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Blue Bell Ice Cream is Now in Colorado!

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:15:46 -0700

Blue Bell Ice Cream is Now in Colorado! The best ice cream in the country is now in Colorado! We love Blue Bell ice cream and it is one of the things we have missed about Texas. Texas transplants rejoice! Blue Bell is now available right here in Colorado and there is a new flavor that is ONLY available in Colorado; Rocky Mountain Road! Our favorite is Cookies and Cream, but it is closely followed by Banana Split and Homemade Vanilla. Put this on your grocery list! Check out this link! Blue Bell Ice Cream Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

IKEA Soon to Be a Reality for Denver

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:04:25 -0800

IKEA Soon to Be a Reality for Denver When we visit Frisco, TX we always try to make a run to IKEA. First of all, they have CHEAP stuff. Really cheap stuff! Especially kitchen gadgets (which I am a sucker for), task lighting, accent pieces, tons of creative storage options, linens, and all kinds of decor items(We haven't even scratched the surface)...all at rock bottom prices! So you can imagine our surprise and elation last year when we heard IKEA was coming to Denver...not just to Denver, but about a mile from where we live! We have patiently watched as this monstrous building has emerged from the earth at C 470 and County Line Rd. near Park Meadows Mall. My heart races as each huge trademark blue section of the exterior is raised into place. The splash of bright yellow trim makes me smile every time I take that eastward turn from Quebec onto C 470! The Denver IKEA is expected to feature 50 room settings and three model home interiors. This place is seriously BIG! They will feature over 10,000 products stocked in the store. IKEA provides a special parking section for families with small kids and will have over 1700 parking spaces! Open! Open!! Open!!! Can't wait to join the throngs of shoppers as they push their way through the wide doors this fall and obediently follow the arrows that are strategically placed on the floor to guide us through the maze of shiny new items perfectly displayed under dramatic lighting...tempting us each step of the way...Two hours later we will emerge on a different floor, cart full of things we love, but may not necessarily need, all at bargain prices! Our tummies will be full from the great cafeteria food slung onto trays as we travel single file along the food line reminiscent of school days. If you have not been to IKEA before, you are in for a treat. Things are on track for the grand opening of this much anticipated IKEA Colorado store opening in the fall of 2011. Wear your walking shoes and be prepared to spend some serious time in this great store coming to our area soon, but not soon enough for us! We will be adding this store to our list of "Colorado Attractions"! A must see! We will be updating you as the grand opening draws closer! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Heather Gardens, Denver Colorado Area

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:51:12 -0800

10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Heather Gardens, Colorado. 1. Great Location! Just off of I-225 at Parker in Aurora. 2. Affordability: Price range from the $60Ks to $300Ks. 3. Variety of Living Options: Condominiums, Townhomes and Patio Homes; 865 sq ft to 2364 sq ft; one to four bedrooms. 4. Golf Course that is rated by the PGA as one of the best in mid-west, and there are swimming and tennis courts. 5. Over 100 planned activities, clubs and classes. 6. New Community Center to be built without disruption to current activities and events. 7. Underground parking on certain units and covered parking on others. 8. HOA includes utilities in certain units. 9. Beautiful 198 acres park-like grounds. 10. State Park across the street. RTD Light Rail close by to take you to Downtown Denver. Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Little Known Rental Option for Baby Boomers in Denver

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:33:32 -0800

Little Know Rental Option for Baby Boomers in Denver. Little Known Rental Option for Baby Boomers in Aurora off of I-225. Many baby boomers have decided to rent for a season but still want a maintenance free home with some services. However, for most, they are limited in resources. I think Pat and I may have found an answer for some. Heather Gardens normally has rentals available. The price range is anywhere from $800 to $1600. This includes some paid utilities. Heather Gardens features include a PGA golf course, underground parking, a restaurant, and beautiful 198 acres park-like grounds, lots of planned activities, clubs and classes. There is a state park and the RTD Light Rail close by. Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Best Kept Secret in Highlands Ranch, CO

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:19:38 -0800

Best kept secret in Highlands Ranch, CO: One of the best kept secrets in Highlands Ranch is Palomino Park Resort, a 24-7 well guarded and gated residential community located near Quebec and C 470. This community is luxurious in every way with several communities within its gates. What many people do not know is that though this is purported to be a luxury apartment community, two of the communities, Silver Mesa and Gold Peak, offer affordable attached homes in the resale market. Silver Mesa is the more affordable of the two, while Gold Peak's homes come in a variety of sizes including some sprawling upper end units. There are five communities within Palomino Park Resort; Red Canyon (apartments-attached garages), Blue Ridge (apartments-detached garages), Green River(apartments-detached garages), Gold Peak (attached residence-attached garages) and Silver Mesa (attached residences-attached garages). Within Palomino Parks' gates each community has its own luxurious club house, pool, and spa. There is also a central community club house that sports a massive pool, workout facility, racquetball courts and restaurant with pool side service. There is a central park area with ponds, outdoor entertaining areas, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a horse shoe area, a baseball field and bouce game. Activities abound with events planned throughout the year for the residences of Palomino Park. Sitting on a ridge, many of the west end residences of the community offer sweeping mountain views! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Snowy Day Activities for Empty Nesters

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 11:15:44 -0800

Snow Day Activities for Empty Nesters: We are snowed in....Actually we are almost buried in snow here in Highlands Ranch. We can see Quebec from our place and there is very little traffic on the street. This is always our gauge as to whether or not we should venture out. Our own poll of sorts. If there is 75% less traffic than normal on Quebec then 75% of the Highlands Ranchers who travel this road are telling us it is not safe out there. That is good enough for us. So now we have to decide what we are going to do today. We are Empty Nesters, so we do not have children who want to build snowmen, sled, or make snow angels. The first thing that comes to both of our minds is prospecting....People are home, so it is a great time to call. But then, it is a snow day so this calls for leisure activities...What do Empty Nesters do for fun? First let's make a list of what we are NOT going to do: •1. No Prospecting •2. No Mindlessly Surf the Internet •3. No Cleaning house •4. No laundry •5. ...And definitely do NOT wash the car! This is our usual list of activities for our "day off". Today is different. After all it is snowing for goodness sake! So here is our top 10 list of snow day activities for Baby Boomers and Empty Nesters: •1. Get out that teapot. Find the specialty tea you bought last year. Dust off that book you have wanted to read. Open the shutters. Curl up by the window. Light the fireplace and read. •2. Pull out the scrapbook supplies. Dig out those family photos stored in boxes and create something beautiful and meaningful to leave for your kids. •3. Charge the battery to your camera. Bundle up and take a photo shoot walk in the snow. •4. Invite friends or family members over to share your snow day. Play games, watch movies and drink hot chocolate. •5. Make a pot of chili, light the fire and invite a couple of neighbors you have wanted to meet over for dinner. •6. Make it a day to make casseroles to freeze, and bake goodies for the coming week. •7. Use this time to get into your computer and organize files and photos stored on your computer...And back them up in the process. OK, this is not a leisure activity, but you will feel better for doing this! •8. Get out the gardening books and create your flower bed plans for spring. Start making a list of plants you will need to purchase. Some can be ordered online for spring planting. •9. Plan your next vacation. There is a wealth of information about vacation destinations online. Dream big, shop smart! •10. Watch old movies, order in pizza, pop popcorn, have a true day off, you deserve it! So what did you do today? We would love to hear from our Colorado friends. Any ideas you have and would like to share here are welcome! We look forward to hearing from you! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

The Hardest Day in A Baby Boomer's Life . . . Some Info You REALLY Need to Know Now!

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:46:55 -0800

The Hardest Day in a Baby Boomer's Life The Hardest Day in a Baby Boomer's Life: The Hardest Day in a Baby Boomer's Life just happened to us recently. It's time to move mom to an assisted living place and she doesn't want to leave her home. We had been taking mom to a doctor on a monthly basis, and the doctor had assigned a state agency to be checking on her at home on a weekly basis. After several months the doctor advised my mom on one of her visits that she would need to be moved to an assistant living home. My mom said absolutely not, she was not moving. The doctor quickly turned to my sister and said that there were legal liabilities in keeping my mom at the house. If my sister needed it, she as a doctor would sign a statement that my mother had to go into an assisted living home for her own safety and my sister could take this to the state and demand her move. My mother immediately told my sister that if she did that, she would never talk to her again. Very difficult, but we knew that if she were not in such a place, she would continue to fall and most probably not eat more than one meal a day, if that. My sister had been going to her home every day for the last 18 months. She couldn't take care of herself, could not cook, had loss of memory, and when asked what she ate for the day, would say something like a piece of cake or whatever - although my sister had made sure she had food that she could easily eat without preparation. Yes, there were tears. Another problem we had was that my sister was moving 300 miles away to Houston and I live in Denver. Where do we move mom? We had been talking to mom about this move for over a year. What we knew was that she did not want to move to Houston or Denver. We all worked and she was concerned that she would be lonely. She wanted to move to Waco when she was ready to move. We wanted to be near her, but we also wanted her to be happy. She has brothers, sisters and friends in Waco who would see her on a regular basis. We made the arrangements for her to move to Waco on the coming Saturday morning. Fortunately for us, our mother agreed 2 days before we were to move her that she was ready and willing to move to Waco. We had not told her that we had already made the arrangements for the move. When she agreed to the move, we informed her that arrangements had already been made for her to move within a couple of days. What a giant relief for us. We were not too early in moving our mom. We discovered in the first few weeks how much she really needed this place. For the most part she was incontinent. Her mobility was limited. We now had someone to help us. It was good to know that our mom was being taken care of and she was in good hands. Within a couple of months, mom needed additional care. This meant spending considerably more money so we had to move her into a very small 2 room apartment in the facility and find another home for her dog that she loved so much. This was very hard but a necessary decision (losing a dog for some of us is momumental!). A roommate was in one room, and she was in the other. We loved the other roommate. She was delightful and had been a nurse and we hoped this would help her take her mind off the dog. Everything was fine until about a couple of weeks ago. My mother was found lying on the floor face down in her room and had to be carried to the hospital to be checked out. She was OK and sent back to the assisted living home. Within 3 days she was found again lying on the floor with a repeat trip to the hospital. How was it that she kept falling out of the bed? We finally found out after the 3rd time this happened that the roommate that we loved was trying to help our mom out of the bed and in fact, insisted she get out of the bed by pulling on her arms. As she was trying to get her out of bed, mom fell. We also discovered in this time that certain items were missing in her room. Our mom became paranoid that this roommate would come into the room after others had left and try to make her get out of the bed or look in her closet for items to "collect". The staff found some of mom's guest's jewelry and mom's TV remote in her roommate's room. The roommate was not a bad woman - she just believed that she was helping mom. We were advised on the "thievery" that the roommate had actually believed these were her items. We have since learned this is a common occurrence in these facilities. Once we learned about the problem with the roommate, we immediately took action - although it was about a week before we could move my mom. (The roommate for some reason could not be moved, so we had to move mom.) We double checked that we would not run into the same problems with this new roommate. After she was moved into this new room, a nurse came by to check on her. Mom had been put under a Hospice Care program for about a month. This week the nurse advised us that it would be between 60 days and a year for this disease to "end". We had placed mom into this assisted living place only 4 months ago. We have seen the steady decline, but hoped that she would get better. We are still hoping. In the meantime, Pat and I were in the process of selling mom's home. Our family spent a couple of weeks going through her home and deciding upon what was to be kept and what was to be discarded. Did I tell you that my mom never threw anything away? It took almost a month before we could place the home on the market. This is tricky in that we have to explain to mom where her things are now "located". In this process we have learned much, including the consequences of selling a parent's home BEFORE consulting with an attorney... even if the home is sold at a loss! We have learned about what kind of trust is needed, Medicare processes and about little known VA benefits available for the spouse of war veterans and the importance of doing in depth research BEFORE deciding on a care facility. We have become pros in this area! If you are facing a similar situation we can help with the sale of your parents home and point you in the right directions regarding resources, processes and steps you may need to take prior to making any decisions. Helping others is always a benefit of facing hard times in your own life. We are here to help! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Fall Colors in Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:08:01 -0700

Fall Colors in Highlands Ranch, Colorado Yesterday, Pat and I were driving through Highlands Ranch, Colorado and caught these autumn scenes that we thought were impressive. The trees are changing colors - gorgeous reds, yellows and oranges mixed in with the evergreens trees. The maples are vibrant red and yellow. And there are a few trees which have already lost their leaves. Today, it was a little overcast so we couldn't see the mountains. The weather is in the 50's, great for drinking a cup of coffee on the balcony. We are so glad we work and live in Highlands Ranch! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Buying Land in Colorado

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:35:02 -0700

BUYING LAND IN COLORADO Looking for land in the the Denver - Colorado Springs area? This may be your lucky day because you would have a lot (no pun intended) to choose from! Just realize that financing is not so abundant. In talking with a local mortgage company, I discovered that typically financing would only be about half of he appraised value of the land. Also, the interest rate on Colorado land would be a tad higher as well. Some potential Buyers are thinking that maybe the modular home could be the least expensive housing. If you are planning on buying a brand new modular home or the typical stick built home, it might require less cash if you combine purchase of both the land and the home at the same time. However, realize that the companies who will finance this have their own restrictions. These restrictions might include size such as a minimum one acre, electricity in place, pavement on the street plus a host of other items. Also realize that lenders may require that the land cannot cost more than 40% of the total appraised value of the land and home combined. Caution: financing of pre-owned modular homes has been challenging. There is also a second home financing which generally costs around 10% to 20% down with traditional financing. The IRS requires the owner live in the home for at least 14 days out of the year. I am sure many who own a second home rent the home out while they do not occupy it. However, don't expect to count that rent while trying to obtain financing that home. Plus, remember that the debt ratio to income should normally not be more than 40%, which will include the cost of financing that second home. This is a good time to buy land in Colorado but be sure and talk to your CPA, Lender and Realtor before you invest in land. Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Gleneagles Village & The Villages of Gleneagles, Highlands Ranch, CO

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:31:42 -0700

Gleneagles Village & The Villages of Gleneagles, Highlands Ranch, CO Gleneagles Village & The Villages of Glenagles, Highlands Ranch, CO is an over 55 age restricted gated golf course community in the heart of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. This secluded neighborhood boasts a private clubhouse and pool and features The Links Golf Course. Homes range from paired homes to single family detached homes lining gently curved streets in this master planned community nestled around The Links. This small but beautiful neighborhood is perfect for discriminating active adults who want to get away from it all, but still have all the conveniences within a very short drive from their community.This is a fave of ours and is located near Quebec and C470. Builder: Mission Viejo, Richmond American, StorckYear Built: Mid-80's to late 90's The LINKS golf course is a challenging executive course designed for players of all skill levels. Schools: Elementary:Fox Crest Junior High:Cresthill Senior High:Highlands Ranch Gleneagles Village is governed by the Bylaws, declarations, and rules and regulations of the Gleneagles Village Homeowners Association, Inc. The Association is a Sub-association of the Highlands Ranch Community Association. Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Urban Mattress, Best Mattress Store in Colorado!

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:48:48 -0700

Urban Mattress, Best Mattress Store in Colorado! This Memorial Day find is too good to keep to ourselves! This morning we set out to have a great Memorial Day. We slept in late...on our "not so comfortable sinking mattress", had our morning coffee and then we were off to the Denver Arts District and the Memorial Day art exhibits on the 16th Street Mall and the Denver Pavillions. After seeing an array of beautiful works of art we were on our way home to Highlands Ranch via Broadway when the topic of our "not so comfortable sinking mattress" came up. We decided that we might want to take advantage of any Memorial Day mattress sales that might be out there and stopped by several furniture and mattress stores collecting specifics and prices of each mattress we liked. We were on our way to another store near Park Meadows and missed our turn. As we were turning around we spotted a small, understated mattress store at the Northeast corner of Yosemite and County Line Rd called "Urban Mattress" and decided to check them out. We were so glad we did! When we walked in we were not greeted by the typical overly agressive vulture-like sales person. Instead we were allowed to inspect mattresses on our own with a polite offer to help if we had any questions. First impressions can make or break the deal. The first thing we noticed was the polite and very helpful sales person. He was extremely knowledgeable and answered our questions and then pointed out the fact that Urban Mattress was a locally owned company dedicated to two important causes; giving back to the community and providing an eco friendly, quality product at a very reasonable price. Here's the scoop from the owners... "We worked many years with non-profits and wanted to make sure that the values of Justice, Mercy, and Humility are infused at every level of our business. We are committed to: Justice- We believe in doing what is right for business; for our customers and our community. Mercy- We believe in helping others who may need a helping hand. This is why we donate 2% of every purchase to one of four local non-profit groups. (Each store supports four groups) Humilty- We believe admitting our mistakes and being honest about what we do not know makes a good customer and mattress store relationship." Feel free to look at these non-profits a little closer: African Community Center - www.africancommunitycenter.net Air Foundation- www.theairfoundation.org Belay Enterprises- www.belay.org Confluence- www.confluenceministries.org Denver's Road Home- www.denversroadhome.org Habitat for Humanity- www.habitatmetrodenver.org Hope International- www.hopeinternational.org Joshua Station- www.joshuastation.com Save Our youth- www.saveouryouth.org Sekepe- www.sekepe.org Whiz Kids- www.whizkids.org Oh, and about their great products!... Many of their mattresses are eco friendly and made of natural products. You will be very impressed with their products, prices and cause! Delivery? How about tomorrow?...and FREE DELIVERY...Always! And our old mattress? ...It may go to a family in need! Stop by the store for details in nominating a needy family for a mattress donation! Gotta love these great people and their wonderful company! We are huge fans! Check out their website at www.urbanmattress.com and make sure you tell them your saw them on our blog and that Ron and Pat Gunder sent you! Urban MattressPark Meadows (Se Habla Español)8283 South Akron Street, Suite 110Centennial, CO 80112(E. County Line and S. Yosemite, near Jo-Ann Fabrics, La-Z-Boy and Creative Leather) Phone: 303.790.6073 Email: meadows@urbanmattress.com Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

5 Important Things You Should Know About ListHub:

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Thu, 27 May 2010 09:12:21 -0700

ListHub is an intregal part of our listing presentations when we go on a listing appointment. It is always nice to remind ourselves and our fellow real estate professionals WHY we love this company. Thank you ListHub for all you do! I posted this blog last month, but since it seems to have disappeared, I thought I would re-post. We receive a lot of questions here at ListHub and I thought it would be helpful to share just a few basic things with everybody! HERE THEY ARE! 1. Leads are passed back to the listing agent (or broker) free of charge. Gone are the days of the business model that charges for leads. 2. We do not allow channel partners to re-syndicate the data. Re-syndication means that you have lost control of your listing not only in terms of where your listing will appear and whose contact information shows up on your listings, but also in terms of daily refresh rates. This can create liability for your company and reduces your ability to get quality metrics from your online traffic. 3. We are a standalone product that works with all of your existing programs. We do not require that our customers purchase a Web site (or any other product) in order to participate. We can send your consumer traffic to any Web site you have chosen! 4. ListHub gives the broker a free option to direct all listings to the property detail page on the brokerage Web site! All you do is make a simple support request and we will set this up for you. Brokers can also give their agents permission to have their listings link to the property detail pages on the agent Web site. 5. 25,000 brokers can't be wrong! With that kind of support, it's no wonder ListHub continues to grow by leaps and bounds! We thank you for your support and look forward to increasing the capabilities in ListHub. I hope this is helpful! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Number One Baby Boomer Retirement City

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:14:43 -0700

Number One Baby Boomer Retirement City... In Colorado, our choice hands down is Highlands Ranch! As baby boomers we love quality, great deals, and fun, not necessarily in that order. We don't think of ourselves as "senior citizens" and we want to live in an active, vibrant community. There is a place that meets all of these requirements: Highlands Ranch, Colorado. This beautiful master planned Metro District located in the southern suburbs of Denver and rises 5828ft above sea level (700 feet higher than Denver) and is located about 20 minutes south. (by light rail or auto). The front range can be seen almost anywhere from this metro district with a population of 93,000. Yes, we do enjoy the snow, but on the other hand, sunshine rules for 300 days of the year with low humidity. The mountains are about 20 minutes away where you can ski, hike, fish, hunt, golf, ride a train, camp, eat pizza by a running water stream and more. The University of Denver and Arapaho County Community College are only minutes away. Baby Boomers love the Museums, restaurants, concerts, upscale shopping and just about everything else you might want to participate in that are very nearby. The area boasts four well equipped rec centers, hiking trails, dog parks, a large library, places of worship, state of the art medical facilities, golf courses and even an open air market on Saturdays during the late spring and summer in the Town Center. One of Colorado's most beloved bookstores has opened a branch here. The Tattered Cover is a huge, but warm and welcoming place to hangout with your favorite read, or you can just lounge in cushy sofas or overstuffed chairs and enjoy a great cup of coffee. Free wi-fi abounds in the area, so carry your laptop! So why is Highlands Ranch our pick for the number one Baby Boomer Retirement City? Why do many consider this area to be the best place to live...the best place to retire? All the reasons listed above plus at least one more: Great people. People who enjoy the outdoors. People who enjoy being "back fence" neighbors. People who love their community and are committed to maintain a small town atmosphere with the conveniences of the big city just minutes away. If you are an Empty Nester or Baby Boomer looking for the best place to live or retire Highlands Ranch housing comes in all sizes and price ranges. Apartments are numerous, affordable and beautiful. One has the word "resort" in its name and rightly so. There are condos, flats, townhomes, brownstones and single family homes surrounded by parks, trails and nature preserves. One gated community for those 55+ includes a beautiful golf course, The Links. We know of a couple of others nearby we would like to tell you about as well. We work and live here and love everything about it! We would be more than happy to share our community with you. Give us a call or drop us an email. We would love to meet you at the Tattered Cover and chat about your move over a cup of coffee......Our treat, of course! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

IKEA Coming to Denver!

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:58:10 -0700

Woo-Hoo! IKEA fans rejoice! One of the world's most popular home furnishing retailers, IKEA, has announced plans to open its first Colorado store.IKEA has announced that they will be submitting plans to the city of Centennial to build in the Park Meadows Mall area. Construction will start in 2010.The 400,000 square foot IKEA store will be located on 13.5 acres between Dry Creek and County Line Rd just west of I-25.Being from Frisco, TX where they now have an IKEA we are here to tell you that you are going to love this mega store! Everything they carry is very affordable and of good quality. You can litterally furnish an entire house complete with cabinets and appliances with dozens of options to choose from. Design center experts are on hand to help you with your plan. Everything from paper napkins to chandeliers line the aisles of this multi-floor retail giant. IKEA plans to hire 500 workers during the construction phase, and approximately 400 workers when the store opens.An opening date is set for fall 2011. Groundbreaking should start very soon! We will keep you updated as plans progress, so bookmark us and come back often! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Best Restaurant Near Highlands Ranch, CO

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:30:20 -0800

Best Restaurant Near Highlands Ranch, CO Pat and I are always looking for a good restaurant or café that is not a franchise. We are looking for that special place that is ultra-comfortable with that down-home feel good atmosphere. You know... the place that Colorado natives keep under their hat. We have been to a few good ones, but the bad ones always seem to outweigh the good. Guess what, though this one is not exactly IN Highlands Ranch, it is just up University and it stands out above the rest. You have to look hard to find this cozy little eatery, but it's worth the search: GRANNY MA'S at 5925 S. University Blvd. Greenwood Village,. Jane Stoltz is a gracious owner/host/baker/chef/caterer. The menu takes you right back to grandma's kitchen - and Granny Ma's words of wisdom are found on every table. Granny never would have charged you for tea for coffee, neither does Granny Ma's. Free coffee and wi-fi, a cozy setting, friendly and personal service, unique specials, delicious everything, plenty of parking and conveniently located in the Cherry Crest Shopping Center on the SW corner of Orchard & University. Stay for lunch; they have a buffet or you can order from the menu. We chose the buffet, and we were WOWED! This Wednesday they served tamales and enchiladas. Ok, it was off our diet, but we really were in a hurry. The food was off the charts. We can honestly say the tamales were the best ever, and the enchiladas beat out our favorite about 20 miles north. And oh...the price? Just right! Service was outstanding. They even asked us our names! We can't wait to go back. They are very active in the community and also have amazing catering for any event that you have! We may just have to take them up on that as well. Tell them Ron and Pat Gunder sent you! Now remember, this Best Restaurant near Highlands Ranch, Colorado is a native secret... so don't tell anyone! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

$22,000 Assistance Towards the

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:43:19 -0800

$22,000 Assistance Towards the Purchase of Your Home! Attention First Time Homebuyers Planning your Next Move in Colorado! One city in Colorado is offering a "Hard to Pass Up" program for first time homebuyers Here's the Scoop... A Gift from Uncle Sam!...First, the Federal Government is offering the well known $8000 Tax Credit to first time homebuyers. Hurry! This program is only good through April 2010. Now, add this!... In addition to this CHAC(Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation) is offering a low interest down payment assistance loan in the form of a second mortgage that is equal to 6% of the purchase price. The average is $7000 for this special city. Wooo-Hooo!!! Wait, it gets better! Here's the best part...Properties in this city have always sold for more than the properties in the surrounding areas and that has prevented some of the qualified applicants from being able to use CHAC's down payment assistance program. This has prompted this city to provide the additional down payment assistance. The city is partnering with this organization to provide an ADDITIONAL DOWN PAYMENT assistance of approximately $7000 to each applicant who qualifies for the program. (This money comes from the city's jurisdictional allotment of Federal Community Development Block Grant funds) From CHAC: Loan Amount - 6% of the purchase price up to $10,000 (Which ever is less) Loan Terms: 1.Payments starting right away at 2% interest or.. 2.Payments and interest deferred 5 years. Payments starting 61st month, interest rate 6% Total term including deferral period 360 months Payments include a $5.00 per month servicing fee Fees - $200 loan commitment fee, $100 doc prep fee, $11 recording fee. In some circumstances both County programs may be used together If you are a first time homebuyer (Not working with another agent...Be honest!) and think you may qualify for this program contact us for more information about which city and lender is offering this great program! 1-866-838-9063 Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Bradburn Village, Westminster, Co

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:53:23 -0700

Ready for a really charming neighborhood that is close to both Downtown Denver and Boulder? Bradburn Village is a really fun pedestrian neighborhood of 125 acres of with four neighborhoods where single-family, townhomes and apartments share the nine community parks, formal gardens and the Dry Creek Open Space of 45 acres of trails. The homes are built in Denver-Prairie, Craftsman and Farmhouse architectual styles. Prices range from $200K to $1MM+. Shopping malls are nearby along with 4 golf courses. Adam county schools. Pat and I love this neighborhood. It really has class and is so close to everything!. Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Aspen Leaves Colors Changing in Colorado With a Slight Twist

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:40:12 -0700

Yesterday, Pat and I decided that we had to see the Aspen tree leaves changing - time was running out. We needed to see some real estate in the mountains. We had planned on going on Sunday, but that didn't quite work out. We were a tad surprised as to what we saw. My daughter had gone on Saturday - lucky dogs - and took some pictures. I have to show them! But because we went on Monday, look at what was happening at Red Feather Lakes (close to Wyoming). I understand that Conifer actually had several inches. How fun. Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

2009 Vintage Car Show - Client Appreciation Show in Denver

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:34:15 -0700

Last Sunday we had a client appreciation event at our REMAX Southeast office in Denver. So take a few minutes and enjoy the video of some of the various cars we oogled at with our clients and perhaps even coveted. Take some downtime and enjoy. And if you are interested in including your car or attending next year's Client Appreciation Event, give us a call. P.S. We also sell vintage and contemporary homes, too. www.ronandpat.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZmjCJBY4j4 Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Sold Listing in Greeley - $111,500 - 611 E 23rd St Greeley, Colorado

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:08:01 -0700

Incredible Home in Greeley, Colorado for only $111,500 Quick Possession Not a REO or Short Sale. SOLD! Just listed a really nice home in Greeley. It's a nice 3/2/3 home with 1663 sq ft. . Interior has recently been painted and carpet replaced. Home was built in 1997. The home has central air and heat, a large deck, storage building and almost a quarter acre lot. The home is within walking distance of an elementary school, several parks including a waterpark, and a soccer field. Hard to believe that you can find a home this nice at this price that is so close to Denver. Call Ron or Pat at 720-389-6833 Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Highlands Ranch Lone Tree Real Estate Market Statistics for August 2009

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:14:34 -0700

Amy Brawand, the VP of Sales at Land Title, just provided us the latest stats on Highlands Ranch - Lone Tree area obtained from our MLS.* By the way, we prefer Land Title for our closings because they are a local independent business and their service has been stellar. Aug-08 Aug-09 % Change 2008 2009 #Of Closed Sales - Month 173 vs. 146 -15.6% #Of Closed Sales - YTD 1,310 vs. 1,008 -23.1% Avg. Days On Market 67 vs 78 16.4% # Of Active Listings 636 vs. 692 8.8% # Of NEW Listings 362 vs. 367 1.4% Absorption Rate (in months) 3.8 vs. 5. 30.7% Average Price (Sold) 394,887 vs. 369,834 -6.3% So what does this all mean? I think the key to these stats is the absorption rate. It has increased to a level 5 which indicates that Highlands Ranch - Lone Tree is in a "balanced market". Numbers below the 5 to 6 level indicates it is a "Seller's Market" (fewer houses on the market based on historical sales per month and numbers above indicate a "Buyer's Market" (more houses on the market meaning it will take longer for the market to absorb based on historical sales per month). For all of the Denver area (limited to the Metrolist MLS), we saw the absorption rate actually decrease from last year for August from 5.5 to 5.2. Denver, you are looking good! *Based on Information from Metrolist, Inc. for the period Jan 2007 through present.Note: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Metrolist, Inc. Metrolist, Inc.does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Metrolist, Inc. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Highlands Ranch, Co Town Center

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:42:06 -0700

If you are looking for a place where you can wave hello to your neighbors and walk to the neighborhood store in Highlands Ranch, then we have found the place for you: Town Center at Highlands Ranch. This 100 acre mixed development is essentially a "walking" village. HOW MUCH FUN? Maybe too much! The Civic Green Park is five-acres that are used as a community gathering point. There are fountains, green space, amphitheater, and walking trails, all of which is home to activities, concerts and events. There is a Farmer's Market from the spring to fall, and several retail shops and restaurants. The 72 foot Clock Tower is located in the center of the area and can be seen miles around. The Veterans Memorial is within walking distance as well as the Library. So, without ever driving, there are plenty of activities for all of us to enjoy. Along with all of this fun, there is the simple beauty of the mountains to enjoy. Love those mountains! THE HOMES: Shea built Stacked Brownstones, Covered Brownstones and Cornerstone Triplexes and are all available in the immediate area. Yes, they have luxury including patio balconies and 2 car garages. Single detached homes are nearby as well. THE SCHOOLS: Typically, students will attend the Eldorado Elementary, Ranch View Middle School and the Thunderridge High School. To check out the latest on the schools and confirm the schools boundaries, be sure and visit Douglas School District. Private schools are nearby as well. For school ratings check out these websites: Great Schools , Local School Directory , City Data, School Matters, and Colorado School Accountability Reports. HOME OWNER ASSOCIATIONS: Brownstones at Town Center residents enjoy the Highlands Ranch Community Association (check them out at Highlands Ranch Community Association ) and the Brownstones at Town Center/Hammersmith HOA. HOW CLOSE?: This neighborhood is within walking distance of a Home Depot, a grocery store, coffee shop, barbershop, Tattered Cover Bookstore, several restaurants, , grocery stores, , coffee shops, and clothing stores. There is a RTD adjacent that can take you to downtown in about 20 minutes. . Park Meadows Shopping Mall, home to 160 retail shops and restaurants and the Vistas of Park Meadows, outdoor shopping and street park which are home currently to 11 retail shops is only about 6 miles. (IKEA announced in 2008 that they were planning on building near this mall.) Downtown Denver is about 20 miles away. The Denver International Airport is 39 miles. And the mountains? Probably around 20 to 30 minutes. P.S. Want to know more or see more? Go to www.Ronandpat.com - 720-389-6833. Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

Cherry Hills Country Club and Arnold Palmer

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:13:26 -0700

Our beloved Cherry Hills Country Club was in the national news today recognizing an historical event that occured in 1960. Arnold Palmer won the U.S. Open, his first and last, at the Cherry Hills Golf Course. A brick monument now sets to the side of the first tee box in honor of Palmer's shot offering a challenge to every golfer who plays the course. Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

What is the best kept secret in Colorado?

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:41:39 -0700

Do you know a secret back road, hiking path, camping area or off the beaten path mountain biking trail that you would like to share with us? We are trying to uncover the best kept secrets of Colorado. Can you help? Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com

We love Colorado!

Ron & Pat Gunder, CRS, MBA (Cherry Creek Properties, LLC) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:15:17 -0700

We were talking a few days ago about how great the people of Colorado are and decided we needed to tell you so! We have lived all over the world, but always returned to the great state of Colorado for several reasons, but one of the main reasons is the friendly people of this great state! No matter where you go, people not only speak, but they actually stop and take the time to chat for a moment. How rare is that in today's fast paced world? We have a theory for the reason everyone is so friendly. They are just happy to be here and it shows! We love you Colorado! Homes in Colorado Springs 1-888-754-1731 Broker Associates, Cherry Creek Properties, LLC. ronandpat@gundergroup.com www.ronandpat.com