“If it’s the last thing we do we will protect this POOL from NON-RESIDENTS”

OK what about the people that live here?

Apparently several homeowners were angry last year when on occasion some non residents invaded our pool. Evidently these  homeowners really made a huge issues out of it and have NOW caused a major problem with pool registrations and getting pool passes.

Please understand that I am not alone in this beef. I’ve talked to dozens of homeowners through email and by phone and know that there are hundreds if not more that are just as angry.

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It seems the Stonegate HOA took it upon themselves to require that ALL Stonegate homeowners re-register this year at the same time. Ok now there are over 3500 homes in here and at least 2 people in every home plus the multiple kid homes so we are talking at least 7000 plus people. I would even guess 8000 plus people.

To register for the pool you need to do the following.

• Register at the HOA website
• Bring a copy of the receipt
• Bring a copy of our water bill
• Bring a Photo ID

First of all who keeps their water bill handy just for this occasion? We sure don’t. Yes I now know that you can have a new one emailed to you NOW but that wasn’t offered when this fiasco first started. I use my drivers license everywhere I go and can even bring them a Passport with my info but NOOOOOO not the Stonegate Pool. An official government ID wouldn’t hold up to the rigors of the Stonegate Pool ID test. I was a little disappointed they didn’t collect a hair sample for later DNA testing. Maybe next year?

They gave us time slots each week from around 6-8:00 to come get into the cattle line with our 7000+ neighbors and be prodded along until they had all the stars aligned and their computers were working perfectly. Oh and the line to get registered was wrapped around the building 5 of the 6 times we went up there to get our passes. Try that with a 2 year old when it’s bed time.  This all to get our photos and check our documentation. “PAPERS PLEASE” reminds me of the old WWII movies.

In the name of all mankind we are going to protect this POOL from outsiders! Out you damn non-residents! OUT!

Wouldn’t it have been MUCH easier to walkover to the offender and ask “do you have a pool pass?” if they don’t have a pool pass tell them to leave. If that doesn’t work for the life guards then ask one of Moms sitting there and I guarantee you they will get them out. There are moms up there with 3-5 kids at a time. Those women are not afraid of anything. Worked well when I was a kid so I  guess it would still work today. How hard is that?

Personally I believe the board should be punished for the ridiculous actions and overbearing requests. We all need to show up at the next HOA meeting and voice our opinions. If you want to attend here are the meeting times and locations.

Stonegate Village HOA MEETING TIME LOCATION:

• 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:30 PM at the District Offices: 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112.
• The annual budget meeting is held in either October or November at the Stonegate Village Clubhouse.

Come on Stonegate HOA board! You should know better than to do this!@ Shame on you!

Bradbury Ranch is another “favorite” Parker Colorado neighborhood. A few years ago Bradbury Ranch grew in size with the addition of Auburn Hills across Mainstreet. The new sections added several hundred homes to the neighborhood.

See all homes for sale in Bradbury Ranch HERE.

Being located in the heart of Parker Colorado at the intersection of Jordan Road and Mainstreet make this an obvious chioce for home buyers in the Parker CO area. The new Chambers Road extension also allows for super quick access to I-25. Bradbury Ranch has a beautiful pool area and extensive open spaces that home buyers also seek.

Top 10 List for Parker Colorado 2010. I’ve already blown a few!

See the Full Spreadsheet Here

• Total Homes Sold in Bradbury Ranch Jan 1 to Jun 1, 2010 = 22
• Average Original Listing Price $276,284
• Average List Price at time of sale $271,334
• Average Sold Price $256,382
• Average NET sold price (after seller concessions) $262.298
• Highest Sold price so far $372,000
• Lowest Sold Price so far $185,000
• Sold Homes Volume $5,838,407
• Average Price SOLD  per SQFT $136

Stonegate Neighborhood Homes Sold Report

Ideally I would post this report every quarter but honestly with two small kids and a busy real estate career blogging all the neighborhood reports quarterly is sometimes a touch overwhelming.

Every Home for Sale in Stonegate Here NOW

See the full spreadsheet here for the homes sold in Stonegate.

• Total Homes Sold in Stonegate Jan 1 to May 25th, 2010 = 43
• Average Original Asking Price (before price reductions) = $317,503
• Average Listing Price at time of sale = $309,049
• Average Sold Price $303,111
• Average NET sold price (after seller contributions) $299,398
• Highest sold price $460,000
• Lowest Sold Price $163,000
• Sold Volume $13,033,760

We are all waiting to see the impact from the Home Buyer Tax Credit expiring. If the market continues to be this active Stonegate Home Sales should see another good year. The location and amenities of this neighborhood make it a highly desirable area to live. Check out the new pool area and the massive open spaces and playgrounds.

Stonegate Village in Parker Colorado

If you haven’t already signed up it’s NOW time to sign up and get your NEW 2010 Stonegate Village pool pass. The old passes will not work. As I’m sure you know we have a lot of new additions to the SOUTH pool including a new clubhouse, kiddie pool with a massive twisting slide and zero depth entry pool.

To sign up go to www.SVMD.com and hit the POOL Registration link. You will need your water bill #.

Related Articles:

• Stonegate Neighborhood Pool Additions Almost Complete
• Stonegate pool Gets a face lift

Parker Colorado Real Estate Update

The real estate market in Parker Colorado and South Metro Denver is on fire. The current market activity reminds me of the late 1990’s and the early 2000’s.

My listings are going under contract at record speed and the inventory for buyers is shrinking compared to 2 years ago. I have also noticed that the homes that are for sale have been well maintained as the sellers have really worded hard to get them into show quality condition. I’m noticing updates on homes that were not previously there such as granite, tile and new carpet and paint.

“I see many homes back on the market now that were listed last year with unrealistic asking prices and definitely not in show condition. These homes have been spruced up and re-listed for sale with new lower prices.”

I seriously need more homes/listings for the current demand. Call so we can sell your property. Steven Beam 303-941-4663.

All indications point to a great year in real estate sales. Enjoy 2010!

Sincerely,

Steven Beam, Parker Colorado Realtor.

Home Buyer Tax Credit

I guess we can all kiss the government Home Buyer Tax Credit bye, bye, bye.  From the reports I’ve read and information I’ve heard it appreas to be going away with not much of a chance for a second extension.

NAR , The National Association of Realtors,  appears to have given up hope of getting it extend and posted this information on a website.

“NAR has had extensive discussions with congressional allies and concluded that an additional extension of the tax credit is unlikely. While lawmakers recognize that the tax credit helped stabilize the market, it appears that much of the benefit has been realized. NAR is now focusing on improving the availability of financing.”

Well that sure is a bummer but at least we know they are going to now try and work out the many wrinkles in the mortgage industry. This should be interesting going forward.

Congratulations to all you buyers and sellers that took advantage of the tax credit and received your benefits.

Steven Beam is a member of the National Association of Realtors.

New Clubhouse for the Stonegate Pool

Stonegate neighborhood in Parker Colorado is receiving a massive remodel/face lift/addition to the “SOUTH” pool and looks like it should be completed pretty soon. My kids are excited and cannot wait for the new kids pool.

This was a total shock to most residents as most had no idea this was even on the schedule to be done. Even better it didn’t cost any Stonegate homeowners any extra money.

I can’t wait to see the inside of this new clubhouse and pool are when it’s done. I can see that there will be some nice parties this summer in this new space.

There is no doubt that this massive improvement will help the home sales in the Stonegate neighborhood.

Current Stonegate home for sale 15972 Crestrock Circle.

2009 Yearend Market Report for Stonegate in Parker CO.

Stonegate in Parker Colorado

MAP 15972 Crestrock Circle, Parker Colorado 80134 MAP

Located in Stonegate in Parker Colorado. Stonegate is an ideally located neighborhood in Parker at the cross roads of Jordan Road and Lincoln Avenue approximately 3 miles East of I-25 and the Light Rail Station.

MLS # 863652

Price $360,000

• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• 2597 Square Feet on Main two levels
• 684 square feet in the basement
• Large “updated” island kitchen with spacious eating space
• Beautiful decorative tile entry
• wood floors
• formal living and dining rooms
• 5 piece master bathroom
• deck and patio for great entertaining
• backs to greenbelt and open private land.
• located at the entrance to a large cul-de-sac
• 3 car garage
• fireplace in family room
• large laundry room
• For More information Call 303-941-4663

Stonegate Neighborhood-Parker Colorado

Stonegate neighborhood in Parker Colorado is without question one of the top two most popular places to live in the Parker area. In this report I will detail the homes sold in all of 2009 for Stonegate. The numbers and the full spread sheet are below.

See every home currently for sale in Stonegate HERE.

• The Stonegate South pool area gets a massive face lift and many great new additions like a new clubhouse and a new zero entry depth pool for the small kids.

Please make sure to see the FULL spreadsheet here of the sales and numbers.

Stonegate is special for many reasons but the location in Parker Colorado is probably the main reason families flock here. Located just south of E-470, East of I-25 and righ on Parker Road make it a great choice for any family looking for an easy commute to work with plenty of activities when they get home. Top rates Douglas County Schools and a great selection of private schools also help.

• FYI-Did you know that Parker Montessori Educational Institute now has a toddler class?

• Homes by price range in Parker

• PREDICTIONS-Parker Colorado Top 10 List for 2010.

Numbers for Stonegate for 2009

• Number of homes sold = 118 for 2009 versus 172 for 2008
• Highest Priced Home Sold: $490,000 for 2009 versus $585,000 for 2008
• Lowest Priced home Sold: $184,400 for 2009 versus $170,000 for 2008
• Median Price Sold: $298,443
• Median Price List: $309,450
• Median Original List Price: $320,500 (this is before any price reductions)

Volume

• 2009 NET Volume Sold = $36,360,408
• 2008 NET Volume Sold = $53,141,205

Averages

• Average Days on Market = 80 for 2009 versus 81 for 2008
• Average Difference between Original Listing Price and NET Sales Price = 93.69%
• Average NET Sold Price = $309,139
• Average Price Per SQFT = $135
• Average Original Listing Price: = $328,892

If you want more call me 303-941-4663 or send me an email.