Archive for Highlands Ranch Area
Robin Survives Spring Snowstorm
Posted by: | Commentsby Larry Hotz, Senior Editor
You’d think this is a White Christmas in Denver. It’s picture perfect.
Well-fed robin survives the Denver blizzard in Heritage Hills at Lone Tree.
But, wait. It’s Springtime in the Rockies. And, anything goes when it comes to weather. We are having the biggest snowstorm of year. We are expecting 15-24 inches of snow and melting snow. But, the Plump Robin looks like he can weather this storm. Read More→
Castle Pines Charter School Construction
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by Doug Hutchins, Castle Pines North Realtor
The construction of the permanent home for American Academy in Castle Pines North is progressing nicely thanks to the mild winter. The building, which will house students from K-8, is to be completed in early September in time for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.
American Academy is building its new Charter School in Castle Pine North.
The new 83,000 square foot facility will accommodate more than 700 students. American Academy has been leasing a temporary facility in Lone Tree Read More→
Douglas County Adds Interchanges
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Evening rush hour can slow traffic on I-25 at Lincoln
Douglas County is home to several major Denver suburbs and is still one of the top 10 growing counties in the United States. Evidence that growth is continuing comes in the form of two new interchanges on Interstate 25 in Douglas County that will open during the next two years.
Most immediately, the interchange 1 mile south of Lincoln will be called RidgeGate and will feed into the new “urban fusion” complex with that name . Read More→
Highlands Ranch Bank Opens
Posted by: | Commentsby Dennis Martin, Highlands Ranch Real Estate
New Bank In Highlands Ranch
Every thriving community needs a good bank that is really part of the community. In Highlands Ranch we are fortunate that a national bank is adding a new location and excellent service to a little neighborhood within Highlands Ranch, our Denver suburb.
It’s a national name but believe me, the service is local and personal. Chase Bank has added a new location in the neighborhood! And, they just cut the ribbon to open it. But, the Open House is Saturday! Read More→
Highlands Ranch History
Posted by: | Commentsby Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
Highlands Ranch is now model suburban community complete with all the amenities a growing family could want. The schools are great. Trails to wildlife areas, two golf courses, 3 indoor/outdoor recreation centers that rival any athletic club and tons of shopping nearby help make this the top destination for folks relocating to Colorado.
But was Highlands Ranch ever really a ranch. You know, complete with the three C’s known as cows, crops and cowboys?
New Highlands Ranch Custom Homes
Posted by: | Commentsby Larry Hotz, All Denver Real Estate
The Kentwood Company has announced that it has been selected to market 180 brand new custom homes in “BackCountry” to built by various builders in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
“Back Country” is the last parcel of land available for new homes in Highlands Ranch and is located at Broadway and Wildcat Reserve Parkway on the south side of “The Ranch”. It will include semi-custom homes built by Shea Homes and the newly announced 180 custom homes
Coyotes In Lone Tree, Colorado
Posted by: | CommentsLone Tree sounds like the name of ghost town in old west. It conjures up visions of dust storms, tumble weeds and coyotes 
roaming the dirt street that runs though town. Some say the Lone Tree outside town was the “hanging tree.”
But that’s a chapter from a Western novel or screenplay. In modern day life, Lone Tree, Colorado has upscale subdivisions, fine dining, and even one of the top shopping malls in the state at Park Meadows. However, coyotes do still occasionally roam the streets.
