Open House ~ Sat. August 13th ~ Lennar’s Cross Creek Community   This Saturday we will be holding an open house at Lennar’s Cross Creek community.   Address:  24364 E. 4th Drive, Aurora, CO 80018   This great two story home is BRAND NEW and ready to move in NOW!   The Jefferson floorplan offers 1,849 square feet plus an additional 968 square feet in the open basement.  There are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 3 car garage.    The gourmet kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite slab counters and stainless appliances.   Lennar is including front and backyard landscaping and they are also including a backyard fence for your furry loved ones.  Central air conditioning and whole house window coverings are also included.   This home is aggressively priced at $274,500.   Stop by and visit us ... 08/09/2011

Open House ~ Sat. August 13th ~ Lennar’s Cross Creek Community   This Saturday we will be holding an open house at Lennar’s Cross Creek community.   Address:  24384 E. 4th Drive, Aurora, CO 80018   This great ranch style home is BRAND NEW and ready to move in NOW!   The Adams floorplan offers 1,446 square feet plus an additional 1,326 square feet in the open basement.  There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 3 car garage.    The gourmet kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite slab counters and stainless appliances.   Lennar is including front and backyard landscaping and they are also including a backyard fence for your furry loved ones.  Central air conditioning and whole house window coverings are also included.   This home is aggressively priced at $267,100.   Stop by and visit us ... 08/09/2011

Lake View New Homes Still Available at Beacon Point There are still brand new homes and lots available at Beacon Point which back the Aurora Reservoir. Just imagine sitting on your back deck and watching the sailboats float by.  Lennar Homes still has some spec homes ready to mov in now as well as some lots where you can pick which model you want built. This is a rare opportunity.  With interest rates as low as they are, this is the perfect opportunity to get your dream home. Beacon Point is a wonderful family neighborhood adjacent to the Aurora Reservoir just off of Arapahoe Road and Smoky Hill Rd.  This is one of Colorado’s few communities that offers homeowners the opportunity to live close to a large recreational reservoir.  The Aurora Reservoir offers many summer activities for eve... 08/06/2011

Open House this Saturday, August 6th in Beacon Point - Lennar Homes   This Lennar Telluride model has it all. Located at 26511 E Arbor Drive, Aurora, CO 80016.   This home has unobstructed views of the Aurora Reservoir.  That’s right.  It is one the few homes that actually backs the reservoir.   It also has a huge wrap around porch to relax on and watch the sailboats go by.   And – it is ready to MOVE IN NOW!   Offered at $555,500   Two story home with 3,400 square feet on a huge 10,769 square foot lot.   This home has 4 bedrooms upstairs plus a 5th bedroom or study on the main floor.  There is plenty of room in the three car tandem garage. The full open basement is perfect for future expansion.    Beacon Point is such a great place to live in Aurora, Colorado.  Adjacent to the Aurora R... 08/04/2011

Frankie Urban Joins Lennar Homes at Sorrel Ranch, Aurora, CO Frankie Urban started with the Lennar family on August 1, 2011 and is working at the Sorrel Ranch community in Aurora, Colorado. Frankie has many years of new home sales experience.  She previously worked for Meritage Homes at Copperleaf where I had the privilege of meeting her last year.  During her real estate career, she has also worked for Village Homes, Cardell Homes and Today's Homes in Pueblo.  Prior to new home sales, Frankie worked as a Realtor in the resale market. Frankie enjoys gardening and is about to harvest the fruits of her labor with some home grown tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and some carrots that her 6 year old grand daughter helped her plant. Frankie spends her spare time with her two daughters and three... 08/02/2011

Open House this Saturday, August 6th in Beacon point.   This LENNAR Telluride model has it all. Located at 26511 E Arbor Drive, Aurora, CO 80016.   This home has unobstructed views of the Aurora Reservoir.  That’s right.  It is one the few homes that actually backs the reservoir.   It also has a huge wrap around porch to relax on and watch the sailboats go by.   And – it is ready to MOVE IN NOW!   Offered at $555,500   Two story home with 3,400 square feet on a huge 10,769 square foot lot.   This home has 4 bedrooms upstairs plus a 5th bedroom or study on the main floor.  There is plenty of room in the three car tandem garage. The full open basement is perfect for future expansion.    Call today to see this great home, or come by our open house this Sat and check it out.   08/02/2011

Aurora Co offers many cultural services for children and adults.You will have the pleasure of checking out the Fox Art theatre, Pottery, Historic Sites, History Museum, dance music and visual arts. All Summer long Aurora Co offers summer concerts. Now that summer is almost over there are just a few concerts left to enjoy:July 28th - Buckstein Country Rock at Meadowood ParkAug 4th   - Pan Jumbies - Calypso/Carribean - Meadowood ParkAug 11th  - 17th Ave Allstars - 50’s rock and Roll - Utah Park1% of all Aurora construction and remodelling projects over $100,000 is contributed to be used for placement of Public Art.Park locations for summer concerts:   Bi -Centennial Park– Alameda and Potomac. Del Mar Park – 6th and PeoriaMeadowood Park – Dartmouth and LaredoRed-tailed Hawk Park – East Hin... 07/28/2011

  Life In The Aurora Co Suburbs Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live in the Aurora suburbs? Life would be so much different living in a peaceful setting away from the fast pace. Here is a general overview of life in the Aurora suburbs so you can get a true picture of it and see if it is something you would like to explore.The light rail is currently in use with one station at 9 Mile at Parker road and Peoria.  Soon there will be another station at Iliff and possibly Jewell.There are currently 19 parks.  Utah park has an indoor swinmmng pool and has just finished a massvie outdoor grounds remodel. Parks are available for groups and reservations are required.Town meetings are held on a regular basis as are summer concerts.CommutingWhen you are first looking at a beautiful ... 07/28/2011

We are happy to announce the successful closing of one of our listings in Seven Lakes, Aurora, CO. This great home at 18952 E. Bates Ave., Aurora, CO 80013 is SOLD and the sellers are on their way to their new lives in Virginia. This great tri-level home has 1,648 square feet plus an additional 598 square feet in the finished basement.  This home was impeccable inside and out.  This home was listed with another real estate firm prior to us taking the listing.  They were unable to get the home sold for our clients.  We are very happy to show them that we GET RESULTS!   Thinking of Selling? Call Will Hamm and Belinda Spillman WE GET RESULTS! (303) 358-1147 or (303) 884-2026 07/27/2011

Avoiding Moving Nightmares in AuroraWe have all heard about moving nightmares in Aurora and if you have recently sold your house and are ready to make a move you'll want to avoid them. Here are some suggestions to help you avoid these types of moving nightmares so that they don't happen to you.1. Plan aheadOne of the most common problems that people have is to deal with is hiring a moving company at the last minute because they have put it off. As soon as you know the date of your move you should book the company right away. This gives you time to find out more about the company, their insurance policies and their track record.There are a lot of Aurora moving companies that are just starting out that you may end up hiring if you book your move at the last-minute. While some of these com... 07/25/2011

Another great home sold in Beacon Point, Aurora, CO We took the listing at 26544 E. Caley Drive, Aurora, CO 80016 on May 11, 2011. After just five days on the market, we had it UNDER CONTRACT! The new buyers closed on this popular Durango floorplan by Lennar Homes and our sellers are happy in their new home. This Lennar Durango is a ranch style home with 2,970 square feet on the main level and another 2,940 in the open basement.  This home has a 3 car garage and a private courtyard at the entrance. Lennar builds quality homes and has many new homes available at Beacon Point in Aurora, Colorado. Beacon Point is a great family neighborhood just south of the Aurora Reservoir.   07/22/2011

This Great Tri-Level in Seven Lakes is UNDER CONTRACT and scheduled to close on July 27th. This home is located at 18851 E. Cornell Ave., Aurora, CO 80013 We listed this home for our sellers on June 20th and had three offers in TWELVE days!  Our sellers are very excited to get moved to their retirement home in Grand Junction, Colorado. This home has 1,648 square feet plaus and additional 650 square feet in the finished basement.  The sellers have put lots of TLC in this home over the years.  They are original owners from 1977.  THINKING OF SELLING? Call Will Hamm or Belinda Spillman (303) 358-1147 or (303) 884-2026 WE GET RESULTS! 07/20/2011

~ Harry Potter Movie ~ I just got home from seeing the last installment of the Harry Potter movies at the Southlands Movie Theaters!  Some real estate vendors sponsored a 'sneak peak' prior to the movie opening at midnight tonight.  I saw it at 7:00pm Denver time. I started reading the books because I had originally purchased the first 3 for my young niece and nephew.  But before I gave them the books, I heard that there was a death within the first few pages of the book.  So I decided to read the books to see if they were appropriate for them to read.  Naturally, I got hooked.  And I did pass them along for them to read. My niece, now 17, is still a big fan of the series.  I sent her a text from the theater letting her know I was about to see the movie.  She and her friends have been c... 07/14/2011

What is going on with this Colorado weather?While out showing houses all day with an out of town buyer we started out cold with jackets on.  After viewing the first property we came out to rain and wind.   Do I get my umbrella for the next showing? Who knows.So on to the next property and running in the rain to get shelter.  We come out and now it's sunny and warm enough to turn on the air conditioning in the car.And the next property greeted us with big rain drops mixed with a little hail. I am trying to explain this weather to the buyer from England I was with. Sure we all love Colorado we are just never really sure of what we will find on the ground when we wake up each morning.June 21st is the first day of summer.  The retail stores are already having the end of summer sales and the... 06/20/2011

  Home Pricing - Finding The Perfect Listing Price If you have been looking around at Aurora home prices you may be a little confused about listing prices in the area. You might find one home that seems relatively equal to another in a different area and see quite a difference in price. A lot of factors are taken into consideration when determining the perfect listing price for your home, and this should be done with the help of your real estate agent. Finding the perfect listing amount for Aurora home prices is a skill as well as an art. Some real estate agents have been selling homes for so many years that it just becomes second nature knowing what the right price should be. This will also be determined by a few factors including: ·        The house itself.                            ... 06/19/2011

Featured Neighborhood: Wheatlands Home & Real Estate For Sale Wheatlands Home Search Aurora CO Home Search Denver CO Home Search When you are ready to look at homes (or have one to sell) in Wheatlands of Aurora CO give me a call. I would love the opportunity to earn your business! Mark at 702.733.1548. View Wheatlands Neighborhood in Aurora CO in a larger map _________ Copyright 2011 by Mark Richards, All Rights Reserved, "Aurora CO Home Update - Featured Neighborhood: Wheatlands Home & Real Estate For Sale"_________ 06/19/2011

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Featured Neighborhood: Hallcrafts Village East Home & Real Estate For Sale Hallcrafts Village East Home Search Aurora CO Home Search Denver CO Home Search When you are ready to look at homes (or have one to sell) in Hallcrafts Village East of Aurora CO give me a call. I would love the opportunity to earn your business! Mark at 702.733.1548. View Hallcrafts Village East Neighborhood in Aurora CO in a larger map _________ Copyright 2011 by Mark Richards, All Rights Reserved, "Aurora CO Home Update - Featured Neighborhood: Hallcrafts Village East Home & Real Estate For Sale"_________ 06/19/2011

Featured Neighborhood: Morris Heights Home & Real Estate For Sale Morris Heights Home Search Aurora CO Home Search Denver CO Home Search When you are ready to look at homes (or have one to sell) in Morris Heights of Aurora CO give me a call. I would love the opportunity to earn your business! Mark at 702.733.1548. View Morris Heights Neighborhood in Aurora CO in a larger map _________ Copyright 2011 by Mark Richards, All Rights Reserved, "Aurora CO Home Update - Featured Neighborhood: Morris Heights Home & Real Estate For Sale"_________ 06/19/2011

Featured Neighborhood: Willow Park Home & Real Estate For Sale Willow Park Home Search Aurora CO Home Search Denver CO Home Search When you are ready to look at homes (or have one to sell) in Willow Park of Aurora CO give me a call. I would love the opportunity to earn your business! Mark at 702.733.1548. View Willow Park Neighborhood in Aurora CO in a larger map _________ Copyright 2011 by Mark Richards, All Rights Reserved, "Aurora CO Home Update - Featured Neighborhood: Willow Park Home & Real Estate For Sale"_________ 06/17/2011