Yep, that is a mountain that is decorated every year the day after Thanksgiving. Our parade is fabulous and fireworks got off on the top. It stays lit throughout the holiday season ... lovely. I took Jack, my dog down and the fireworks were a little loud for him to we sought safety in our favor
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11/30/2011
What a day yesterday was... 62 degrees, no wind, and in Salida CO no less! I took the afternoon off and had an adventure. I will share below with photos. Hurry up and eat Rio! Jack and I are ready to take a ride on this lovely fall day! Might as well clean up the pasture while he
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11/30/2011
Over the past year, Salida Colorado median prices have continued to drop. And, they are driven mostly but what has sold in the area. The green line (the bottom one) indicates sold prices. We have seen a growing market for homes under $300,000 and more recently, under $250,000. We are a resort
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11/27/2011
In our small resort town, many of our buyers come in from out of town or out of state. Consequently, all contracts must be delivered long distance to be signed and returned. And, many folks live in the country and have to get into town to get access to internet to print the contract off or find a
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11/27/2011
There is very little I can think of that gets those feel good endorphins going like hikes in Colorado mountain paradise with my dog and Micheal. I even enjoy the burn of the uphill as long as it levels out long enough for me to catch my breath and take in stunning vistas or groves of aspens. The
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11/27/2011
A client of mine moved out of her home in Salida CO and I listed it... great condition, great price and within no time.... a great buyer. The home inspection was assumed by all to be a formality... but no... the ugly head of hidden water damage appeared. Her washing machine was leaking at the
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11/27/2011
A fellow agent turned my on to Homefacts.com. I learned quite a bit about my community that I did not know before. For example: 1. Our population is a tiny bit bigger than i thought...6,296 2. Our unemployment rate is low... 7.7% 3. Our Max July Temp: 83.3°F and Min Jan Temp: 11.9°F There is so
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11/02/2011
Salida, Howard, Coaldale, Buena Vista, Nathrop and Cotopaxi: These are my towns. I love this area and, besides being a real estate agent in them, here is where I play. My blog will introduce you to the area, both through real estate and through my passions, fly fishing, hiking, my dogs, Joey and
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11/02/2011
