Highlands Ranch that bad? (Denver, Littleton: live, move to, subways)

[Ming Ming]

Originally Posted by 2bindenver

So now you wish to ditch your broker? https://www.city-data.com/forum/real-...ave-money.html

I was going to! I thought I could save money without him because the house was a bit higher than we could afford but then my husband said to call our agent anyway. I did and it worked out! He ended up getting the house a lot lower than list. He was already aware I might not use him so he didn't care but in the long run he turned out to be a blessing. I learned a lesson, you need an agent at least a good one. because they do know more than simply just looking at the MLS seeing what's for sale ( which I thought that's all they were good for.)

I got in the area I wanted, it was worth waiting. It's been nuts the past 2 days, almost made offer on houses in ares I didn't like only because I was so desperate. But we have a lot of work to do before we even move in but should be nice in a couple months.

I am seriously recommending this guy to everyone in the future.

For the record, with all due respect, you're a bit of an oddball. I don't think I would do business with you seeing how you behave on CD.

[Idlewile]

Originally Posted by ceg0720

This whole thread, just wow - and here I was thrilled to buy my first home (2300sqft) in 2003 for 189,900 in Meadowood, Aurora, (zip 80014 if anyone is interested) of all places. Reading this thread and a lot of other ones has made me realize that there is a wide gulf between those who have 600,000 to play with and those of us who don't. MM sounds like those House Hunters people - pay tons for a house then gut it? My house is not in the best condition - needs lots of work (even after 9 years) ..and I may never fix everything in my lifetime .. but I am happy here ... even if everyone bashes Aurora ... this is my home ..

Agreed. +1

[randomparent]

Congratulations, Ming Ming. I wish you well.

[bridgerider]

Originally Posted by ceg0720

This whole thread, just wow - and here I was thrilled to buy my first home (2300sqft) in 2003 for 189,900 in Meadowood, Aurora, (zip 80014 if anyone is interested) of all places. Reading this thread and a lot of other ones has made me realize that there is a wide gulf between those who have 600,000 to play with and those of us who don't. MM sounds like those House Hunters people - pay tons for a house then gut it? My house is not in the best condition - needs lots of work (even after 9 years) ..and I may never fix everything in my lifetime .. but I am happy here ... even if everyone bashes Aurora ... this is my home ..

BIG TIME! best post on this thread

[Ming Ming]

Originally Posted by ceg0720

This whole thread, just wow - and here I was thrilled to buy my first home (2300sqft) in 2003 for 189,900 in Meadowood, Aurora, (zip 80014 if anyone is interested) of all places. Reading this thread and a lot of other ones has made me realize that there is a wide gulf between those who have 600,000 to play with and those of us who don't. MM sounds like those House Hunters people - pay tons for a house then gut it? My house is not in the best condition - needs lots of work (even after 9 years) ..and I may never fix everything in my lifetime .. but I am happy here ... even if everyone bashes Aurora ... this is my home ..

you act like I spent millions on a house, there are people near by that have homes that range in the next subdivision but mine isn't and they probably view my area as a ghetto and my house a double wide.

Some houses are not ready to move into. The AC doesn't even work and the house is stuffy and hot, needs new carpet, new wood floors, new kitchen ( it's still the original), a wall torn down and new bathrooms (original) not to mention the builder placed a HUGE window in the bathroom that faces the street, so every time I brush my teeth in the morning my ass will be hanging out the window.
But I love the area so much and so pretty at night looking at the DTC lights and it's peaceful but inside my house is 1985 died there.

Good thing I am on month to month rent so I can get the work done first, otherwise I would be out in the front yard with my tent and sleeping bag. So really... what are you talking about?

[Mike from back east]

Originally Posted by Ming Ming

.... the builder placed a HUGE window in the bathroom that faces the street, so every time I brush my teeth in the morning my ass will be hanging out the window. ....

Oh geeze, there goes the property values in THAT neighborhood.

[Ming Ming]

I know right? The closet has windows too but it faces of the house.

There's blinds, but seriously what was the builder thinking.

[Mike from back east]

Originally Posted by Ming Ming

I know right? The closet has windows too but it faces of the house.

There's blinds, but seriously what was the builder thinking.

IIRC, modern building codes require a window in the bathroom. I'd not have one at all if I could, but they are a must, so I had mine put in with frosted glass. I'd rather have a muralist paint a scene on the big old wall next to the whirlpool tub, but can't be done with the window there.

I think a lot of modern bathrooms are goofy for having a picture window next to big soaking tub; what are we to do, moon our neighbors whose home is a max of 20 feet away?

[Gypsisoul1111]

I lived in Highlands Ranch, for a family it is great. For an attractive single woman, no one would talk to me! Not a single one of my neighbors the 10 months I was there. Kind of snobby.

[Timmyy]

Originally Posted by Gypsisoul1111

I lived in Highlands Ranch, for a family it is great. For an attractive single woman, no one would talk to me! Not a single one of my neighbors the 10 months I was there. Kind of snobby.

Are you sure it wasn't you being snobby?