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New here and questions!
30 Jun 2018 15:04 #1
by ConradFam
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Hi! My family is relocating to Colorado soon from Florida. My husband, son and myself were here last 25-29 June scoping out the different locations. We have decided that the mountains are where we want to be! We really liked Conifer, Bailey, Shawnee areas. We can't really househunt for real until our home here sells, but we plan on moving to the mountains because it is beautiful! I will be working for Lockheed in Littleton so it will be anywhere from 45 min to an hour commute for me which is daunting but will likely be worth it. We have driven in snow before, as we lived 13 years in Ohio before moving to Florida. We have been in FL for about 3 years and my husband and son are not big fans of the heat/humidity. Also my husband is a huge hunter and the hunting in FL is not all it is cracked up to be for him. 
I guess the reason I joined this is so I can learn all I can about the area before committing to moving to the mountains. While it is beautiful and peaceful I worry about driving to and from work in the winter. I have never lived in the mountains and am not sure what to expect with snow removal. We did talk to some locals and everyone we talked to said the county is good about keeping things clear. I also wonder if anyone else on here commutes an hour-ish and if it is worth it or if it gets old. And my son who is soon to be 18 and will be starting college soon is concerned about cell service, and internet for school and gaming. He will also need to find a job. What do most teens do for jobs? do they commute to a busier town or is there enough locally? Really any advice you could give would be welcomed! I will be moving the 3rd week of July with my son and we will be in temp lodging for a bit until our house here sells. My husband will be staying back for a while to wrap things up here in Orlando. Thanks in advance for your advice.
I guess the reason I joined this is so I can learn all I can about the area before committing to moving to the mountains. While it is beautiful and peaceful I worry about driving to and from work in the winter. I have never lived in the mountains and am not sure what to expect with snow removal. We did talk to some locals and everyone we talked to said the county is good about keeping things clear. I also wonder if anyone else on here commutes an hour-ish and if it is worth it or if it gets old. And my son who is soon to be 18 and will be starting college soon is concerned about cell service, and internet for school and gaming. He will also need to find a job. What do most teens do for jobs? do they commute to a busier town or is there enough locally? Really any advice you could give would be welcomed! I will be moving the 3rd week of July with my son and we will be in temp lodging for a bit until our house here sells. My husband will be staying back for a while to wrap things up here in Orlando. Thanks in advance for your advice. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
06 Jul 2018 06:02 #4
by RenegadeCJ
Too bad future generations aren't here to see all the great things we are spending their $$ on!!
Replied by RenegadeCJ on topic New here and questions!
Welcome to MMT and our wonderful community
ScienceChic covered a lot of the info, so I will try not to be redundant in those areas. This is a great website with great people, so don't ever think you can't ask a question.
Driving to work is all about your attitude and experience. I drive early in the morning and come back early. This really helps the commute. Snow is an issue, but if you plan ahead, it isn't too bad (usually
) If the job is in Lockheed, Deer Creek Canyon is your friend. Depending on your budget, living somewhere in that canyon, or even in South Turkey Creek or even north turkey creek will help your commute. Of course the further you get from town, the cheaper the real estate is. As SC said, if they ever get the full 2 lanes built on Hwy 285, the commute further out will improve substantially.
All the areas you are looking in have nice and not so nice lots. If you are worried about snow removal at your home, try to keep to a south facing driveway. We have a north facing, and have a plow truck, but we have snow on our drive and on our property in a normal year from about November-April.
A backup generator is a good idea to budget for. Anything from a built in to a portable generator is a good idea to have. We don't use ours often, but when you need it, you need it. Our power has been out for 7 days due to a huge snowstorm years ago.
Cell phone coverage varies greatly depending on location and provider. If that is critical, make sure to try out options. Internet is available in most areas, but if you want the higher speeds, most of our neighbors use the tower broadband systems. You need to be able to see the towers with line of site.
Regarding fire danger SC mentioned, it is a huge issue. Mitigation is a yearly job for all homeowners. Many don't care, and if you move in an area that is heavily forested, and unmaintained, your are at the whim of your neighbors, unless you have 20 acres you can manage yourself. I hear time after time that people don't mitigate because they moved to the mountains to be in the trees. You don't want one of those as your neighbor.
Make sure the homes you are looking at have a good well. You can pull that info from the county records.
Make sure the septic has been maintained. Yes, you will find out at inspection time, but it is a great question to ask. A damaged leachfield can cost a lot of $$ down the road.
Good luck finding your home here in the foothills. Our neighborhood has a 3 yr rule. If you make it 3 yrs, you typically stay. Many people move to the foothills for the romance of it, and don't realize the work it can take on occasion. Well worth it, but not for all.
ScienceChic covered a lot of the info, so I will try not to be redundant in those areas. This is a great website with great people, so don't ever think you can't ask a question.
Driving to work is all about your attitude and experience. I drive early in the morning and come back early. This really helps the commute. Snow is an issue, but if you plan ahead, it isn't too bad (usually
) If the job is in Lockheed, Deer Creek Canyon is your friend. Depending on your budget, living somewhere in that canyon, or even in South Turkey Creek or even north turkey creek will help your commute. Of course the further you get from town, the cheaper the real estate is. As SC said, if they ever get the full 2 lanes built on Hwy 285, the commute further out will improve substantially.All the areas you are looking in have nice and not so nice lots. If you are worried about snow removal at your home, try to keep to a south facing driveway. We have a north facing, and have a plow truck, but we have snow on our drive and on our property in a normal year from about November-April.
A backup generator is a good idea to budget for. Anything from a built in to a portable generator is a good idea to have. We don't use ours often, but when you need it, you need it. Our power has been out for 7 days due to a huge snowstorm years ago.
Cell phone coverage varies greatly depending on location and provider. If that is critical, make sure to try out options. Internet is available in most areas, but if you want the higher speeds, most of our neighbors use the tower broadband systems. You need to be able to see the towers with line of site.
Regarding fire danger SC mentioned, it is a huge issue. Mitigation is a yearly job for all homeowners. Many don't care, and if you move in an area that is heavily forested, and unmaintained, your are at the whim of your neighbors, unless you have 20 acres you can manage yourself. I hear time after time that people don't mitigate because they moved to the mountains to be in the trees. You don't want one of those as your neighbor.
Make sure the homes you are looking at have a good well. You can pull that info from the county records.
Make sure the septic has been maintained. Yes, you will find out at inspection time, but it is a great question to ask. A damaged leachfield can cost a lot of $$ down the road.
Good luck finding your home here in the foothills. Our neighborhood has a 3 yr rule. If you make it 3 yrs, you typically stay. Many people move to the foothills for the romance of it, and don't realize the work it can take on occasion. Well worth it, but not for all.
Too bad future generations aren't here to see all the great things we are spending their $$ on!!
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28 Jul 2018 19:53 #7
by ConradFam
Replied by ConradFam on topic New here and questions!
I am officially in Colorado now as of the 25th! I am staying at a Residence Inn in Highlands Ranch. My plan was to start looking for my mountain home as soon as I arrived BUT...the buyers of our Florida home backed out at the last minute so there goes that idea. So frustrating! In the meantime, I will just dream! The hubs is staying behind for awhile to make sure the house gets sold and will transfer out later. I will be so glad to be settled at some point!
The hubs is staying behind for awhile to make sure the house gets sold and will transfer out later. I will be so glad to be settled at some point! Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
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