Douglas County residents, especially those living in Parker and Castle Pines, are eagerly awaiting the completion of the Hess Road Extension, connecting State Highway 83 Corridor with I-25. This will greatly ease commuting times for Parker residents driving to I-25 and Castle Rock, along with Castle Rock residents traveling to the Parker area.

We have good news for you… the road opened this week (on January 24th)!

We will continue to keep you updated on major infrastructure projects in Douglas and Arapahoe counties. For more information on Parker real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.

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Happy Holidays!

TeamCox Realtors wanted to share the City of Centennial’s Christmas card with you, including a special poem written by Centennial’s city clerk Brenda Madison.

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Centennial, Colorado, is a great place to call home. Like the card says, the city is thriving, offering first-rate shopping opportunities, including SouthGlenn and IKEA. We agree wholeheartedly that there has “never been a better time to call Centennial home.”

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It’s a Great Day to be in Lone Tree!

Lone Tree, Colorado, is a vibrant community located approximately 18 miles south of Denver. Like many other Douglas County communities, Lone Tree has thrived over the past few decades, even during the down economy. It is hard to find a more ideal location – Lone Tree is located only minutes from the Denver Tech Center (DTC)/Meridian and it is home to Park Meadows Mall, SkyRidge Medical Center and to the most southern stop on Denver’s light rail system.

A brief history of Lone Tree: The first homeowners moved into Lone Tree in 1982 but it wasn’t until 1995 when the City of Lone Tree was actually incorporated. Lone Tree voters approved annexation of 3,500-acre RidgeGate property in 2000. Park Meadows Mall was annexed into Lone Tree in 2007, which has greatly benefited the community.

The future of Lone Tree is bright. With the new RidgeGate Parkway East/Mainstreet Extension opening a year ago, the possibilities are endless for Lone Tree.  RidgeGate, a six-square-mile property south of Lincoln Avenue, was annexed in 2000 and is already partially developed. According to recent article in the Lone Tree News, there are plans for Lone Tree’s city center to be located in RidgeGate, which will include an urban style core with high-rise buildings and a new light rail station.

LONE TREE PROFILE

Commuting

• The Denver Tech Center is approximately a 10 minute commute while Downtown Denver is a 20 minute commute from Lone Tree. The Meridian Business Center is less than five minutes from Lone Tree.
• There are easily accessible light rail stations located along I-25. The Lincoln Ave. stop is located in the heart of Lone Tree.
• Lone Tree is located an hour and a half from the Rocky Mountains!

Employment Centers

• Denver Tech Center/Meridian
• Downtown Denver

Schools and Library

• Douglas County Schools
• Douglas County Libraries

Hospitals

• Sky Ridge Medical Center (located in Lone Tree)

Recreation

• The Lone Tree Recreation Center is one of five recreation and sports facilities in the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

Shopping

• Park Meadows
• Aspen Grove

Culture

• Lone Tree Arts Center (opened fall 2011)

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Believe it or not, the holiday season is just around the corner. TeamCox Realtors has compiled our annual list of a few of the of the Denver metro area’s most popular holiday celebrations:

Denver

Grand Illumination Downtown Denver
November 25, 2011 – 6:00pm
Numerous multiple Downtown Denver locations will be lit up including the City and County of Denver, Larimer Square, Denver Pavilions, the 16th Street Mall and Union Station

LoDo District Inc.’s LoDo Aglow Window Design Contest
Local business owners, designers and art students will create holiday themed window art in LoDo
Winners will be announced the week of December 14

Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Ice Palace Grand Opening
November 11 through December 24
Grand Court at Cherry Creek Shopping Center

Parade of Lights
December 2-3, 2011
The Parade of Lights is a wonderful Denver tradition that dazzles everyone with beautiful floats and giant balloon characters.

Annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver
9:00pm & Midnight
16th Street Mall

Castle Rock

Castle Rock Outlets’ Tree Lighting
November 12, 2011 – 6:00pm
Santa and Matthew Moon

Castle Rock’s Annual Starlighting Ceremony
November 19, 2011
1:00pm-7:00pm
Wilcox Square

Turkey Rock Trot
November 24, 2011
9:30am – 12:30pm

Englewood

Tree Lighting
December 4, 2011 – 5:00pm
Englewood Civic Center

Littleton

Littleton Candlelight Walk and Treelighting
Downtown Littleton
November 25, 2011 – 5:00pm
Littleton will celebrate the holiday season with many festive activities, including lighting up the trees on Mainstreet, caroling and a visit from Santa
himself!

Aspen Grove
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies
December 11, 2011
11:00am-2:30pm

Parker

Ye Olde Yuletide Bazaar
November 12, 2011 – 9:00am-4:00pm
Parker Fieldhouse

Town of Parker Tree Lighting
O’Brien Park in Downtown Parker
November 25, 2011 – 5:00pm

Christmas Carriage Parade
December 10, 2011 – 12:00-4:00pm (parade is at 2:00pm)

For more information regarding spending the holiday season in Denver, Colorado, or if you have events to add to this list, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your
Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060. Have a happy holiday season!

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Halloween is almost here and we know that our neighborhood children will be out to have fun.  Sometimes the fun can get in the way of the safety rules they have been taught.  If you are driving in Piney Creek, Woodgate, Highlands Ranch or any of the many Parker neighborhoods, please be especially diligent and watch for the little gremlins that will be running from house to house.  Let’s make it their night!  Here are more safety tips from our friends at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department.

Halloween Safety

Halloween is a fun time for kids, but it is also an important time to be extra vigilant for possible safety hazards so that your children have a fun and safe Holiday. Some tips to make Halloween safe include:

Costume safety

Choose a costume made of flame retardant material. Costumes should be short enough so that they don’t cause your child to trip and fall. For good visibility, add some reflective tape to the costume or bag he/she is using to carry candy or make/choose a costume made of bright material that is visible in the dark. Masks should fit securely and allow your child to see well and not hinder visibility. If using face paint, make sure it is non-toxic and hypoallergenic. Knives, swords and other props should be made of a flexible material, so that they don’t pose a hazard if fallen upon.

Trick-or-Treating safety

Children should be well supervised by an adult when trick-or-treating. Older children should trick-or-treat in large groups, in well known neighborhoods. Carry a flashlight. Never enter anyone’s house. Walk, don’t run. Stick to well lit houses in familiar neighborhoods only. Follow traffic signals and rules of the road. Drive slowly. Avoid taking shortcuts across backyards or alleys. Stick to the sidewalks of well lit streets.

Candy safety

Instruct your children to bring all candy home before eating it so that you can carefully inspect it for tampering. Children shouldn’t snack while they’re out trick-or-treating, before parents have a chance to inspect the goodies. To help prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light meal before they go — don’t send them out on an empty stomach. Tell children not to accept — and especially not to eat, anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Throw out candy or treats that are homemade, unwrapped or if they appear to have been tampered with (pinholes in wrappers, torn wrappers, etc.). Parents of young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys. Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly, inspect it for holes, including small punctures, and cut it open before allowing children to eat it.

General safety tips

Homeowners should prepare their home for trick-or-treaters by removing obstacles from the front yard, restraining dogs and other animals, and lighting the house well. Provide treats that are individually wrapped candy or offer kids nonfood treats, such as stickers and erasers. Artificial lights and candles are a safer alternative to real candles with a flame that can pose a fire hazard. If going to an adult Halloween party, make sure that you don’t drink and drive. Use a designated driver if alcohol is being consumed.

To report a crime, call the

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at

(303)-795-4711 or 911 for emergencies.

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There is good news on the Colorado employment front! September was one of the best months for Colorado job growth in 42 months. The state added 34,000 jobs in September, compared to September of last year. The Colorado unemployment rate decreased in September to 8.3 percent, which places Colorado 24th among all the states. The national unemployment rate is unchanged at 9.1 percent.

Several major companies have recently announced plans to relocate employees to the Denver metro area. Arrow Electronics, a Fortune 140 company, announced last week that it is relocating its headquarters from Mellvile, New York to Centennial, where it already employs 1,000 people.

Aurora has been selected for General Electric’s PrimeStar Solar plant, which will employ 355 people. The state-of-the-art solar-panel manufacturing plant will jumpstart Colorado’s clean energy sector. The Coleman Company is also moving 25 executives from Wichita, Kansas to Golden.

All of this is great news for the Denver real estate market, which continues to rebound. For information on Centennial real estate, Aurora real estate, or Denver relocation, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.

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Forbes Magazine recently released its list of the most expensive zip codes. Seven Colorado zip codes made the top 100 and three of them are in the Denver metro area (Boulder, Greenwood Village and Cherry Hills). A Castle Rock zip code (80108), encompassing the Castle Pines Village area, was also included in the top 500.

The list was compiled based on home prices from listing prices for both single-family homes and condominiums in more than 20,000 ZIP codes across the U.S. for June 2 to Sept. 2 of 2011.

Here is the list of Colorado zip codes that made the cut:

Snowmass (81654): $2,995,000 (#13)
Aspen (81611): $2,647,239 (#20)
Telluride (81435): $ 2,395,000 (#28)
Cherry Hills Village (80013): $2,195,000 (#37)
Snowmass Village (81615): $1,773,523 (#59) Vail (81657): $1,615,516 (#77)
Greenwood Village (80121): $1,495,000 (#92)
Boulder (80302): $865,611 (#290)
Castle Rock (80108): $688,509 (#472)

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Highlands Ranch Celebrates its 30th Birthday in 2011!

Happy 30th Birthday to Highlands Ranch, Colorado! A little history on Highlands Ranch: Sometime between 1890 and 1900, the original Highlands Ranch Manson was built on 12,000 acres by wealthy homesteader, John Springer who was the largest landholder in the area during the late 1800′s. He established the Springer Cross Country Horse and Cattle Ranch and built approximately 60% of its present structure. The mansion itself consists of 22,000 square feet and boasts 14 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a ballroom, a great room, a dining room, a billiard room, a library, a butler´s pantry and kitchen, 11 fireplaces, and a private courtyard. Today, the Mansion functions as it did in the past, as a working ranch. During the early 1900′s, surrounding homesteads were acquired and the cattle ranch grew to consist of more than 23,000 acres.

Today’s Highlands Ranch, a 22,000-acre master-planned community, began as a plan for a basic suburban housing development circa 1981. Mission Viejo, a California-based company, sought to build out the master-planned community in several phases over many decades. Shea Homes took over Highlands Ranch in 1997 and has overseen its development until the end – the community is now almost 100 percent built out.

In just 30 years, Highlands Ranch has grown to over 90,000 residents. The community features four state-of-the-art recreation centers, a plethora of parks and open space, top-notch schools, and endless shopping and dining opportunities. It offers a wonderful quality of life.

TeamCox Realtors is an expert in Highlands Ranch real estate – we have assisted many buyers with buying and selling homes in the area. For more information on living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, please contact us at 303-400-6060.

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HIGHLANDS RANCH PROFILE

Commuting

• The Denver Tech Center is approximately a 15 minute commute while Downtown Denver is a 30 minute commute.
• There are easily accessible light rail stations located along I-25 as well as the Santa Fe light rail station.
• Less than an hour and a half to the Rocky Mountains!

Employment Centers

• Denver Tech Center
• Downtown Denver
• Business Center located at 470/Lucent

Schools and Library

• Douglas County Schools
• Douglas County Libraries

Hospitals

• Sky Ridge Medical Center
• Littleton Adventist Hospital

Recreation

• Four state-of-the art rec centers
• 23 parks
• Seventy miles of trails
• Backcountry Wilderness Area, an 8,200-acre spread of designated open space

Shopping

• Park Meadows
• Aspen Grove

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It’s hard to imagine the year 2035 but Parker, Colorado is already thinking about it! The Parker 2025 Master Plan, originally approved in 2005, is currently going through an update with its Parker 2035: Changes and Choices Master Plan Update.

According to the Town’s website,  the plan is “an opportunity to reflect upon the community’s successes and challenges and to determine what changes need to be made so that we have the right balance of future growth, housing, transportation, commerce, open space and recreation. By planning together we will set long-term goals and policies that will guide the Town’s day-to-day decisions for the next 25 years.

The Town is looking for input from its residents and has already held two workshops, including “Defining a Hometown Feel” and Defining “Managed Growth’(including water issues).” There is an additional workshop coming up next week:

Workshop 3: Jobs/Economic Development
Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet
Workshop Description: Residents’ survey responses regarding jobs and economic development varied significantly throughout the initial outreach process. This workshop will provide attendees with information regarding the current status of jobs and economic development in the Town of Parker, background on what different types of businesses bring to the Town and how having certain types of businesses in Parker affect the Town. You will work with other Parker area citizens to decide what you would like to have accomplished when it comes to this topic in the next five years and where you would like the community to be in 20 years. Dinner will be included for workshop participants.

We salute Parker for strategizing about its future to make it a better place for residents for years to come. It recognizes that “These decisions will impact our everyday lives, like the opportunities available to our children, places to shop and play in and near our neighborhoods, the length of our daily commutes and in the investment we’ve made in our properties.”

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Douglas County residents, especially those living in Parker and Castle Pines, are eagerly awaiting the completion of the Hess Road Extension, which will connect State Highway 83 Corridor with I-25. This will greatly ease commuting times for Parker residents driving to I-25 and Castle Rock, along with Castle Rock residents traveling to the Parker area. The road is slated to open in December.

Here is a recent update from Douglas County on the project:

Update: By the end of August 2011, R.E. Monks, together with their concrete paving subcontractor (IHC), completed about 95% of the concrete paving. The construction of this phase of the project is nearing completion, with approximately 92% of the $11 Million contract amount expended. The project was divided into two major construction phases. Currently, we are on-target for opening Hess Road to traffic in early December, 2011.

We will continue to keep you updated on major infrastructure projects in Douglas and Arapahoe counties. For more information on Parker real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.

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