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Campbell Homes Calls Cordera Home

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Location, Location, Location – every Real Estate expert will tell you this is one of the most important factors when deciding on a home purchase. But when all homes are equal, location can be the most critical component between a good Colorado Springs new home and a great Colorado Springs new home!

Conveniently located, Cordera, named best new home development in Colorado Springs by the Colorado Springs Business Journal, is a mere 40 minutes from Denver and 20 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Located on the northern boundary of Colorado Springs, at the intersection of Powers Blvd. and Briargate Pkwy, our families enjoy immediate accessibility to I-25, the Powers Blvd. corridor, the United States Air Force Academy, shopping, major employers and area recreation. A thoughtfully planned out master planned community, Cordera, is a popular new home choice by Realtors and hundreds of families looking for an active lifestyle, excellent schools, and a sound financial investment.

What makes Cordera a great place for you to call home? Get ready – it’s a big list!

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN AND AMENITIES: Cordera is a community designed around getting families outside and enjoying the amazing community amenities including acres of themed parks, open spaces and trails, and an 8000 sq. ft. community center with outdoor swimming pool.

SCHOOLS: Located in award-winning Academy School District 20, Cordera offers some of the best schools in the nation with a neighborhood elementary school located within the community and a quick walk from the community’s cul-de-sac neighborhoods.

PROXIMITY TO SHOPPING: Easy access to the finest shopping, entertainment, and restaurants in Colorado Springs: The Shops at Briargate, Chapel Hills Mall, boutique style shopping in downtown Colorado Springs, and the Shops at First and Main.

PROXIMITY TO WORK AND TRAVEL: With easy access to the Powers Blvd. corridor, living in Cordera provides easy access to the Colorado Springs Airport just 25 minutes south of the community and a stress free commute to both Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases.  A short drive to I-25 and Colorado Hwy. 24, families in Cordera will find it convenient to get to Denver or downtown Colorado Springs.

PROXIMITY TO OTHER AMENITIES:  Fun and Recreation are nearly located in your backyard with year-round golf at the Pine Creek Golf Club, the Sky Sox Stadium for professional baseball games, the I-Max and Cinemark Theaters, and an abundance of shopping and dining options less than 10 minutes from Cordera. As well, VillaSport and Lifetime Fitness, both athletic clubs with spa services, are ideally located to Cordera. Families in Cordera will find it convenient to get to Denver or downtown Colorado Springs as well as surrounding outdoor recreation areas and renowned ski resorts.

Campbell Homes prides itself on building in the finest Colorado Springs master planned communities. That’s why Campbell Homes is proud to call Cordera home for our new homes in Colorado Springs!  For additional information on new Campbell Homes in Cordera starting in the mid $300s, visit our model located at 2883 Steamboat Lake Ct. or call our community Sales Manager, Jenny Neary at 719.282.9250. Model home open daily to 5 p.m.

IT TAKES MORE THAN A GOOD COLORADO SPRINGS HOME TO MAKE A GOOD COLORADO SPRINGS HOME!

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Location, location, location – every Real Estate expert will tell you this is one of the most important factors when deciding on a home purchase. But when all homes are equal, location can be the most critical component between a good Colorado Springs Real Estate decision and a great Colorado Springs Real Estate decision!

There are numerous reasons why location is key when it comes to real estate purchases, but the primary one is value. If you purchase a home in a neighborhood plagued with crime or foreclosures, you can be bet that the actual value of your home will be significantly lower than if you had purchased a home in an established or up and coming neighborhood with strong covenants, excellent neighborhood schools, and great amenities.  You will find that when you purchase a home in a thoughtfully planned out master planned community like Cordera, voted best development for 2009 or Meridian Ranch, a Colorado Springs Golf Community, your home investment will increase steadily over time. Additionally, if you intend to sell your current home, you will find that homes within great neighborhoods with the best Colorado Springs schools tend to sell much faster.

You may ask what makes a great community?  Well, the answer is different for everyone. But at its core, it’s all about how the community makes you feel and whether it fits your lifestyle.  Get started by making a list:

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT: Are parks, trails, recreation, retail or multi-family housing planned for the community?

SCHOOLS: Is your future home located in a neighborhood that is convenient to neighborhood schools? Is it within walking distance or do they need to ride a bus? Check with the school district on the test scores, teacher to student ratios, outstanding programs, etc.  The best schools in Colorado Springs are located within Academy School District 20 and Falcon School District 49.

AMENITIES: Are parks, trails, or recreation facilities located within the community? Are there extra fees associated with using the recreational facilities?

HOA’s OR DRC’s: Are you living within a Homeowner’s Association or Design Review Council? What are the covenants, guidelines or restrictions and associated fees?

PROXIMITY TO SHOPPING: Is the community conveniently located for quick trips to the grocery store, gas station, dry cleaner, restaurants, shopping, etc.?

PROXIMITY TO WORK: How long will your commute to work be? Do you need to be close to public transportation, airports, or major interstates?

PROXIMITY TO OTHER AMENITIES:  If you have children, will you be driving all over the county to take them to sports events and school functions or are those functions readily available within your community?

CRIME RATE: Does the area have a high rate of crime compared to other areas of town?

TAX RATE: Do you have to pay both city and county property taxes?

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Do you require public transportation and do you have transportation options?

NOISE: Go to the community at various times of the day. Is there a lot of noise from traffic? Are you in a flight pattern from the local airport?

All of the above are equally important when it comes to finding that right home for your next new home. Now that you know why location is so important, you can easily begin to eliminate homes that don’t meet your criteria. Yes, you want a home that fits your lifestyle but a home is an investment, so make sure that your home purchase is a sound one. No matter why you decide to buy a new home in Colorado Springs, never neglect location.

Campbell Homes in Colorado Springs prides itself on building in the finest Colorado Springs master planned communities.  If your current home is no longer addressing your needs, consider Campbell Homes for new homes in Colorado Springs in neighborhoods like Cordera, Indigo Ranch, and Meridian Ranch.  Campbell Homes are available in Colorado Springs’ finest neighborhoods with the best Colorado Springs Schools.  Campbell Homes are close to work, school and play with easy commutes to Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base, and the United States Air Force Academy.  Our models are open daily to 5 p.m. or you can visit our online sales center 24/7 at www.CampbellHomes.com