“Take Only Pictures, Leave Only Footprints” is a motto we should all take to heart in Colorado. Our gorgeous scenery and real estate should not be spoiled by litter and trash. I’ve become a bit of a fanatic about the “leave only what you find” philosophy when hiking, biking and even motoring though the scenery […]
2298 Augusta Drive at Hiwan Golf Club
In the hills west of Denver, a community of 9,000 residents enjoy the fresh mountain air and thousands of acres of open space encircling beautiful Evergreen, Colorado. Hiwan is actually several neighborhoods surrounding the lovely Hiwan Golf and Country Club located just off Evergreen Parkway.
Luxury Evergreen Real Estate Market
I have been selling in the Evergreen real estate market for many years now. And, I can tell you that you need to know how much leverage you have with listed prices on homes for sale. Sometimes very low offers can work while sometimes they cannot. So, it is important for every potential buyer and […]
Realtors and Real Estate Agents Are Different
I have noticed more and more people becoming real estate agents in the Evergreen real estate market and throughout this hot Denver market. After all, business has been very good in the last few years. But, not as many agents are becoming Realtors by joining our local and national Association.
Realtors Are Plugged In
As an Evergreen Realtor, my job is much more than just selling homes. You remember the lady on the block that your mother always called…”Aunt Bea, who do you use for a babysitter? Plumber? Housekeeper?” The evolution of this all-knowing neighborhood friend has collapsed into “Angie’s List” where you actually have to pay to get […]
Coping with Wildlife in the Denver Mountain Suburbs
Living in the Denver mountain suburbs can present some unfamiliar challenges to folks from the city. Wildlife is wonderful to watch from your home but it can be a threat too. While I was at a closing Friday, the agent across the table was a friend and our clients were delighted to be buying and […]
Ghosts and Nazis in Evergreen
As a local Evergreen Realtor, I am always telling relocation buyers about local, historical landmarks. Built in 1909, the Brook Forest Inn has been one of Evergreen, Colorado’s long-enduring landmarks. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the charm of the inn is only slightly shadowed by the legends of the spirits that live […]
How To Add an Extra Building Around Evergreen
One of the best things about living in the high country as I do in Evergreen (even if it is only 30 minutes from downtown Denver) is sharing the beauty of our area with friends and family. Whether an extended stay or just an overnight visit, don’t you wish you could offer a small cabin […]
Evergreen Bicyclists Raise Concerns
My husband and I love to bicycle around our Evergreen home. We use the streets and trails and it’s great, scenic recreation. That’s part of our Evergreen lifestyle in the mountain suburbs just outside Denver. But, cycling has become so popular here and in the mountains that sometimes cyclists outnumber motorists especially during and after […]
8 Tips To Buy A Colorado Mountain Cabin
Mountain cabins in Colorado are a coveted commodity. This year, more than many years past, buyers from New York to Hawaii have been actively searching for summer retreats or year-round mountain cabins. I have been a Colorado Realtor selling mountain homes for many years. Here is a list of important issues from my Realtor experience […]