http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5I'll bet you didn't know about the infrastructure fees charged to developers since 1980 that help to pay for our facilities here in Highlands Ranch. I didn't know until recently. I did know that developers are required to donate land to be used for schools and, thus, here in Highlands Ranch, we ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~601288.aspx4/8/2009 2:39:31 PMBarbara Salisbury The next few weeks are going to see an abundance of things to do in Highlands Ranch. Hey! It's Spring and things start happening in the Spring. First,Saturday, April 11 th don't miss the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Northridge Park. Arrive early for this one. It starts at 10 am sharp. It is...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~600120.aspx4/6/2009 1:21:03 PMBarbara Salisbury It's been a really dry year so far here in Highlands Ranch , CO and especially warm, not that I am complaining. I think we broke records for high temperatures several times in the last couple of weeks. However, we are not at all short on upcoming activities and the nice weather will make s...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~589110.aspx3/9/2009 6:15:26 PMBarbara Salisbury We are still seeing very low inventories in the Denver area which will lead to prices starting to turn around. The current inventory for single family and condo units is at 20,492 which is a 19% decrease from February of last year. In past years we have seen double digit percentage increase...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~583424.aspx2/23/2009 4:36:52 PMBarbara Salisbury I set out on a mission to discover what types of projects our elementary schools here in Highlands Ranch are planning this year for raising funds. My purpose was to be able to give recognition on my blog to those schools that I feel have the most innovative projects. In researching, I discovere...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Education-General/Blog~520309.aspx9/12/2008 9:44:46 AMBarbara Salisbury Tony'sMarket is a well known popular market in the south Denver area where you can shop for those gourmet cheeses,fine meats, specialty prepared foods and deserts, imported foods, fresh seafood, produce, gift baskets, baked goods, gourmet coffee and candy and giftware. Anyone new to the Denver ar...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~513175.aspx8/26/2008 10:14:05 AMBarbara Salisbury I have often written about the tremedous availability of events, activities and sports in Highlands Ranch. There is indeed something for everyone. I have two more upcoming events to tell you about. One for humans and one for their best friends! Doggie Events What a way to end the summer, a ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~510879.aspx8/20/2008 7:37:03 PMBarbara Salisbury Free concerts, doggie events, free movies, senior luncheons, art festivals, wine tastings and amateur nights, do any of these interest you? If they do, I hope you live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado because all of these are taking place in the next month in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree. One ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~502740.aspx7/31/2008 10:38:13 PMBarbara Salisbury An annual fun family attraction in Douglas County, Colorado is the Renaissance Festival. It is currently happening each Saturday and Sunday through August 3 in Larkspur on the southern edge of Douglas County . Authentically dressed performers are on the 7 different stages as ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~499681.aspx7/24/2008 4:11:02 PMBarbara Salisbury Exciting, yet challenging! We can now say it is exciting because Denver is on the upswing of the housing market and the next 6 monhts will be better than the last 6 months in closed transactions. It is challenging due to financing guidelines that are more difficult to navigate and 3...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~497094.aspx7/17/2008 5:42:07 PMBarbara Salisbury Shakespeare comes to Douglas County, Colorado in many forms this July. As You Like It , one of his earliest romantic comedies, is the main attraction performed on July 24-26 at Civic Green Park, next to the Highlands Ranch Library. Here's the best part. It's FREE! Just bring your outdoor...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Theatre/Blog~496780.aspx7/16/2008 7:58:20 PMBarbara Salisbury And residents of Highlands Ranch, CO love them even more, it seems. What kind of sports are there that are starting in the next month in which you can participate in Highlands Ranch? Horseback riding is available for all ages from 5 years at Stockton Plum Creek Stables. Classes are offered ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~495528.aspx7/14/2008 1:53:17 PMBarbara Salisbury Culture on the Green , an annual series is in full swing. Held every summer, these FREE fun family events are held at once amonth at the Civic Green Park on Ridgeline next to the library. The next performance will be July 18, 6:30 - 8 pm.and will feature The Mile Hi Banjo Society. Bring you...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~492692.aspx7/6/2008 9:14:47 PMBarbara Salisbury It looks like Jack O'Conner, Broker/Owner of Prestige Real Estate, LLC and Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors were right. They both predicted the housing market in Denver would start to turn around in spring and summer of 2008. Let's look at some statistics. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~488204.aspx6/24/2008 4:41:28 PMBarbara Salisbury The Douglas County Libraries, of which the Highlands Ranch Library is one, are ranked in the top ten American libraries. Over 675,000 items are available for check out. In 2007, over 6.4 million items were checked out and there were over 1.7 million visits to the libraries. Our libraries in...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~486720.aspx6/20/2008 4:39:10 PMBarbara Salisbury Sometimes I find a shop or other type of business that is unusually good at what they do or is outstanding in their customer service. When I do I will share information on that business in my blog. Today I want to share with you what I have found to be an outstanding post office facility. Hig...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~483487.aspx6/12/2008 8:10:35 PMBarbara Salisbury First, you go to all of your relatives; brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. Get any information or family histories they have including information from family Bibles. Items of information you will need to obtain are spouse names, dates and places of marriages, deat...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~477458.aspx5/30/2008 8:27:20 PMBarbara Salisbury There are classes for everything and everyone through the Highlands Ranch Community Association and these are the ones available in the next month. ART: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Ages 6-8 and 8-12, starts June 4, Art Media and Techniques--Dry media: Ages 13-15, starts June 2 Wet Media, Ages...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~475026.aspx5/26/2008 12:23:29 PMBarbara Salisbury What sports do you like, tennis, basketball, baseball, kickball, hockey, soccer, lacrosse, cheerleading, golf, football, track, tennis, volleyball, fishing, swimming, horseback riding? Don't worry, we have them all in Highlands Ranch. The Highlands Ranch Community Association brings all of the...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Sports/Local-Sports/Blog~474806.aspx5/25/2008 11:14:05 AMBarbara Salisbury Wow! I can't believe all the stuff that's going on here in the next month! Well, after all, it is Spring in Highlands Ranch! Since there are so many things to tell you about, I'm going to split them up over my next three blogs. Today, I'll let you know about the upcoming events for the next mo...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~472955.aspx5/20/2008 6:42:42 PMBarbara Salisbury Genealogy, in case you have never looked into it, can be a lot of fun, but it can also be very educational. It will also be very time consuming--you can count on it! I delved into my genealogy a little in my young married days. I mostly gathered information talking with my relatives and my hus...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~470430.aspx5/14/2008 7:40:30 PMBarbara Salisbury I Want to Sell It Quickly Okay, you are thinking I'll take the price I paid for my house and add a nice mark-up. There's my price! Hold On! That's not going to reflect today's correct market value for your home. Your goal is to sell your home in the quickest possible time and for the best pr...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~469047.aspx5/12/2008 1:19:17 PMBarbara Salisbury From data supplied by Metrolist As you can see from the chart below growth this spring in Denver area home listings is slower than in past springs. Active Listing Inventoryat the Beginning ofMay of Each Year: 2004 -- 23,879 2005 -- 24,991 2006 -- 30,946 2007 -- 28,885 2008 -- 27,24...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~468373.aspx5/9/2008 7:05:52 PMBarbara Salisbury I have lived in Colorado since 2002, six years now. I tell everyone that I came here kicking and screaming because I thought I couldn't drive on ice and snow. Guess What! I can drive on ice and snow! It's not that hard especially since they do such a great job of clearing the roads. You would h...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~467584.aspx5/8/2008 10:22:07 AMBarbara Salisbury Buying a home is one of life's most exciting times and it is one of the biggest personal investments a person will ever make so why not get better prepared? The more prepared you are in the beginning, the less overwhelmed you will be. Learn the steps in the home buying process, educate yourself o...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~467402.aspx5/7/2008 8:59:21 PMBarbara Salisbury