Thinking About Downsizing? Red Rocks Ranch Offers Some Great Options
One of the conversations I am hearing more frequently from homeowners and buyers is about downsizing.
For some people, the large home that made perfect sense when raising a family may simply be more space than they need today. Others are thinking ahead five, ten or twenty years and want a home that will be easier to maintain and better suited to the way they plan to live in the future.
But downsizing does not necessarily mean buying a small home.
It is really about finding the right home for the next chapter of your life.
That is one of the reasons I think Red Rocks Ranch is particularly interesting for buyers considering a move. With new construction continuing throughout the community, buyers have several different options that can provide main floor living while still allowing them to choose the amount of space that fits their lifestyle.
Main Floor Living Matters
One of the biggest considerations I hear from buyers thinking about downsizing is stairs.
You may have no problem with stairs today, but many buyers are thinking ahead. Having your primary bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and main living areas all on one level can provide tremendous flexibility for the future.
It can also make everyday living easier right now.
Fortunately, Red Rocks Ranch offers several choices for buyers looking for main floor living.
The New Lakeside Collection Townhomes
One of the newest additions to Red Rocks Ranch is the Lakeside Collection of townhomes, which are now available for purchase.
An especially attractive feature of these new townhomes is the availability of floor plans with main floor primary suites.
For someone who wants to reduce the amount of home and exterior maintenance they have without giving up the convenience of a main floor primary suite, the Lakeside Collection could be a very attractive downsizing option.
These homes may also appeal to buyers looking for more of a lock and leave lifestyle. If you travel frequently, spend part of the year somewhere else or simply want less property to maintain, a townhome can offer an appealing alternative to a traditional single family home.
And because the Lakeside Collection is now available for purchase, buyers who are beginning to think about downsizing can start exploring these options today.
The Springdale Ranch in the Monarch Collection
For buyers who still want the privacy and feel of a detached single family home, the Monarch Collection offers another excellent option.
The Springdale model is a ranch floor plan featuring a main floor primary suite.
This gives buyers the convenience of having their primary bedroom, kitchen and main living spaces all on one level while retaining the privacy and lifestyle of a detached single family home.
For many buyers, this is exactly what downsizing looks like.
It does not necessarily mean dramatically reducing square footage. Instead, it can mean choosing a floor plan that is more functional today and better suited to how you want to live five, ten or twenty years from now.
Want More Space? Consider the Grand Collection
Not everyone considering downsizing wants a small home.
Some homeowners may be coming from a very large property and still want plenty of room for visiting children, grandchildren, guests, a home office or entertaining.
For those buyers, the Grand Collection provides another interesting option.
The Somerset and Davis models are ranch floor plans that provide the convenience of main floor living while offering substantially more space than someone might normally associate with a downsizing home.
This can be a great solution for someone who wants to simplify their lifestyle without feeling like they are giving up too much house.
Downsizing Means Something Different to Everyone
There is no single definition of downsizing.
For one buyer, it might mean moving into a Lakeside Collection townhome and enjoying a more lock and leave lifestyle.
For another, it might mean choosing the Springdale ranch in the Monarch Collection and having the privacy of a detached home with a main floor primary suite.
And for someone else, it could mean moving from a very large two story home into a spacious Somerset or Davis ranch in the Grand Collection that still provides plenty of room for family, guests and entertaining.
The goal is not simply to find a smaller home.
The goal is to find a home that better matches how you want to live.
Whether that means a Lakeside Collection townhome with a main floor primary suite, a Springdale ranch in the Monarch Collection, or a larger Somerset or Davis ranch in the Grand Collection, Red Rocks Ranch offers several different ways to downsize without sacrificing the lifestyle, space and features that are important to you.
New Construction Can Make Planning Ahead Easier
Another advantage of Red Rocks Ranch is that the community is still being built.
That can give buyers who are not quite ready to move today an opportunity to start planning ahead.
If your ideal floor plan or homesite is not currently available, future releases may provide additional choices. That makes it possible to start exploring the community well before you actually need to sell your current home.
For someone thinking about downsizing over the next year or two, that extra planning time can be extremely valuable.
It also gives us time to develop a strategy for your current home. We can look at its potential market value, determine the best time to sell and coordinate the timing of your sale with the completion of your new home at Red Rocks Ranch.
Thinking About Downsizing to Red Rocks Ranch?
If you have been thinking about simplifying your lifestyle, moving to a ranch floor plan or finding a home with a main floor primary suite, Red Rocks Ranch is worth exploring.
I can help you compare the Lakeside, Monarch and Grand Collections, evaluate the different floor plans and homesites, keep you informed about upcoming releases and builder inventory, and help determine which option makes the most sense for you.
And if you have a home that needs to be sold before purchasing new construction, we can develop a strategy around the timing of both transactions.
Downsizing does not have to mean giving up the things you love about your current home.
Sometimes it simply means finding the right home for how you want to live next.
Andrew Nagel
Broker Associate and Co-Owner| RE/MAX of Cherry Creek
Red Rocks Ranch Real Estate
20+ Years of Colorado Real Estate Experience
303 898 4572
Andrewnagel@Remax.net
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