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Anyone using Arapahoe Rd. that must cross the Parker Rd. intersection knows what a nightmare this traffic fiasco can be. During the extended “Rush Hours” traffic can back up for miles for those trying to cross Parker Road.

The good news is there is a plan in place to fix the problem! The Arapahoe Road - Parker Road interchange is scheduled for the following improvements.

• Parker Road will pass over Arapahe Road
• Loop Ramp to serve Eastbound Arapahoe Road to Northbound Parker Road
• Two-way “Ring” Road in the southeast quadrant of the interchange
• Already completed North portion of “Ring” Road
• Soundwall along Parker Road

The Soundwall is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2008.  The remainder of the “Ring” Road is scheduled for completion in the Summer of 2009.

Currently, $29.7 million in funding is earmarked for the interchange project.  This will allow for all the design, phased improvements, and right of way acquisition.  Unfortunately, the remainder of the construction will only occur when funding is available.

This means the fly-over piece is in need of funds! I will continue to follow this project and update the blog when new details are available.

This project is key for those living on the east side of Parker Road.  The increased  traffic flow will certainly raise the desirability of the 1000’s of homes in this area.  Additionally, this improvement of will certainly have a positive impact on the housing values.

The Parker Road Corridor Project features many other improvements.  I will will write about these later this week, so stay tuned!  You may want to subscribe to this blog so you don’t miss any updates!

Arapahoe County Colorado residents now have a way to save on the ever-rising costs of perscription drug costs.  On July 3rd the County Commissioners announced the program.

Commissioner Susan Beckman said:

“Using the NACo prescription discount is easy, simply present it at a participating pharmacy.  There is no enrollment fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use.  Cardholders and family members may use the card any time their prescriptions ar not covered by insurance.”

The card will save residents 20% off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs and may be used by all Arapahoe County residents regardless of existing insurance coverage, age or income level.  The cards are accepted by more than 90% of local pharmacies.

An interesting note, discounts also apply to pet medications!

You may get your card at Arapahoe County offices, the South Metro Denver Chamber, and many libraries in the county.  For full details and all locations to get your card, see the Arapahoe County Official Page.  You may also call 1.877.321.2652

Just released; As of March 5, 2008, the Federal Housing Administration and HUD, have Increased the loan limits for FHA insured loans. 

In Denver and most of the surrounding counties the limit has increased to $406,250 for a single family residence.

This increase should ease some of the pressure felt on the mortgage market.

For a complete listing of the new loan limits for Colorado Counties go the the HUD website by clicking here!

For questions on what this may mean for you, please contact the Get Home Denver Team.