I want to purchase some property and a small house outside of Denver

[broncofan7]

Can anyone suggest a newer, growing suburban area of the Denver Metroplex? For example, here in Dallas, much of the new growth is in the northern suburbs, Frisco, Mckinney, etc..I'd like to find a nice, newer outlying CO town to purchase property in..thanks for the help.

[theAPAOps5]

Parker which is South of Denver is growing as is Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch. Basically South of Denver in Douglas CO or Arapahoe County. Also North of town in the Thornton area. Thats where I would look.

[Meck77]

My first question 7 is where are you working? Down south is certainly newer like Apa was saying but commuting and not spending hours on the road is certainly something to consider. However the traffic issues of the front range are nothing in comparison to the Dallas area so it will probably be a blessing no matter where you choose.

Here is the fastest, easiest internet search engine for the public to use. It mirrors the multiple listing service we realtors use. www.recolorado.com Pick your bedrooms/bath/city/price point and you'll have a list in 10 seconds! No bs!

If you get to the point you want to interview some agents I can give you a couple names depending on what area of the front range you decide on.

Last suggestion. Be patient. Tons and tons of good deals but they are only as good as the interest rate you can lock in and right now rates are real low.

Ok one more suggestion. The rental market is pretty soft also so you could nail a sweet house for 6 months or so while you get the feel of the market.

[broncofan7]

Originally Posted by Meck77

My first question 7 is where are you working? Down south is certainly newer like Apa was saying but commuting and not spending hours on the road is certainly something to consider. However the traffic issues of the front range are nothing in comparison to the Dallas area so it will probably be a blessing no matter where you choose.

Here is the fastest, easiest internet search engine for the public to use. It mirrors the multiple listing service we realtors use. www.recolorado.com Pick your bedrooms/bath/city/price point and you'll have a list in 10 seconds! No bs!

If you get to the point you want to interview some agents I can give you a couple names depending on what area of the front range you decide on.

Last suggestion. Be patient. Tons and tons of good deals but they are only as good as the interest rate you can lock in and right now rates are real low.

Ok one more suggestion. The rental market is pretty soft also so you could nail a sweet house for 6 months or so while you get the feel of the market.

I appreciate it--I am actually looking at CO for a purchase of a 2nd home--I sold my previous home which served as my 2nd home/rental in 2007 and now I have some extra income and I would love to have a place for my family to go during Christmas/summer vacations........but I would like it to be a solid investment as well, so getting into a newer, growing area of the Denver metro area with a well respected school system would be nice as well --thanks

[broncofan7]

Originally Posted by ApaOps5

Parker which is South of Denver is growing as is Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch. Basically South of Denver in Douglas CO or Arapahoe County. Also North of town in the Thornton area. Thats where I would look.

thanks--

[Meck77]

Originally Posted by broncofan7

I appreciate it--I am actually looking at CO for a purchase of a 2nd home--I sold my previous home which served as my 2nd home/rental in 2007 and now I have some extra income and I would love to have a place for my family to go during Christmas/summer vacations........but I would like it to be a solid investment as well, so getting into a newer, growing area of the Denver metro area with a well respected school system would be nice as well --thanks

Gotcha. Douglas County schools down south certainly has a good reputation. Parker/Franktown. Douglas County was one of the fastest growing communities in the country for some time. As a result most everything is new/newer.

If you are looking for a solid investment and cash flow you might consider a duplex. Rent one half that will pay for the other. Put your money down and vacation without having to come out of pocket!

[broncofan7]

Originally Posted by Meck77

Gotcha. Douglas County schools down south certainly has a good reputation. Parker/Franktown. Douglas County was one of the fastest growing communities in the country for some time. As a result most everything is new/newer.

If you are looking for a solid investment and cash flow you might consider a duplex. Rent one half that will pay for the other. Put your money down and vacation without having to come out of pocket!

That's a great idea I will keep you in mind if I find something I like...Additionally, if you know of some land that is being offered at a good price ..that is of interest to me as well. thanks

[Meck77]

Originally Posted by broncofan7

That's a great idea I will keep you in mind if I find something I like...Additionally, if you know of some land that is being offered at a good price ..that is of interest to me as well. thanks

Well I don't sell property down in the front range anymore as I live in the mountains. I do have access to the MLS and stay in tune with the market though. I was thinking raw land for you as well as you could customize your vacation home/investment.

Good luck. I'll be around and if something catches my eye I'll shoot you a message.

[theAPAOps5]

Another idea is in the metro area itself. The Washington Park neighborhood and surrounding communities like Platte Park and Bonnie Brae are old but with a new taste. They have been scraping houses like crazy. There is charm of the city park flavor too. My first home was a duplex or as they called it 104 years ago a Bungalow. It was right by the South Pearl restaurant district. The best Sushi in town was there and it was Close to Denver University so there was a night life too. But it was also family friendly. They have a farmers market every weekend where you can get fresh food. They have parks and its a beautiful neighborhood.

I regret moving out to the burbs but I bought a house that I can grow into knowing that its going to be a little while before the housing crash clears up.

But seriously look into the Washington Park areas. Pricey but worth it.

[broncofan7]

Originally Posted by ApaOps5

Another idea is in the metro area itself. The Washington Park neighborhood and surrounding communities like Platte Park and Bonnie Brae are old but with a new taste. They have been scraping houses like crazy. There is charm of the city park flavor too. My first home was a duplex or as they called it 104 years ago a Bungalow. It was right by the South Pearl restaurant district. The best Sushi in town was there and it was Close to Denver University so there was a night life too. But it was also family friendly. They have a farmers market every weekend where you can get fresh food. They have parks and its a beautiful neighborhood.

I regret moving out to the burbs but I bought a house that I can grow into knowing that its going to be a little while before the housing crash clears up.

But seriously look into the Washington Park areas. Pricey but worth it.

thanks--I am actually wanting to focus on Duplexes but I am not looking for 'pricey'--..I am having some trouble finding duplexes in my searches so far but hopefully I will come accross a few--thanks again

[Spider]

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