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Old 05-21-2012, 09:41 PM
 
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Getting ready to retire in a month. I have read that CO does give somewhat of a break in out of state retirement income as far as CO state income tax. Coming from TX, we are not used to paying state income tax but have high property taxes. We are moderate Republicans and like the fine arts. Budget would be $300K-$450 cash. I am still concerned about the cold and driving in the bad weather. Wife has MS which is another concern and, therefore, hilly areas or multistory homes are out. We have always enjoyed visiting in Denver and have friends in Ft. Collins that are very happy there. Comments? Thank you!
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Old 05-21-2012, 10:14 PM
 
Location: Denver
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I am still concerned about the cold and driving in the bad weather.
Why buy then? Rent and see how you do the first year.

Could you get by without a car?
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Old 05-22-2012, 11:06 AM
 
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Thanks, Mach50. We would need at least one car. Wife can still get around on a cane. We have lived in the West too long to not have wheels. The MS community seems to be active in the Denver area so that is a plus. Renting might be a possibility but that would involve moving twice with a substantial amount of furniture ( including two pianos). I guess we are looking for the "anit-Boulder" . Boulder is beautiful place but I don't think we would fit there. Thanks!
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Old 05-22-2012, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Just south of Denver since 1989
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Are you interested in Active Adult communities, or patio homes, or suburban living, or hi rise, or????
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Old 05-22-2012, 12:02 PM
 
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Probably, suburban living or patio homes.
Thanks for the answer, 2blinddenver
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Old 05-22-2012, 01:41 PM
 
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You might like the Springs instead. Its the anti-Boulder from a political perspective and has a nice little arts scene but is no comparison to Denver. Plus its a bit cheaper to live down there and has less traffic. Might be worth a look.
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Old 05-22-2012, 02:41 PM
 
Location: Berkeley Neighborhood, Denver, CO USA
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Take a look at 3333 E Florida Ave APT 41, Denver, CO 80210 MLS# 1094211 - Zillow
and tell me why it won't work for you.
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Old 05-22-2012, 04:08 PM
 
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davebarnes, a nice place and certainly ADA friendly. A little stark with the white but has lots of features that are nice. I am wondering if every house in CO has a basement. As I said before, I now have 3 pianos ( including 2 grands) and will be downsizing somewhat, really would like a formal dining area. A nice place at a price in our range. I like that house being close into town and not far from DIA.
Willy, I have considered Springs but wonder about the culture and activities there. I am not a fan of James Dobson and are not ultra conservative. Just fiscal conservative and social moderate might classify us better. My wife had a niece and her husband stationed at Ft. Carson (?) in the 90's there. Have been through there a couple of times since.
Thanks for the responses.
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Old 05-22-2012, 04:15 PM
 
Location: Berkeley Neighborhood, Denver, CO USA
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Default Don't even think about living there

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have considered Springs but wonder about the culture and activities there. I am not a fan of James Dobson and are not ultra conservative. Just fiscal conservative and social moderate might classify us better.
Stay far away from the Springs. I hated living in the Springs. Way too middle America white bread for me.

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Old 05-22-2012, 04:19 PM
 
Location: Just south of Denver since 1989
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I found 4 ranches, with formal dining rooms, built since 2001.
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