Market News - Castle Rock CO - January 2013   The Town of Castle Rock is located about 30 minutes South of Denver and enjoys a small population of 50,028, which has inched up about 1,000 per year.     Elevation of Castle Rock is 6,202 feet above sea level.    The median age is 33, and median household income is $85,933.     Castle Rock includes Castle Pines, and many rural farm areas outside the City limits. The Castle Rock real estate market for the month of January showed an decrease in sales and reflects the time of year and winter weather. Sales decreased from 98 sales in December to 78 in January Days on Market increased from 106 days in December to 125 days in January Average Price increased dramatically from $375,733 in December to $442,421 in January Average Price/List Price dec... 02/24/2013

Market News - Castle Rock CO - December 2012   The Town of Castle Rock is located about 30 minutes South of Denver and enjoys a small population of 50,028, which has inched up about 1,000 per year.    Elevation of Castle Rock is 6,202 feet above sea level.    The median age is 33, and median household income is $85,933.     Castle Rock includes Castle Pines, and many rural farm areas outside the City limits.     The Castle Rock real estate market for the month of December showed an increase in sales despite the time of year.   Sales increased from 95 sales in November to 98 in December   Days on Market increased from 81 days in November to 106 days in December   Average Price decreased from $384,057 in November to $375,733 in December   Average Price/List Price increased from 96.17% in ... 01/21/2013

We have a few clients looking at Castle Rock Homes for Sale. As we prepared to submit an offer for them, we ran a report detailing the sold homes in the area for the past few months. In compiling that list, we also ran a city-wide search of sold homes for the past 2 months that we wanted to share here. These numbers include all Castle Rock Homes for Sale, including Castle Rock foreclosures and Castle Rock short sales. If you would like a detailed neighborhood list for a certain area, or a report that spans 6+ month, give us a call at 303-726-1874. Castle Rock Homes - Sold: Count 163   Avg Total DOM 113   Median Total DOM 54     YOC Oldest 1958   Median 2004   Newest 2012     Original List Sold Net Sold Average Price $420,658 $403,651 $393,117 $391,709 Median Price $324,999 $312,990 $310... 01/17/2013

Market News - Castle Rock CO - November 2012   The Town of Castle Rock is located about 30 minutes South of Denver and enjoys a small population of 50,028, which has inched up about 1,000 per year.    Elevation of Castle Rock is 6,202 feet above sea level.    The median age is 33, and median household income is $85,933.     Castle Rock includes Castle Pines, and many rural farm areas outside the City limits.   The Castle Rock real estate market for the month of November showed a significant increase in sales. Sales increased from 77 sales in October to 95 in November Days on Market increased from 77 days in October to 81 days in November Average Price increased from $382,642 in October to $384,057 in November Average Price/List Price decreased from 96.2% in October to 96.17% in November... 12/22/2012

Market News - Castle Rock CO - October 2012 The Town of Castle Rock is located about 30 minutes South of Denver and enjoys a small population of 50,028, which has inched up about 1,000 per year.     The median age is 33, and median household income is $85,933.     Castle Rock includes Castle Pines, and many rural farm areas outside the City limits. The Castle Rock real estate market for the month of October showed a decrease in  sales as we do this time of year. Sales decreased from 101 sales in September to 77 in October Days on Market decreased from 78 days in September to 77 in October Average Price increased from $345,373 in September to $382,642 in October Average Price/List Price decreased from 97.42% in September to 96.2% in October There were 6 short sales sold and 6 bank owned ... 11/13/2012

SOLD - Youngs Neighborhood - Castle Rock CO  80104       High on the hill in Castle Rock, CO is where my buyer fell in love with upon entry.    The views of the mountains are visible from any top floor window, and coming from out of state, this was an important feature of the home.     SOLD courtesy of Joan Cox - Metro Brokers - House to Home, Inc.   The beautiful kitchen and private yard filled with pine trees was icing on the cake!    Linda was a referral and wanted to be closer to family members in Denver.   Before she arrived, we had a solid list of homes she wanted to view.    We were able to get the home under contract before she flew home, but was unable to attend her inspection.    My inspector and I got her through this portion of the transaction smoothly.      Being miles away... 11/08/2012

Wow, is inventory low! As of today, there are only 9 single family Castle Rock foreclosures in the MLS. Of, there are only three of these Castle Rock homes are HUD homes and are eligible for the HUD $100 down payment program. If you are unfamiliar with this program, it allows anyone buying Denver HUD homes (and the surrounding areas) to use an FHA mortgage and avoid the traditional 3.5% down payment. As long as you are using the home as your primary residence, you can put just $100 down. If you are interested in getting the full details, call our team at 303-726-1874. Here are the only three Castle Rock foreclosures eligible for this program right now: Address Details Description HUD Owned Home5681 e melody waycastle rock 80104 $127,000.00  Beds: 3 Fin Sq Ft: 1054 Baths: 2 Year: 1990 Ac... 10/06/2012

One of the oldest restaurants in the Castle Rock area, Castle Café, has been serving the residents of Colorado and people traveling through the state for more than a century! According to the history of this eatery, which is published on its website, the Castle Café was originally known as the Castle Hotel and Bar. When the Castle Hotel and Bar first opened in 1890, it was a central meeting spot for people that were working and living in the area, and also for any person or group that was traveling through Colorado on their journey north, south, east or west. It’s hard to say whether or not the Castle Hotel and Bar was considered a “family” place back then because there are unwritten reports that the Castle Hotel and Bar was a pretty wild place at the time. In the late 1890s, this hotel... 10/02/2012

Self-Guided Walking Tours Provide a Glimpse of the Many Historical Buildings in Castle Rock I live in Castle Rock and am constantly amazed at the rich history. Did you realize there are dozens of historic buildings in Castle Rock? With the expansion of Castle Rock over the past couple of decades and with all the new buildings and residential areas that have sprouted outside of Castle Rock’s downtown vicinity, it can be hard to remember that Castle Rock was founded in 1874 and incorporated in 1881. Unlike many of the newer areas in Castle Rock, the center of Town contains many distinctive, unique and original structures that each carries its own historical narrative. There are many different ways to learn more about the history of Castle Rock and about the historic buildings in the area.... 08/29/2012

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Golf Course Bargain of The Week - I search golf course homes in south metro Denver on a daily basis and almost without fail I come across what I perceive to be a bargain, a bargain in my eyes is a very well priced home, backing to a golf course, relative to the other homes on the course. A few weeks ago a home that originally sold for $3.4M, was sold as a short sale for just over $800K, that is a BARGAIN.  This week I found a couple golf course homes on Plum Creek Golf course that backs to the lake and the course and is listed at just $271,900, it has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 3-car attached garage and over 3800 square feet of living space. Just one tee box over is another great priced ranch style home, listed at $259K, this home has over 3000 square feet, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms... 04/25/2012

Paired Home Ready to Move in - Castle Rock, CO This home is now closed.This 2004 Amber paired home in Castle Rock has City and mountain views and backs to conservation land.     Location, Location, Location!     It is really nice to show homes where the homeowners have pride in ownership -- and this property oozes PRIDE!      Many upgrades have been done throughout the home, and you will enjoy the media room in the finished basement.This Castle Rock home for sale has three bedrooms plus a study/den on the main level and 3 bathrooms has 1,998 finished square feet with an additional 723 square footage in the basement with 85% finished.       There is hardwood flooring on the main level and the kitchen has maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances.     HOA fees are only $80 a quarter!L... 03/28/2012

Our team watches the market for Castle Rock homes for sale very closely. Several of our team members live in and around the area and we are always looking for great deals on Castle Rock foreclosures for our clients. This task has become much more difficult this year, as the number of Castle Rock foreclosures and HUD homes has fallen drastically. Where as last year HUD sold 27 single family home in Castle Rock, this year, HUD has sold just 2 Castle Rock foreclosures and there are only 3 under contract. While this declining inventory is happening for all Castle Rock homes for sale, it appears to be hitting Castle Rock foreclosures harder. Some of this has to do with bank waiting to start foreclosure proceedings until legal ramifications were sorted out with the bigger lenders. This was cl... 03/22/2012

Paired Home - High on the Hill in Castle Rock, CO This home is now closed.High up on the hill, far away from the hustle and bustle of the City of Castle Rock, you will find a small community called The Oaks.     This community is comprised of paired homes built by Amber Homes which enables homeowners to enjoy a small yard, but plenty of good square footage.This new listing backs to conservation land, and has spectacular views of the City and of the mountains.      Being tucked in the back section of this community, it is serene and peaceful!    You will also find roaming deer and an occasional coyote.There are three bedrooms plus a study/den on the main level and 3 bathrooms.    There are 1,998 finished square feet plus an additional 723 in the basement with 85% of this finished for the... 03/12/2012

Massive Success:Q1 By Doug Osness Doug has written an inspiring book to reveal the tools he has used to double his income and doubled his joy every year, for the past four years, as a Realtor in one of the worst housing economies in history. His process has revolutionized his business and his life and he wants to share the tools he developed over this four year period.  He shares stories and quotes that have inspired him and how finding your purpose in life will change everything in your life! The format for the book is that of a workbook.  He gives some ideas, quotes and activities for each day and the reader's job is to do the work!  Like any book that claims to change your life, it can only benefit the reader if you actually apply the principles into your life.  I can personally enc... 03/07/2012

In one of our posts last week, we mentioned Bryon Self and his over 15 years of experience helping people find rent to own homes in Denver. What we failed to mention was his area expertise and knowledge for Castle Rock and Castle Pines homes. Bryon and his family live in the area, and his knowledge of the entire Castle Pine homes neighborhood is second to none. If you are considering moving to the area, or would like more information about the schools, parks or nearby activities, just give him a call at 303-990-9320. You can also read more about him and the area at his Castle Pines Homes blog. Castle Pines Homes Statistics: Count 161 0 0 0 0 Avg Total DOM 240         Median Total DOM 190           Average List Price $1,089,352         Median List Price $775,000           Average Price/S... 02/20/2012

 We will be closing tomorrow on a home in Tthe Meadows Castle Rock (3116 W Indian Summer Ln). We actually received an offer and had this listing under contract in 3 days. We have several buyers looking in the Castle Rock area and have some past clients in the area that are considering putting their homes up for sale. We wanted to give all of you access to the latest market statistics for the neighborhood so you had all of the information you needed.  This is a snapshot of the sold homes in The Meadows over the past 3 months. If you would like a more detailed analysis of all of the Castle Rock homes for sale or a market analysis of your specific home, feel free to give us a call at 303-817-0209. The Meadows Castle Rock Homes for Sale Sold Homes   Count 59   Avg Total DOM 152   Median Tot... 02/15/2012

Search Castle Rock Colorado Real Estate by Neighborhoods   Here is a new easier way to search for Castle Rock real estate and homes for sale. We have setup a better more customer friendly way to search for Castle Rock real estate. We have setup predefined searches for each neighborhood in Castle Rock. All you have to do is scroll down the right side bar and click the name of the neighborhood you are most interested in learning about. Immediately you will go to a page that shows you every single family home, condo, land or lot listed for sale in the MLS for that neighborhood. Search For Castle Rock CO Homes No more going to a real estate site and having to input search criteria. We have done the search for you. We will also be adding searches which will be broken down into price ranges. ... 02/07/2012

There are many Castle Rock Colorado real estate homes for sale, and it’s not practical to look at every single one of them before deciding which one to buy. Buying a house is a very big decision and it sometimes takes a while to find the perfect one. With hundreds of homes currently on the market in Castle Rock, it is too time consuming to see every single one in person.   A question that people often ask us is, “How many homes should we see before we decide on one?” While there really isn’t a specific number that can be recommended, there are ways to drastically reduce the number of homes that must be seen in person before you find the perfect home.   The Internet We live in the age of the internet, which makes looking for houses a whole lot easier! Most Castle Rock Colorado real estat... 12/28/2011

There has been an influx of Castle Rock bank foreclosures over the past couple of years, and this has resulted in many opportunities for people interested in purchasing homes at great prices. Foreclosure properties pose interesting scenarios for people looking for new homes, and also for investors looking for great deals on properties that they can either fix and flip or convert into rentals. Sometimes, foreclosure properties can be purchased below market value, which provides a great chance to own a home in a desirable location. Buying a bank-owned property is a unique experience, and most people have many questions about the process and the important things to consider when contemplating making an offer on a foreclosed property. Following are some common questions and answers about Ca... 12/22/2011