Jim Digby's Blog

Almost fired today because of my christian beliefs

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:13:41 -0700

I got an email from a listing client today saying they wish to cancel our agreement. Stumped, I called and asked what the problem was. Did they decide to keep their ranch? Had I done something wrong? The response was a rant about how they saw on twitter that I was a christian and they don't believe in that nonsense. I answered " And how does this effect me working to sell your property?" They couldn't come up with a coherant answer, but really had a problem with my beliefs. Finally they relented and said if you can sell the **!!!**!! go ahead and sell it. This is the first time that I have experienced such hatred towards my faith in Christ. Any other stories out there?

ranch style home on 70 acres, horse property

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:49:27 -0700

Jim Digby | Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc | jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com | 303-883-8493

39200 Cty Rd 147, Agate, CO

Great Ranch style home on 70 acres, the East Bijou creek runs
through the property.

2BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $272,000

Year Built	2001
Sq Footage	1,688
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	None
Lot Size	70 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

great ranch style home on 70 acres. Full walkout basement, large horse barn with stalls and a paddock area, tack room. East Bijou creek with trees. End of the road privacy.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central heat	- Fireplace	- Walk-in closet
- Tile floor	- Living room	- Dining room
- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher	- Stove/Oven
- Basement	- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- 70 acres, Cottonwood trees, 2 master suites

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Jim Digby

Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc

jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com

303-883-8493

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 20, 2009, 5:31am PDT

New Listing

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:47:50 -0700

Jim Digby | Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc | jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com | 303-883-8493

39660 County Road 162, Agate, CO

Agate Ranch

2BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $395,000

Year Built	1927
Sq Footage	928
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2
Lot Size	592 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

592 acres cattle or horse ranch. Nice home, outbuildings. Borders I-70.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Hardwood floor	- Living room	- Breakfast nook
- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven
- Basement	- Washer	- Dryer
- Laundry area - inside

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- 592 acre horse property

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4

Contact info:

Jim Digby

Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc

jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com

303-883-8493

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 19, 2009, 2:05pm PDT

Ranches for sale in Colorado

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:28:49 -0800

I have several ranches listed in Colorado for your Land, Ranch clients. Referrals paid. I would appreciate any referrals. Elbert, El Paso, Douglas, Arapahoe Counties.

Jim Digby

Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.

303-883-8493

www.co-ka-neconsultants.com

Denver number one!

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:23:38 -0800

Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:58am MST | Modified: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 9:13am

Survey: Denver is America's most popular city

Denver Business Journal

If you live in Denver, know that you're envied.

That's according to a national survey released Thursday by the Pew Research Center's Social & Demographic Trends project. It found that Denver is America's most popular big city -- both among people who live here and those who don't.

Of those Americans surveyed, 43 percent say they want to live in the Denver area, more than any of the 30 cities on Pew's list.

No. 2 on the list is San Diego (40 percent), followed by Seattle (38 percent) and Orlando, Tampa and San Francisco (tied at 34 percent).

The least-favorite cities are Detroit (8 percent), Cleveland (10 percent), Cincinnati (13 percent), Kansas City (15 percent) and Minneapolis (16 percent).

Denver area economic-development officials and business recruiters say frequently that a high opinion of the Mile High City around the country helps them in their tasks.

Pew found that 46 percent of those surveyed would rather live somewhere else.

Pew also found that:

By a 3-1 ration, people want to live where the pace of life is slow and where neighbors know each other well.
By about 2-1, they prefer to live in a hot-weather place over a cold-weather place.
About 70 percent of whites rate their current community as "excellent" or "very good, but only about half of Latinos and 40 percent of African Americans say the same.
Rural and suburban residents rate their communities better than do residents of cities and small towns.

Pew's report is based on a telephone survey of a nationally representative sample of 2,260 adults, conducted Oct. 3-19.

Colorado land rush

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:40:04 -0800

Elbert County Land For Sale, various parcel sizes and terrains

2+ acres, Historic Fondis, Trees - $30,000;
7+ acres, windmill, trees, Fondis - $80,000;
40 acres Simla - $33,900;
40 acres Simla - $54,900;
80 acres Matheson (Hay ground) - $56,000;
65 acres Ramah - $74,900; Owner terms;
65 acres Ramah (windmill) - $79,900; Owner terms.
70 acres east of Kiowa - $109,900;
80 acres Elbert (wooded) - $280,000;
160 acres Kiowa (pine trees) - $256,000;
320 acres Kiowa (pines) - $512,000;
625 acres Kiowa (pines, views) - $499,900;
87 acres, Agate, fish pond - $124,900;
240 acres dry land farm ground, Matheson, $126,000;
908 acres, 2 miles creek, irrigated, improved, hunting - $2.25 million;
1140 acre ranch, Simla, good hunting - $886,000;
140 acres, barn, can be split, Agate - $140,000;
180 acres, can be split, Agate - $160,000;
480 acres farm ground, hay ground, pasture, Agate - $449,000;
334 acres farm ground, Agate - $292,250;
320 acres, with improvements, paved access, Deer Trail - $350,000

Jim Digby- Broker
Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.
303-621-2555
303-883-8493
www.co-ka-neconsultants.com
jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com

Executive home on 240 acres Agate Colorado

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:21:07 -0800

Jim Digby | Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc | jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com | 303-883-8493

36101 County Road 162, Agate, CO

Custom southwest style home on 240 acre ranch.

3BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $549,000

Year Built	2002
Sq Footage	4,274
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	3 Car garage
Lot Size	240 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

240 acre ranch, quality custom home. southwest style. 40x60 pole barn. Overlooks the East Bijou Creek. 3 miles from I-70 at Agate. A Must See.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Tile floor	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Breakfast nook	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Granite countertop	Stainless steel appliances
Basement	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Quality home, builder owned

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Jim Digby

Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc

jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com

303-883-8493

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 15, 2009, 9:02am PST

320 acre ranch Deer Trail Colorado

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:58:15 -0800

Jim Digby | Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc. | jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com | 303-883-8493

87297 E.County Rd 34, Deer Trail, CO

320 acres original homestead, barn trees. 30 minutes east of Denver.

320 acres Vacant Land

offered at $350,000

Lot Size

320 acres

DESCRIPTION

great small ranch east of Denver. 320 acres good grass, fenced and cross fenced, domestic well, mature trees, barn, outbuildings. Paved access. Easy commute.
Excellent hunting. Great horse property.

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

30 minutes east of Denver at Deer Trail, Paved access.

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

90xz40 barn, well, windbreak, mature trees, outbuildings

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Jim Digby

Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.

jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com

303-883-8493

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 11, 2009, 6:56pm PST

160 pine covered acres east of Kiowa Colorado

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:47:07 -0800

Jim Digby | Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc. | jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com | 303-883-8493

County Road 89, Kiowa, CO

160 pine covered acres, 2 adjoining parcels available.

160 acres Vacant Land

offered at $256,000

Lot Size

160 acres

DESCRIPTION

Great site, mature ponderosa pines, mountain views, bijou basin, great building sites, 2-160 acre parcels available, ponds, deer and antelope hunting. Good grass.

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

14 miles east of Kiowa

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Ponderosa pine trees, mountain views, ponds.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Jim Digby

Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.

jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com

303-883-8493

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 11, 2009, 7:12pm PST

Colorado Irrigated Ranch For Sale

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:42:48 -0800

Jim Digby | Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc | jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com | 303-883-8493

19570 County Road 125, Simla, CO

Front Range Irrigated Ranch.

908 acres Vacant Land

offered at $2,250,000

Lot Size

908 acres

DESCRIPTION

great irrigated ranch, 300 acre feet of water. 110 irrigated acre hay meadows, 2 miles of Big Sandy Creek, great hunting. Original 2 story farm house, barns, outbuildings. Must see.

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

30 minutes east of Colorado Springs

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

300 ac ft of water, 110 irrigated acres, 2 miles creek

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Jim Digby

Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc

jimdigby@co-ka-neconsultants.com

303-883-8493

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 12, 2009, 3:00pm PST

New Colorado Ranch Listing

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:13:29 -0800

Jim Digby | Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc | 303-883-8493

25233 County Road 117, Simla, CO

1140 acre Elbert County Ranch

1140 acres Vacant Land

offered at $886,600

Lot Size

1140 acres

DESCRIPTION

1140 acre ranch, creek, cottonwoods, home, barn, loafing shed, 2 windmills, domestic well, mature shelterbelts, great hunting, trophy deer, antelope. 4 pastures.

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

20 miles East of Kiowa Colorado

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

1140 acres with improvements

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Jim Digby

Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc

303-883-8493

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 20, 2009, 3:58pm PST

Elbert County Colorado Ranches and Land

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:24:24 -0800

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Colorado Fence Law

Jim Digby (Co-Ka-Ne Consultants Inc.) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:12:25 -0800

Colorado Fence Law

Open Range & Fencing

In Colorado, landowners have the inherent right to fence their land or leave it unfenced. In the early 1880's the Colorado legislature passed a "fencing" statute. This statute is commonly referred to as the "open range" or "fence out" statute. "Open range" is a definition of land, not a law.

Any person maintaining in good repair a lawful fence may recover damages for trespass from the owner of any livestock that break through such fence. Refer to CRS 35-46-102. Livestock invading fenced property is not a criminal offense, but civil recourse is available to the property owner.

Without a "lawful" fence, the landowner has no civil recourse for damage done to their property by trespassing livestock. Fencing your property, either as a good neighbor or in cooperation with the owner of the livestock, is a way to avoid future conflicts and problems. When property is protected by a lawful fence civil recourse is available to the landowner for damage caused by trespassing livestock. The burden of proof falls upon the landowner to prove the livestock broke through their legal fence and did not come through an open gate or an unfenced portion. It is legal to take custody of livestock found trespassing on your property. Keep in mind that when you do so, you become legally responsible for their care and feeding. Refer to C.R.S. 35-46-102. You must notify your local brand inspector and the sheriff's office when livestock is held for trespass damage.

"Open range" does not mean a stockman can simply allow their livestock to run at large without penalty. CRS 35-46-105 "Grazing on roads and in municipalities" and CRS 35-47-101 "Horses and mules running at large" are two statutes to deal with negligent livestock owners. These statutes can be used by local law enforcement to help curtail animals being allowed to run at large.

A livestock owner is not responsible for the accidental trespass of their livestock causing damage on another's property not protected by a "lawful" fence. A "lawful" fence is defined as a "well constructed three barbed wire fence with substantial posts set at a distance of approximately 20 feet apart, and sufficient to turn ordinary horses and cattle, with all gates equally as good as the fence, or any other fence of like efficiency." Fence law does not shield a livestock owner from an action of personal injuries caused by their livestock trespassing on the land of others. Most alarming is the fact that the "fence law" will not bar an action for escaped livestock involved in an accident on public highways.

Most livestock owners do not intend for their livestock to stray and will respond quickly to recover them. Be aware of who is running livestock in your neighborhood. If you find livestock running loose, try to notify the owner immediately. If you do not know who owns the livestock, contact the local brand inspector and the local sheriff's office. If the livestock are in danger and loose on a public road, try to contain the livestock and move them away from the road. Call for help immediately from neighbors, the sheriff's office and the local brand office or inspector. Any thing you can do to avoid an accident will be greatly appreciated by the livestock owner and the general public traveling on the road.

Any person who owns livestock in Colorado should follow common sense in fence practices to minimize potential liability:
livestock should have sufficient water and pasture
quickly recover any strays or escapees
inspect your fences regularly
coordinate with your neighbors on building and maintaining partition fences
always maintain proper insurance

The necessity to have a fence to protect your property in rural areas is no different than in urban areas. In urban areas you need to have a fence if you do not want the neighbor's dogs or kids in your yard, pool, etc. The same rule is applicable in rural or country settings. The difference is the critters trespassing and the volume of space requiring a fence. Protecting yourself is the main idea.

Remember - GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS