At HighRGround we’re fans of Colorado and the Colorado lifestyle.  One city along the Denver-Boulder corridor that allows residents to enjoy the best of Boulder and Denver is Westminster.

Westminster Colorado has over 100k residents and nearly 40k homes as reported by city-data.com.

Not just a commuter’s town Westminster has luxury neighborhoods too which draws residents in, including The Ranch Reserve and Lexington Shores.

According to COhomefinder data there are 978 properties listed in Westminster ranging from  $32k to $2.69-million.

But Westminster is still more than just homes, its about the community. A few popular highlights to Westminster for families include:

The Butterfly and Insect Pavilion which is entertaining for family of all ages.

Westminster also has several golf courses including Legacy Ridge, Hyland Hills and Heritage at Westmoor.  (For those who want to live on or near a golf course, there are lots of homes that add convenience for golfing too)

As Westminster has grown in the past several years so have the number of trails, recreation centers and shopping for everyone in the family.

And if Westminster is right for your, meet your local 8z Real Estate brokers to take a look at the homes and neighborhoods best for you.

It’s December and it’s about time to start recapping 2010 and making our predictions for 2011.  The final weeks of the year are always worthwhile as families gather at home for the holidays.  Some families continue annual traditions in their home and some are starting new ones in a new residence.

For months now, real estate experts have been talking about the bottom of the real estate market.  Answering the common question: ‘Have we hit it?’

While the stats vary from area to area within Colorado, as you would not expect Denver real estate to be the same as Grand Junction, Boulder or Fort Collins.

In general however many real estate experts saw a lot of activity in the first half of the year as first time buyers looking to close on their home before the tax credit expired.  These home buyers will be spending their first Christmas and New Year in their home without restrictions from landlords about adding a few extra holes to hold up the decorations.  These buyers will spend at least two more holiday seasons in this home to fulfill the residency requirements of the tax credit.

Other homeowners may be less fortunate and are spending the holidays away from their once home.  Recently Colorado foreclosure data has improved.

For those who are no longer in their homes or are reluctant to begin homeownership, rental vacancy rates have decreased this year in Denver and Boulder.

No matter wherever you may be celebrating the holidays and ending 2010 at, HighRGround and 8zRealEstate wishes you Happy Holidays.