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 ASs always, Highlands Rancyh will be putting on a full day of evenst and fun for July 4th, culminating in the Highlands Ranch Firework Display

 The 4th of July is always a balst in Highlands Ranch – whether you’re just watching the parade, or taking part in all of the fun.

 Here is the information from HrcaOnline.com:

 HRCA 4th of July Parade – 9:00 a.m.  *NEW Parade Route*

The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s (HRCA) annual 4th of July Parade will bring the community together in celebration of our nation’s birth.

This year’s Grand Marshall is the 2010 Mrs. Colorado. A Highlands Ranch native, Shalon Polson is an active community member both within her church and Teen MOPS, an organization supporting teen mothers during their difficult transition into motherhood.

Beginning at 9:00 am, Community members will line the streets of Highlands Ranch to enjoy a full day of celebration including music, food, beer, a pet adoption fair, and a 5K run/walk.

Street closures will be from 6:30 am to approximately 10:30 am on Sunday. Streets that will be closed are:
Highlands Ranch Parkway between Lucent and Broadway
Barrons Blvd. from Monument to Highlands Ranch Parkway
Monument Dr.
Zotos
Ridgeline Blvd. from Blake Dr. to Monument
Ridgeline from Dorchester to Highlands Ranch Parkway
Blake Dr. from Ridgeline Blvd. to Highlands Ranch Parkway

 Bike/Pet Parade Participants – 8:30 a.m.  *NEW Parade Route*

This patriotic parade is for children 2 – Grade 6. Parent must stay with child. FREE to participate. Registration not required. Children will choose to either walk a pet or participate in the bike parade. Pets will be first in the parade and will line up first-come, first served. Children in the bike portion of the Family Bike and Pet Parade will line up first come, first served according to age group. The line up will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the Garbanzo Restaurant West Parking Lot. The parade route takes participants south on Hepburn to Highlands Ranch Parkway east and south into Town Center South parking lot. Families may then find a place to watch the Community Parade.

• Start Time – 8:30 a.m.
• Parade Route – South on Hepburn, East on Highlands Ranch Pkwy, South on Dorchester 
• Age groups – 2-3 years; 4 years-K; Grades 1-3; Grades 4-6
• Order of parade – Kids with pets, then youngest to oldest
• Length of parade – .2 miles

  HRCA Independence Day 5K – 8:30

Enjoy a run/walk challenge along the scenic trail system of Highlands Ranch. The run will offer something special every mile. Proceeds benefit Developmental Pathways.

* Registration: 7:30 a.m.
* Race Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
* Beginning and End: Highlands Ranch Pkway
* Cost: $40 ($30 if you had preregistered)
* Awards: 9:30 a.m. at the Town Center stage

For more run information go to HRCA Independence Day 5K. Be sure to stick around for the July 4th celebration after the race.

July 4th Celebration – 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
 This great event is bigger and better than ever! Be sure to stop at Town Center North and South as both sides will be filled with entertainment for all ages! Balloon Twisters, Face Painters, Vern’s Mini Train, Hayrack Rides, Games & Inflatables, Eurobungee and Live Music!

Be a part of the Celebration! Application

Fireworks Display Approximate Time: 9:30 pm
Launch Site: Directly across from Town Center, at the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway & Blake Dr. Highlands Ranch Town Center, and Civic Green Park are great locations to watch the show.

Stage Entertainment:

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Reville 3- Andrews Sisters Tribute Band
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – The Tattered Covers
3:30 p.m. – Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration starts at 3:00 at main stage)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Deja Blu

The four HRCA Tents will be Selling:

Beverages: Bud Beer $4, Bud Light Lime $5, Monster Energy Drink $3, soda $1, water $1 TICKETS OR CASH
** Anyone purchasing alcohol will be ID’d and must wear a wrist bracelet.

Tickets: $1.00 each. Tickets are needed for rides and games, which cost between 1 – 7 tickets each. NO REFUNDS. Tickets may be exchanged for merchandise such as beer, pop, water, glow products, or Midway games, kiddie rides, etc. Tickets are not accepted by food vendors on the square.

Glow-toys $1 – $3.

Other Tid Bits:
Food: CASH ONLY –

Town Center South: Bernie’s Hot Dog Co.

Town Center North: Dogfathers

Restaurants: Jamba Juice, Cold Stone, Qdoba, Fat Burger, Egg and I (Breakfast and lunch only), Tattered Cover (sandwiches and beverages), Old Blinking Light, Garbonzos.

Restrooms: Port-o-Lets are located near the back doors to Tattered Cover, next to the “Strings” store.

Lost and Found: Children lost in Town Center should be brought to the stage. Lost items should be taken to Center of Information

First Aid: Designated suite in Town Center

Hot Dog Eating Contest
 

Don’t miss seeing the race to eat the most hot dogs. This contest is sponsored by Bernie’s Hot Dog Co. Registration is Sunday, July 4th 3:30 p.m. at main stage. LImited to first 25 participants. Registration will be held on July 4th at 3:00 at the Main Stage in Town Center South.

 Independence Day Pet Adoption Fair – Noon – 4:00 p.m.
 

Looking for love? On the lawn in the Square you can check out the pet picks from your local shelters. It could be the

beginning of a beautiful friendship.

 Parking Options:

* Mountainview Community Christian Church, 40 East Highlands Ranch Parkway
* St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 Broadway
* Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 Broadway
* Town Center Parking Garage
Bike parking is located in front of Cold Stone; provided by Bicycle Douglas County.

*Town Center Square

Fireworks Display Approximate Time: 9:30 pm
Launch Site: Directly across from Town Center, at the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway & Blake Dr. Highlands Ranch Town Center, and Civic Green Park are great locations to watch the show.

The turn lanes into Town Center will be closed at 8:30 p.m. for the fireworks. All other streets will remain open.

Our Seller at 401 S Kearney in South Capitol Hill just reduced their price to $429,500!

If you have spent any time looking at South Capitol Hill Homes, Denver, then you know what a deal this is. With 3 beds, 3 baths and nearly 2,500 square feet, this home is absolutely gorgeous. You can click below for virtual tours, pictures and more information, or give us a call to see it for your self at 303-726-1874.

401 s kearney st
denver 80224

$429,500.00

You can see all Denver Homes for Sale here.

The Highlands Ranch Firework Display is set for July 4th!

We’ve taken our family every July 4th for the past 10 years, and it’s always a great time! Bring some lawnchairs, snacks and get ready for one of the best Fireworks Display in the Denver area.

Here’s the details from HrcaOnline.com

 Fireworks Display Approximate Time: 9:30 pm
Launch Site: Directly across from Town Center, at the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway & Blake Dr. Highlands Ranch Town Center, and Civic Green Park are great locations to watch the show.

The turn lanes into Town Center will be closed at 8:30 p.m. for the fireworks. All other streets will remain open.

And while you’re getting ready for the Highlands Ranch Fireworks Show, if you don’t live in the Highlands Ranch Area, use our website to search Homes for Sale Highlands Ranch 😉

 This is great news from the Denver Business Journal: 

For the sixth month in a row, home prices in the Denver area showed a year-over-year price increase in April, rising 4.4 percent from April 2009, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Prices Index, released Tuesday.

Also, local prices rose 1.7 percent in April from March levels.

The increases came during the last month of the federal homebuyer tax credit, which expired April 30 for home sales contracts and is credited with triggering a spring flurry of home purchases in most parts of the country.

Out of 20 U.S. cities covered in the closely-watched report from Standard & Poor‘s, Denver was one of 13 that showed a year-over-year increase in prices in April.

Read more: Denver home prices up 4.4% from 2009, Case-Shiller Index shows – Denver Business Journal

With today’s low mortgage rates, this is truly a unique time for buyers. Home prices are slowlystarting to come back around. Areas like Highlands Ranch and Littleton seem to be doing slightly better.

You can see Homes for sale Highlands Ranch colorado and Homes for sale Littleton colorado on our website.

This is a rare find and a fantastic deal for a Baldwin Park Estates, Castle Rock Home. Homes in Baldwin Park Estates typically sell in the low to mid $200’s. However, this Castle Rock HUD Home was just listed at $185,000!

This house has 3 bedrooms and 1,131 square feet, and at this price, it will go fast. Keep in mind that only owner occupants are allowed to bid until July 4th when the first round of bids close.

Baldwin Park Estates is located at the intersection of Gilbert and Plum Creek, just East of I-25.

You can see the full details on this home by clicking the link below or give us a call at 303-817-0209 to set a private showing.

1208 snowberry ln
castle rock, CO 80104

$185,000.00

 You can see al Castle Rock Homes for Sale Here. Set up email alerts, get full MLS information and more!

We told you about this Centennial HUD Condo last week. This week, HUD has reduced the price down to $87,300!

 This is a one bedroom unit located in Hunters Hill Condos, Centennial. Hunters Hill is located at the Northwest corner of Dry Creek and Quebec and is within walking distance of the new Dry Creek and I-25 light Rail Station. Park Meadows mall is 2 miles south as is c-470.

One bedroom homes in Hunters Hill typical sell for around $100,000, so this is a great deal. Bids are open for both investors and owner occupants.

If you are interested in Centennial Townhomes, we would like to remind you of our listing in Highland View Townhomes, Centennial at 2699 E Nichols, Centennial CO 80122. We have included a link to that home below as well.

For more information on any of these areas or homes, you can reach us at 303-726-1874 or click below for more information.

7318 s xenia
centennial, CO 80112

$87,300.00

 2699 e nichols
centennial, CO 80122
Highland view

$158,900.00 

We almost missed this listing because it was entered as “Littleton” and not “Highlands Ranch.” However, this is indeed a Highlands Ranch HUD home. A rare find.

Located just West of Quebec and South of University, this home is located in Intravest, Highlands Ranch (although most people would simply think of it as Eastridge Highlands Ranch).

Listed at $225,000, you will have a difficult time finding a Highlands Ranch Home with 4 beds and 3 baths for less. This home also has over 1,600 finished square feet.

Bids for owner occupants are due by July 4th at midnight. Give us a call to schedule a showing at 303-817-0209 or click the link belwo for more information.

10481 cheetah winds
littleton 80124

$225,000
Beds: 4      Baths: 3
Fin Sq Ft: 1654     Year: 2000

You can see all Highlands Ranch Homes for Sale here.

We had two new Littleton HUD Homes pop up on our system this week.

The first home is located at 11162 Powers Pl in Foothills Green, Littleton.

Just North East of Simms and Bowles, this Littleton Home is priced at $168,000, has two beds, two baths and is priced at $168,000. This home is an amazing deal providing more than 1,500 square feet.

The location of Foothills Green gives you easy access to C-470, the foothills and Chatfield Reservoir. This home will not last long at this listing price.

You can see the full details at this link:

11162 w powers pl
littleton, CO 80127

You can see all Homes for Sale Littleton Colorado here.

There is an article in the Denver Post today titled: “Record-low mortgage rates boon for housing”. the headline itself is deceiving since the article goes on to explain that the “boon” is really only for higher end housing.

While deceiving, the article has a good point. With rates well below 5% for a 30 year fixed mortgage (Jumbos are near 5.75%), many High End buyers are seeing the value in buying even in a depressed market. The savings on a high end home can be huge. Using a $800,000 home as an example, a 1% increase in rates can mean buying now gives you the same mortgage payment as if you purchased a $700,000 home.  

We’re seeing many of our clients who had put off looking in neighborhoods like Backcountry, Highlands Ranch and Falcon Hills, Highlands Ranch begin to realize that this is an amazing opportunity.

If you’re in this group, don’t let this chance pass you by. You can see all Highlands Ranch Homes for Sale here, or you can call us at 303-817-0209.

Attention Investors! 

Westford Townhomes, Lakewood, CO are located just south of 6th ave and East of Kipling.

This is a great complex with townhomes usually selling in the low to mid $200’s. That’s why this Lakewood Townhome listed at $148,500 is such a great deal for either a homeowner or an investor!

With 2 beds and 2 baths, this townhome has nearly 1,300 finished square feet. Whether you’ve been considering a Lakewood HUD home or not, you should put this home on your list to check out. Use the link below or give us a call at 303-726-1874 to get more information.

 9123 w cedar
lakewood, CO 80226


$148,500.00