado – What Can You Do?

We have had an incredible wet summer this year in Colorado far exceeding our normal amounts of rainfall in most of the State.

June through September are the months when mosquitos are most active in the Rocky Mountain Region. Lately, with standing water, it is hard to venture outside for only a few minutes and avoid the swarms of mosquitos.

Most mosquitos are searching for their fresh bloody meals in the late afternoon and early evening. They rest during the daytime in cool places and come out for a hearty dinner of our blood just before nightfall.

Weather permitting, you should wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and shoes. Mosquitos can bite through thin clothing but have difficulty biting through blue jeans and sweatshirts.

Insect repellants containing 10% to 30% DEET (N, N-diethyl-methyl-meta-toluamide) should be used when you are outside for any prolonged duration.

Make sure your backyard is not a breeding ground for mosquitos by:

Emptying all water holding containers in the backyard including bird baths
Keep the grass mowed short.
Keep the gutters cleaned out of all debris.
Cut back dense vegetation where mosquitos can hide out during the day.
Burn Citronella candles in the evening hours if you are going to be outdoors. Of course, you should never leave an open flame unattended.

These are just a few things you can do to reduce the mosquito population in your area.

Remember – mosquitos can cause West Nile Virus. Symptoms typicall do not occur until 3 to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. 20% of those infected with West Nile Virus will suffer a debilitating illness. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, head and body aches, rash and swollen lymph nodes. Extreme symptoms include loss of vision, paralysis, coma, tremors, convulsions and may sometimes lead to death.

Stay healthy and prevent this from happening to you and your loved ones.

Heather Gardens Aurora CO 80014 – Market Recap

Heather Gardens in Aurora Colorado is the perfect place to relax and enjoy life. This 55+ community has something for any lifestyle. Heather Gardens is an age-restricted community for independent adults. It is located just off of Yale Ave near I225 and Parker Road.

There are about 2,400 condos in Heather Gardens and they provide 24/7 security as well as many amenities.

There are three types of buildings in Heather Gardens. There are 4 story buildings which do not have laundry facilities in the units, townhomes with attached garages and high rise buildings with a parking structure under the building.

he 9 hole Executive golf course at Heather Gardens is perfect for an afternoon outing taking in the mature landscaping, water features and nature all around.

Currently, there are 10 condos Active on the market in Heather Gardens priced from $95,000 to $245,000. Below is a chart showing the price point verses the square footage. Larger square footage doesn’t always command the highest price. And of course, the building type plays a big part in the pricing.

There are currently 24 condos/townhomes under contract in Heather Gardens from $95,000 to $312,500 and 11 have sold in the past 30 days from $104,900 to $250,000.

For detailed information about these condos/townhomes, click on the link below.

Click Here For Property Detailed Information

Heather Gardens continues to be a very popular community in the over 55 crowd. There are limited active retirement communities in the Denver Metro Area to choose from. This community offers complete independence and yet offers so many group activities and amenities.

For more information about Heather Gardens in Aurora CO, contact the friendly team at Aspen Lane Real Estate, (303) 884-2026. We know Heather Gardens and can help you with your journey.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

FAQ: How Does A Buyer’s Agent Get Paid?

Many times, when I am meeting buyers, they are confused about who pays their Realtor. Many people are concerned that they will have to pay their Realtor, so instead, they call listing agents thinking that they will save money.

That is a myth. Buyer’s Agents are almost always paid by the seller. Even at new construction sites, the builder pays the agent’s commission.

Many buyers will go to a new home community in search of a brand new home without Realtor representation. They often think they will get a better deal if they leave their Realtor behind. This is another myth. In most cases, buyers are able to procure a much better deal WITH Realtor representation and most builders would rather that the buyer have a Realtor working on their behalf.

For Sale By Owners (FSBO’s) can sometimes be tricky. Many times, sellers try to sell their home without the help of a Realtor because they think they can handle the legal documents on their own. In some cases, FSBO’s will offer what’s called a coop to the buyer’s agent but many times they do not. In this case, the buyer may be responsible to compensate their Realtor for representation. And typically, the Buyer’s Agent ends up doing all of the work for both sides of the transaction since FSBO’s are NOT experts in the real estate industry.

It is not a good idea to try to purchase a FSBO without the help of a licensed Realtor. First, does the seller really know what their home is worth? Will you be over-paying for the FSBO home? Second, without the proper approved real estate contracts, are you exposing yourself legally by proceeding with this transaction? Remember – approved real estate contracts are written to favor the buyer in all cases – not the seller.

Working with the Listing Agent to Purchase a Home. Many buyers think that they will receive a better deal if they work solely with the listing agent on a home purchase. Another MYTH! First, remember that the listing agent is working on behalf of the seller. Second, the listing agreement the listing agent has with the seller is between them. Just because you decide to forgo representation via a buyer’s agent does not mean that the seller is going to save thousands of dollars in commissions. Instead, the listing agent is going to make more commission. There are times when the listing agent offers to reduce their commission when they “bring the buyer”, but that is not a guarantee.

If you are still confused about compensation for a Realtor working on your behalf, don’t be afraid to clarify this issue with your Realtor. They can explain it clearly so there is never a doubt about your monetary responsibilities.