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Hi all,
I am trying to make the best decision and it's really hard...trying to decide between Castlewood, CO or Southlake, TX. I have written down the pros and cons to both and they are pretty much equal. I've also done the comparisons on Sperlings and they are very similar.
We want to get out of Texas because this past summer was ridiculously hot, want a better house location, better schools, lower crime, not so many illegals... If we bought a home in Southlake w/ a pool, that would help w/ an activity outside during the summer (love to swim) as far as the hot weather goes.
Colorado is beautiful. Education, health and being green is big in this state, which I love!
My pros and cons are equal with both states...
My biggest concern about moving to CO is, can we stand the cold/dry weather, meet nice/down-to-earth people (I've heard Texans aren't liked much in CO-why is that???) and will I be able to find a job?
My husband's job allows him to work at home and travel.
There is a Castlewood in the area of Centennial, CO, just off of I-25 and Dry Creek Rd. Is this the area?
If so, it's just part of the sprawling Denver metro area, a nice part, but our regulars are going to ask you "Why Castlewood, specifically?"
Good schools abound in the region, swimming is mostly done in indoor pools at rec centers, ymca or fitness clubs, though some have both indoor and outdoor pools. Very few private pools here, water is expensive and the other season is quite short.
Weather is not a problem for most people, millions live here, including mostly transplants from all over, TX included.
Pay no attention to the griping of a few old timers who resent anyone moving here.
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Yes, Castlewood/Centennial is where I am talking about
My husband and I visited in August and I like that area because it seems that there would be young kids (we have a 4 and 7 year old) for them to play with in a safe area where the schools are good (Cherry Creek). It is close to conveniences (grocery store/shopping, assuming activities for the kids-if they were in soccer/t-ball/dance etc.) I like the mature trees. We are also considering parts of Greenwood Village, Lone Tree and only one or two neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch (will have to locate my file to find the names). I like Centennial (West of 25 and East of Holly St.) to stay in CC district. I am truly open to any suggestions that would help me decide the best location for my family.
We plan to visit again in about 3 weeks. My husband also went in October. We will need to go back in March to get a feel of the 'real' cold weather there. I have made several trips to Colorado and have always loved the state since a young girl. LOVE Steamboat, but that will not work for young kids and my husband needs to be no more than an hour from DIA as he travels often (and works from home). I am a stay-home mom for now, but our youngest will start Kindergarten in the Fall.
I like Rick Perry, and I, like the majority of Coloradans, also voted for "The Shrub" in both 2000 and 2004.
And I also like Texans, who, by the way, are not at all disliked in Colorado. Texans know that people like to poke fun at them, but most also make really good neighbosr, and that's why we like them.
Last edited by GoneNative; 12-15-2011 at 04:13 PM..
Native of Louisiana...pretty much southern, so I've 'earned' the right
to say ya'll
Yes, we are in that ball park for house pricing. I know it's more expensive in CO. I've been keeping an eye on Redfin.com.
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Yes, Castlewood/Centennial is where I am talking about
