Vail Valley Real Estate Blog

This post by Andrea Bedard absolutely touched me.  Finding a new home isn't just about the numbers, it's about emotion and connection.  Well written, Andrea.Our business is as much about emotions as it is about numbers. I don’t just see myself as a Realtor who’s merely showing houses and is assis...

  Vail, CO Furniture Auction  Net Proceeds benefit Local Vail, CO Valley Charities     If you or clients are looking for new furniture, this auction is for you!  The furniture was donated by a Beaver Creek, Colorado homeowner and Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate client.  ALL BRAND NEW FURNITUR...

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Vail Valley Real Estate Auction to be held at Arrowhead Mountain Estate, 2195 Cresta Road.  This 7-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom home is a masterpiece. “Nestled upon a dramatic mountain hillside framed by towering pines and aspens, this grand, yet intimate estate rises magically above Arrowhead Mountain ...

This is “Miss Maude”.  My husband and I rescued her 10 years ago from a crowded, hot shelter in Savannah, GA.  She’s been an incredible companion, and I just wanted to share this photo I took of her while we were hiking together over the weekend.  She is a true Southern Lady, but look at her tota...

It was another beautiful weekend in the mountains of Vail, Colorado!  I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the sunshine a bit.  It was my husband’s birthday on Saturday so we headed out to Piney Lake, north of Vail for a lovely afternoon hike.     We had fun, but I think our dogs had the...

The newest Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate Update is ready to view.  Be the first to see it here on my blog!  Click the image below to open this online Real Estate Update magazine featuring properties for sale in Eagle County by Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.     If you are thinking of ...

Nearly one year ago, I made the move to Slifer Smith & Frampton’s newest office in the all-new Solaris building in Vail Village.  I never would have thought this area could grow so much in just one year.  Today’s headline in the local Vail Daily reads:         Vail Village is one of the most beau...

If you are considering listing your home in the Vail Valley, or currently have your home on the market, here are a few tips to hopefully direct traffic to your property, produce an offer, and a lead to a successful closing.   1.      PRICING – In this market, if a property is not priced relevant...

It’s officially summer!  I ate a salad fresh from my garden with dinner last night!  Being a high-country gardener can be challenging at times, but dinners like last night make it all worth it!    What did YOU do this weekend?  If it involved hiking, biking, running, rafting, kayaking, rock clim...