Camping with kids in Colorado is big FUN!

Jul 20th 10

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Lake Baldwin in Colorado - Elevation 12,088

Lake Baldwin in Colorado - Elevation 12,088

Every kid remembers their very first real camping trip. I’m not talking about a tent in the backyard but a real camping trip up in the Colorado high country. I highly suggest it if you are looking for fun things to do with your kids.

Campsite

Campsite

Last week my 5 year old son and I took a two night camping trip up to Mount Antero outside Buena Vista, Colorado with our great friends and neighbors Steve & Connor Smith.

Adventure Hike around the lake

Adventure Hike around the lake

This was a full on guys camping trip which included the following: adventure hikes, campfires, fishing, NEW pocket knifes for the boys, (all fingers made it home fine) marsh mellows, steak cooked over an open fire, panning for gold in the river, BB gun shooting, a true Colorado weather event with hail, sleet and rain all at once, hiking on a glacier, and yes the coveted brand new wrist rockets (That video is funny) otherwise known as sling shots. Steve & I actually dominated the playing time with the sling shots as we were hurling stones into the lake about 100 yards away. I highly recommend wrist rockets for your next camping trip!

No matter where you decide to go Steve & I both decided that we were going to make every effort on our part to make sure the boys had a great time, were safe and stayed warm.

It can be a daunting task for some kids to jump out of the high tech world we live in and into nature where there are no electronics to entertain them at their whim. Both boys were excellent and not one single complaint was filed about not having a TV or other comforts of home. I was very happy.

View from our camp.

View from our camp.

The road up to this campsite was about 1.5 hours of serious 4 wheel drive action. Some of it probably not doable in a smaller SUV with low ground clearance. However or wherever you decide to go isn’t the issue. The main thing is that you get out and enjoy your kids and the Colorado back country.

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I still remember my first big camping trip with my Dad and I’m sure these kids will too. It’s amazing how in such a short period of time and at a young age a lifetime of memories can be made. We have been home for over a week now and my son has asked to go camping just about everyday so I’m sure another trip is just around the corner.

“There will always be work excuses and reasons to put off a great trip like this. Life is way too short and we have entirely too little time with our kids as young people to not do something like this. Work can wait so go have fun!”

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5792 Diamond Ridge Parkway, Castle Rock Colorado Home for Sale

Mar 3rd 10

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This is the Castle Rock Colorado Home for sale Video. 5792 Diamond Ridge Parkway in the Diamond Ridge Estates. Asking price is $575,000.

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10314 Tracewood drive Highlands Ranch CO home for sale.

Feb 24th 10

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For Sale $250,000

Call Steven Beam at 303-941-4663 for details.

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Positive Real Estate news for the Denver Metro Housing Market

Jan 19th 10

filed under: Real Estate Answers, Real Estate Stats

Denver Among Top US Cities for 2009 Home-Value Gain: Metro Denver had the third-largest gain in home values among cities nationwide in 2009 through November, with a $10.7 billion increase, according to Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. read more here

Juju: Colorado, Denver Among Nation’s Best Places to Find a Job: Denver is America’s eighth-best city for job seekers, and Colorado ranks No. 8 among the states, according to job search engine Juju.com.     read more here

Jabs brings back American Furniture Warehouse to Grand Junction: American Furniture Warehouse is returning to Grand Junction. The Evergreen-based furniture store plans to open its 13th Colorado location on 20 acres. The store closed on the last two parcels of four parcels on the property on Thursday. The price of all four parcels together was about $9.9 million. read more here

Colorado Stocks Enjoyed Big Rebound in 2009: Colorado stock performance improved starkly over 2008, powered by federal stimulus funding and improved market confidence that resisted the notion that another depression loomed, analysts say. read more here

Rates on 30-Year Home Loans Fall to 5.09 Percent: WASHINGTON (AP) – Rates for 30-year home loans inched downward this week, the first decline in a month, but remained above last month’s record lows.         read more here

Vinyl Toy Company Kidrobot to Make Boulder its Home: Kidrobot, a New York-based company known for its limited-edition vinyl toys and apparel, is moving its headquarters to Boulder. Paul Budnitz, the company’s founder and president, said that Kidrobot hopes to have the head office operational in Boulder by March or April.   read more here

General Dynamics Opens Colorado Data Center; 100 Jobs Expected: A unit of giant defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. has opened a data center in Westminster to support its work for the Department of Homeland Security. read more here

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Westminster Colorado Investment Property. Home for Sale

Nov 25th 09

filed under: Homes for Sale, Rental Homes

Home for sale in Westminster Colorado

Home for sale in Westminster Colorado

Home for Sale- 8741 Rutgers Street, Westminster, Colorado 80031. Download the MLS sheet here.

Extensive hardwoods and a huge master suite. Two bedrooms on the main level and two non-conforming bedrooms in the large basement. Over 2300 square feet. Large open fenced backyard with a covered patio and mature trees. This is a super investment property or for that first time home buyer looking to take advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit.

“This is a sweet investment property or first time home buyer residence. Ideally located just off The Boulder Turnpike and just around the corner from major shopping areas.”

This property is a Bank of America short sale Fannie Mae approved and ready to go. The bank has the file and is working it. We will accept one offer on the property at a time. You will not have to contend with multiple offers with us. First offer gets the house.

For more information Email Steven Beam or Call 303-941-4663.

Price $159,900.

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Covered Patio
  • Large basement
  • Fireplace in front room
  • Workshop off garage

MAP: 8741 Rutgers Street, Westminster, CO 80031

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Video of 20106 East Belleview Lane Centennial-Home for Sale

Nov 20th 09

filed under: Homes for Sale, Videos

Park View Meadows Home For Sale

Park View Meadows Home For Sale

This is a new listing (home for sale) in the Park View Meadows neighborhood. Located in the Cherry Creek School District.

  • List Price $204,950
  • Brand New Roof
  • Square Feet 1651
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 4
  • Huge backyard with a party deck
  • Located at the top of a large cul-de-sac
  • Cherry Creek Schools
  • Prime location just north of Smokey Hill Road in Centennial Colorado
  • Double Sided Gas Fireplace in the family room and living room
  • Built in media center
  • Check out the video below!
  • See every homes for sale in the Park View Neighborhoods Right Here.
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Positive Real Estate News for Colorado

Nov 15th 09

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended, Expanded: The House of Representatives passed legislation November 5th that would extend and expand the tax credit for first-time home buyers. read more here

Denver Home Resales Rebound in October: Metro Denver home resales increased in October from September, but were down from October of last year, according to a Metrolist Inc. housing report released Friday. read more here

Existing-Home Sales Jump 13% in West, 9.4% Nationwide: First-time homebuyers helped drive up existing home sales nationwide — and especially in the western states, including Colorado — according to the latest figures from the National Association of Realtors. In the West, including Colorado, existing-home sales jumped 13 percent to an annual level of 1.3 million in September — 5.7 percent higher than a year ago. read more here


Colorado Springs Makes Business Weeks ’40 Strongest’ List:
Once again, Colorado Springs is in the spotlight for being a great place to live–but this time it’s not for the mountains, the view or the many places to hike, mountain bike or road bike. The Springs is on BusinessWeek’s 40 Strongest U.S. Metro Economies list. The Pikes Peak region ranked 24th on the list, which was compiled using data and analysis from  Brookings Institution’s new MetroMonitor study. read more here
SMA Solar Plant to Bring Hundreds of Jobs to Denver: SMA Solar Technology AG, the world’s largest manufacturer of a critical component in solar power generation, said Monday it will invest about $20 million in its first North American manufacturing plant — in Denver — expected to open in the first half of 2010. read more here
Cabela’s Plans Grand Junction Store: Cabela’s Inc. announced today that it will build a 75,000-square-foot store in Grand Junction, the Nebraska-based outfitter’s first retail outlet in Colorado. Work on the store, which will anchor the south end of Mesa Mall at U.S. highways 6 and 50, is expected to begin in early November with the opening in early summer 2010. read more here


Vail Resorts’ Sales of Season Passes Increase 13 Percent:
Vail Resorts Inc.’s season-pass sales rose 13 percent in September as skiers eager for powder prepared to make tracks a year after the financial crisis. read more here

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Stonegate Neighborhood South Pool Gets a Facelift in Parker.

Nov 15th 09

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Stonegate Pool Renovations

Stonegate Pool Renovations

Coming Spring 2010!

Have you seen the construction going on at the South Pool in the Stonegate neighborhood located in Parker Colorado? We are about to have the South Pool totally updated and added to. Form what I can tell it looks like the major improvements to the pool will be…

  • New Kids pool with a zero depth entry, fountains and a huge curly slide. YEAH!
  • Brand new large concessions area with clubhouse and meeting/party rooms. YEAH!
  • Expanded pool deck with more chairs and there is rumored to be more shaded areas for parents with small kids and those of us not wanting to sit in the sun. YEAH!

Stonegate Real Estate Market Report…What homes sell for in Stonegate.

I cannot wait to get to the pool this coming summer. We have needed these improvements for a few years now and I’m sure we will all be happy! Good job Stonegate!

New Pool in Stonegate

New Pool in Stonegate

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Investment Property Blowout in Parker Colorado!

Nov 13th 09

filed under: Homes for Sale, Real Estate Answers

Grow Rich! Make Money!

Grow Rich! Make Money!

This is it! Rock bottom investment properties lined up at your fingertips here in Parker Colorado. You asked for cheap so here it is.

Check out the video of one of the properties here.

  • Prices are from $50,000 to $110,000 for these 1 and 2 bedroom condos!
  • Located right in Parker Colorado.
  • Units are bank owned so no crazy games with short sales!
  • Close quickly.
  • HOA covers exterior building maintenance and the roof! Pool and clubhouse too.

See the CURRENT Investment Properties here and call me to schedule a showing.

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I will be posting video of some of these units later today so check back!

Steven Beam-Realtor in Parker Colorado 33-941-4663.

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Video-Sweet Investment Property in Elizabeth Colorado

Nov 6th 09

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One of my clients picked up a nice investment property in Elizabeth Colorado today. This was an REO -Real Estate Owned- property right in the heart of Elizabeth. We did have to jump through some hoops to get the bank all the way to closing but it was worth it.

The house is located in a cul-de-sac, two story, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths with about 1500 square feet. Purchase price $150,000 at 4.5% interest on a 30 year fixed loan. Kuh-CHING!

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