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Anthem Ranch - Eldora Model - Skinny Mini Walking Tour

Anthem Ranch, an active adult community, in Broomfield Colorado has released several of their “Classic Models” for sale. The particular model in the video is the Eldora Model which consists of 1,669 square feet, 2 bedrooms + smart space, 2 bathrooms, spacious kitchen, great room, optional deck, optional master suite and 2-car garage.
Homes will be [...]

Anthem Ranch - Arapahoe Model - Skinny Mini Walking Tour

Anthem Ranch, an active adult community, in Broomfield Colorado has released several of their “Classic Models” for sale. The particular model in the video is the Arapahoe Model which consists of 1,555 square feet, 2 bedrooms + smart space, 2 bathrooms, spacious kitchen, great room, optional deck and 2-car garage.
Homes will be available this summer [...]

Borrow up to $406,000 through FHA

HUD released its new increased lending guidelines today and while unfortunately the jumbo loan limits of $417,000 in Broomfield County have not been raised, the limits on loans that FHA will guarantee have jumped clear up to $406,000!
So what does this mean to Broomfield homebuyers? If you have shaky credit (like a bankruptcy or foreclosure [...]

3 hints for getting the best jumbo loan rate

While traditional, 30-year, non-conforming loans are hitting all-time-low interest rates, buyers are still struggling with high interest rates on jumbo loans (loans over $417,000) which has affected the higher priced homes, and their ability to close, which in turn brings down the median price of homes over all, which in turn continues to lead to [...]

Why Broomfield Home Buyers Should Think Twice About Short Sales

There have been a few excellent posts recently, by other real estate bloggers, about the pitfalls of buying a short sale property.

You can check them out for yourself here:

“On the surface, it may appear that a short-sale buyer is getting a good deal. Although a slim margin of short sales may be profitable for a [...]

The Broadlands - The Reserve - Sheffield Homes

If you are interested in buying a low-maintenance ranch home the Sheffield Homes in The Reserve portion of The Broadlands are great! In fact, if you wanted to buy ME one, that would be fine too.

If you would like to see the greatness from the comfort of your own home, check out my Skinny Mini [...]

Would you like to learn more about Anthem Ranch?

Anthem Ranch is a gorgeous new “active adult” community in Broomfield, Colorado. At least one member of the family must be a minimum of 50 years old.
It is located southwest of I-25 and Highway 7. You can also drive north on Lowell (after 120th) all the way to the development.
The homes are built by Del [...]

Is it a good time to buy a home in Broomfield?

Not surprisingly this question comes up a lot these days.
Some buyers are still on the fence and waiting for the “bottom of the market.”

This can be a dangerous proposition especially if you’re just looking for a new family home. Keep in mind that the average home price in Broomfield increased by 4% last year. Despite [...]

Skinny Mini Walking Tour - Anthem Ranch - Aspen Model

Here is the last model home in my Skinny Mini Walking Tour of Anthem Ranch. The Aspen Model is included in the Estate Series along with the Vail and the Snowmass.
The Premier Series includes Breckenridge, Keystone, and Steamboat models.
The Aspen model has 2,837 square feet, 2 bedrooms, office space, 2.5 bathrooms, extra living areas, spacious [...]

Skinny Mini Walking Tour - Anthem Ranch - Vail Model

Here is the 2nd to last model home in my Skinny Mini Walking Tour of Anthem Ranch. The Vail Model is included in the Estate Series along with the Aspen and the Snowmass.
The Premier Series includes Breckenridge, Keystone, and Steamboat models.
The Vail model has 2,612 square feet, 2 bedrooms, office space, 2.5 bathrooms, grand foyer, [...]