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70 Acres-Beautiful Southern Colorado along Wild Horse Mesa less than an hour from Taos/hwy frontage on road to Taos $289,000
360 degree views 55 miles to Taos/45 miles to Red River/2 hrs to Santa Fe/2 hrs to Pagosa Springs 1500 feet of highway frontage on Hwy 159(Hwy 522 in NM), the road to Taos
This land is located in Southern Colorado, right across the northern New Mexico border along Wild Horse Mesa. This property has 1500 feet of highway frontage on the road to Taos (Hwy 522 in NM or Hwy 159 in Colorado). It is also located far enough north that Wild Horse Mesa does not get in the way of the gorgeous views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range which are on the east to the north of the property.
You can see from horizon to horizon on this property and not see a building of any kind for as far as you can see. Wild Horse Mesa on the east to southeast, rolling sagebrush with mountain views on east over to the north and hills, mesas, and bluffs to the south over to the west for as far as the eye can see =360 degree views.. (looks just like the land around Taos)..
We have seen elk here in the winter and early spring and a neighbor told us he has seen 2,000 elk crossing the highway onto our property at one time trying to get to the valley. Elk hunting in Colorado and New Mexico is only minutes away.
....Skiing is 20 minutes away at Costilla Ski resort and 45 miles to Red River New Mexico and 55 miles to Taos. The area is nestled in the fabulous San Luis Valley in southern Colorado, the world's highest true valley at 8000 feet above sea level. The San Luis Valley is ringed by the three National Forests of the San Juans and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado, adjoins the north end of the area. Lake Sanchez, is great for sailing and water sports. You will find Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout in Lake Sanchez and surrounding area. The area abounds with wild sage and pinon pine home to wild horses, deer, elk and squirrel. Overhead are eagles, ravens and bluebirds. This is a nice area to build that dream home or to buy property for investment purposes.
There are no improvements. Two water wells can be drilled on this property, one per each 35 acres, by law. (beware of properties with less than 35 acres in southern Colorado-you may not have any water rights). Septic is allowed and permit is available. Electric power on adjacent property. Telephone line runs across property
For additional information, contact Cindy Nicholson at Remax Realtors in Castle Rock, Colorado @ 720-231-2178 or go to her website at www.NicholsonHomeTeam.com
Want the best looking place around with amazing views on your own 300 acre ranch?
LARKSPUR COLORADO Give me a call!! Cindy Nicholson 720-231-2178
M & M Ranch
Re/Max Alliance 719 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 720-231-2178
7300 Perry Park Road - Larkspur, CO
This stunning home and equestrian facility features 300 spectacular acres with incredible views and a scenic backdrop that is a wonder to behold. With an award winning 8,652 square foot custom home with a walk out basement, Cozy 2 story guest cottage, 12 stall barn with a 3 bedroom, 2 bath managers apartment and a riding arena that is an equestrian dream, this beautiful estate presents an opportunity to live in a one-of-a-kind environment perfectly suited for your lifestyle
M & M Ranch has everything you can think of to offer that special buyer
• Amazing 300 Acre Property, Zoned for Horses
• Immaculate Custom Stucco Home Built in 1993
• Spacious 8,652 Square Feet With Walk-Out Basement
• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 4 Fireplaces, Bonus Room
• Lower level designed for additional executive style master bedroom suites. Large Kiva fireplace and central seating area. Large sliding glass doors open from the suites onto a covered patio surrounded by mature mounting landscape and fantastic views.
ALL AGENT PROVIDE 9 REASONS TO CONSUMERS FOR USING A BUYERS AGENT (in my case use Scott Montgomery Keller Williams Arlington Va)FOR NEW CONTRUCTION PROPERTYS...
Check this out...
1. IT WON'T COST YOU ANYTHING!
2. I CAN MAKE SURE YOU ARE REPRESENTED... Remember, the sales agent on the other side is working for the builder, and is bound by law to do what is in the best interest of his/her client - the builder. While he or she will likely be honest with you, they are still working in the best interest of the builder.
3. I CAN VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF WHAT YOU ARE TOLD... Buying real estate can be a complex process, especially for the first time buyer. When represented by Scott Montgomery (Realtor), you can rest assured that I will be working in your best interest.
4. I AM ALWAYS AVAILABLE...If you have follow up questions, or you are still unsure of something, I am much easier to contact than the Selling Representatives. You have access to me via 703-283-4524(cell) Monday-Friday, 8-5. And if that isn't enough, I check our voice mail throughout the weekend and during the evening hours! You might have already experienced the frustration of trying to contact a live person at some of the new construction condo sites. I work for the buyer, and I will always return your call within hours.
5. I CAN HELP YOU MAKE DECISIONS... You will be asked to make a lot of decisions in a short amount of time. I can give you advice to help make the decisions easier.
6. I AM AWARE OF OTHER PLANNED CONSTRUCTION... There is a lot of new construction that is already in progress or planned. You might think you are getting a condo with a great view, but will there be anything obstructing your view a few years down the road? We constantly monitor new construction (offices, retail, apartments - not just condos) through various publications, organizations, county news releases and visual inspection.. I can help you make the best decision for your needs and desires!
7. I CAN HELP YOU CHOOSE A UNIT WITH BETTER RESALE VALUE... Someday, you will probably want to resell your condo. I can help you choose a unit that will have better resale value. Such things as view, exposure, layout, parking, amenities and level all affect the future resale price. I may be able to better assist you in determining what buyers look for and what future trends might arise.
8. DID I MENTION IT WON'T COST YOU ANYTIHING?.. I realize that this is a repeat of #1, but it is an important point to consider. The sales commission is already built in to the sales price, and either the builder will retain it or it will be paid to an agent - not to you. The reason the price won't change for you is mainly due to appraisal reasons. A lender will only lend money up to the appraised value for any property. For new construction, the main factor an appraiser looks at when determining the value is the sale of similar units/houses. If the builder gave discounts for buyers without an agent, this would pull down the appraised value of other similar units/houses bought with an agent, which would then create financing problems.
9. If you are going to use a buyer's agent, the agent needs to accompany you to the first meeting, or else the builder won't pay the commission
Mean what you write!! info on a class I took awhile back. Hope this is informative
Like it or not, Realtors are often the first stop for water resource information during a property transaction. Colorado is the highest state in the nation and all of the water flows out of the state. There are only two states that happen too, Colorado and Hawaii.
You have to put water to use or you cannot keep the water rights. i.e. Beneficial Use!
A water right is a property right to make beneficial use of a particular amount of water within a specified time. A water right is a special kind of property known as a Usufructuary right This means we have the right to inherit the resource, will it, sell it, lease it, share it, store it or change it from one se to another. WE DO NOT OWN IT, you only have a right! This resource stays in the Public Domain under Colorado law and we can not waste it.
Exempt Wells can not ever pump more than 15 gallons a minute. If well was drilled before May 22 1972 grandfathered in! Wells before 1972 Must have complete well records in order to be recorded with the state. Back then wells were not required to be recorded with the state. To get a well drilled you must get a permit fro the Sate Engineers office. If they do not have the permit number you will need to get it inspected and get specific information. The State records and spots every well in this state and records it on a map. If it has been recorded then they can give you the permit number with legal description of the property.
If you are dealing with a well, then go to the health department and get the booklet for guidelines.......................
25 feet......minimum setback
50 feet......animal yard and or barn concrete silo septic tan
100 feet.....leach field, pesticide or fertilizer storage, chemical mixing, loading site, fuel and oil products.
We have soils that are contaminated up to 100 feet, due to our weather, and freezing and thawing soils.
Drilling
Be aware that there are unlicensed well drilling companies; you need one with a license due to the fact that if someone is killed on the property then the owner of the property is liable. If problems occur then you need to call the board of Examiners Colorado Division of Water Resources, 303-866-3581...... Problems can occur therefore you need a contract with a licensed well drilling company.
Application
To make application for a well, it will cost $480.00 Permit is good for two years, and you can get an extension if you have a good reason for not drilling, and the extension will cost money. You will need a Water Well Permit Application GWS44
Main: 303-886-3581
Fax: 303-866-3589
Water Right Transfer
Any water right that you do not legally describe will not be transferred. Each Decree needs to be read and understood. Water Rights have a Name, Description and zoning, it is no different than a piece of property, and you must treat it that way.
When you list a property you should ask if there are any wells on the property, because the owner of the property is responsible. They are responsible for sealing and plugging the well.
If someone is selling land to one person and the water rights to another person be sure to know that the person with the water rights has the right to go onto your property at any time.
When making change of owner, ex at closing you will need to do a change of ownership form and make sure that it is sign and then you the realtor should mail it into the Water Resource Board!
Don't try to be an expert just follows the simple rules. If you do become an expert then you are liable. Have your attorney draw up a document advising the parties to have tests and inspections performed on the applicable systems by the local health authority and other professionals of your Buyers choosing.
When buying water rights you need to be sure and get the ditches and the pumps.
In-House Use Permits
There are wells that are only in-house Wells; the well permit only allows the use of water in the house! Not for horses! The land could be zoned for horses, but the well permits could be only for houses! ** SO IMPORTANT TO PULL A COPY OF THE WELL PERMIT TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF WELL YOU HAVE, AND THAT USE OF THAT WELL!
In the state of Colorado you can have three homes on one well, with written explanation of you will pay for what if the well should go dry etc....
Clauses!! Example!
Buyers understand the improvements are not connected to the public water system. Buyer acknowledges that no representation whether oral or written have been made by the Broker or any of their agents pertaining to the depth of the well, type of the well, permitted uses, pumping capacity, water quality, future water supply or the equipment used to supply water to the property The Seller and their Agents are not competent to give opinions on these topics. Buyer is advised to seek the advice of a competent Well inspector.
Commission Approved Form!
Listing firm's well checklist page 39 of GRI book!
You must check water rights in your district. We are district 1, South Plate River Basin, located in GREELY. If you feel you were not treated fairly you can go directly to the Supreme Court to state your case.
Contract
You will have to supply the permit number
Adjudication water right the best to have.
A Decree is a Deed to water! Decrees do not specify a claimant; Decrees usually do not make reference to actual ownership. Decrees are awarded to structures, head gates, ditches, reservoirs and wells, you will also need to know the in-stream flow. If a Decree is silent and does not say where the water goes, then this should be a red flag. This can create a law suite; you need to know specifically who is getting the water. DO NOT COUNT ON TITLE INSURANCE TO HANDLE WATER RIGHTS!!!
Streams, just because a stream flows through your land that you own does don't mean that your animals can drink from that stream. According to Colorado you are stealing water, and can be sued1 Every Stream in Colorado is over appropriated not one stream is under appropriated. Appropriation: the right to take water from a natural stream or aquifer for beneficial use at a specified rate of flow, either for immediate use or to store for later use. This I usually confirmed by a water court decree. Senior water rights are more powerful than anything else.
Abandonment! It takes 10 years to lose your water rights, through new law of in stream flow.
You do not transfer water rights by saying and all water rights in the contact; you must put the legal description in for each well and each water right. There is a law suite to prove it. This law suite is what is responsible for putting the words in the contract, legal description.
Why you should use a realtor for previously owned homes:
A realtor is able to provide information on all homes for sale in the market! This includes for sale by owner homes and new homes!
A realtor will help you validate listing information and market values.
A realtor will prepare, and submit your offer with your best interest in mind.
A realtor will coordinate the closing process from contract to closing, creating a much less stressful event for you.
Using a realtor costs you nothing!
Know these important facts before signing a contract!
Most builders hire on-site sales people to provide general information, copies of floor plans, dimension, and price sheets. These people work directly for the Builder, and that is where their loyalty lies and to whom they owe their fiduciary responsibility! If the Buyer is not represented by a Realtor, the on-site builder's representative will provide you with information about the builder, the community and the homes being offered. If you are represented by a Realtor they can provide valuable information on similar homes in the area, their market value, and financing alternatives! There are many choices you must make before contracting to purchase a new home. These choices can affect the sales price and re-sale value of your home. A Realtor owes their fiduciary responsibility to you.
Upgrades
Builders will usually start with a base price. This price is for the home with only standard features, and does not include upgrades. Every builder's standard features are different, so be sure to ask for a list! Your Realtor will help you compare the standard features of different builders. Items such as fireplaces, decks, windows, appliance upgrades, and floor coverings will be included among these choices. Some options are good values, but others can be purchased at better prices at a retail store. These options can add quite a bit to the base price. Many require payment in advance and can be non-refundable, so it is important to understand your choices!
Elevations
Each model will have several elevations. An elevation is basically the appearance of the front of your home from the street. It can include everything from exterior finish (wood, vinyl, brick, or stucco) to different rooflines to covered front porches and other architectural accents. For all upgrades, including elevations, your Realtor will provide you with the benefit of their experience as to whether those upgrades will help in the re-sale value of your home.
I was recently in a class on Procuring Cause and became aware of the misconception of the subject. This is what I got out of it! Several class members seemed to be confused and had this wrong. There are so many items that come about in arbitration to cause a panel to consider procuring cause. To discus what procuring cause is not, one it is not who first showed the property! From what I understand this concept is the threshold rule which was determined in the 70's. Well, no more! Who showed the property is only one of many items the arbitration panel will take into consideration. Of course I personally know some who got away with doing something wrong, knowing it and still got out of it, which should have never happen.
The agency agreement is another misconception of Realtors; some say I had an agency agreement with the buyer so therefore I am the procuring cause. When in arbitration the panel considers who is entitled!! The buyer agency agreement has nothing to do with the co-op compensation. The agreement is between the buyer and their agent. According to the teacher these are two separate compensation agreements.
There are others who think that whom ever wrote the contract gets the commission. The person who writes the contract may be the procuring cause, as in the case of my friend, but not just because they wrote the offer, he himself knew exactly what he was doing.
When ever you become aware of a potential procuring cause dispute the very first thing to do is to communicate with the other broker and try to resolve. It is easier to resolve at this point than it will be half way through the transaction. If you can't resolve then do not let this crash the transaction. Allow the transaction to close even if you are the agent who will not get the commission. You have 180 days after closing to file an arbitration request, and I have seen it happen.
An option that the board offers to Realtors is mediation. We suggest it to clients so why not us. This way maybe a mutual agreement can be obtained by all parties involved. At least here at this stage you have input, not so with arbitration. The panel will make the decision.
Anyway, I thought this was interesting.. hmmm
I have a client now that refuses to sign a buyers agreement, and has two of us working for him, thank goodness she is working with him in other areas of town.
PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ THE LAST ONE ABOUT THE CLOTHES DRYER!!!!!!
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2. Easy Deviled Eggs: Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal , mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients , reseal , keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly , cut the tip of the baggy , squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up.
3. Expanding Frosting: When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store , whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar and calories per serving.
4. Reheating refrigerated bread : To warm biscuits , pancakes , or muffins that were refrigerated , place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.
5. Newspaper weeds away: Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers put layers around the plants overlapping as you go cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not get through wet newspapers.
6. Broken Glass clean up:Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can't see easily.
7. No More Mosquitoes: Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.
8. Squirrel Away!: To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.
9. Flexible vacuum nozzle: To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.
10. Reducing Static Cling: Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -- ta da! -- static is gone.
11. Measuring Cups clean up : Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.
12. Hate foggy windshields?: Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth!
13. Reopening envelope: If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside , just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Viola! It unseals easily.
14.Hair Conditioner: Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair..
15. Goodbye Fruit Flies: To get rid of pesky fruit flies , take a small glass fill it 1/2" with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid , mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!
16. Get Rid of Ants: Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it , take it "home", can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains , but it works & you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!
17. INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS : The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told us that he wanted to show us something and he went over to the dryer and pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. (I always clean the lint from the filter after every load clothes.) He told us that he wanted to show us something; he took the filter over to the sink, ran hot water over it. The lint filter is made of a mesh material - I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like. WELL...the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh that's what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film , but it's there. It's what is in the dryer sheets to make your clothes soft and static free - that nice fragrance too, you know how they can feel waxy when you take them out of the box, well this stuff builds up on your clothes and on your lint screen. This is also what causes dryer units to catch fire & potentially burn your house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (& to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out & wash it with hot soapy water & an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long! How about that!?! Learn something new everyday! I certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that. So , I thought I'd share! Note: I went to my dryer & tested my screen by running water on it. The water ran through a little bit but mostly collected all the water in the mesh screen. I washed it with warm soapy water & a nylon brush & I had it done in 30 seconds. Then when I rinsed it the water ran right Thru the screen! There wasn't any puddling at all! That repairman knew what he was talking about!
Not that i have the time to write a huge blog, but a friend of mine is using youtube with her tours and seems to be getting great response. Just thought i would put this out there for you to view and think about. i have not used youtube for tours yet and I am not sure if many tour companies will post to youtube. If you are interested i will get the info on the guy that took the tour. Here is the link for one of her tours.
The matching of food and wine can be anything from a very complex subject surrounded in the detailed mumbo-jumbo of gastro-bores to a set of simple rules, according to one's point of view. The French, who have as long and intimate an experience of wine as any, have always regarded wine as an intrinsic part of gastronomie, and few Frenchmen would dream of describing a wine without suggesting food combinations which would enhance and be enhanced by its flavors. Nevertheless, the old rule of "red wine with red meat and white wine with fish and poultry" are somewhat outdated in today's world of multi-ethnic and subtly flavored foods and the ever-expanding range of available wines.
Wine drunk by itself tastes different from wine served with food, because wine acts on on food in a similar way to spice. The acids, tannins and sugars in the wine interact with the food to provide different taste sensations. Wine can enhance the flavor of food. A good match will bring out the nuances and enhance the unique characteristics of both.
Basic guidelines which should be viewed and used flexibly. Here are some guidelines as a starting point:
Some General Guidelines:
(1) Serve lighter wines before full-bodied wines
If you're serving more than one wine with a meal, then it's best to serve lighter wines first and progress to more full-bodied wines later in the meal. Dry wines should be served before sweet wines unless a sweet flavored dish is served early in the meal. Lower alcohol wines should be served before higher alcohol wines.
(2) Strongly flavored food goes well with full-bodied wine
A fundamental rule is to pair delicate wines with delicately flavored food, medium-bodied wines with medium weight food flavors and strongly flavored food with wine which will stand up to it.
Flavor
Delicate
Medium
Strong
Wine
Riesling Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay Merlot Pinot Noir Viognier
Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah Syrah Zinfandel
Food
Salads Vegetables Fish
Poultry Pork Game Veal
Beef Lamb Venison
(3) The cooking method and sauces are just as important as the food itself
It may be obvious that the food preparation method and use of sauces is just as important in setting the flavor profile of a dish, but this is often forgotten when a wine selection is being made. For example fish poached with a delicate lemon sauce pairs well with a light refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, while fish cooked in a spicy sauce or blackened Cajun-style will pair well with a wine with more body and robustness like a Zinfandel. Remember it is easier to adjust the flavor of a given food to pair with a wine than it is to adjust the flavor of a wine after it has been chosen. Adding sweetness to a dish will increase the awareness of any bitterness and astringency in the wine, making it appear drier, stronger and more fruity. Adding sourness to food will make the wine taste richer and more mellow, and sweet wine will taste sweeter.
(4) Sweet Desserts pair well with sweet white wines or full-bodied reds
Dry wines do not taste good with sweet foods, which tend to emphasize the wine's acidity. In general, wine should not be paired with food which is sweeter than it. The classic accompaniment for a sweet dessert is a sweet white wine (e.g. a Sauterne) or a fortified wine. However, a full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon can be equally enjoyable, and is wonderful with chocolate.
(5) Wine and cheese pair well together
In many European countries the best wine is reserved for the cheese course at the end of a meal. Red wines pair well with mild to sharp cheese, whereas pungent and intensely flavored cheese is better with sweeter wine. Goat cheeses are delicious with dry white wine, while milder cheeses are well supported by fruitier red wines. Soft cheeses like Camembert and Brie, if not over-ripe, pair well with any good red wine, including Cabernet, Zinfandel or Pinot Noir.
(6) Don't stress. If it tastes good to you, then it's OK
The fact is that no two palates are the same. You should enjoy a food and wine combination because it tastes good to you, and not because someone else tells you it tastes good. Above all, ENJOY.
I personally use wine as a gift sometimes and they have my personal lable attached. Here is their website. You can personalize your own label
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