Summer is easily Colorado’s best season and residents and non residents often spend a lot of time in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. We wanted to share a list of Colorado’s “14ers” with you (click on the image below to enlarge)

How many of them have you hiked? We would love to hear from you! Enjoy the mountains during this wonderful season!

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The preliminary 2010 U.S. census numbers were released last week, indicating that people are still moving to beautiful Colorado!

Colorado’s population has passed the 5 million mark, which is a 1.8 percent increase from last year. Only Wyoming, Utah, and Texas had higher growth rates than Colorado.

According to a recent article in the Denver Post, Colorado added 727,935 residents from 2000-2010, an increase of 16.92 percent. This is the ninth fastest growth rate in the country for the decade.  While this is an impressive figure, the state grew by over 30 percent in the 1990s, so growth has slowed.

The strong growth is good news for the Denver housing market. Colorado has a reputation as a great place to live, boasting a stable job economy with a diverse industry base, along with a plethora of recreational and cultural opportunities. With 300+ days of sunshine (bound to be more than this after the winter we are having!), and panoramic mountain views, Denver is a wonderful place to call home.

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Denver has been named among CNBC’s “Best Cities to Relocate to in America.” Landing in the ninth spot on the list, CNBC praised the Denver area for its stability, an attractive downtown, a strong art and culture scene, and a plethora of outdoor activities. The report also mentioned Denver’s unemployment rate of 7.4 percent, which is much lower that the national average of 10.2 percent. Other cities recognized include: Minneapolis, Madison, Des Moines, Austin, Fort Worth – Arlington, Omaha, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh.

We couldn’t agree with CNBC more. The Denver area is a great place city to consider for relocation. It offers panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, and a plethora of recreational opportunities.

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TeamCox Realtors has compiled a list of fall activities all around the Denver metro area. Enjoy!

Broomfield
Pumpkin Patch
2005 S. 112th St. in Broomfield
Through November 1: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Selected evenings

Castle Rock
Punkin’ Chuckin’
The Grange, 3692 Meadows Blvd in Castle Rock
Sat, October 23: 10am – 1pm

Trick or Treat Street Festival Park
300 Second Street in Caste Rock
Friday, October 29: 2pm – 5pm

Castle of Terror Haunted House
Town’s Fire Training Tower – 333 Malibu Court in Castle Rock
Sat, October 30, 7pm – 10pm Open all weekend 7-10pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Tickets cost $10

Centennial
Pumpkin Festival
Tagawa Gardens
October 16 & 17, 23 & 24: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Denver
Boo at the Zoo
Denver Zoo
Saturday-Sunday, October 30-31: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Denver Children’s Museum Trick or Treat Street
Friday, October 29, 2010: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, October 30 & 31, 2010: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Erie
Anderson Farms
Fall Festival – Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
6728 County Road 3 ¼ in Erie
Now through October 31st

Littleton
Pumpkin Festival
Botanical Gardens at Chatfield
Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day

Corn Maze Botanical Gardens at Chatfield
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Halloween

Parker
Halloween with Horses
Colorado Horse Park in Parker
October 16: 10:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.

Flat Acres Farm 11321 Dransfeldt Road in Parker
Amazing Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Now through November 7: Thu 2 p.m.-dark; Fri noon-dark; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-dark.

Trick or Treat OFF the Street
Wildlife Experience
Saturday & Sunday – October 30 & 31: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

If you have an event to add to our list of autumn activities in and around Denver, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – at 303 400-6060.

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Denver Named Among 2010 Best Winter Locations

Move over, California! The Weather Channel has named Denver, Colorado among its, “2010 Best Winter Locations” list. Yes, we’ve bragged about Denver’s mild winter weather to non-residents for years, but they never seem to believe us!

Well, the Weather Channel has finally validated these claims by ranking Denver as the 7th “Best Winter Location” with the reasoning, “When you analyze Denver’s 2009-2010 winter, it’s nearly non-descript. When a winter season is non-descript that usually is a good thing. Denver’s winter lacked any significant winter storms with an active storm track that generally stayed to Colorado’s south. Yes, temperatures did remain at or below average for the majority of the season but a winter season without any crippling snowstorms in the city is a win in our book.” Other cities named included Los Angeles (#9 – yes, it was ranked lower than Denver after its heavy rain this winter), Honolulu (#4), Portland, Oregon (#3), Taos, New Mexico (#2), and Seattle (#1).

These rankings may be up for debate – let’s see Los Angeles or Denver in January? Maybe the judges forgot or totally overlooked our massive Halloween snowstorm? We’ll take it, though! We’ll see if our good fortune holds since March is usually one of Denver’s snowiest months. And, what is wrong with a little snow in Colorado?

If the Weather Channel’s judges think Colorado’s winters are good, they should come and visit during Denver’s beautiful, mild summer months. Denver’s low humidity, mild temperatures, and cool nights, arguably makes it once of the best cities for summer weather.

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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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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.

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Fall is finally in the air. One of my most favorite things about the autumn season is to head up to the Colorado Rockies to view the changing colors of the aspen trees. When is the best time to see this gold brilliance?  According to 9News.com, the prime viewing times for the Colorado’s aspen trees are:

Northern Mountains: September 19th- October 4th
Central: September 22nd – October 10th
Southern: September 25th- October 13th
Extreme South: September 18th- October 16th

For information on traveling through Colorado’s high country, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.

Scenic Byways of Colorado

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Fall is already in the air, so it is time to start planning your annual fall getaway to the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. Our partners at Land Title have compiled, “Scenic Byways in Colorado,”a must-readpiece for all fall travelers. A few of the recommended routes to view the fall foliage are a short drive from the Denver metro area, including Central City to Estes Park, Estes Park to Grand Lake, Georgetown to Grant, Garden of the Gods to Sedalia, and many more.

For information on traveling through Colorado’s high country during any season, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060. Happy Traveling!

Scenic Byways in Colorado

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It’s summer in Colorful Colorado, which means it’s prime tourism season. According to Visit Denver, Denver tourism bucked a national decline tourism spending last year – Denver visitors spent a record $3.1 billion, which is a 9 percent increase from 2007.

While the number of overnight visitors was virtually unchanged from 2007 to 2008, the travelers spent more money. Where are these visitors coming from? California, Texas, and Florida residents make up the most Colorado tourists, so please, be nice to the Texans.

This trend isn’t surprising since Denver has so much to offer its visitors – the Cherry Creek mall, LoDo, the 16th Street Mall, are just a few of our city’s most-popular tourism spots.

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Top Tourist Attractions in the Denver Area

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