Highlands Ranch Real Estate Monthly Market Tracker January 2009A comprehensive Market Report for Highlands Ranch CO January 2009 ~ Highlands Ranch New Listings 165 Pending Sales 45 Closed Sales 35 Total Active Listings Available 395 Average Sales Price $347,925 Median Sales Price $320,000 Average Price per Square Foot $151 Average Days on Market 83.7 Percent of Original List Price Received at Sale 92.5% A Look Back ~ 2006 - 2009 Closed Sales Highlands Ranch   Closed Sales One Year Change -53.9% Two Year Change -68.5% Three Year Change -47% Median Sales Price Highlands Ranch Median Sales Price One Year Change 3.9 Two Year Change 6.9 Three Year Change -7.6% Average Sales Price Highlands Ranch Average Sales Price One Year Change 6.3 Two Year Change 1.0 Three Year Change -8.7%   Percent of ... 03/04/2009

Highlands Ranch Real EstateWeekly Market Report - The ScoopWeek ending Mar 1st, 2009New Listings ~ Highlands RanchLast Three Months of Weekly New Listings New Listings in Jan 165New Listings in Feb 173Number of Active Listings 472Number of Active Foreclosures/ Bank Owned Properties 7Number of Pending Sales 141Number of Closed Sales in February 49 (so far - all February sales may not have been reported yet)The ScoopThe number of new listings coming on the market is rapidly increasing - over 40% increase in three months. On the flip side the number of sales is decreasing. Which means more inventory on the market. It is still early to tell if this trend continues as there are 141 pending sales. So the numbers for March may look more balanced. Heading to spring typically brings more activit... 03/03/2009

Recently Highlands Ranch Metro District received some really good news recently.  Standard & Poor's rated our municipal bonds as AA+!  We can be proud of our 27 year history of strong financial management.  If you don't own a home here in Highlands Ranch, you may not know that we are no an incorporated city.  Instead we are governed by Highlands Ranch Metro District.  According to Standard & Poor's, the rating reflects An almost built-out community which shows strong income and income levels and financial performance and reserves. Being part of the broad and diversified Denver metro area economy with very strong district wealth and extremely strong per capita market value. A uniform and affordable property tax levy. Strong financial performance, very strong reserves, and limited operati... 02/23/2009

Highlands Ranch CO Homes - sold homes activity report Despite stories about homes not selling or home prices dropping somewhere in the country, Highlands Ranch CO houses are selling. More in some price ranges than others. In the last three months (Nov 08-Jan 09), months that are usually slower for real estate sales, 181 houses sold in Highlands Ranch. 42% of the sold houses were under for $300,000. 72% of sold homes were sold for under $400,000. Only six percent of houses sold $600,000 or over.   Number of houses sold under $300,000 76 $300,001-$350,000 31 $350,001-$400,000 23 $400,001-$500,000 27 $500,001-$600,000 13 $600,001 and over 11 For homes priced (price to sell, that is) under $300,000 we are experiencing multiple buyers competing for the same house (multiple offer situations).... 02/22/2009

OPEN HOUSE this Saturday Feb. 21st ~ 11am to 3pmWelcome to our OPEN HOUSE tomorrow ~ Saturday in Highlands Ranch CO.2550 Shadecrest Place in Firelight subdivision.This beautiful home features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a 4-car drywalled garage (tandem garage). This two-story home has a total of 5400 square feet. In the kitchen you will find stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, cherry cabinets, and an island. The house is on a 0.23 acre lot. Relax and enjoy a deck on the side of the house and a large patio in the back. The home has two laundry rooms, one in the main floor and a second one upstairs. Four of the bedrooms are located upstairs, including the master suite, and one bedroom is on the main floor. The home is offered at $550,000Also available for you at the OPEN HOUS... 02/20/2009

While living in Highlands Ranch, you may experience on of Colorado's warm/mild, or cold/snowy winters... or perhaps a mixture of both-- which makes every flip-flopping day an adventure with parents and children.Here are some ideas to keep your children active, and you sane! ;)Highlands Ranch Community Association has a number of pools at their recreation centers. EastRidge and SouthRidge both have leisure indoor pools complete with slides! So stop fantasizing of summer, and get out in the water with your kids! Pools are obviously indoors, and heated! http://www.hrcaonline.orgDouglas County has an awesome library system and you can always find a time for you and your child at story time! Pick a time that's age appropriate for your young children, or even school age kids at one of Douglas... 02/18/2009

This popular annual series started with the Super Bowl 5K.  There are a total of 8 runs, one ½ marathon and three triathlons which will include kids triathlons.  There is at least one run per month through November.  These are run/walks so that all ages and abilities can participate.  There are other festivities after the races which really make these events a fun family oriented time.  Listed below are the next three runs.  You can get tons of information about each and every run at www.highlandsranchrunseries.com.  St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk A great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with all of your family, friends and neighbors.  After the race there will be a St. Patrick's Day festival at Town Center This race benefits the Highlands Ranch Parks and Recreation Foundation.  It is... 02/15/2009

Highlands Ranch CO Neighborhoods Backcountry Market Report Jan 09 In January no homes sold in Backcountry in Highlands Ranch. However nine homes are currently under contract. 99.9% of the houses for sale in Backcountry are new construction and some go under contract at early stages of construction. So the houses stay under contract for longer than the typical 30-60 days you see with resale houses. Six of the pending sales are priced at $1,500,000 or more. 14 houses are for sale in Backcountry. The price range of the available houses varies from $599, to $2,190,000. The price per square foot ranges from $174/sf to $498/sf. The average price per square foot in the last seven months has been $205/sf.  Backcountry is attracting a large amount of interest. This luxury homes community will ha... 02/11/2009

Highlands Ranch CO Real Estate Firelight Market Report Jan 09 In January four houses sold in Firelight in Highlands Ranch Colorado. Two of the sold houses were bank owned. The highest sold price was for a bank owned property at $500,000 (net). There is a large jump up for pending properties. Currently 18 houses are under contract. Dec. Averages Jan. Averages Orig. Listing Price $368,633 $440,950 Net Sold Price $340,059 $382,350 % of List Price 92.2% 86.7% Price per sqft (psf) $143/sf $135/sf Days on Market (DOM) 53 79 DOM = Days on Market ~ Detached Residential Single Family Homes only Price per square foot  and percentage of List Price took a dive in January, this is mostly due to the two bank owned homes - those prices drove down the averages. One of the Bank owned properties sold for... 02/08/2009

Weatherstone Highlands Ranch Real Estate  Market Report Jan 09 No homes sold in Weatherstone Highlands Ranch in January 2009.  January was a quieter month for home sales across Highlands Ranch and Douglas County. It is typical to see slower sales in the winter months. Right now six homes are for sale in Weatherstone. The listing prices range from $529,000 and $1,199,000. The price per square foot ranges from $203 to $294.  Two new listings came on the market in January. Three homes sold in Weatherstone within the last seven months. Below are the sold averages. Average Sold Price $760,000 Average % of List Price 96% Average Days on Market (DOM) 56 Average Price per Square Foot (psf) $217 Weatherstone is a community in Highlands Ranch CO of approx. 300 residential detached single family h... 02/02/2009

My name is Christine Gay.  I was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium and met my husband Jean-Pierre while on a ski trip in the Swiss Alps.  We moved to the United States in the early 1980’s and had our two children, Cindy and David.   My husband and I enjoy all the Colorado outdoor activities, motorcycles, skiing,hiking etc. After many years of living in Kansas City, our love for the mountains prevailed and we decided to move to the Denver Area Colorado.   I have been in the retail and hospitality business since 1988 and gained a great passion for people and the outdoors. From full time mom to successful entrepreneur, I am very grateful to have the opportunity to meet new people and to help them achieve their dream. 02/02/2009

Looking for a house in Highlands Ranch Colorado? What are the changes of a seller accepting a low ball offer? This is where you can find that out. If you missed the previous post read it here: Low Ball Offers - What are the Chances? Highlands Ranch COIt is impossible to compare National statistics, or home sales in Tampa Florida or Boise Idaho to the market in Highlands Ranch CO. Even within Highlands Ranch you can see fluctuations. Houses are selling in Highlands Ranch. Some houses are selling really well. Currently there are 115 homes pending / under contract in Highlands Ranch. About 435 homes are on the market. Below you will find statistics for homes sold in Highlands Ranch from Nov 08 to end of Jan 09. All data is for residential detached single family homes. How low did they go? ... 02/01/2009

Homes for sale in Highlands Ranch CO - under $300,000There is enormous amount of activity in Highlands Ranch CO for homes priced under $300,000. Currently there few homes for sale in Highlands Ranch below $300,000. There are many homes under contract / sale pending in this price range! They are moving fast The average % of List price to Sold Price is about 96.%, but again the percentage is actually higher if you take out the short sales and then you are looking at an average net sold price around 98%. What does this mean?Many of the homes in this price range sell very quickly and often have multiple buyers competing for the house.Homes sell for near full asking price or close to it.For BuyersHave your lender letter (pre-approval) ready in advanceHave copy of proof of funds ready (when/i... 01/31/2009

If you live in Highlands Ranch, whether you are an avid reader or occasional reader, I think I know something in which you might be interested.  Book Clubs!  If you read very little this might be a means for helping your interest in reading and enticing you to read more.  If you are an avid reader, it just goes without saying that having other readers with like interests with which to share could be a fun thing.  The Highlands Ranch Library has a great variety of book clubs meeting there.  And here's the best part.  There are book clubs for youth, also!  Here is a list of book clubs I obtained from my Access Magazine published by the Douglas County Libraries: Daytime Book Club discusses everything from popular fiction to classics to nonfiction.  Great Books reads great literature. Highl... 01/24/2009

Highlands Ranch CO Real Estate - Q4 Report Highlands Ranch Real Estate Quarterly report for homes sold in Highlands Ranch from $500,000 to $700,000. 4th Quarter 2008 In the 4th quarter of 2008 you can see a decrease in the average net sold price. This could be because more homes are selling closer to $500,000 than to the $700,000 price. The average price per square foot dropped slightly, but it is too early to tell if this just a seasonal dip or more things to come.  Quarterly Numbers 4th quarter 2008   Q4 Number of Homes sold 16 Days on Market (DOM) 86 DOM range - low to high 3-214 % Difference List vs. Sold 91.8% % difference - low to high 79.7-100% Average Price/square foot $166 price/sf - low to high $110-$226 The days on market for this price range is pretty good, and much better t... 01/23/2009

Highlands Ranch CO Real Estate - Quarterly Report Highlands Ranch Real Estate Quarterly report for homes sold in Highlands Ranch from $700,000 to one million. 4th Quarter 2008 ~ $700,000 to $1,000,000 In the 4th quarter of 2008 you can see great improvement across the board. Less days on the market, higher price per square footage and sold prices close to asking prices. We'll see how things will keep folding in the new year.  Quarterly Numbers 4th quarter 2007 - 4th quarter 2008 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Days on Market (DOM) 142 137 56 118 26 DOM range - low to high 14-391 8-283 3-125 8-328 5-63 % Difference List vs. Sold 90.0% 94.0% 94.3% 93.9% 96.2% % difference - low to high 82.6-99.1% 90.9-97.4% 88.3-101% 89-99.4% 91.9-98.3% Average Price/square foot $206 $207 $198 $196 $227 price/sf - low to ... 01/20/2009

Strap your running shoes on for a 5K race in Highlands RanchAfter the race sit back, relax and enjoy the Super Bowl. 2009 Highlands Ranch Run Series is set to start with a bang. The series features a minimum of one run a month, a couple of triathlons (also for kids) and new this year is a 1/2 marathon. Exciting! Note to self ~ I really should start training for that. The first race of the series is slated for Feb 1st ~ HRCA Super Bowl 5K RUN/WalkThe race takes place in the Westridge area of Highlands Ranch (start and end at Westridge Rec. center).Here is a map of the race routeDate: FEB 1stTime: 8:30AMPre-register online or walk-in at the rec. centers (until Jan. 31th) fee $30. Race day registration available for $40. You can also register for the series or a few races at a time.Super B... 01/19/2009

My first and my last bicycles were purchased at the Bicycle Pedal'r in Highlands Ranch.  The first and the last were actually the same one.  I'm a novice bike rider now although as a child I was quite experienced, but never had my own bike.  I rode my brother's bike. I have a Trek bicycle which I love.  A young man at Bicycle Pedal'r helped me pick it out.  He suggested it and after I very briefly tried it out I bought it.  The Pedal'r provides free life time service with every bike they sell.  This is a wonderful service for someone who is a stranger to the workings of these modern bikes.  I guess it's a pretty good service for experts, too.  The guys at the Pedal'r are always so helpful and I've never have to wait.  They are experts and have tons of tips on biking.  They can custom ad... 01/17/2009

Highlands Ranch CO Real Estate The Hearth Market Report Dec 08 In December eigth homes sold in The Hearth subdivision in Highlands Ranch (zip code 80130). Seven homes are currently under contract. The average days on the market was 98 days. 7 homes sold in December 2008 Dec. Averages Orig. Listing Price $480,091 Net Sold Price $439,057 % of List Price 91.5% Price per sqft (psf) $160/sf Days on Market (DOM) 98 DOM = Days on Market ~ Detached Residential Single Family Homes only   A total of 50 homes sold in the last six months in the Hearth. The lowest net sold price was $242,000 (a short sale) and the highest $710,000 (at the Retreat).   July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec $/square foot (psf) AVERAGE $164 $167 $163 $154 $174 $160 $/square foot LOW $142 $145 $148 $134 $157 $137 $/square foot HIGH ... 01/17/2009

Highlands Ranch CO Real Estate Firelight Market Report Dec 08 In December five homes sold in Firelight in Highlands Ranch. Nine homes are currently under contract. All of the homes sold were under $450,000. Sold in December 2008 Dec. Averages Orig. Listing Price $368,633 Net Sold Price $340,059 % of List Price 92.2% Price per sqft (psf) $143/sf Days on Market (DOM) 53 DOM = Days on Market ~ Detached Residential Single Family Homes only   A total of 63 homes sold in the past six months in Firelight. The lowest net sold price was $200,000 and the highest $750,000. July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec $/square foot (psf) AVERAGE $153 $154 $154 $158 $154 $143 $/square foot LOW $129 $140 $139 $143 $128 $131 $/square foot HIGH $182 $205 $173 $173 $172 $164 Average Days on Market (DOM) 94 58 61 92 137 53... 01/16/2009