Ken & Mary Deshaies's (kentheauthor) Blog

Founded in 1960 by the late Walter Charles, the National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) performs in residence at the Riverwalk Center in the heart of Breckenridge, a Victorian town high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.The NRO, a non-profit organization, has as its primary mission the training of talen...

Affordable housing is crucial.  We are a resort.  We attract people who love to recreate here and who can afford second (or third or fourth) homes.  And in the process, we are squeezing our workforce, people who make all those recreational systems work, because they cannot afford to live here.  I...

I like this kind of guy.  Self effacing, but focused and dedicated.  Rainer Hertrich of Copper Mountain today skiied his 1000th day in a row.  He did it in Portland, Oregon, which still claims snowpack at Timberline Ski Area.  Now, he doesn't just take a run and add another day to his record.  He...

There is an organization that I belong to that is little known in the real estate community.  In fact, I represent my board as a trustee of the Rocky Mountain Resort Alliance (RMRA) and also serve as its Treasurer.  This organizaiton was formed by a few Realtors from Rocky Mountain ski resorts a ...

A real estate buyer's agent represents the consumer who is purchasing the property in the real estate transaction - YOU. This agent owes full fiduciary responsibilities, duties and loyalty to the real estate buyer. The buyer's agent works for and is an advocate for you and has your best interests...

One of the serious problems faced by anyone living on the I-70 corridor in Colorado is the increased congestion.  The problem has been addressed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) - late, and to the dismay of many, ineffectively.  The CDOT plan is simply to widen the highway by a...

Last year, I was asked to give a talk to the career planning class for our local high school seniors.  It was fun, and while I did not want to scare anyone off, I did want to impart what it truly takes to be in this profession and be successful.  Here is my outline: •1.  What I do . . .          ...

We have lots to offer visitors and investors:I've been interviewed a bit lately, reporters wanting to know "why Summit County?" or "why are so many people buying there?"  So, I thought I'd share my thoughts - how best to answer the question - what makes Summit County so hot?  Well, no place else ...

Unfortunately, for most real estate agents, these are the three things they actually do to sell a home - put up a sign, put the listing in the mls, and pray that another agent shows the home and brings in a contract.  Why do sellers list with agents like this?  Well, I am convinced that (1) they ...

Summit County, Colorado has some of the best golf courses in the country.  I know.  I’ve played them all.  They are all championship courses, and will challenge even the best golfers.  Yet, depending on the hole, the weather, the day, some of the holes can also be forgiving.  First, there is Copp...