Centex Homes to Leave Colorado

August 9th, 2008 Team Cox Posted in Arapahoe County, Denver Homebuilders, Denver Real Estate, Douglas County No Comments »

Another Homebuilder Exits Denver Homebuilder Arena

Denver HomebuildersDallas-based Centex Homes is reportedly leaving Colorado. According to 9NEWS.com, the builder plans to cease operations by Spring 2009. The company, which builds in 10 communities from Castle Rock to Fort Collins, vows to complete all homes under construction in addition to unfinished homes. Denver-area Centex communities include: Highlands at Castle Oaks in Castle Rock, Carriage Hills Castle Rock Collection, Wheatlands in Aurora, Weaver Creek in Morrison, and several other communities north of Denver.

Centex’s departure is in response to Denver’s ultra-competitive homebuilding arena and difficult market conditions. Atlanta-based Beazer Homes has also announced plans to leave the Denver market by the end of the summer. Chicago-based Neumann Homes, who built homes at four Denver area communities, declared bankruptcy last year.

While all of this may sound dire, it will eventually help the Denver real estate market recover more quickly, since there will be fewer new homes to compete with existing homes on the market. There were far too many new homes being built in the past decade so the market became overly saturated. The good news is that building permits have dramatically dropped, which will help Denver housing market conditions. It’s all about supply and demand!

If you have questions regarding Denver area homebuilders, please contact TeamCox Realtors. We have worked with most of the Denver builders, so we have in-depth knowledge of which ones to build with and which ones to stay clear of!
 
 
 
 
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Don’t Miss the 2008 Parade of Homes at Solterra!

August 4th, 2008 Team Cox Posted in Denver Events, Denver Homebuilders, Denver Real Estate No Comments »

The 2008 Parade of Homes Runs Through Labor Day
 
2008 Parade of HomesThe Parade of Homes, an annual event produced by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, showcases the cream of the crop of the Denver real estate market - construction, interior design, energy-efficiency technology and landscaping, etc. Past parade sites include: Southshore (Aurora), Reunion (Commerce City), Pradera (Douglas County), Vista Ridge (Erie), and Stapleton (Denver).
 
The 2008 Parade of Homes, located in Lakewood’s new master-planned Solterra subdivision, is a true delight for visitors. The event showcases eight cutting-edge custom homes that are inspired by hillside European towns. With names, like “The Villa di Vita” and “Sede Felice,” the homes exude a sense of European sophistication that is rare in Colorado.
The Details:
  • The 2008 Parade of Homes runs July 26 through September 1 (Labor Day).
  • Hours: Mondays through Fridays: 10am—7pm; and Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day 9am—8pm.
  • Tickets are $12 for adults; $8 for seniors 65+ and children 6-17; free for children 5 and under.
  • Directions: Solterra is located a half-mile east of C-470 and the Alameda Parkway exit in Lakewood.
  • The parade will auction select items, including furniture, bedding, a stained glass window, etc., on August 30 and 31. 
  • This year’s event is “waste-free” (compostable paper products, corn or sugar-based flatware).
For more information on the 2008 Parade of Homes, or regarding purchasing a new home in Denver, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060.2008 Parade of Homes at Solterra

Note: The pictured homes from this year’s parade, courtesy of The InterPro Group, Inc., are of one of the Tuscan style homes by Element Custom Builders and one of the French Provencal style homes by 9 One 5 Custom Homes.

 

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