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Red Feather Lakes, CO Real Estate News

By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Hard to believe it's already that time of year again!  I received the folowing press release for the annual Greening of Red Feather:   FROM: Red Feather Lakes Historical SocietyRE: Greening of Red Feather Craft FairCONTACT: Pat Clemens 970- 495-0560 Red Feather Lakes Historical Society will hold their annual GREENING OF RED FEATHER CRAFT FAIR on the weekend of December 4 and 5, 2010, from  9 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday.   The events all take place in the POA Buildings, Fire Barn and Library in the village of Red Feather Lakes, 23 miles west of Highway 287 on County Road 74E. I'm adding this: look for the sign to the Village and turn right off of County Rd. 74E drive North to Main Street.  My smart daughter thought she didn't need directions and relied on her GPS o...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Real Estate Market Update for Red Feather Lakes/Livermore Colorado- October 2010 October shaped up to have the largest number of closings in any month so far this year.  For our MLS Area 9/24, which includes Red Feather Lakes and most of Livermore, there were 23 closed sales and 17 pending sales  left to close in future months. Here's the way the year is stacking up so far. Closed Sales in October ranged from lowest: a $10,000, .99 acre vacant lot in the Glacier View Meadows Subdivision to highest: a $325,000, 2736 sq. ft., Lakefront Log Home in the Crystal Lakes Subdivision. Average Days on the Market were 228 days: The longest being 681 days and the shortest, only 26 days! What's selling? Here's the breakdown: If you would like more information about your neighborhood or your specific...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Crystal Lakes is a Subdivision located in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Statistics taken from MLS are deemed accurate, but not guaranteed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR® United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.com 800-531-2195 "A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul" I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'd like to help you. The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Statistics taken from MLS are deemed accurate, but not guaranteed. ************************************************************************************ Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR® United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.com 800-531-2195 "A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul" I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'd like to help you. The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
                                                                                                  ************************************************************************************ Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR® United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.com 800-531-2195 "A Day in the Mountain will always soothe your city soul" I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'd like to help you. The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Do you remember the prime time television series Northern Exposure?  Parts of  Red Feather remind me of that show. Just like the opening scene in Northern Exposure, moose are known to frequent the Village of Red Feather Lakes and the surrounding area often. At first visitors may experience a little culture shock just like Joel, the New York doctor did in the show, too. A plane on the Crystal Lakes Subdivision airstrip reminded me of Maggie, the pilot - but we do not rely on air transportation for supplies - we aren't that isolated. People can drive here and drive here they do!  This is a scene from the Fourth of July weekend.  Every road in the Village of Red Feather Lakes had cars parked wherever possible. September 3rd, the Red Feather Lakes road became the Red Feather Lakes Super Hig...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Like many places across the country, the Red Feather Lakes/Livermore area is heavily forested.  While that makes for beautiful scenery, for those of us who live here it also creates a personal responsibility in reducing the wildfire risk to our homes and learning how to be Fire Wise. In an earlier study, our Larimer County was ranked one of the most hazardous counties in the State with respect to wildfire, and maintaining a defensible space around our homes is an annual job. My heart is heavy after hearing the news about the Four Mile Canyon Fire west of Boulder, Colorado.  Last night news reported approximately 7000 acres and 92 structures (53 homes) have burned.  Fueled by high winds that carried the fire from tree top to tree top it's been a very difficult fight so far.  Federal fire...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Oh no!  if you were planning to make a reservation to go camping in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest for this Labor Day Weekend -  All of the reserved spaces are already full. In the forest, I'm sure there are still places to camp even without a reservation; I wish you luck on this busy Holiday Weekend and lots of fun too! I've been trying to tell you to buy your own camping spot all year, maybe this weekend you will decide that that's a good idea for you!?   Ponderosa Realty is open 7 days a week and all of the Holiday weekend, so stop in, say hello and let us help you purchase your very own piece of vacant land to camp on!  Last minute camping plans are a breeze when you have your own camping spot in Red Feather Lakes! ~ The aspen in Crystal Lakes are ...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Growing up in a city, I was taught never talk to strangers, so  Passing people on the streets in Downtown was a silent occurrence, (except for the Hare Krishnas and panhandlers that didn't mind talking to strangers at all in the 60s) There was seldom any communication or eye contact with other drivers on the streets or highways, either... Jenny Kotulak's recent post reminded me of a common occurrence in our little Red Feather Lakes area that was new to me when we first moved here. It doesn't happen as much on the County Rd. because there are days where there is too much traffic -  but usually on the side roads when 2 cars pass, each driver gives (what I call) the "howdy wave". The howdy wave is not a full blown wave, mind you.  Everyone has their own style. Some raise their whole hand, ...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
The Beauty of a Second Home for Recreation or Retirement is measured greatly by the happiness it brings. I was listening to a program on Real Estate Today about Second Homes last week.  The tag line for the program and what grabbed my attention was something like: "If owning one home is great, owning two homes is better" Maybe that sounds crazy in the current economy, when so many people have lost their only home.  Still, a lot of Americans have jobs, savings and dreams about owning a vacation home.  Of course, I agree with the theory that "2 homes are better than 1" because many homes in the Red Feather Lakes area are Second Homes. I see firsthand owners enjoying their second homes here with family and friends.  They come for recreation, relaxation and family fun.  Some homes are purch...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Crystal Lakes Subdivision 2010 Market Snapshot First half of 2010- Jan 1 -June 30th    6 HOMES were SOLD (10 homes sold in the first half of 2009) Low-    $135,000 High     $312,000 Average - $201,200 ADOM ( Average Days on Market) - 240 There are currently  55 Active Home Listings Of those, 5 are pending Low-   $109,900 High    $395,000 Average $ 232,207 ADOM- 202 At the current Rate there is 55 months of inventory in the Crystal Lakes Home Market This indicates a buyer's market   5 LOTS were SOLD (13 sold in the same period of 2009) Low   $24,500 High  $98,000 Average- $ 63,250. ADOM- 232 There are currently 80 Active Lot Listings And 8 pending sales At the current Rate there is 96 months, or 8 years of inventory in the C.L. Vacant Land Market; indicating a buyer's market All informat...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Red Feather Lakes, CO  80545 Market Snapshot First half of 2010 - Jan 1 - June 30th    15 HOMES were SOLD (17 homes sold in the first half of 2009) Low-    $51,500 High   $312,000 Average - $176,366 ADOM ( Average Days on Market) - 243   There are currently  111 Active Home Listings Of those, 6 are pending Low- $     50,000 High  $1,475,000 Average $ 278,205 ADOM- 233 At the current Rate there is 88.8 months of inventory in the Red Feather Lakes Home Market This indicates it is a buyer's market   11 parcels were SOLD (16 sold in the same period of 2009) Low   $20,000 High  $158,400 Average- $ 60,331. ADOM- 258  as some listings expired and new ones were created, the collective Average days on market  may be more. There are currently 124 Active Vacant Land Listings And 10 pending sales A...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Location, location, location: Live where you fish! Ospreys are expert fisherman; they have to be because their diet consists mostly of fish and they choose their nesting place to be near water and fishing. There are Osprey in the Red Feather Lakes area; however this nest happens to be in nearby Fort Collins.   These raptors are huge, and can reach 2 feet in height with a wing span of over 5 feet!  Their nostrils close when they dive feet first in the water and their specially designed talons help hold their catch.                                                                                                   I suppose I could have told this family of Osprey about fishing in Red Feather Lakes but I didn't think they would welcome a Realtor knocking on their nest!   You will find so man...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Crystal Lakes Subdivision in Red Feather Lakes, CO is SOMEWHERE! Wednesday was the appraisal deadline for a cabin I had listed in the Crystal Lakes Subdivision and they missed it.  Apparently the AMC contacted several appraisers who turned down the assignment. (In a way, that's a good thing.  I've complained loudly about geographic competency in the past and if an appraiser is not familiar with the area, they should not attempt to appraise property here). The appraisal delay, it seems, was due to the fact that the "PROPERTY IS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE"! ..... I was good with it up to that point, but when I heard "in the middle of nowhere", I got a little cranky. I believe Crystal Lakes is SOMEWHERE....   SOMEWHERE pretty special, in fact. Crystal Lakes is a mountain subdivision near the...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
I received the Beaver Meadows Newsletter this morning in my email and thought I'd pass it along.  It's good to hear about new entertainment and fun things to do in the area. I opened the email at 7:12 a.m.  I'm just waking up, drinking coffee and there it was: Bourbon Toothpaste! Well, that's the name of a band!  Nevermind it made my stomach do a little flip flop so early in the morning!    I haven't heard Bourbon Toothpaste yet, but it sounds like a fun time at Beaver Meadows next Saturday, July 10th. Beaver Meadows is located between the Village of Red Feather Lakes and the Crystal Lakes Subdivision check out their website.    This Monday morning, I think I'll stick with Colgate toothpaste.     I have a whole week to get ready for the Bourbon variety.   *******************************...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
************************************************************************************* Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR® United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.com 800-531-2195 "A Day in the Mountain will always soothe your city soul" I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'd like to help you. The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author. Avoid foreclosure: Call the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline 1-877-601-HOPE  WEBSITE: http://www.ColoradoForeclosureHotl...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
I noticed the Linked-In profile for our Manager of Glacier View Meadows, in my Google Alerts.  The profile says he is "the knower of all things in the mountains in Glacier View Meadows." This might be true!  I have called the Glacier View office many times and Steve, the Manager and Mary always have the answers I seek. His profile statement made me smile and oddly it reminded me of Johnny Carson's Carnac the Magnificent. Carnac would give the answer before the question was ever asked. As a Real Estate Agent working with buyers, I try to do the same; I want to answer your question before you ask it - as often as possible. I would like to be the "knower of all things" but there are some questions outside my field of expertise that I can't answer. When I don't know the answer, I defer to t...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Last night the weatherman on the Denver news channel mentioned Red Feather Lakes.  This sounds so corny to say, but it's exciting to hear Red Feather Lakes mentioned on the news because it doesn't happen very often! Maybe someone in Denver is asking themself "Where in the world is Red Feather Lakes?" People reading USA Today will know the answer when they see that the Sundance Trail Guest Ranch in Red Feather Lakes, CO was voted one of the 10 Great Places for a Family Reunion. Surrounded by National Forest, between the Glacier View Meadows Subdivision and the Village of Red Feather Lakes, this small family Dude Ranch provides so many activities for the entire family as well as a very scenic place to relax and unwind. Some of the activities listed on their home page are: Horseback riding...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
County Road 68C in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado is better known as the Boy Scout Road.   Today, I had an assignment to take a few photos of a house down the Boy Scout Road, but long before I reached the subject of my assignment, I was stopping the car at every turn and snapping photos along the way... I couldn't help myself!   The Ben Delatour Scout Ranch consists of 3400 acres and is operated by the Longs Peak Council Boy Scouts of America.  Some weeks are still available according to their website today so it looks like there is still time to register for summer camp and special programs! I can only imagine how much fun it would be to go to camp for a whole week!   Along the Boy Scout Road, there are houses, ranches, old barns, the Boy Scout Ranch and the Mountain Shambhala Center.  T...
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By Mary Douglas, REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
(United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado)
Sunday, I needed to  take some more photos of 2 lots I have listed to replace the wintery snowy photos from April.   I also wanted to put a sign on a 3rd lot.  Our grandson, who is 7 and our granddaughter 5, came along with me.  The first lot was exciting, we hiked around, and they had a lot of fun exploring the different rock outcroppings and trails.   The second lot was about 20-25 miles away, several times, they wondered "When will we be there" and "Are we there yet, Grandma?" When we arrived, my granddaughter exclaimed "Why did you bring us back to the same place? We were just here!"  For a little person, I guess all the trees and everything look the same. Sometimes, I think all the real estate photos of vacant land start to look the same, too! The real estate sign was leaning and r...
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