It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic DeLaney Homestead Historic District gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Aurora, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Thank you to all the caregivers who took care of our mom. We are forever grateful for your kindness towards our mom when we couldn't be there because of covid”
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“Thank you for the wonderful care you have provided, specifically Simone, for my mom the last 4 years. We couldn't have done this without Simone's assistance. She is truly an angel!!”
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“I have referred my families to Always Best Care and they have been very happy with the service and the care staff that come into their homes. I was recently talking to a nurse who owns a Home Health company and asked her who she liked to use for home care. She said Always Best Care in Lakewood never lets me down. They always show up and give good care! There are so many home care companies out there it can be overwhelming. If you are trying to chose which home care company to go with, I highly recommend Always Best Care in Lakewood.”
“I had a wonderful experience working with the company. Very helpful and dedicated to providing caring services to their clients.”
“Thank you so much for coming by to visit our community with the Always Best Care fun wheel! I can tell you it really was a nice morale boost for our associates! Nancy, everyone on our team who worked with you and Always Best Care for our Memory Care resident who needed overnight care was so complimentary of how kind and helpful you were in coordinating care for her. Thank you for all your help.”
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“To Always Best Care Giver Cynthia C. H., “Thank you for taking the time to celebrate Carolyn’s Birthday, and making her feel so important and loved. Hats off to you.”
“I can't find Sarah S, Alyssa, Paula, and the rest of the teams direct emails so please pass on my appreciation and gratitude for them too! Thank you so much for the shout out!! I love reading the newsletter and had no idea I was going to be in it so it was a wonderful surprise! I love this job and I hope I can help out more in the near future instead of just every weekend. Thank you again and I love being part of the Always Best team :) Thank you!”
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“I recommend the services of Always Best Care. The several months I have employed Always Best Care have been very satisfying. The services they have provided for an elderly Alzheimer’s patient has been exceptional. One of the most satisfying aspects of their service is their reliability. They show up, on time , with enthusiasm, and know the patient before entering the home. Also, the scheduling and support staff is accommodating, helpful, and friendly. Anyone that needs help with an elderly Alzheimer’s patient should consider employing Always Best Care. Sincerely, Michael Iverson”
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! If you or anyone in your family is looking for quality, sincere care for yourself or a loved one look no further. Always best care has the sweetest caregivers who go through an intense training course so they know for sure how well they do in certain environments. Erin the owner is the sweetest darn person who has a heart of gold who treats her employees very good so they can focus on doing their job right and enjoy doing it. I have been around the caregiving industry since 2013 and this is by far the best company I have yet seen. Trust me they won’t let you down!!!!!!!”
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“My husband had a bad fall that resulted in two pelvic fractures and a fractured rib. Fortunately, there was no need for surgery but unfortunately, he was going to be immobile and in a great deal of pain. He was very nervous about my ability to be able to handle him so he requested that we look into very short-term ( one week) home health care when first coming home. Not knowing when he would be released from the hospital I was in my own panic about setting up the care so quickly. With he help of Nancy -a key administrator, I was able to get set up immediately even when I was unsure of exactly when to start. I was guided through the process. When I had to delay one day-no problem. The care giver who was sent to us, Evelyn was terrific-personable and willing to help in anyway requested. I highly recommend Always Best Care.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Great Plains Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Borealis or visit Gully Homestead House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Aurora, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Aurora, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Aurora, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
In This Article: DG +1.00% Dollar General has opened a new distribution center in Aurora, Colorado, its first in the state, which is expected to create around 400 new jobs and support the company's growing presence in the western United States. The facility, which is approximately one million square feet, will also support Dollar General's private fle...
Dollar General has opened a new distribution center in Aurora, Colorado, its first in the state, which is expected to create around 400 new jobs and support the company's growing presence in the western United States. The facility, which is approximately one million square feet, will also support Dollar General's private fleet operations. To mark the grand opening, the company made donations to Aurora Public Schools and the Food Bank of the Rockies, and is currently hiring for various positions at the center.
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AURORA, Colo., November 09, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its Aurora, Colorado distribution center this morning with employees, their families, company leadership and elected officials, alongside donations to Aurora Public Schools and the Food Bank of the Rockies to highlight its mission of Serving Others.
"Today’s grand opening celebrations represent a milestone in Dollar General’s history in Colorado as our first distribution facility in the Centennial State, and we are excited to celebrate with our employees, their families and community partners," said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO. "The Aurora facility will not only create positive economic impact through new jobs and long-term career opportunities for employees, it will also further support our ability to better serve our stores and customers throughout the western United States. We appreciate the constructive partnerships with state and local officials, including Governor Jared Polis, and we look forward to a longstanding presence in the state."
The state-of-the-art, approximately one million square foot facility is expected to create approximately 400 new jobs at full capacity and will also support the Company’s growing DG Private Fleet presence.
"We are glad to welcome 400 new jobs to Aurora with this new facility. Colorado is a great state to launch and grow a business, and I look forward to seeing the impact this new distribution center will have on the community and Colorado families," said Governor Jared Polis.
To extend the Company’s mission of Serving Others, the Company provided $10,000 each to Aurora Public Schools to strengthen literacy and education initiatives and Food Bank of the Rockies to help address food insecurity and nourish neighbors in need.
Dollar General opened its first store in the Centennial State in 2006 and currently employs more than 950 Coloradoans through its distribution center and store presence. The Company plans to celebrate the grand opening of its North Little Rock, Arkansas facility in 2025.
Available positions in general warehouse, human resources, inventory control, maintenance, training and administrative areas to support the Distribution Center and DG Private Fleet operations are currently available online at www.dollargeneral.com/careers. Dollar General provides employees with competitive wages, award-winning training and development programs and benefits including day-one telemedicine eligibility, health insurance coverage options, 401K savings and retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave and adoption assistance to eligible employees.
In the continued battle for AI market dominance, X (formerly Twitter) has announced the release of its latest image generation model that it says “can render precise visual details of real-world entities, text, logos, and can create realistic portraits of humans.”Code-named Aurora, the xAi branch of the social media giant has confirmed that it is already available to start using in select countries and that it will be ac...
In the continued battle for AI market dominance, X (formerly Twitter) has announced the release of its latest image generation model that it says “can render precise visual details of real-world entities, text, logos, and can create realistic portraits of humans.”
Code-named Aurora, the xAi branch of the social media giant has confirmed that it is already available to start using in select countries and that it will be accessible by all X users “within a week.”
Elon Musk has suggested on X that the Aurora name will be deleted altogether, with the new image creating technology to simply be integrated within Grok – X’s AI chatbot.
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Aurora’s roll out was announced in a blog post from xAi, which confirmed that it would be an enhancement to Grok’s existing image creating abilities.
The post says that the tool is ” an autoregressive mixture-of-experts network trained to predict the next token from interleaved text and image data,” which allows it to create photorealistic images based on the user’s text instructions.
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“We trained the model on billions of examples from the internet, giving it a deep understanding of the world.” – xAI
Alternatively, it can also be used to edit existing images. The blog post shows examples where Grok has been used to make a photo of a cat appear in anime style, adding a cowboy hat to a cartoon, changing a character’s hair color, and adding snow to a scene.
In terms of unique image generation, xAi says that Aurora is able to generate high-quality images more effectively than Grok’s competitors.
“Grok can now generate high-quality images across several domains where other image generation models often struggle. It can render precise visual details of real-world entities, text, logos, and can create realistic portraits of humans.” – xAI
To prove its point, it shows examples in the blog post where Aurora’s creations are compared to those of OpenAI’s Dall-E 3, Google’s Imagen 3, Ideogram 2.0 and Flux.1 Pro.
There are direct comparisons to each model’s output for prompts under categories such as ‘Entity generation’ (Cybertruck under an aurora), ‘Artistic text’ (Stars in a galaxy spelling “Grok”), ‘Realistic portraits’ (An Asian woman wearing a long, floral dress surrounded by glowing light stones) and ‘Celebrities’ (Nikola Tesla wearing a VR headset).
It appears that some of the prompts have been deliberately chosen to show impressive Aurora-made images where others struggle, with several where the competitor has refused to generate the image altogether.
In a pinned post on X from his own handle, Elon Musk lauded the technology as a way to “create awesome memes super fast”.
Create awesome memes super fast using Grok!
Just tap on the square with the slash. https://t.co/kT0Bk2odcX pic.twitter.com/o41mUudbzr
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 10, 2024
The blog post itself highlights meme generation as another potential use case for the Aurora model, showing an image of a result for the prompt ‘Anime Pepe’ as an example.
Musk has reposted numerous examples of meme-style images created by X users since the announcement, with many including the Pepe the Frog character, Teslas’s Cybertruck vehicle or Musk himself in various scenarios.
The blog confirms that some countries already have access to Aurora’s image-making capabilities within Grok, but doesn’t specify which ones. Asking the X chatbot whether it could shed any light on the matter, it responded that ” there is no explicit mention of specific countries where it has been launched”.
The Aurora housing market in 2024 has shown signs of a slightly more balanced market compared to previous years. While still a relatively competitive market, it has seen a slight increase in inventory and a slowdown in the rapid price increases of recent years. Home prices are still up compared to last year, but the pace of growth has eased, and homes are staying on the market for a little longer.Let's delve deeper into the Aurora housing market trends shaping the current landscape an...
The Aurora housing market in 2024 has shown signs of a slightly more balanced market compared to previous years. While still a relatively competitive market, it has seen a slight increase in inventory and a slowdown in the rapid price increases of recent years. Home prices are still up compared to last year, but the pace of growth has eased, and homes are staying on the market for a little longer.
Let's delve deeper into the Aurora housing market trends shaping the current landscape and give you a better understanding of where the market might be headed in the coming months.
Looking at the sales data from Redfin for October 2024, we can see that the number of homes sold has increased year-over-year. There were 439 homes sold in October 2024, compared to 394 in October 2023, representing an increase of 11.4%. This suggests that the market is still active, but the pace of sales has slowed somewhat.
It's worth noting that while the number of sales is up, the pace at which homes are selling has also changed. In the past, the market was so hot that homes would often receive multiple offers and sell quickly. However, the average time it takes for a home to sell in Aurora has increased. According to Redfin, the median days on the market in October 2024 was 38, compared to 23 days in October 2023. This 15-day increase highlights that buyers now have a little more time to make informed decisions before purchasing.
Personally, I've seen this shift firsthand in my interactions with both buyers and sellers in Aurora. The days of immediate bidding wars and rushed decisions are slowly becoming a thing of the past, and this change creates a more balanced and manageable environment.
While the Aurora housing market has cooled off a bit, the median sale price is still on the rise. In October 2024, the median sale price of a home in Aurora was $479,450, up 5.4% year-over-year. While this is a healthy increase, it's a slower pace compared to some of the rapid price increases seen in previous years.
This rise in the median sale price is partially influenced by factors like low-interest rates in the past, increased demand for housing, and a limited supply of available homes. However, the fact that the rate of price growth has eased suggests that the market is starting to stabilize.
The median sale price per square foot in Aurora is $232, down 1.1% year-over-year. This small decrease can be considered as another sign that the Aurora housing market may be moving towards a more balanced state.
I think it's important to consider that the median sale price is an average, and individual home prices can vary widely depending on location, size, features, and the current market conditions within specific neighborhoods.
The supply of homes for sale in Aurora has also been a major factor influencing the Aurora housing market trends. The increase in the number of homes sold indicates that while there is still a slight shortage, the inventory situation is gradually improving. It is also important to remember that the inventory levels fluctuate throughout the year. It is usually at its lowest during peak seasons and can increase during the off-season.
While we are not seeing a surge in the number of new homes hitting the market, the fact that existing homes are staying on the market a bit longer indicates that there is a slightly larger selection of properties for buyers to consider. This is positive news for buyers who were facing fierce competition in recent years.
I personally believe that if more new construction projects start coming online and are completed, the inventory levels will increase further, making it even more advantageous for buyers in the coming months and years.
The Aurora housing market is currently exhibiting several key trends. First, the market is experiencing a gradual shift towards a more balanced state, with the rapid price growth of recent years starting to slow down. Second, the number of homes sold is increasing, but the pace of sales has slowed somewhat. Third, the median days on the market have increased, indicating that buyers have more time to make a decision.
Another interesting trend worth noting is the migration patterns in and out of Aurora. According to Redfin, a significant portion of buyers (70%) are looking to stay within the Aurora metropolitan area, while around 30% are looking to move out. This shows that Aurora remains a desirable location for many, but a percentage of people are also exploring other areas.
The data also indicates that Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco homebuyers are more likely to move to Aurora. At the same time, homebuyers from Aurora are often looking to move to places like Breckenridge, Fort Collins, and Phoenix.
In my opinion, these migration trends show that Aurora is attractive as both a place to stay and a desirable destination for people from other parts of the country, and it is important to keep these trends in mind when analyzing the local housing market.
The Aurora housing market in 2024 is moving away from a seller's market and towards a more balanced environment that is becoming increasingly favorable for buyers.
While sellers still have the upper hand in some areas, buyers are finding themselves with more leverage than in previous years. The increased number of homes on the market, the slowing of price growth, and the extended days on market all contribute to this shift.
Here's a breakdown:
I believe that in the current Aurora housing market, buyers are in a stronger position than they have been in several years.
The short answer is, not significantly. While the rate of growth has slowed, the median home prices in Aurora are still increasing year-over-year.
However, the market has changed:
I don't anticipate a sharp drop in home prices in the near future, especially considering the ongoing demand in Aurora and the general scarcity of homes available. However, it's possible that we might see some price stabilization or a slight moderation in the rate of price growth.
Here's a table summarizing some of the key data points:
| Metric | October 2024 | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $479,450 | +5.4% |
| Homes Sold | 439 | +11.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 38 | +15 days |
| Sale-to-List Price | 99.3% | -0.14% |
| Homes Sold Above List Price | 22.6% | -7.7% |
| Homes with Price Drops | 47.8% | +4.8% |
Looking Ahead, I believe that the Aurora housing market will likely continue to move towards a more balanced state in 2024 and beyond. We might see a slight moderation in price growth, and homes might stay on the market a bit longer.
However, Aurora remains a highly desirable area for a number of reasons, which means we are not likely to experience a dramatic decline in demand or a significant price correction.
The housing market will undoubtedly continue to evolve as interest rates fluctuate, the economy changes, and demographics shift. Staying up-to-date on the latest trends and market conditions will be crucial for anyone considering buying or selling a home in Aurora.
By understanding the current dynamics and factors influencing the Aurora housing market, both buyers and sellers can position themselves to succeed in this evolving environment.
While Aurora's 2024 housing market shows signs of stability with moderating prices and increased inventory, there are still challenges beneath the surface that both buyers and sellers should be aware of.
1. Affordability Concerns: Though price increases have slowed, Aurora's housing market remains less affordable than the national average. This can be attributed to rising interest rates squeezing buying power and wages failing to keep pace with housing costs. This affordability gap can be a hurdle for first-time homebuyers and middle-income earners.
2. Inventory Imbalance: While inventory has increased, there's still a disparity across housing types. The market might be flooded with luxury homes or starter condos, leaving a gap for mid-range single-family homes most sought after by families.
3. New Construction Slowdown: The confidence of homebuilders has declined, potentially leading to a slowdown in new construction. This could dampen the overall inventory growth and limit options for buyers seeking brand new homes.
4. Long-Term Affordability: The future trajectory of interest rates and wages will significantly impact affordability. Rising interest rates could further strain affordability, particularly for middle-income earners. Additionally, stagnant wages could make homeownership even more challenging for a significant portion of the population.
5. Neighborhood Divide: The housing market trends can vary greatly across Aurora's diverse neighborhoods. While some areas experience price stability, others might still see significant price hikes. This can exacerbate existing economic segregation within the city.
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