Vacation Rental codes in Estes Park

July 11, 2011

Many of my clients are asking about vacation rentals so this is a summary of an article from the newspaper last week.  The process is quite easy. The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners and the Estes Park Board of Trustees amended the Estes Valley Development Code in 2010 to require all Estes Valley vacation […]

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Cutest Cabin in Estes Park

June 21, 2011

Estes Park cabin overlooking  Lake Estes with mountain views too. Beautiful half acre lot with mature trees. This home has totally been redone with hickory hardwood throughout, new hickory kitchen cabinets, new appliances, roof, siding, deck and stamped concrete patio. Cozy fire pit off the deck.  This truly is an amazing 1 bedroom 1 bath […]

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Estes Park Rotary Club Duck Race This Weekend

May 3, 2011

Mark your calendars for May 7th, you do not want to miss the Estes Park Duck Race. This event is organized by the Estes Park Rotary Club. For a $20 donation you can  “adopt” little rubber duckies and choose one of 69 different Estes Valley charities to benefit from your adoptions. Rotary keeps $1 to […]

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First Time Home Buyers

April 28, 2011

If you have not owned a home in the last three years, congratulations you are considered a first time home buyer and may qualify for some down payment programs that serve Estes Park.  The Estes Valley Workforce Housing Assistance (EVWHA) down payment loan program was developed by The Estes Park Board of REALTORS® and Estes […]

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New Financing Law goes into Effect

March 7, 2011

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is pleased to report that HB 1022- Seller Financing of Real Property was signed last week. This bill co-sponsored by Rep. Ray Scott (R-Grand Junction) and Sen. John Morse (D-Colorado Springs) will become law immediately. The new law, proposed by CAR, will now allow a seller up to three transactions […]

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Savor Estes Park On Thursdays this March

March 2, 2011

Savor Estes Park is the opportunity to sample 24 different restaurants in town each Thursday in March.  Patrons are encouraged to visit 2-3 restaurants each week and enjoy quality dining at a discount price of $3 for a 6″ plate of their specialty foods and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Reel Mountain […]

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Estes Park CO Ski Area & Historic 4 Season Resort Project

March 1, 2011

A couple weeks back I went to the Ski and Recreation area presentation to the Estes Park Town Board. Here is my brief description: This project would involve a redevelopment of the Elkhorn Lodge and Guest Ranch property on the West end of Elkhorn Ave in Estes Park turning it into a small scale ski […]

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Improve Your Credit Score

January 5, 2011

7 Tips for Improving Your Credit Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible. 1. Know your credit score Credit scores range from 300 to 850, and the higher, the better. They’re based on whether you’ve paid personal loans, car loans, credit cards, and other debt in full […]

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How to Assess Buying a Fixer-Upper

December 8, 2010

How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. 1. Decide what you can do yourself TV remodeling shows make home improvement work look like a snap. In the real world, attempting a difficult […]

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New Construction Bargain

December 3, 2010

I haven’t done a pick of the week in a while, but this property brought it back. I recently toured this newly constructed green-built free standing condominium and was just blown away. The quality is more than you would expect from a home in this price range. Beautiful custom kitchen with granite and furniture grade […]

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