Erie, Colorado Homes, Real Estate, Mortgage and Events

The real estate story of 2012 in the Front Range continues to surround the lack of inventory and many buyers entering the market soaking up the limited quality homes on the market. This has led to several sellers we represented receiving a favorable price and terms on their homes but on the flip side it has created challenges for several buyers we have represented successfully and others that are still seeking a suitable home. This month I wanted to touch on some of the reasons why we have a lack of inventory in our market place. This is more anecdotal to what I am seeing in the field and in practice and not a data driven scientific study. As one of my clients this weekend said, residential real estate tends to be “more art than science.”

A few

Enjoy a beautiful spring day in Colorado and take advantage of free entry* to all National Parks in honor of Get Outdoors Day this Saturday.  Head out to Rocky Mountain National Park, or Sand Dunes National Park and remind yourself why we are so privileged to be living in such an amazing place.

If you want to stick to the city this weekend, you can still enjoy the Get Outdoors Colorado event at Denver's City Park.  There will be rock climbing, kayaking, live music, dancing, fishing, canoeing, hula hooping and much more.  The event is free and promises to be a fun event for all ages.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees

Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn: Part 1 Showing Times

AMC Orchard 12

9:30pm – Special screening of a previous Twilight film as voted on by fans

12:01am -  First chance to see the movie for yourself

AMC Westminster Promenade 24

12:01am – First chance to see the movie

12:15am – Almost as good as the 12:01 showtime

12:20am – Still seeing before most

12:25am – Last chance for the late night experience

AMC Flatirons 14

8:00pm – Special screening of a previous Twilight film as voted on by fans

9:25pm - Special screening of a previous Twilight film as voted on by fans

12:01am – First chance to see the movie for yourself

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The 5280 Group at Re/Max

What are you doing this Saturday from 1-4pm?  If you didn't say attending the Pumpkin Fest & can food drive in at Vista Ridge Community Center than that is the wrong answer.  This is the 3rd annual Community event at the Vista Ridge neighborhood.  This year it will be held at the Vista Ridge Community Center 2750 Vista Parkway Erie, CO 80516 (See Map Below). 

There are going to some great activities for the kids.  FREE pumpkins will be handed out to the Kids where they can decorate them at the Goddard School booth, a jumping castle, face painting, and prizes for the adult.  The new Papa John's in the Vista Ridge shopping Center will providing free pizza and Chick-Fil-A is providing dessert.  So if you are looking at homes tomorrow in Vista

If you want out of this world BBQ go to Famous Dave’s.

The restaurant has different rooms with different decor.  Such as hunting, fishing, boating, skiing and so on. Very casual and comfortable.

The huge crackling fireplace really adds warmth and smells so homey.

If your name is DAVE , David or Davy you will get a free meal this Sunday Aug 14th, 2011.
If your middle name is Dave you will get ½ off the entree.
This applies only to Colorado restaurants

Go very hungry because the servings are large.  Famous Dave’s has won 400 Blue ribbon awards.

We have been there many times and they are simply the best around. (you must try the French fries)

While you are there buy Wilbur the stuffed pig.  100% of the proceeds go to the Children’s Hospital.

In our ongoing series highlighting Colorado real estate experts, ColoradoHomesIQ interviewed Cynthia Munoz with The CINRA Group of Keller Williams in Westminster, Colorado. We hope our Colorado real estate agent blogs provide Colorado home buyers and sellers a better perspective of the real estate agents and a chance to know a little more about our Colorado real estate experts.

Colorado Real Estate Expert: Cynthia Munoz with The CINRA Group of KW Preferred Realty

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. We moved to Colorado in August of 1999 after having visited my husband's family in May. I immediately fell in love with the out door lifestlye, downtown Denver and Boulder and told my husband,"now this is a place that I can

Sunday July 31st from 1-4pm come visit the Community Open House in the glorious Vista Ridge neighborhood. Vista Ridge is a vibrant community with an abundance of activities and events for the whole community. Some of these great events include Erie Town Fair & Balloon Festival, The annual ONE HUGE BLOCK PARTY and the awesome 4th of July Firework show. Come by this weekend and view the 5 breathtaking homes that will be featured at the community Open House.

Cynthia Munoz- CINRA Group of Keller Williams Preferred Realty

2151 Indian Paintbrush Way Erie, CO $275,000

Description:

Adorable turnkey Ranch at Vista Ridge Golf Course Community tasteful blend of paint color. Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counter tops,42' Oak Cabinets, Hardwood

Saturday 7/2/2011 Open Houses in Broomfield and Erie Colorado

Cynthia Munoz - The CINRA Group of Keller Williams:

Saturday 7/2 from 1pm-4pm

2151 Indian Paintbrush Way, Erie CO 80516 Vista Ridge Neighborhood

$275,000

Description:

Adorable turnkey Ranch at Vista Ridge Golf Course Community tasteful blend of paint color Stainless Steel Appliances Granite Counter tops 42 'Oak Cabinets Hardwood Flooring and ceramic flooring NEW carpet Partially Prof Non Conf Basement with open space for versatile usage

Cynthia Munoz - Cinra Group of Keller Williams

Saturday 7/2 from 11am-2pm

14180 Fairway Lane, Broomfield, CO 80023 Broadlands Neighborhood

Description:

Custom home located in The Island (Gated Community) at The Broadlands. 

Vista Ridge, in Erie is hosting their annual One HUGE Block Party and Car Show this Saturday from 12-4.  The annual event is always a great time with free activities for children and adults, live music, and a lot of great cars to admire.   

This is one of the many neighborhood events in Vista Ridge that make it the best neighborhood in the North Denver Metro/Boulder area.  If you are looking to purchase a house in the area, you should definitely visit the party to get a feel for Vista Ridge and you future neighbors.