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colorado: The Land - Get Outdoors & Take Time to Enjoy it in 2019 - 12/31/18 08:11 PM

Have you ever heard a line in a movie that just kind of stuck with you, even years after you read a book or watched a movie? For me, in Margaret Mitchell's, "Gone With the Wind," Gerald O'Hara made a comment to his daughter Scarlet about land, early in the story. For whatever reason, his comment to was seared into my memory as if he spoke it to me. He said: “The land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for, because it's the only thing that lasts."
Sometimes, I wonder if Gerald … (10 comments)

colorado: Emergency Plans and Winter Plans for those with Animals - 10/01/16 10:18 AM

When you have chickens, horses, cows, pigs, goats or other outdoor animals, it is important to prepare for the winter months. At the same time, it is also important to have a plan to take care of the animals in the event of an emergency.
I realized that many of the things that I need to address on my ranch for our upcoming Colorado winter are also addressed in emergency planning. So this year, I am going to try to work on both at the same time. This year, I am also putting my emergency plan in writing. That … (14 comments)

colorado: Are the Wind Turbines Hurting Property Values In Calhan, CO ? - 05/28/16 09:40 AM

This time last year, the wind farm in Calhan, Colorado was under construction. The wind farm began commercial operation last October. This wind farm is somewhat unique in that the wind turbines are located in a rural area with lots of homes in the same general vicinity. A common concern has been that the wind turbines would hurt the rural property values of homes in Calhan. They are large and it is impossible to NOT notice them. Are the wind turbines hurting property values in Calhan? Short answer - the sales data clearly says no.

I pulled sales comps … (10 comments)

colorado: Snow Day for the Horses..... - 02/15/16 07:30 AM

Snow Day for the Horses. The last few days have been spring like here in the Colorado Springs area. The sun has been shining and the temperatures have been in the 50's. The snow from our big storm about two weeks ago has almost completely melted. So, I can now enjoy a few of the snow pictures that I took.

When the winter storm came through, my horses were very happy to be able to stay inside their stalls in the barn. (A barn is a VERY good thing to have when the weather gets bad.) … (14 comments)

colorado: The Wind Turbines of Calhan, CO – Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder - 01/05/16 09:04 AM

The Wind Turbines of Calhan, CO – Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

How many times have you heard that “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?” Or how many times have you been asked, “Is the glass is half empty or half full? It is all a matter of perspective, or so I tell myself, when it comes to the wind turbines in Calhan.

The wind turbines in Calhan are not going away, so I can choose to view them positively or negatively. So….this year I decided that I am going to do my best to find the beauty … (13 comments)

colorado: Listing Inventory is Extremely Low in Elbert County, CO - 03/30/14 10:07 AM

The number of homes for sale (listed for sale) is extremely low in Elbert County, Co. Elbert County includes parts of Parker, Elizabeth, Franktown, Elbert, Kiowa, and Simla. Consider the chart below:
Please note: This information was based on activity of homes that were listed with Realtors particpating in the Metrolist MLS. It may not include all sales.
Real estate is very local and dependent on location, condition and price. Follow this link to see Elbert County sales broken out by price range. If you would like information about your home, please email me or call.

Sincerely,

Sondra Meyer Peterson, CPA

Real Estate … (1 comments)

colorado: The movie, “Lonesome Dove”- Selling a Lifestyle - 02/23/14 08:46 AM

Have you ever wished that you could have been born in a different era? Every now and then, I find myself thinking about what it would have been like to have been a cowboy or a rancher back in the late 1800’s. As such, I love the Western movie, “Lonesome Dove.” As a real estate broker, I would love to create several short videos that capture the cowboy spirit and lifestyle as well as this movie does.

The movie is loosely based on the story of the legendary cattlemen, Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving’s creation of what became known … (15 comments)

colorado: An Old Fence and a December Sunrise in Peyton, Colorado - 12/20/13 01:39 PM

Have you ever noticed that some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets seem to foretell a change in weather?
In the Colorado Springs area, we enjoy about 300 days of sunshine per year. Cloudy days seem to be few and far between.  This means that we do not have a lot of spectacular sunrises and sunsets throughout the year.
As result, we tend to REALLY appreciate the ones that we do have.   Last Wednesday was one of the beautiful sunrise mornings.

These photographs were taken in Peyton, Colorado.  Peyton is located about 45 minutes north east of downtown Colorado Springs.

Peyton is … (10 comments)

colorado: Almost Speechless Sunday: Colorado's Most Popular Man Made Attraction - 11/03/13 10:23 AM

Completed in 1963, the USAF Academy's Cadet Chapel, in Colorado Springs, is reportedly the most popular man made attraction in Colorado. Once I saw the interior, I understood why. I'll try to explain with three pictures that I took this weekend.

Sondra

Sincerely,

Sondra Meyer Peterson
Colorado Horse Property Specialist

Colorado. See It. Experience It. Live It

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colorado: Black Forest Homes Remain Popular with Buyers - 09/09/13 11:13 PM

The Black Forest remains a popular place to buy country homes in the Colorado Springs area.

Although homes in the million dollar price range are not selling yet, numerous homes are selling in the lower price ranges. As of yesterday, 131 homes have sold in the Black Forest for prices ranging from $132,000 to $859,000 this year. Ironically, as of Sept 9, there are 131 homes currently available for sale - the same number that has sold. 17 of those are in the 1-2 million dollar price range. Of the homes that sold, the majority were in either the 200, … (7 comments)

colorado: Colorado Balloon Classic- Worth the 5 am Wake Up Call - 09/05/13 12:11 PM

On Monday morning, Labor Day, I drug myself out of bed at 5 am. I quickly got dressed. I grabbed a cup of coffee and dashed out the door hoping that I wasn’t going to be late for the 37th Annual Colorado Balloon Classic that was being held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. All across town, other families were doing the same – except many had kids. We all wanted to be at Memorial Park for the mass ascension of dozens of hot air balloons.

The Colorado Balloon Classic is the largest hot air balloon event in Colorado. It … (10 comments)

colorado: What is a snow fence? - 03/17/13 02:33 PM

What is a Snow Fence?
I am from College Station, Texas. It rarely snows in College Station so snow fences were not part of my vocabulary. I’ve discovered there are a lot people from Texas that are moving to Colorado. I've also discovered that there are a lot of snow fences in Colorado.

Snow fences are used to control blowing snow and to prevent snow drifts from forming on roads or in parking lots.
Research has shown that the snow fences reduce the number of automobile accidents and that it costs less to install and maintain snow fences … (9 comments)

colorado: I'm Alright, Prairie Dogs & Colorado Green Chili - 03/10/13 01:17 PM

I'm Alright, Prairie Dogs and Colorado Green Chili - what do they have to do with sustainability?The song running through my mind today has been "I am alright" by Kenny Loggins. I've also been thinking about a sustainability event that I attended recently quite possibly because of the gopher in the movie Caddy Shack which dances to "I am alright."
On March 1, 2013, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs hosted an event called Sustainnovation. The purpose of the event was to highlight the work and successes of sustainability initiatives on the campus. It also provided the chance to learn, … (7 comments)

colorado: The Colors of Winter - 01/14/13 10:17 AM

Compared to Texas, the winters in Colorado last a long time. However, the Denver and Colorado Springs areas get about 300 days of sunshine a year. When it snows, the snow generally doesn’t last very long. So, we are left with months of brown yards and gardens. In preparation for a post that will be coming later this week, I’ve been searching out winter garden ideas.

I noticed that if we take time to look closely, it is colorful in the winter especially in Colorado.

Winter Succulents

Snow

Stay tuned for the winter gardening … (9 comments)

colorado: Photo Essay: Colorado Wildlife on a COLD Morning - 01/13/13 09:35 AM

This winter, my favorite thing way to spend the cold, snowy weekends is at a friend’s charming log home in Elizabeth, Colorado. Elizabeth is small rural community located about equidistance from Denver and Colorado Springs.
When I woke up this morning, it was maybe 4 degrees outside. When I finally ventured downstairs and looked out the windows, I was grateful that my camera was close by.

Regardless of whether a country home is your primary residence or your weekend get away, the ability to see wildlife from your living room window is a … (11 comments)

colorado: Denver Art Museum: A great place to visit when it is 15 degrees - 01/12/13 05:49 AM

This weekend, the temperatures in Colorado could be described as being bitterly cold. It is presently 15 degrees in Parker, which is part of the Denver metro area. If you are in the mood to get out, consider visiting the Denver Art Museum. Although Becoming Van Gogh is sold out for the remainder of the exhibit, the Denver Art Museum has a broad range of exhibits and activities that will appeal to wide variety of tastes. The exhibits are structured in a way that is meant to appeal to novices as well as person that are very knowledgeable about art. It … (5 comments)

colorado: Denver Metro: May 2012 Horse & Country Property Market Report - 05/22/12 02:01 PM

Interest rates are still at record lows. This is a good time to buy the home, ranch, or horse property in Colorado that you have been dreaming of. Sellers, if you are ready to sell your country home, ranch, or horse property that is located in Elbert or Douglas county, Colorado, please do not hesitate to call or email me so that we can discuss your particular plans and goals.

Sincerely,
Sondra Meyer, CPA
Colorado Horse Property Specialist.

Colorado. See It. Experience It. Live It.

Note: These figures are … (4 comments)

colorado: The Luxury of Living Simply – Western Style on a Colorado Ranch - 05/16/12 11:39 PM

“I grew up dreaming of being a cowboy and loving the cowboy ways, pursing the life of my high riding heroes.” Willie Nelson (from the song, My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys)
If those words mean something to you, enjoy might my photo essay below. I call it, "The Luxury of Living Simply - Western Style on a Colorado Ranch."

This is the KWR Ranch which sits on 80 acres in Elbert, Colorado. I have it co-listed with … (30 comments)

colorado: Are you focusing on the big picture or the little picture? - 05/09/12 02:12 PM

Almost Wordless Wednesday Post: I find the drive on Elbert Road, which runs through Elbert, in Elbert County, Colorado to be quiet relaxing. There are lots of beautiful properties to look at. This photograph was taken on Elbert Road, near Elbert.

To look at one tree-
Consider what it takes to survive growing in rocks high up on a hill.

However, a slightly larger picture gives you a different perspective.

And then.....

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colorado: Colorado land IS selling: Colorado Springs Land Market Report - 09/30/11 02:07 PM

Despite all the doom and gloom that you hear on the news, land IS selling in the Colorado Springs area. In fact, 7 more land transactions closed this year between June 1 and Sept. 29 as compared to the same time period last year. Over the last four months, 34 land transactions closed as compared to 27 last year. Additionally, more expensive tracts have been selling this year.
The source of my data is from the Pikes Peak MLS. It may not include all transactions that occurred. For a sale to qualify to be listed in this particular snapshot, the land … (8 comments)

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