Community Life Ranks High With Homebuyers
When considering the purchase of a new home, whether it be first-time homebuyers or veteran buyers, many times the deciding factor in home selection is the community in which the home is located. Today's buyers are looking to capitalize on the depressed housing market with low pricing and record low mortgage rates, but even more important to buyers is the area around a home. Let's face it, home deals are abundant, between foreclosures, short sales and sales due to job losses. Now the key to finding the right home at the right place is to carefully research the community.
What makes a good community in which to live? That will depend on who you are, and where you are in life. If you are just starting out, don't have kids and have a lifestyle that is active outdoors, you will want to be close to the mountains. If you prefer nightlife, have a job downtown and don't want to commute, you will want to look in the neighborhoods surrounding Denver. If you have started your family and need more room, good schools and access to sports venues for the kids, think south of downtown, maybe as far south as Castle Rock.
The point is, once you have determined what your lifestyle requirements are, you can start researching communities that will fit you. The more distinctive your lifestyle is, the better you can narrow down the choice of communities. Is knowing your neighbors and becoming involved in local community organization important to you? Pick a town that has an active City Council. Are you happier not knowing anyone at the grocery store, and dread the annual Town Clean-Up Day? Pick a community that is more widespread with less active volunteer organizations.
Golden, Colorado is one of those communities that is tightly knit, has very active volunteer groups, community organizations and pro-active Council members. Golden is focused on responsible and reasonable development, and is very concerned about maintaining the image of a small town with an "Old West" feel. Golden appeals to those with an active outdoor lifestyle because of it's close proximity to the mountains and I-70 corridor. The newest FastTracks line will end in Golden, CO in the spring of 2013, making this area commuter friendly to those working downtown Denver or in the Denver Tech Center.
The point it, good home buying deals can be found just about anywhere. Take the time to research lifestyles and location before starting your home search. For questions about Golden, CO or the neighborhoods surrounding Denver, contact Celia Sellers, Keller Williams broker associate at 303-921-3199, or look for homes in the Golden, CO area at www.denverneighborhoodhomes.com.
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