Pride and Pamper Day at Saint Mark Church, Highlands Ranch

Yesterday was a great day at Saint Mark in Highlands Ranch, when over 100 parishioners got together to help get our grounds ready for the summer season.

We pruned trees, got rid of weeds, cleaned up everything that needed cleaning, planted lots of flowers and a few new trees. Unbelievably, we were able to put on the flower beds the huge load of mulch that we had ordered.

And the ladies got a special treat to celebrate Mothers’ Day – a group of ladies volunteered to do their nails and give them a back massage.

Thank you to everyone that helped! You are very special people, helping our church and Highlands Ranch a better place. We are proud to be affiliated with you all.

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The Carson & Barnes Circus is coming to Highlands Ranch!

“Keep the circus going inside you, keep it going, don´t take anything too seriously, it´ll all work out in the end.”  David Niven

Here’s a great opportunity to have good-old-fun with the family in Highlands Ranch. And tickets can be purchased for only $14 for adults and $6 for children under 12 at the HRCA recreation centers. But to take advantage of these prices you must buy before noon on Friday, May 18^th. You can also purchase your tickets at www.carsonbarnescircus.com

2012 Season has started strong for Carson & Barnes Circus, the Biggest of the Big Top shows. They will be making presentations in eight states from March through October this year.

Celebrating its 76th year the Carson & Barnes Circus has been traveling the nation since 1937. While the show has changed over the decades, the traditional big top tent traveling circus gives a solid 2-hour show, sometimes as many three times a day, 7 days a week. This season features high-wire daredevils, high-IQ dogs and ponies, acrobats, spectacular pageantry, and dozens of clowns including “Alex the Clown” and his anti-gravity antics. The grand finale is a colorful high-energy musical salute to America with more than 100 flags in the procession.

The circus will do three presentations in Highlands Ranch:

• Friday, May 18, 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 19, 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, May 20, 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

And please make a note of the new location: Barrons Blvd. and Monument, Highlands Ranch, CO.

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RE/MAX 2012 Top 10 Housing Predictions

 

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5 Easy Steps to Get Ready to Buy Highlands Ranch real estate

If you are planning to buy real estate in Highlands Ranch there are 5 easy steps that you should take.

Lisa Escue (CDPE), with RE/MAX Masters II, outlines these steps:

Step 1. Find a Local Lender You Can Talk To in Person. Local lenders understand your market and know of loan programs that might be beneficial to you.

Check with your lender on any local programs that might help with closing costs or in other ways. Even though the media have pronounced the 100-percent-financing option dead, this is not always the case. Check it out for yourself and then get preapproved for a loan so you know how much house in Highlands Ranch you’re able to buy.

Step 2. Be Specific in the Area You Want To Live in Highlands Ranch. Educate yourself. Familiarize yourself with the neighborhoods you’re interested in, the taxes and school districts. This not only helps you narrow down your search when you need to move fast, but also helps you figure out potential mortgage payments. Find a home in your desired neighborhoods.

Step 3. Find an Agent Specializing in Highlands Ranch real estate. This will save you time and effort. Once you’ve identified a real estate agent, trust him or her to do the job. Agents who are thriving in this challenging market have proven their worth. They have the resources and skills to help you find your next home.

Step 4. Don’t Shy Away From Houses That Need Some Work. Just because a house needs some paint or cosmetic fixes doesn’t mean it’s not a good buy. Most real estate agents have an address book full of trusted businesses they work with to help you fix up your new home. There’s an HUD program known as 203(k) that enables you to fold repair money into a primary mortgage; ask a RE/MAX agent in your market about the program.

Step 5. Be Prepared To Act. Sometimes the first home you see in Highlands Ranch is the right one for you. Don’t discount it. Remember, good deals still go fast. Take advantage of the electronic tools your real estate agent has to offer. In many instances, real estate agents have access to better information than what you can find in a standard Internet search.

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Some agents in Highlands Ranch don’t want you to know this!!!

Is your agent telling you everything you need to know?

If you are buying or selling a house in Highlands Ranch and other cities of Colorado, you owe it to yourself to be fully informed.

Watch this 3-minute video and ask your agent all the right questions.

 

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J. D. Power ranks RE/MAX No. 1

DENVER, CO – Results from the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM, recognize RE/MAX for providing the highest overall consumer satisfaction for both home buyers and home sellers. In last year’s study, two different companies ranked the highest in each category, but this year home buyers and sellers both rated RE/MAX the highest.

“It all comes down to professionalism and a commitment to a premier level of customer service,” said RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger. “Because RE/MAX agents average more experience and training than other agents, they are better prepared to deal with home buyers and sellers in any kind of market. And, consumer preferences tell the story . . . nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.” This is the fourth annual study of home buyer and seller satisfaction with the largest national real estate companies, conducted by J.D. Power and Associates.

For the home buying experience, three factors were considered: agent/salesperson, office and a variety of additional services. Four factors were examined for the home-selling experience: agent/salesperson, marketing, office and a variety of additional services.

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FREE use of moving van if you buy/sell with us in Highlands Ranch

FREE use of moving van for a day if you buy or sell your house in Highlands Ranch with the Cardenas Team.

If your house qualifies, we also have a plan for fast closing and immediate debt relief.

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If you need to sell a house in Highlands Ranch … we can help!

This is what we offer:

Several plans to choose from!!!
Immediate debt relief.
Freedom from headaches.
Professionalism.
Honesty.
Experience.
Fully bilingual service (English/Español).

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Did your house in Highlands Ranch expire? We’d like to see it!

Thousands of sellers in Highlands Ranch are frustrated because months have gone by and they haven’t been able to sell their house. This is not their fault or your real estate agent’s. It is the result of the tough economic condition that we are living in.

If your house has expired and you have to sell, I would like to see it. We can possibly come up with a viable marketing solution. Please contact us for a confidential interview.

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