2022 New Home Buying Guide

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 PROS AND CONS TO OPEN-CONCEPT HOMES

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Open-concept homes have become increasingly popular in recent years. An open-concept home is one in which the rooms flow into one another with limited obstruction from walls or other barriers.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, 84% of new single-family homes have fully or partially open layouts.

While they may seem like a new trend, open floor plans are anything but. Early American homes featured open, often one- or two-room units built around the central kitchen/hearth. This maximized warmth and functionality. Homes evolved as incomes grew, and soon homes had several smaller rooms with specialized functions.

However, before diving headfirst into a new home purchase or a big renovation to realize an open-concept dream, consider the pros and cons of this type of setup to determine if it is really right for you.

Advantages of open floor plans

Open floor plans facilitate the flow of natural light throughout a space and can promote air flow, helping to reduce warm or cool pockets of air in otherwise closedoff rooms.

Open homes make socializing easier, even when people are doing different things. While someone is cooking dinner in the kitchen, he or she can still interact with someone else playing video games in the family room or paying bills in the home office. Entertaining is easier also, as mingling with guests is much more convenient when walls are not getting in the way.

A smaller home can feel much larger if it employs an open concept. The square footage is not divided into smaller quarters, which sometimes are rooms (such as formal dining rooms) that are only used a few times per year. This eliminates underused spaces and opens up sight lines in the layout.

The value of real estate has risen dramatically since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and prospective buyers may prefer an open-concept plan because it can help them minimize building costs.

Disadvantages of open floor plans

Open layouts are not for everyone. The same sense of space that occurs when walls are taken down may make rooms feel cavernous and less cozy, particularly in homes with ample square footage. In addition, privacy can be hard to come by when all rooms feed into one another.

When the kitchen is not separate from the family room space, that makes it easy

for noise to compromise the area’s comfort levels. There is no hiding from noise in an open floor plan, as sounds from voices, television shows and appliances tend to echo and blend together. If the home is a single-story layout, those noises from the main living areas also may carry to adjacent bedrooms.

Smoke and smells are another thing to consider. When something on the stove spills over, a small range hood will not be practical for clearing smoke from a large space. Though the aroma of freshly cooked food is enticing, it can make it hard for cooks to keep guests out of the kitchen.

Open-concept homes are popular, but homeowners should weigh the pluses and minuses to see if this trend is truly right for them.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, 84% of new single-family homes have fully or partially open layouts.

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 VILLAGE COOPERATIVE OF UTE VALLEY

New home ownership option for active adults (62+) is coming SPONSORED FEATURE

When the Village Cooperative looks to develop a new housing community for active adults, they carefully select the area using a whole host of data points.

But these communities do not serve data points, they serve real people. That is why we are so excited about the new Village Cooperative of Ute Valley community that is coming to Colorado Springs.

When people decide to live at a senior cooperative, they not only want to downsize, but also live better, have closer ties to their neighbors and families, and enjoy the little luxuries they deserve without the hassles of maintenance or repair bills. Owner-members also enjoy a 3% appreciation on their investment for each year they live at the Village Cooperative. Owning and selling is far easier and less expensive than a traditional real estate transaction, making it truly hassle-free home ownership.

Senior cooperatives have been around for more than 40 years, primarily throughout the Midwest. Village Cooperative, a national leader in the industry, has 42 locations either operating, under construction or planned for construction in the coming year — including

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11 locations in Colorado. We believe this is the best option available with all the amenities at a great value.

This exciting new community will include just 55 homes in one bedroom, two bedrooms and two bedrooms with den designs in a safe, secure threestory building. Members choose from 17 unique, spacious home styles, ranging from approximately 900 square feet to over 1,600 square feet of one-level space, based on a priority number given at reservation.

Contact Erin today at 719-425-8090 to RSVP for our next informational seminar or schedule a personal appointment to learn more. Visit www.villagecooperative.com for additional information.

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 PARK STATE BANK & TRUST

Community banking built on trust SPONSORED FEATURE

Park State Bank & Trust has been serving Colorado as a true community bank since 1965, with a rich history of support and banking roots in the area dating back to the 1870s. Locally owned and operated, Park State Bank & Trust features a team comprised of members of your community who understand the unique opportunities and challenges you face.

The Park State construction and mortgage loan programs are designed to support and protect, from land acquisition to home move-in day.

For the homeowner, we add a critical layer of oversight to the process. Our loan officers, loan administrators and experienced loan inspection team work together to monitor the project at every stage. We also provide a tool that allows the borrower to monitor the project remotely.

For the builder, we provide accountability for the project and an efficient draw process. We pride ourselves on having the fastest draw in the industry!

We are confident you will find that the oversight, support and experience we

bring will add value to the success of your project.

Three key elements set Park State Bank & Trust apart: 1. Loan decisions are always made locally.

2. We are committed to providing a high level of service.

3. We build lasting relationships with those we serve.

We listen and support your construction needs to help make your dream home a reality.

Call 719-687-9234 or visit www.psbtrust.com for more information on construction and mortgage loan programs.

 ERA SHIELDS

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In this fast-moving market, it may seem like it would be easy to buy or sell without a Realtor. However, think again.

Trying to operate on your own may not only cost you more money but puts you at a distinct disadvantage, no matter which side of the deal you are on.

How do we know? We do this for a living!

The average homeowner moves once every seven years. In contrast, some Realtors list and represent buyers on a home sale almost every week. The benefit of knowing how market forces affect price, demand and availability from week to week; being able to

Trying to operate on your own may cost you more money and put you at a distinct disadvantage, no matter which side of the deal you are on. handle the many disclosures, forms and contracts required for a successful transaction; and having the experience of the many pitfalls you can encounter from contract to closing can put you at a distinct advantage in securing your dream home.

Moreover, with the market as imbalanced as it is, with high demand and low inventory, negotiations are more likely than ever to get a little heated. You can expect lots of competition, cutthroat tactics, cash offers and bidding wars. Wouldn’t you want a savvy and professional negotiator on your side to seal the best deal for you?

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Guests will still find an admirable ambiance in which to be inspired as they search for all the things that they have come to expect from La-Z-Boy, including:  Styles from classic to casual (and everything in-between!).  Handcrafted quality with exceptional durability and long-lasting comfort.  Custom design services that allow for a “personal stamp.”

Plus, we are offering clearance sale prices on upholstery, tables, rugs, art, lamps and accessories!

The overhaul is scheduled to be unveiled in May. Do not let a little dust come between a fresh new look for your home; visit us and find design inspiration, whatever your style. While the showroom may look a bit different, the La-Z-Boy team is waiting to welcome you with the same hospitality and make your house a home.

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 AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE

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THE TIME IS RIPE! The Home Harvest Finale at The Farm in Colorado Springs features the last remaining homesites from a community in full bloom. All the locations are within

Designing your new home in 2022 is all about finding the best styles, while maximizing your budget. That is where American Furniture Warehouse (AFW) — and our promise to deliver everyday low prices — comes in!

Visit any one of our expansive showrooms and see for yourself just how much further your design dollars go at AFW. Whether you are in the market for the perfect sofa set to spark the design of

an entire living space or just looking for that little something special to make your space pop, we are stocked and ready to help bring your ideas to life!

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The safe, pleasant, family-oriented community of The Farm, a 450-arcre mixed use project in north Colorado Springs, boasts approximately 130 acres of dedicated open space and natural ponds in a prime location, where the development’s innovative design, outstanding facilities, distinctive architecture and enhanced landscaping treatments are showcased in stunning style!

A tranquil and intimate location with 520 homes, The Farm offers residents the opportunity to live abundantly, leading an active lifestyle in natural surroundings.

Smaller than other master planned communities, it provides the same great amenities shared by fewer people, coupled with quality housing; progressive education; and easy access to recreation, retail, professional and medical centers; and places of employment.

Miles of trails link every neighborhood to every park in the community, offering about 10 acres of recreational fun — or the chance to simply get a breath of fresh air — for everyone, while The Gathering Place provides a prime location to connect you to business and pleasures.

Swim at the pool, participate in pond/

beach activities, use the fitness facility or indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, catch up on email or host a virtual meeting, or sit back and enjoy the mountain vistas.

The final batch of lots in The Farm is now selling; act now to own your reinterpreted farmhouse home on a picturesque street (a cul-de-sac, perhaps?).

Visit us online at TheFarmColorado.com or in-person to learn more. From I-25, take Interquest Parkway and head north on Voyager Parkway to Ridgeline Drive.

Follow the signs to our model homes.

 PLANET GRANITE, INC.

The one-stop shop for beautiful functional designs in stone for your new home SPONSORED FEATURE

Planet Granite, Colorado’s number one native countertop fabricator of choice, is celebrating 24 years in business in 2022!

Reliable experts in the industry, this is your one-stop shop to select material — from granite to marble, soapstone, dolomite, travertine, limestone, quartz, and engineered quartz — and have it fabricated and installed. The Planet Granite stone yard and gallery has thousands of natural stone and quartz slabs to choose from for your custom design!

Not sure where to start? Planet Granite, Inc. offers free custom measure for estimates, and has a full design team available to assist you in achieving your designs in stone. We can also assist you with creating dining tables, fireplace hearths, an outdoor barbecue, signs, and other projects.

Let us help you with all your countertop and sink projects, whether you need us at your home, or are a designer, builder or commercial client.

Visit us in-person at 3020 N. Stone Ave. in Colorado Springs to select your piece of the rock, or online at www.planetgraniterocks.com.

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 BUDGET BLINDS

Your one-stop shop for the best in blinds, shades, shutters and drapery SPONSORED FEATURE

Budget Blinds is the Pikes Peak region’s number one custom window treatment company, celebrating 30 years in business. Voted “Best of the Springs” multiple years, we will bring the store to your door, designing, measuring and installing, so you can sit back and enjoy your window treatments with total peace of mind.

Budget Blinds gives you access to the most brands and fashion-forward styles that will fit any budget. Our Style Consultants are dedicated to helping you create a home that reflects your personality and shows off just how stylish you are.

Our Design Center, centrally located on Garden of the Gods Road, provides you with the opportunity to browse full-size samples of window treatments, motorized shades and drapery.

With local knowledge unique to our ever-changing Colorado climate, Budget Blinds will craft the perfect solution for your needs in light control, insulation, privacy and style. Home of the industry exclusive “No Questions Asked Warranty,” it has never been easier to get exactly what you want in blinds, shades, shutters, drapery and home automation.

Call Budget Blinds today at 719-301-7171.

Style, service and a price that fits you.

We’re your local, neighborhood experts, and when we say we have style and service for every budget, we really mean it. Call North America’s #1 provider of custom window coverings and get the style and personalized service you deserve!

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 RE/MAX PROPERTIES, INC.

New premier office location at Victory Ridge, opening late spring/early summer SPONSORED FEATURE

 CORDERA

Live the American dream SPONSORED FEATURE

Colorado living at its finest, complete with stunning mountain views, can be yours at Cordera, a La Plata community.

You’ll have to act fast, though, as final phase lots are moving quickly!

The reality of Cordera

This nature-lover’s paradise has more than four miles of interlinking trails so residents can navigate safely and easily through the community.

There are on-site elementary and middle schools (in renowned Academy School District 20); numerous parks that bring children’s storybooks to life (including Fe Fi

Fo Fum park, based on the beloved classic “Jack and the Beanstalk); an 8,000 square foot community center and 5+ acre Grand Lawn, plus two underpasses allowing residents to walk beneath busy Briargate Parkway and Union Boulevard.

Home designs offer an abundance of architectural styles, elevation options, color schemes and landscape styles.

People of every age and stage of life will find something to enjoy at Cordera. Get in touch with us today!

Visit cordera.com/contact-us/ or call 719-649-7801 for more information.

RE/MAX Properties, Inc.’s new north office’s prime location at Victory Ridge, located at Interquest Parkway and Voyager Parkway, serves the growing and thriving Northern Colorado Springs and greater Pikes Peak area housing market.

Its location at 1915 Democracy Point is conveniently located near a growing number of large new-home communities in Northern Colorado Springs and is situated among the expanding north side commercial and restaurant scene.

Since opening its doors in 1986, RE/MAX Properties, Inc. has continually positioned itself as the “go-to” brokerage for successful results. Our company strongly believes in providing our clients with unparalleled representation in every real estate transaction, and this philosophy has earned us the reputation of being the leader in the real estate industry.

In a market where experience matters, RE/MAX Properties, Inc. is proud to offer expert home buying, selling and relocation services for all our clients.

Our fully developed strategic programs accelerate our clients, both buyers and sellers, to the top of the market.

When it comes to negotiation skills and marketing, RE/MAX Properties, Inc. agents consistently rise to the top!

RE/MAX Properties, Inc. continually strives to raise industry standards for professionalism through outstanding education and support for all our full-time Associates to build their business and serve their clients. Our new office location at Victory Ridge offers our agents a premier and highly professional office setting with flexible opportunities to work and meet their clients both in the office and virtually.

Contact RE/MAX Properties, Inc. at 719-540-HOME or visit us online at www.homescolorado.com to learn more.

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE in Cordera.

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Some say last choice isn’t always the best one, except when you visit Cordera. Get in on the final phase of the most incredible lots now available in Colorado Springs’ premier planned community. From walking trails to swimming pools to top-tier D20 schools, don’t miss out on all Cordera has to offer.

Find homes from the $600s to $1MM+.

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OakwoodHomesCO.com (719) 380-5082

Campbell 4746 Hanging Lake Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80924 From the $600-$900’s Cordera.com (719) 434-5271

Oakwood Homes 6845 Backcountry Loop, COS, CO 80927 Prices range from the low $400’s OakwoodHomesCO.com (719) 380-5082

Creekstone 10363 Sky Pond Lane COS, CO 80924 Prices in the Low $700’s Cordera.com (719) 238-8513

Covington Homes 6949 Compass Bend, COS, CO 80927 Prices range from the $400’s covingtonhomesco.com (719) 301-6787

Toll Brothers 4912 Sand Canyon Trail COS, CO 80924 Prices from the upper $500’s TollBrothers.com (866) 999-6822

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Saddletree 4007 Notch Trail Colorado Springs, CO 80924 From the High $800s-$1million + Cordera.com (719) 284-5337

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10607 Sky Pond Lane, COS, CO 80924 From the $600’s Cordera.com (719) 282-6535

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Classic Homes The Retreat by Classic Homes 9158 Braemore Heights, COS, CO 80927 Prices starting from upper $300’s to $400’s ClassicHomes.com (719) 452-8696

Goetzmann 10659 Derby Mesa Court COS, CO 80924 From the $800’s Cordera.com (719) 495-8800

Vantage

Gardens at North Carefree Covington Homes 3630 Vineyard Dr, COS, CO 80924 From the High $300’s CovingtonHomesCO.com (719)448-5000

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Vanguard Homes 1020 Native Dancer, COS, CO 80921 From the low $600s Thefarmcolorado.com (719) 487-8957

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Goetzmann Homes 1111 Kelso Place, COS, CO 80921 From the low $800’s Thefarmcolorado.com (719) 548-1338

9326 Portmar Drive, COS, CO 80927 Prices range from the high $200’s

Vantage Homes 1118 Kelso Place COS, CO 80921

Oakwood Homes

From the mid $600’s Thefarmcolorado.com (719) 597-6373

(866) 999-6822 Toll Brothers Homes 9297 Glitter Wy., COS, CO 80924 Price range from the upper $500’s to low $700’s tollbrothers.com (866) 999-6822

Saddletree 1159 Kelso Place COS, CO 80921 From the Low $900’s Thefarmcolorado.com (719) 284-5337

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Covington Homes 10047 Manhattan Dr., COS, CO 80924.

Price range from the upper $400’s to mid $500’s covingtonhomesco.com (719) 448-5000

Wolf Ranch

Challenger Homes 6526 Mancala Way Price Range from the $340’s-$490’s Challengerhomes.com (719) 373-6602

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Classic Homes 8708 Hoopla Wy. COS, CO 80924 Starting in the mid $400’s to the upper $700’s Classichomes.com (719) 883-3363 JM Weston Homes 5351 Mountain Vista Hts., Colorado Springs, CO 80924 Starting in the upper $300’s to the upper $400’s Jmwestonhomes.com (719) 694-9662 Toll Brothers Homes 6411 Tumble Creek Dr., COS, CO 80924 Price range from the upper $500’s to low $700’s tollbrothers.com

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Domega Homes Starting in the high $200’s 952 Peachcrest Drive 81005, Pueblo CO www.domegahomes.com Phone: 719.566-8245

Classic Homes 10070 Thrive Ln. COS, CO 80924 Starting in the mid $400’s to the upper $700’s Classichomes.com (719) 883-3363

Gold Hill Mesa

David Weekly Homes 1545 Gold Hill Mesa Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Prices starting from $646’s Davidweeklyhomes.com (719) 453-0168

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Covington Homes 9803 Marble Canyon Way, 80831 From the Low $400’s CovingtonHomesCO.com (719) 448-5000 Village Cooperative -Coming Soon 5510 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 villagecooperative.com/ute-valley-co (719) 425-8090

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 COMPLETE BASEMENT SYSTEMS

Hiring a good basement repair contractor SPONSORED FEATURE

and longevity in the business is invaluable to your repair projects.

No one sets out to hire an incompetent contractor for their project. Unfortunately, this is an occurrence that hurts homeowners when they set out to remodel their water-damaged basements. Some diligence and inquiries can save you from the agony of wasting thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind. To help you make the right and informed decision, we have highlighted the signs of a good basement repair contractor. If you approach a basement contractor that can meet all the following, you are in good hands.

Contractor license and permits

A good contractor should be licensed and, by virtue of their registration, be able to obtain proper permits for any construction or repair work. Many contractors display their licenses in their office, while others post them on their websites.

Workers’ compensation and general liability insurance

Basement repair projects are intensive jobs that take a considerable

Excellent communication

Good communication is key to the success of your home project. A good contractor should be able to clearly communicate to you what needs to be done and how to do it. They should also be able to answer your questions and discuss time frames and the amount of disruption you can expect. amount of time and carry significant risks. Excavations, repairs and new installations must be performed properly and safely. However, things can still go wrong. A licensed contractor should have insured their work and the repairs against damage. In the event of damage, you will not be held liable.

Warranties and guarantees for repair work

It is important to hire a company that will back its work with warranties. A good contractor will offer you a labor warranty

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and repair warranty for up to 25 years.

This protects your investment, even if the company goes out of business, as you know there is a plan to provide the necessary follow-up service.

Considerable work experience

A good contractor has the tools, knowledge and experience to repair your home. You can typically find information about the company’s history and experience on their website or inquire before hiring them for a job. Experience

Free inspection and estimate

Every contractor that is worth their salt should offer you a free inspection and estimate (assessment of your home).

They should also be able to explain their findings to you clearly. This is standard, and there should be no strings attached.

If you are experiencing any worrying signs of moisture or musty air in your basement, cracks in your foundation or a concerning crawl space, call us today at 719-631-3898 to schedule your free inspection with Complete Basement Systems.

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A place for

EPIC FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS with homes full of laughter

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A community rich in culture, events, and gathering places, Banning Lewis Ranch is the perfect environment to create big screen moments in your tight-knit neighborhood. Moments as custom as your home, in a community crafted by you.

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A place for life’s moments.

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he old real estate adage admonishes “location, location, location.” But as trends in the nature of work, education and recreation move us out of large public spaces and into more intimate community spaces, our home, and immediate surrounding neighborhood are even more critical to our well-being and work-life balance. Banning Lewis Ranch has updated “location” adage to include the OTHER “L” word: “lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle!” And it shows in our commitment to incorporate multiple spaces, events, and activities to generate community interaction and create opportunities for neighbors to become friends and extended family members. “Location” is just the beginning of the home and community of your dreams.

As the #1 selling new home community in the Pikes Peak Region for an astonishing 8 years running, Banning Lewis Ranch has created a unique community that offers home buyers more than just a great location and fantastic recreational opportunities.

Amenities include more than 75 acres of trails and parks, plus community pools and rec centers. With four neighborhood parks and a community park placed throughout the community as well as open space areas called pasillos, each home in Banning Lewis Ranch is within just two blocks of a park, trail, or open space. Beyond the spaces themselves, Banning Lewis Ranch strives to provide key touch points for community members to interact with each other on multiple levels and to develop lifelong connections. Through its thoughtful juxtaposition of multi-generational home options, to well-placed and maintained parks and recreation opportunities, to a robust trail system that provides neighborhood connectivity, Banning Lewis Ranch offers a multi-layered approach to creating and supporting community.

In addition to providing the physical venues for interaction, Banning Lewis Ranch works with the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region’s Ranch House to sponsor a regular summer concert series, farmers market, and food truck series as well as special events to celebrate the holidays. The concert series includes a wide-variety of family-friendly music guaranteed to please every musical taste

and a dozen food trucks at each concert to ensure that everyone can find something tasty! The annual 4th of July concert and fireworks show is a huge fan favorite and brings folks from around the region to enjoy the great music and fabulous fireworks show presented by Banning Lewis Ranch. Residents are treated to a Memorial Day weekend picnic as well as a popular pig-roast in September. The annual Easter Egg Hunt in April, Fall Festival in October, and Holiday Cookies with Santa event in December round out the seasonal events. A new event in 2022 will partner with Colorado Springs Sports Corporation to bring a mini-Labor Day Liftoff to the Banning Lewis Ranch Pavilion the Thursday before Labor Day, September 󶀱󶀱󶀱󶀱st. The Banning Lewis Ranch/ YMCA Ranch House team is constantly innovating, adding and improving events to ensure a wide variety of activities, events, and celebrations! These events are great opportunities to celebrate community with friends and family and bring neighbors together to create lifelong memories.

2022 promises to be an exciting time at Banning Lewis Ranch with the opening of roughly 1,100 new homesites. Home buyers can choose from multiple home plans from builders including Oakwood Homes and Covington Homes. Banning Lewis Ranch’s active adult luxury community for adults 55+ features Oakwood Life homes at The Retreat. Banning Lewis Ranch offers a wide variety of homes at multiple price points to serve home buyers throughout their home buying journey. From first time home buyers to move-up buyers to retirees seeking to downsize or transition into a luxury home, Banning Lewis Ranch has the right homes in the right community. Models are open throughout the community, and staff are on-hand to walk home buyers through the array of collections, options, and amenities.

Visit BanningLewisRanch.com for a virtual “tour” of the community and to learn more about how to make Banning Lewis Ranch YOUR next home!

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Discover What Home Feels Like Wolf Ranch weaves daily living with Rocky Mountain sunshine. Enjoy meandering trails, District 20 schools and our amazing community.

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The Best of Colorado Living Voted by Gazette readers as one of the best neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, Wolf Ranch is a vibrant new housing community that places value on a Colorado quality of life. That’s why Wolf Ranch has been intentionally developed into a neighborhood that weaves daily living and community with Rocky Mountain sunshine. Wolf Ranch residents spend quality time with family and neighbors in our parks, open spaces, trails and at community events and concerts.

Have kids? Wolf Ranch is located within Academy School District 20, one of the top-rated school districts in Colorado Springs. Wolf Ranch homes are conveniently located to D20 elementary, middle, and high schools. After school, there are numerous parks, trails, and playgrounds to explore, as well as a 6-acre water park that includes a pool, splash park, and a clubhouse.

your family. Our home builders focus on natural light, comfortable living spaces and energy efficiency, all to ensure you’ll get cutting-edge home design for the lifestyle you want. Use our search hub to find a dream home that fits your lifestyle and goals or select a model home by one of the following builders: Classic Homes, JM Weston Homes, Vanguard Homes, Covington Homes, Creekstone Homes, David Weekley Homes, Toll Brothers, Challenger, and Level 1.

Want a community that comes together? Wolf Ranch hosts family friendly events to encourage healthy, active living for youth and adults throughout the year. This includes our annual fall festival, summer concert series, family movie night, and more.

Wolf Ranch residents and location make this community one of the best places to live in Colorado Springs. With the careful selection of our homes, beautiful mountain views and endless amenities, Wolf Ranch is the best place to live in Colorado Springs.

Looking for luxury living? Wolf Ranch is comprised of a wide range of homes and styles. Each of our luxury model homes are uniquely and intentionally designed to fit the needs of you and

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Pikes Peak New Homes

LIVE WHERE YOU LOVE.

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FIND YOURSELF AT HOME IN GOLD HILL MESA Picture being part of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush during the 1800’s, when the former Golden Cycle Mill was the economic backbone of Colorado Springs turning the area where Gold Hill Mesa now stands into one of the most illustrious locations in all of Colorado.

Today, marked by its iconic chimney Gold Hill Mesa is a planned neighborhood worthy of its progressive history and majestic landscape. Gold Hill mesa exemplifies a smart growth, mixed-use community honoring its heritage while revitalizing the environment, fueling the local economy and building a distinct westside legacy for generations to enjoy. During the past decade, this new urbanism development has become one of the most desirable and trendy neighborhoods in Colorado Springs.

WHERE THE MOUNTAINS MEET THE CITY The picturesque neighborhood’s demand is due in part to its location – just five minutes from Downtown and Old Colorado City, Gold Hill Mesa is nestled atop 21st St with breathtaking views of the city to the east and incomparable rugged beauty to the west. Blended into the panorama of the city’s west side, stylish homes painted in vivid colors and crafted in distinctive architectural character adorn the tree-lined streets. Outdoor shared spaces and front yard landscaping are designed to enhance the neighborhood’s dynamic personality. Residents can revel in Colorado’s active lifestyle with immediate access to many favorite hiking and biking trails and dog parks, or seek outdoor adventures when traveling west on HWY 24 toward Pikes Peak and beyond.

COMMUNITY IS OUR HEARTBEAT

with a variety of local food trucks and vendors. The Community Center also boasts a fitness room, an award-winning salon and spa.

BUILDING A LASTING FOUNDATION We are proud to partner with our masterful builder David Weekly Homes, in offering colorful elevations, functional floor plans, welcoming front porches and artful outdoor living spaces. See yourself being part of a diverse and amazing community, imagine being home at Gold Hill Mesa.

Stopy by and visit our masterful builders or learn more at GoldHillMesa.com

Gatherings at our Community Center bring friends and neighbors together, “Art on The Mesa” exhibits and the wildly popular “Music on The Mesa” concert series are free and open to the public. Concerts run June through September and feature professional bands across many musical genres along It’s good to be home.

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LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE! Hassle-free Home Ownership for Active Adults (62+) is coming soon to Colorado Springs

The Village Cooperative of Ute Valley is coming soon and designed specifically for active adults (62+) who want the benefits of home ownership but without the hassles of maintenance, repair bills or worries! See why there is no better value in the area!

• Reserve now and choose your interior finishes • Homes are selling quickly — Don’t wait!

• Home ownership with no maintenance • The best value in Colorado Springs!

• Annual appreciation on your investment • Lock-in best price before construction begins

Community, Security, & Value!

If you’ve thought about your next move, don’t wait on this opportunity to cash out of your house and move in to a worry-free lifestyle. Join us for a FREE Informational Seminar or schedule a personal appointment to learn why so many have chosen this home ownership option!

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(719) 425-8090 to RSVP and learn more about your best 62+ housing option in Colorado Springs!

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