If you’ve been thinking about buying a new home, 2012 might be the perfect year. Thinking of selling? Well, 2012 might be just right for that, too. But, you may ask, how can both be true?
How much house can you get in Colorado for $1 million? Here’s a glimpse of what that price tag will buy from Boulder to Edwards.
24 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs
$1,100,000
5,977 square feet
Catherine Taryle, ReMax Properties, Inc., springsluxe.com
Although Denver offers a stunning variety of established neighborhoods and old houses, the city has set aside 51 districts as being so architecturally significant they deserve special treatment. “Historically designated neighborhoods are full of wonderful older homes,” says real estate agent Merlin Parker with Home Real Estate. “And no one can ever ruin them.”
When people decide to buy raw land for the house of their dreams, one of the first questions is often, “How raw is raw?” For some, a couple of acres on the edge of town fits the bill. Others want acres upon acres of untouched wilderness miles from nowhere. “There’s ‘out there’ and there’s ‘way out there,’” says Joseph “Joey” Burns, real estate broker and owner of the Lone Eagle Land Brokerage in Montrose.
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1815 S. Jersey Way, Lynwood Denver's Lynwood neighborhood, with its wide curvy streets and convenient location, is alive with 1950-era California Contemporary homes. This 1956 post-and-beam ranch offers three bedrooms and two baths in 1,551 square feet. A new kitchen and master bath is just the beginning of this home's many upgrades. |
Baby boomers and thirty-somethings finally have something in common—they both love mid-century modern design. “Boomers love it because of the adventurous simplicity it offers and younger buyers find it radically hip,” says Peter Blank, realtor and team member of milehimodern.com, a site dedicated to modernist history and real estate in Denver.
Whether you’re shopping for a new home, looking for ideas for your next big remodeling project, or simply curious about life in a particular neighborhood, turn to this season’s crop of home tours. These events, often hosted by builders’ associations, historic preservation groups or neighborhood clubs, grant a behind-the-curtains peek into a community’s standout residences. Some tours feature new builds ready for purchase, some open privately owned homes to the public and others showcase a mix of both. All offer a wealth of inspiration.
WHY LIVE IN A LOFT?
Denver loft specialist and Coldwell Banker broker Brendan Bartic weighs in.
Convenience is everything. The number one reason Bartic says buyers turn to loft-style properties is location—the ability to walk to favorite restaurants, sporting venues or even the slopes (if a penthouse in the mountains is what you’re after).
If you’re looking for local charm, low-key living and plenty of space to play all year long, head to Steamboat Springs, Winter Park and Fraser. Some of Colorado’s best-kept secrets, these towns lack Vail-style glitz—which is just how they like it. If you’re looking to buy in the mountains but want to be just off the beaten path (or the I-70 corridor), don’t overlook these destinations. Here’s why.
Not all fractions are created equal. For many second-home buyers looking for a slice of mountain-town life, fractional ownership has traditionally meant buying into a luxurious private club or hotel.
