Sitting between their millennial children and baby boomer parents, Generation X appears to be hitting their stride as they take on a new milestone: their 50s.

As such, Gen Xers are looking ahead to their next stage of life. According to a recent survey by Del Webb, America’s leading builder of active adult communities, Gen Xers who are celebrating their 50th birthday are looking forward to retirement.

Until they get there, they are enjoying their careers, building larger nest eggs and even getting ready for their next big move, which may require enough room for their boomer parents.

“It is hard to believe that start of the Gen X demographic is turning 55 and are closer in age to retirement than to when they were first introduced to grunge,”…

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A hard to find 3 bedroom condo upstairs with 2 bathrooms.

Featuring a master bedroom with 5 piece master bathroom. When you enter the home you are welcomed by the great room with fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings. The kitchen is open and bright with lots of counter space and for all of your entertaining needs. You will really enjoy the patio area this summer as there is room to grill and then just kick back and relax. With a finished basement, there is lots of room to expand. In the winter, the 1 car attached garage will shorten your morning prep time since you will not need to scrape your windshields. The location has easy access to I-225, DTC, Cherry Creek State Park, shopping and restaurants.

Listed by Julie McCollam for West + Main Homes.…

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WEST + MAIN OPEN HOUSE EVENTS, June 21-23, 2019

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Don’t miss this opportunity to live in one of Downtown Denver’s exclusive buildings, The Spire!

This 1 bedroom plus den offers amazing mountain and city views.  Hardwood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and custom closets.  This unit comes with a deeded parking space and storage on the 6th floor as well as a rare internal storage closet right next door.  The SPIRE is a LEED Certified building with some of the best amenities in town: 24 Hour Concierge, Heated Rooftop Pool, Hot Tubs, Exercise Room, Multi-Media Lounge and more!

Listed by Kate Whipple for West + Main Homes. Please contact Kate for current pricing + availability.

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From sacred ceremonies and harvest celebrations to mass yoga gatherings and and all-night ragers at Stonehenge, the significance of the Summer Solstice throughout history is undeniable.

To this day, it remains one of the most recognized cross-cultural observances in the world. Here are six things you may not know about the Summer Solstice — and six ways to celebrate it in Colorado.

1. The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year. In Colorado, the solstice will start at 9:54 a.m. MST on Friday, June 21, when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5 degrees north latitude.

2. The word “solstice” translates as “sun standing still.” It's derived from the Latin "sol" (sun) and "sistere" (to stand still), and refers to the point…

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Gorgeous home with soaring ceilings making it light and bright.

Homes in the popular Villages of San Marino don't come on the market very often, and this one is a gem! The master suite comes complete with a huge walk in closet, beautifully updated bathroom and access to the patio. Spend cozy evenings reading by the fire or cooking a gourmet meal in the kitchen with abundant cabinets and space for an island or eat in dining. Spacious second bedroom features 3 closets and a beautiful window. New windows replaced 3 years ago, newer furnace and hot water heater make this move-in ready! The large patio is perfect for entertaining on warm summer nights, or enjoying your coffee in the morning. Really peaceful and relaxing. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac just…

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You will love living in this home and in this neighborhood!

Relax in the back yard on one of the decks, near the garden beds or walk out the back gate to Sherwood Hills Park! Don’t forget to enjoy an apple from the producing tree if you wish! While inside your new home, enjoy the many living areas - great room with wood fireplace and four large windows and vaulted ceilings, or two other rooms all with fresh paint, new carpet and new blinds. Don’t forget to use the additional sun room - perfect for the hot tub. The kitchen has new granite and the hardwood floors have been refinished. The bedrooms all have large closets and additional storage/display areas throughout the home. There is a 4th room upstairs that can be used as an office or could…

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Welcome home to this amazing property in the coveted Trailmark neighborhood. 

Conveniently  located  to  Chatfield reservoir, local shops and dining, this home is truly turn-key for any potential buyer.  Expansive floor plan includes tranquil master suite, two additional bedrooms adjoined by a  Jack and Jill bath as well as an additional bedroom with ensuite.  Loft area is a fun space for a playroom, yoga spot or reading nook.  Soaring ceilings welcome you on the main level with formal dining, eat in kitchen and cozy great room with fireplace.  Also on the main floor is another full bed/bath and a well appointed laundry room.  Ample storage options with 3 car garage, unfinished basement and insulated crawl space. Private backyard oasis with a…

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Welcome home to Erie, Colorado!

This home is full of thoughtful designer details and the floorplan everyone is looking for: The open layout, flex space or study, formal dining room, + main floor bedroom right around the corner are all so welcoming + inviting. Host an intimate supper club or cook for a crowd in the gorgeous gourmet kitchen with huge island, gas cook top double ovens + large pantry. Make your way over to the larger great room and cozy up to the beautiful fireplace! 3 secondary bedrooms upstairs in addition to the master suite, which features an enlarged 5 piece bath and impressive walk in closet. You’ve never seen a bigger upstairs laundry room either. You’re going to love living in this special community, with excellent schools,…

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With a population on the wane since the 19th century, the picturesque Irish island of Arranmore is down to its last 469 residents.

Determined to keep their community alive, islanders have taken an unusual step -- writing open letters to the people of the United States and Australia, asking them to consider moving to the island, three miles off the west coast of County Donegal in Ireland.

Arranmore, known as Arainn Mhor in Gaelic, boasts towering clifftops, unspoiled beaches, a close-knit community -- and high-speed internet, which community leaders hope will entice remote workers. Earlier this year, the island also opened a shared digital workspace.

"We're the most connected island in the world," Adrian Begley, of Arranmore Island Community…

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