1. Ron and Lisa Hays recently moved to the Denver Area from South Florida, what were you initial thoughts on moving to Colorado?
Ron is from Missouri and Lisa is from Washington State so moving to Denver was more about getting closer to our families. After living in Kansas City, Atlanta, Venezuela and South Florida, moving west was something we had not yet done, so it was a welcome change. Our intention is for Denver to be our home and not another career-related move.
2. How did you go about your home search?
We actually began our home search near Niwot and other locations up north because Ron’s job is in Westminster. Our search continued south when we didn’t find a house in a community that fit our needs, tastes and preferences. Ironically, Pradera was the last community we visited and it was the location of two homes that became our final choices.
3. What brought you to Pradera? What did you initially like about the area?
Pradera offered custom homes on lot sizes that were comparable to what we had
in South Florida. Just as important, the homes fulfilled both our wants and needs and they offered quality throughout. Pradera, itself, has a country setting while still being near all the amenities associated with a large metropolitan area. It is quiet and private while offering a fabulous clubhouse and golf course that allows for as much socializing as you prefer. We liked these attributes.
4. You purchased a Celebrity Custom Home that was under construction. How was your experience with Celebrity?
We have built four homes, with one being in Kansas City, one in Atlanta and two in South Florida. None of these experiences are ones we would like to repeat. Working with Dan, Kurt, Sandy, Chris and the other great people at Celebrity Custom Homes, however, was a wonderful experience. Although we are not planning to move again for a long time, we would choose Celebrity again and again. Construction of our home was done with the care and attention to detail that it seems Celebrity associates would give to their own homes. As a result, our home is the finest we have ever had in every way.
5. You have now been in your home for several weeks, how do you like your home
and the neighborhood?
Some houses are strictly houses, but our house functions and feels like a home. We love the setting and way our backyard works for our three dogs. The clubhouse works perfectly for quick carry-out and dine-in dinners and lunches. After several moves, we are, at last, home.
6. Do you have any advice for other families looking to transfer or move to Colorado?
Coming from South Florida, we have found people to be so nice and welcoming. The lifestyle is casual.
7. Tell us a little about yourselves.
Ron is a Chief Financial Officer with experience in both telecommunications and healthcare. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri. Lisa is an Interior Decorator and graduate of Washington State University. The “kids” in our family are of the four-legged, white and furry variety: Sophie, a Bichon; Skittles, a Havanese; and Scooter, a Maltipoo. All are adopted from rescue groups. They seem to appreciate our wonderful home, too!