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Old 02-22-2008, 12:24 PM
 
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Okay, we're young empty nesters, in our mid 40s. Might be moving to Colo Springs. Want advice on where to live. Work would be in 80918 and from what we've read, 80920 looks like where we live now in South Carolina....Newer, planned communities, good shopping, etc. We want something about 1800 SF two or 3 beds, prefer 1 story...That looks unlikely. Low crime, good access to interstates a must. Ideas?
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Old 02-22-2008, 01:57 PM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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That sounds small. Do they even make homes 1800 sq ft anymore? I've seen some small homes in the neighborhood west of Marksheffel near Stetson Hills or Barnes.

80918 is so central that you won't have a bad commute from anywhere.

Keep working realtor.com
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Old 02-23-2008, 03:54 AM
 
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Pardon for breaking into the conversation, but why would a couple need a big house? 1800 square feet is rather large really. We raised two kids and a Lab in 1400 square feet and had lots of space. The average house in the 1950s was less than 1000 sq. ft. and people raised BIG families in those days. We need to start being realistic about "needs". Needs are things like water availability, safety, affordability, and friendly neighbors. The Macmansion era is thankfully over. Downsize.
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Old 02-23-2008, 05:16 AM
 
Location: 80904 West siiiiiide!
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Yeah, for real. My house is just shy of 1700sq. ft, and it's way to much space for me.
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Old 02-23-2008, 05:54 AM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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That sounds small. Do they even make homes 1800 sq ft anymore? I've seen some small homes in the neighborhood west of Marksheffel near Stetson Hills or Barnes.

80918 is so central that you won't have a bad commute from anywhere.

Keep working realtor.com
http://www.realtor.com/search/search...2&typ=1&sqft=8
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Old 02-23-2008, 01:42 PM
 
Location: CO Springs
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Pardon for breaking into the conversation, but why would a couple need a big house? 1800 square feet is rather large really. We raised two kids and a Lab in 1400 square feet and had lots of space. The average house in the 1950s was less than 1000 sq. ft. and people raised BIG families in those days. We need to start being realistic about "needs". Needs are things like water availability, safety, affordability, and friendly neighbors. The Macmansion era is thankfully over. Downsize.
If a Macmansion is anything over 1400 feet I don't think the era is over. I agree with Charles very few new 1400 feet houses being built in the Springs. 1400 maybe without the finished basement.
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Old 02-23-2008, 03:05 PM
 
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If a Macmansion is anything over 1400 feet I don't think the era is over. I agree with Charles very few new 1400 feet houses being built in the Springs. 1400 maybe without the finished basement.
Built yes, but how many are selling?
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Old 02-23-2008, 05:42 PM
 
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Here's an interesting article on future trends w/r/t the McMansion craze.

The Next Slum?

I think, for the intermediate term, we will see older, larger houses selling at below replacement cost as they compete with smaller but more centrally located and energy and transportation-efficient homes.

Especially when falling Denver-basin aquifer levels start making the wells in those exurban monsters in Black Forest and the rest of rural El Paso county dry up...
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:44 PM
 
Location: 80904 West siiiiiide!
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Very informative article, it will be interesting to see how it plays out. If they could just do that to where I live now (the lifestyle centers I mean)
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Old 03-09-2008, 07:24 AM
 
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Default Thanks, folks.

Hey, appreciate the feedback. Well, we live in a 2,400 square foot two story that we KNOW is too big. The only reason we thought we needed at least 1,800 was because my job there will require me to entertain at home some, so we need a large great room or whatever for 12 or so people to gather at a time. And because our grown kids...3 of them, one married already, will want to come and visit for a week or more at a time. And that's really the tip of the ice berg. We each have two brothers, two sisters, and about 31 nieces and nephews who are used to coming to visit us where we live now. I guess how much space you need depends on your lifestyle? I think, too, some of this is generational. I grew up in a three bedroom ranch that was probably around 1,200 square feet with one bathroom for a family with FIVE kids. I am spoiled, I admit it, but I want a little room, even for my honey and me.
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