Denver

Denver is one of the fastest growing cities situated one mile above sea level and boasting a lifestyle envious to most of the nation. Founded by early settlers whose vitality and individualism dreamed of finding instant wealth is what gave them the fortitude to build a great city. Their pioneering spirtit, appreciation of the geographical beauty, natural resources and the challenge to build a prosperous city, inspired them to forge forward.

The Platte River and Cherry Creek rivers were sources of water and beauty to the early settlers and continue to grace Denver with a serene atmosphere. There are plenty of parks and trees that give Denver plenty of greenspace within its boundaries. Vistas of the mountains abound as well as immediate access to outdoor activities.

Denverites enjoy the central location of being practically situated in the middle of the United States. You can tell both business and travel flourish in the Metro Denver area, based upon the activity level of the Denver International Airport alone.

There are plenty of theater and music performances, museums, shopping, sports, attractions and outdoor activities for cultural and pastime enjoyment. The moderate climate encourages outdoor enthusiasts to bicycle, golf and hike year round.

The housing market in Denver is extremely favorable to those relocating to the area due in part to low interest rates, low unemployment, low inflation and a successful stock market. The median price for a home in the resale market is $150,000.

In the Metro Denver area you will find many housing options. There are single family homes, apartments, lofts, and townhomes that feature gorgeous views, and easy access to the downtown area. Parkfield is a new community offering homes starting around $93,000 featuring 2-3 bedrooms and 1-2 bathrooms. Horizons/Wildlife features new construction single family home starting around $120,000 and include 3-5 bedrooms with 2-1/2-3 bathrooms. Green Valley is another new community in Denver that boasts homes in a few price ranges that include properties at the Oak Reserve starting at $170,000. Gateway is a community with homes starting around $110,000 and go up for there. Luxury homes at Heron Estates are for sale with staring prices around $320,000's. There are townhomes at Great Ranch located in Denver iwth starting prices in the $180,000's. At Montrechez you'll find townhomes featuring 2-3 bedrooms priced between $280,000's to $470,000's.

Lone Tree

Lone Tree is located south of Metro Denver just west of I-25 and south of C-470. It's a new community that enjoys close proximity to south Denver's buisness parks, Centennial Airport, residential areas and Colorado's only "retail resort", Park Meadows.

If your a golf enthusiast, you'll enjoy living at Heritage Estates, a private gated community. It's home to the Lone Tree Country Club which features an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course.

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Aurora

Aurora came into existence in 1891 as a real estate developmnet venture by Donald Fletcher. The original township was four square miles in size and today encompasses 140 square miles. There are approximately 246,000 residents making it the state's third largest city in population.

The Aurora Buckley Air National Guard base is a city landmark that employs approximately ten thousand military and civilian people. Located at the former Lowry Air Force Base is the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.

Residents here enjoy the abundace of eateries, featuring an array of cuisines, a driving commute of 30 minutes to Denver International Airport, the Denver Tech Center and downtown Denver.

Easy access to reservoirs, parks and golf courses provide Arurorans with plenty of outdoor activity.

There is a wide range of housing opportunities featuring single-family homes, townhomes, apartments and a multitude of multi-family homes in Aurora. Price ranges can accomodate all lifestyles.

One of the biggest and most diverse new communities is Saddle Rock. Prices for new homes begin around $260,000's and go up to the $600,000's. Semi-custom built homes at Siena at Tuscany South begin from the $300,000's and $400,000's. One of the newest golf-communities is at The Falls of Saddle Rock with pricing between $300,000 to $600,000. There are many other new communities in Aurora with prices starting in the low $200,000's such as Highlands at Piney Creek, Villas at Cherry Creek, and Danbury Park.

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Parker

Parker began its history as a modest stage-stop in 1860. Located 20 miles south of Denver, Parker is a growing community that has rolling plains, low buildings, new home communities and beautiful golf courses.

Well planned communities boast high quality custom built homes as well as moderately priced quality homes starting in the low $100,000's in Parker. Many well known builders, both nationally and locally, feature homes for sale in Parker. You'll enjoy the vistas of Pike's Peak from your new home.

There are numerous new communities in Parker offering innovative floor plans, one and two story designs as well as custom luxury homes. You'll find elegant custom homes at Timbers at the Pinery with prices starting around $370,000 going all the way to $1 million. Deer Creek Farms offers country living with properties for sale priced from $220,000 to $400,000's. If golf is your passion, Canterberry Crossing features one and two-story homes priced around $180,000 to $240,000's. Willow Park showcases homes beginning around $130,000 and well as Covington at Bradbury Ranch. Please go to our builder page for more information about new communities in Parker.

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Castle Rock

Located midway between Denver and Colorado Springs, Castle Rock is situated in the Plum Creek Valley offering its residents plenty of wide open spaces.

Residents can enjoy a rural lifestyle surrounded by natual beauty. Just eight miles to the west is Pike National Forest featuring incredible canyons, hiking, camping, icnis and trout fishing. The area offers three membership golf clubs and a new public course.

Some of the best shopping can be found in Castle Creek. There are literally over one hundred shops that feature the nation's best names in fashion. accessories and houseware.

Castle Creek has real estate for sale in all price ranges and styles. Here you can find small acreage home sites, planned developments and townhomes by some of the most talented builders. Adult, gated and golf communities abound in Castle Creek.

Listed here are just a few of the many new communities in Castle Rock. The Enclave at Heritage Hills boasts a gated community with homes from $240,000 to $280,000's for sale. Luxury homes and sites right on the golf course, Castle Pines North offers homes starting from $210,000's to $320,000's. For active adults, Castle Pointe features ranch style homes beginning around $240,000. Large homesites and quiet living can be found at Hidden Pointe starting from $300,000 to $450,000.

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Highlands Ranch

Higlands Ranch encompasses over 22,000 acres, making it one of Metro Denver's largest planned community. Formerly a cattle ranch, Higlands Ranch is home to over 47,000 residents.

Only 30 minutes driving distance from downtown Denver, Higlands Ranch combines convenience and opportunity. Homebuyers will find professionally designed homes in all price ranges and styles.

One of the highlights to living in Higlands Ranch is the 300-acre park system that winds throughout the community. There are two community golf courses in the neighborhood that make this planned community highly attractive to live in. Children residing in Highlands Ranch can be assured of an excellent education that is a part of the Douglas County school district.

Weatherstone is a new upscale community with homes priced from $270,000 to $450,000. Huntington Estates features single-family homes priced from $180,000's to $200,000's. Located at Heatherhill tradionally styled homes with 2,100 to 2,900 square feet of living are priced between $200,000's to $280,000's.

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Greenwood Village

Greenwood Village became a home rule city in 1972. Creating the ability to govern itself and establish a parks and recreation department in the same year, Greenwood Village quickly flourished.

Growing from a rural village in Arapahoe County, to a community where big buisness coexists with up-scale living, Greenwood Village still contains plenty of rural acreage.

You'll find a numerous amount of covenant-controlled developments in the eastern section of Greenwood Village; dirt roads, horse pastures and farm houses and some of the most prestigious properties south of Metro Denver can be found in the western section of Greenwood Village.

Village on the Meadows feature 3 bedroom homes starting around $450,000 to $500,000. Those seeking more prestigious properties can see gracious homes at Bateleur/The Preserve for around $460,000's and custom built homes at the Preserve starting in the $600,000's. Summer Hill features townhomes starting around $130,000.

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Littleton

Reflecting lifestyles of Colorado's early settlers, Littleton is known for its three blocks of restored turn-of-the-century downtown buildings. Take a look at what early life in Colorado was, at the Littleton Historical Museums fourteen acre site featuring two working farms.

Littleton is also known for its abounding recreational opportunities. Within it's city boundaries is the 625-acre South Platte Park, South Platte River, High Line Canal Trail, Lee Gulch, Arapahoe Greenway and Carson Nature Center. Here you can enjoy everything from biking and hiking to skating, golfing, swimming and riding horses.

There are twenty-six city maintained parks in Littleton as well. They include a two-rink enclosed ice areana, two indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a mulit-purpose recreation center. You'll find plenty of bike trails and walking trails through residential areas and along the High Line Canal Trail.

Littleton places a high value on education and therefor enjoys the reputation of having one of the lowest dropout rates in the state of Colorado. Children attending schools in Littleton can be assured of an excellent education.

Residents can enjoy a multitude of housing choices. There are townhomes, condominiums, single family custom built homes, lakeside estates, apartments and low-maintenance patio homes.

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Englewood

Englewood was originally connected to Denver by a road made by horsedrawn power and ingenuity and became a city in 1903.

Located just south of the city along Broadway, Englewood is a self-sustaining city. It has long established business sections and mature neighborhoods along with beautiful parks, golf courses and recreation centers.

Some of the most beautiful new communities can be found in Englewood. Sanctuary on the Park features homes that have between 2-4 bedrooms and 2-4 bathrooms priced starting from $248,000 to $315,000. Overlooking Cherry Creek State Park you'll find executive custom homes featured at Orchard Valley begin around $280,000's and into the $500,000's. Some of the most presitgious properties for sale can be found at Lake Pointe Estates with prices starting from the $450,000's.

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Cherry Hills Village

Cherry Hills is a semi-rural town in Arapahoe County that borders Denver County to the north and east, Greenwood Village to the south and Englewood to the west. Known for its rural atmosphere and quality of life, Cherry Hill residents regard zoning and land use as a top priority. There is an extensive trail system that includes both paved and unpaved trails closed to motorized vehicles.

There are many "horse property" sites located in Cherry Hills Village that range from one to two and a half acre lots. There is only on small commercial district that features offices and medical clinics. Residents can find shopping and other commercial amenities just a short distance in neighboring towns.

Properties in Cherry Hills Village sold within the last year between $334,000 to $3,787,500. This is one of south Metro Denver's most exclusive areas.

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Ken Caryl Valley

Discriminating home buyers will find a quality of life that is superb in Ken Caryl Valley. Located in Jefferson County, is a multitude of presitigous homes built be some of the most outstanding homebuilders in Colorado.

Ken Caryl Valley has a wealth of recreational activities available to its residents. Here you'll find three community pools, an abundance of tennis courts, over 3,500 acres of open land designated for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and taking in some of the most beautiful views of Colorado.

Home prices in communities like The Territory, range from starting around$110,000 and go into the $160,000's. At the high end of the price range you will find communities like North Ranch, Forrest Rim, Barrington Ridge, and Carriage Hill with prices starting around $350,000 and $400,000 and going higher than that.

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Columbine Valley

The landscapes in this area of southwest Jefferson County begin to resemble the ridges, valley and terrain of the nearby western foothills. The neighborhoods are mostly unincorporated and prefer to stay that way. Marston Lake rebuffed Denvers attempt at annexation 30 years ago. The high level of ecological consciousness at the edge of the mountains has residents very involved in environmental issues. The new home communities with prices of $350,000 and up attract a highly educated resident wanting to be located between the city and the mountains. Jefferson county schools and an active outdoor lifestyle make this a perfect place for families. The best hiking/biking trails are here: Waterton Canyon, Deer Creek Park, Hayden/Green Mountain & Mount Falcon. Bear Creek Lake Park is great for fishing, Red Rocks Park, Chatfield Arboretum, Dinosaur Ridge and Roxborough State Park are spectacular for their red rock geological formations. The neighborhoods include Grant Ranch, Bear Creek, Marston Slopes, Columbine, Roxborough, Heritage West, Chatfield, Fox Hollow, Ridgepoint, Willow Springs, White Deer Valley and Raccon Creek.

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Morrison

Morrison is a small town nestled behind low mountains with a population of only 550 residents. The city was founded upon its stone quarry and accessibility to supply the city of Denver with stone for construction projects. By 1925, building materials changed and the use of the short railroad service from Morrison to Denver ended. This basically discouraged further growth of Morrison but left behind historic homes and stores representitive of that pioneer spirit.

Today, Morrison is well know for the Red Rocks Ampitheater that draws record crowds for summer performances by the Colorado Symphony and the drag races at Bandimere Speedway.

Some of the most gracious living in the Metro Denver area. Communities like Willow Springs is a community that combines golf-course living with outdoor beauty of the Red Rock Foothills. Prices at Willow Springs begin around $500,000 for a 4 bedroom home, The Grandview at Willow Springs start around $395,000 and homes in Hillsborough at Willow Springs are priced beginning around $280,000's to the $390,000's. Homes featured in Spring Hill, include 3-4 bedrooms and are priced from $180,000's to the $220,000's.

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Lakewood

Lakewood is Colorado's fourth largest city and is located in Jefferson County adjacent to the west of Denver as well as the foothills. Even with close proximity to Denver, a thriving business environment of its own, Lakewood is a quiet and peaceful rural location to live in. Residents here can enjoy the careful planning that has supplied parkways, green belts enhanced by foliage to its residents that have helped to soften the edges between business and residential areas.

Although Lakewood has a population of over 137,000 people in a forty-four square mile area, it has maintained plenty of open space that is dotted with numerous reservoirs, country clubs and parks. Residents can enjoy over 6,500 acres and over 80 miles of hiking and biking trails. Bear Creek Lake Park offers the opportunities to fish, horseback ride and hike as favorite pastimes. Another amenity that has drawn attention to itself is the Fox Hollow Golf Course that is the first golf course in the U.S. designed to accommodate golfers with disabilities.

Lakewood is home to some major employers like the Denver Federal Center, COBE Laboratories, KN Energy, the Veterans Administration, Kaiser Permanente, Safeco INsurance Company and the AMC Cancer Research Center.

Properties in Lakewood are diverse offering single family homes with prices starting around $200,000 and going up into the million dollar range for prestigious custom built homes. You'll also find townhomes with starting prices of $129,000.

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Golden

Rich in history as Colorado's first territorial capital and major commercial center for the mountain mining towns, Golden boasts a quality of life that includes plenty of outdoor recreation, historic buildings that house shops, galleries and fine restaurants along Golden's main street.

Golden boasts visitor attractions like the territorial building, the 1800 Astor House , a Railroad Museum, Heritage Square, Boettcher Mansion, the Buffalo Bill Museum, and the Hiwan Homestead.

Golden is home to the Coors Brewing Company, one of the oldest Colorado businesses that was founded in 1873 by Adolph Herman Joseph Coors as well as the Colorado School of Mines, the nations foremost college of mineral engineering studies in the world. Also located in Golden is the National Earthquake Center, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the American Alpine Center.

Traveling east to Denver is an easy commute of just 20 minutes. You can find homes in communities like The Village at Mountain Ridge with starting prices of $300,000 to $500,000. North Table Mountain Village features homes staring from the $180,000's to the $210,000's. This is just a sampling of prices and communities that offer great views and country living only minutes from the hustle and bustle of Denver.

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Wheat Ridge enjoys close proximity to Denver while maintaining its own unique historic image. Shady lined trees, well constructed brick and wood homes and an extensive park system identify Wheat Ridge as a mature city rich in heritage.

Wheat Ridge earned its name from the wheat crop it harvested, followed by the orchards that supplied fruit to most of the state and finally carnations that are primarily grown in greenhouses.

Home to over 32,300 people, Wheat Ridge offers its residents an outstanding recreation district responsible for promoting and maintaing the Clear Creek open space corridor which consists of bicycling and walking trails that connect with the regional trail system.

You'll find homes priced modestly starting in the mid $140,000's and increasing from there. Homes priced in the mid $250,000's feature four bedrooms and approximately 2,700 sq.ft. of living space.

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Evergreen

Evergreen sits at an altitude of more than 7,000 feet, is situated between Mounat Evans on the south and Lookout Mountain on the north, and is a convenient 35 minutes from downtown Denver.

Today, Evergreen has expanded its local business opportunities with new developments like Genesee to the north and Bailey to the southwest which include office buildings and other business spaces accomodating the desire to work and live in Evergreen.

Evergreen residents will enjoy year round quality of life living surrounded by smog-free air, grassy meadows, clear mountain streams and lakes. Against the backdrop of Mount Evans which towers 14,260 feet above the town, you'll enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities that include hiking, cross country skiing, biking, fishing, and camping that are accessible just outside your back door.

Homes for sale in Evergreen that include four bedrooms, two or three bathrooms begin pricing around $214,000 and go as high as the mid $800,000's. The majority of homes seem to be priced in the mid $300,000's and mid $400,000's. Home that feature five bedrooms are priced in the $500,000's.

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Conifer Corridor

Conifer Corridor was historically founded as a "wide spot" where three roads intersected and included a place for miners, merchants, and stage coaches to pick up supplies. Originally known as Bradford Junction, the towns of Conifer, Pine Junction and Bailey make up what is know as "The Corridor".

Today, Conifer Corridor is an unicorporated mountain community with an easy thirty minute commute to downtown Denver. Families desiring a more rustic lifestyle, beautiful clear blue skies, and magnificent mountain vistas will enjoy this Jefferson County location. You'll find amenities like modern shopping centers and plenty of shops available to give you a suburban feeling but the surroundings of country living.

The 1998 average selling price according to the Evergreen/Conifer MLS service was $249,872. Prices range from under $100,000 to over $1,000,000.

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Westminster

Incorporated in 1911, Westminster takes its name from Westminster University which operated from 1908 to 1917. Although the university closed its doors, the area continued to grow at a slow pace until the the Boulder Turnpike opened in the 1950's linking Boulder to Denver and therefor stimulating further growth in Westminster.

Westminster is home to one of Adams county's largest employers, Lucent Technologies. Along with over one hundred other high-tech firms, Westminster is part of the high tech corridor that runs along U.S.36.

Residents and visitors alike will enjoy the many attractions and amenities found in Westminster. Home to The Butterfly Pavilion, the nationally recognized Legacy Ridge Golf Course, the Promenade, Front Range Community College, and over 14 million square feet of retail space, an abundance of eateries, a new library and almost fifty miles of trails, and City Park Recreation Center that includes plenty of family oriented activities as well as a spa like pool and climbing wall, residents will enjoy quality of life living just minutes away from Metro Denver.

There is a diversity of housing opportunitites available in Westminster ranging from moderately priced homes in the low $200,000's to executive homes located at Legacy Ridge starting in the $500,000's and going well into the $900,000's. You can also enjoy carefree townhome living with gorgeous mountain views starting from the $220,000's at Stratford Lakes.

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Arvada

Arvada began as a farming community just a short distance located northwest of Denver. With more than a 130 year history, Arvada today is well balanced community that combines commercial, industrial, and residential growth.

Views of North Table Mountain are in addition to the numerous lakes dotting Arvada along with the Ralston Creek that runs through this culturally alive city. Golfing enthusiasts will enjoy Arvada's three outstanding golf courses.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is one of the metro area's finest theaters, producing several plays a year. The Center also features an outdoor ampitheater, a gallery, a historical museum and hosts many educational events as well.

Families will appreciate the quality of education served by the Jefferson County School District. Programs to assist children with learning difficulties as well as advanced classes for gifted students are part of the school district's appeal.

A variety of housing can be found in Arvada with new construction homes for sale starting in the $160,00's. Townhomes offering carefree living in communities like Grace Place begin around $80,000.

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Broomfield

Broomfield is located in Boulder County, northwest to Denver with easy access to highways 287 and 36. As one of Colorado's first planned communities, Broomfield today features a quiet life-style along with a strong business economy. For those seeking a shopping spree close to home, Flatirons Regional Shopping Mall features major tenants Lord & Taylor, Foleys, Nordstroms and Dillards.

High technology manufacturing as well as various other manufacturing, services, retail and wholesale trade, government and construction contribute to the strong economy Broomfield enjoys. The Interlocken Business Park hosts many companies supplying residents with numerous employment opportunities. Broomfield is home to large companies like Ball Aerospace, McDATA, Sun Microsystems,Inc., Level 3 Communications, Hunter Douglas Window Fashions and Geneva Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Homes featuring two and three bedrooms begin around $171,000 and go up from there. The majority of homes with three or four bedrooms boasting new construction are priced starting in the mid $200,000's with executive homes for sale in the $400,000 range.

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Louisville

Louisville originally began as a coal mining town with peak years of operation between 1907 to 1909. The last coal mine closed in 1952.

Today, Louisville retains its original charm, which can easily be seen on Main Street and in the values and traditions amongst its residents. Taking on a progressive modern outlook, Louisville provides its residents with a complete service hospital, modern recreation center, championship golf course, an extensive senior center program, shopping centers, health care facilities,and excellent youth programs.

Louisville has some of the most graciously designed homes starting in the mid $200,000 with homes featuring four bedrooms, and large lots begin in the $300,00's. Louisville boasts some of the finer homebuilders in Colorado.

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Thornton

Located off of I-25, Thornton is just minutes away from Metro Denver. Thornton was first developed in 1953 on a ridge approximately 500 feet above the surrounding area bestowing it with magnificent panaramas of the city, mountains and vistas in the distance.

Thornton began expanding in 1956 and became incorporated. Having forsight,in 1963, Thornton acquired its own unrestricted water and sewer system as well as additional storage space for water anticipating further growth in the future.

Strategically located between Denver and Boulder, Thornton enjoys the proximity to Denver International Airport which is only twelve minutes away. Although Thornton is a modern city with all of today's amenities, it has done a wonderful job of preserving landmarks and historical buildings to link itself to Colorado history.

Thorntons 72,000 residents can enjoy and be proud of The Thornton Recreation Center located on 136 acres of city own property. Here you'll find a wave pool, lap pool, sauna and steam room, conditioning center, fitness and dance room, gym and gymnastics center, racquetball courts, indoor track, multi-purpose room for meetings with state and pre-school child care. This is an incredible facility offering a diverse amount of activities for residents here.

There are over sixty parks and numerous amount of outdoor recreational facilities in Thornton adding to the appeal of this Metro Denver city.

Thornton offers homes with tremendous value starting around $120,000 and $130,000. New construction priced around $150,000 will feature three and four bedrooms, two car garage attached, dramatic entries and a lot more features included by the builder. Beginning around $100,000, townhomes/condos are properties for sale that offer carefree living and convenience.

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Commerce City

Commerce City began its history in the 1850's as a farming community. During the 1920's, the city transferred its agriculturally base economy to an industrial base economy. With the Union Pacific Railroad and the Burlington Northern Railroad converging in the center of the city, expansion and growth flourished. HIghways I-25, I-70 and I-270, provided further access to the rest of the state and easy access to the Denver International Airport.

The Buffalo Run Golf Course and the Municipal Services Center are recreational facilities residents of Thornton can enjoy and take pride in. Rocky Mountain National Wildlife Refuge borders Commerce City the east attracting local and international visitors.

Recently there has been an increase of residential and business growth in Thornton offering oppportunites for residents to work and live in Thorton. New home construction featuring two to four bedrooms and two to two and a half bathrooms are priced beginning in the $110,000's. In planned communities like Eagle Creek, you'll find three bedroom homes starting in the $160,000's.

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Federal Heights

Federal Heights is located in Jefferson County, east of Westminster. Situated between I-25 and Rte.287, residents in Federal Heights will enjoy easy highway access to Denver and neighboring towns.

Federal Heights is home to Water World, located on sixty-four landscaped acres,and featuring forty aquatic attractions. The entire family will have day long fun from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

There is a wide variety of homes for sale in Federal Heights. Homes in Northmoor featuring four bedrooms, four bathrooms are priced at $174,000. At North Federal Heights, you can own a duplex for $165,000. Communities like Park Rise at Summit Pointe, North Creek/Paired Homes, Pinnacle Creek Condos, Legacy Ridge, Park Vista and Westbury Farms feature new construction priced from $74,000 to $200,000.

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Northglenn

Northglenn is one of Metro Denver's youngest communities. In 1959, developers and planners built an award winning housing development originally named North Glenn. Within ten years, the initial development was completed and incorporated as the City of North Glenn.

The city of North Glenn sits on either side of I-25. Its strategic location enables residents to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle while taking advantage of the easy access to neighboring cities, Denver and the Denver International Airport.

Established as well as new housing construction exists in Northglenn offering the homebuyer a variety of styles and prices to choose from. Homes in Park Vista feature 1,985 to 3,014 square feet of comfortable living space, priced from the $180,000's to the $200,000's. Autum Chase is another new community featuring homes starting at $160,000's. More prestigious properties priced from $250,000 and homes from $500,000 can be found at Legacy Ridge. Townhomes at Pinnacle Creek Condos range from $80,000 to $140,000.

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Brighton

Brighton's history began as a thriving agricultural and truck farm community in 1887. Located just off of I-76 and northwest to Denver International Airport, Brighton boasts a rural lifestyle only 20 minutes from downtown Denver. Residents enjoy fishing and recreation at nearby Barr Lake.

Brighton is experiencing a growth surge with the completion of E-470 and the close proximity to Denver International Airport. Although Brighton is expanding its business and housing markets, it still has a small town feeling to it.

New housing developments like Shenandoah feature new homes priced from $170,000's. Clover Meadows begin around $130,000 and Bromley Park offers homes starting in the low $100,000's. Homes situated on acreage in developments like Mustang Meadows begin at $175 to $280,000's, and Greatrock North from low to mid $200,000's.

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Longmont

Longmont is a northern city, historically known for its agricultural beginnings since 1871.

Today, Longmont enjoys being home to high-tech companies that represents the clean industry growth since the 1960's.

Residents and visitors enjoy cultural experiences including live theater at the Longmont Theater Company, Longmont Symphony Orchedstra, Longmont Museum, summer concerts in the park, and ART-WALK, which is held in downtown Longmont. The city boast three municipal golf courses which includes Ute Creek, a championship golf designed by Robert Trent Jones II in 1997.

Longmont has many new housing developments featuring new construction as well as established homes for sale. Sugarmill Farms by Woodcrest Homes, is a new housing development featuring homes for sale priced from the low $200,000's. Quail Ridge features homes starting at $214,000 and the Townhome-style Condominiums starting at $149,900.

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Lafayette

No longer a coal mining town, Lafayette is a progressive city, featuring a quality of life that is represented by its state-of-the-art facilities and recreational opportunities.

Taking advantage of highway I-287 access, Lafayette enjoys the proximity to metro Denver providing residents with cultural events, spectator sports, and shopping opportunities.

You'll find a miriad of housing styles and prices in Lafayette ranging from townhome condominiums to prestigious million-dollar estates. One of the executive communities is Blue Heron Estates with homes priced starting in the $300,000's. These homes feature 3-5 bedrooms and 3-5 bathrooms. Indian Peaks is a community offering a variety of homes priced from the $150,000's up to the $900,000's. South Pointe features homes in the mid-range with prices starting around $250,000. Both condos and single family homes can be found at The Ranch at South Pointe, with prices for homes starting around $130,000 and condos priced beginning around $!40,000.

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Boulder

Boulder is a picturesque, quiet college town just 35 minutes northwest of Denver. It lies at the base of the Flatiron Mountains with the Rocky Mountains to the west and the rolling plains to the east. Fresh air, plenty of space and gorgeous views abound.

Home to the University of Colorado, Boulder has a spirit that appeals to both young and young-at-heart. Careful planning towards business and residential growth has helped Boulder maintain its green space and outdoor recreational opportunities. Residents here enjoy the quality of life of having a strong employment base, cultural events and natural beauty. Take a stroll at Pearl Street Mall and enjoy the shops, restaurants and street performers.

Boulder has made a strong effort to encourage clean industries such as IMB, U S West, Gerry OUtdoor Equipment, Celestial Seasonings, and Balll Aerospace to locate to the Boulder valley. Federal research laboratories are located in Boulder including, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admininstration, the National Institute for Standards and Technology, and the privately funded National Center for Atomospheric Research.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Boulder is a short drive to skiing in the mountains, hiking and biking trails, Boulder reservoir, golfing and thousands of acres of open space.

Many housing options exist in Boulder including apartments, condos, and single family homes. There are numerous homes for sale in established neighborhoods that represent unique architectural styles and quality priced around the mid $200 - 300,000's for a 3-4 bedroom home and go up from there. New communities such as Nelson Park feature homes with beginning prices in the $170,000's. Nestled between 76th Street and Jay Road is Contry Club Greens with propertities starting in the $120,000's.

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