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Traditional Home --- or a LOG HOME

By Joan Cox

Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

February 12, 2015 09:52 PM

Traditional Home --- or a LOG HOME

The last few weeks my buyers and I have been in search of the best log home within an hour of the Denver metro area. Log homes are beautiful with a rugged mountain look and feel. The log home is gaining popularity, and we are finding more and more of them.

Log home

We have found the exterior needs maintenance every five years, similar to a frame home. You will need to stain, and check the caulking/chinking before re-staining. This process must be done during warmer weather 40 degrees to 90 degree days, and no rain or snow. All previous stain must be removed prior to the new coat being applied.

Staining the log home

The interior of the log home has a wonderful feel, with vaulted ceilings, rustic poles and unique staircases. Don't miss the antler chandeliers!

Interior of the log home

** photos are from Metrolist

Buying a log home requires special insurance and not every insurance company covers these homes. If you are purchasing this type of home in the mountains, the fire danger is higher and again, not every insurance company covers the home. Safeco does offer insurance to cover those homes in the mountain areas.

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Joan,

Very interesting buyers are requesting log homes in Denver..love the gorgeous photos..just reminds me of what I'd expect in CO..rustic, mountains, snow covered peaks!

Feb 13, 2015 04:55 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Joan I absolutely love the look of a log home, but they are tough to finance here in CT, because of finding enough comps within an acceptable radius

Feb 13, 2015 05:54 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

Joan,

I love the look but it does sound like a lot of maintenance! Thanks for the education on log homes! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Valentine's Day!

Feb 13, 2015 06:56 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Joan: For consumers who are considering the purchase of a log home, this is very good information they need to keep in mind.

Feb 13, 2015 07:20 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

That is a fabulous looking home and one I'd purchase in a heartbeat. Are they going to buy this one, Joan. If so, I'm seriously envious. Maintenance? Sure, but worth it!

Feb 13, 2015 07:51 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Rosalind Nicholas

RE/MAX Condos Plus Corporation, Brokerage - Toronto, ON

Toronto Condo Real Estate Agent, Toronto ON

The pictures of the log homes in your post look gorgeous. Hope your buyers find one, that they fall in love with soon.

Feb 13, 2015 08:29 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Joan, I love the look of log homes and I think they perfectly fit not a mountain setting. I didn't know that the upkeep of the exterior is such an involved process.

Feb 13, 2015 09:02 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Log homes tend to reach out to visitors and envelope, wrap them in their arms; it's a very comforting feeling to be inside a log home.

Feb 13, 2015 09:12 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Log homes are not found in Denver proper, but in the outskirts, as well as the mountain areas. They are definitely on a mission, and we will find one!

Feb 13, 2015 09:37 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Wow... that is absolutely stunning! I can see why they are so popular

have a great night

Feb 13, 2015 09:59 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Joan,

While a log cabin is not my style, one of these log homes certainly could be!

Feb 13, 2015 10:41 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Barbara Altieri

Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT

REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Joan -- That is an awesome looking home. Learned a few things here I didn't know! Thanks for the lesson!

Feb 13, 2015 11:07 AM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Joan Cox , That's a beautiful home, but it has to be in the right setting. If it is, then all that extra maintenance is well worth it to me.

Feb 13, 2015 11:07 AM

Evelyn Johnston

Elkhart, IN
Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

When we lived in Georgia we saw numerous log cabin homes and it seemed to fit the area. Here in Northern Indiana we rarely see them.

Feb 13, 2015 01:12 PM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love the photos. I have not seen many log homes in my market area.

Feb 13, 2015 07:55 PM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

This certainly is a beautiful log home, Joan. Though, I'm not sure I would be ready to re-stain every 5 years.

Feb 13, 2015 08:26 PM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

I've always wanted to live in a log home. I find them very attractive. However, I was clueless about the maintenance/insurance and I can see now how important it is to know these facts and issues that must be addressed when purchasing a log cabin or log home. You have done your job educating me. Thank you Joan!

Feb 13, 2015 10:07 PM

Joan Cox

Denver, CO

Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®

Carmel by the Sea, CA

Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Joan Cox - What a beautiful log home. I have always been partial to them anywhere near ski country. Am sure your clients appreciate your knowing so much about them, what they get into. But they are worth it.

Feb 13, 2015 11:45 PM