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Home is Where the Heart is - In Colorado

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

In ActiveRain's September challenge, we have been tasked with a 53-word post about a subject we have passion for.   Real Estate is an obvious one, but where I live is also another passion.

I first moved to Colorado with my family when I was five, when my Dad got transferred from Omaha Nebraska!

 

It doesn't take long to come up 53 words, so here are the reasons I stay in Colorado.

The humidity level is usually very low.   Not many other places can say this!  

You always know which direction is West, those glorious Rocky Mountains are to the West, and they don't move!   We are messed up when it is too cloudy or have serious smoke in the area and cannot see them!   When I go elsewhere, I get easily turned around!

Denver is a very diverse City, with so many nationalities and food choices.   You could spend an entire month trying every different type of food in the City!   Although Mexican is my favorite, and I have some that I like the best and visit often!  I may be Swedish & Danish, but my stomach is pure Mexican!  🤣🤣

It doesn't take long to get into the mountains!   From my house, I can be there in less than an hour, enjoy the cooler weather and the beauty!   You can go hiking, camping, or skiing, whatever your heart desires in less than a couple of hours.  Skiing is a couple of hours away.   You could ski in the morning, and golf down in Denver in the afternoon!

Yes, we do get snow, and sometimes a lot, but with being at 5,280 elevation, the snow melts quickly, usually.   We can get snow, wind, rain, and sunshine all in one day.   Wait 30 minutes and the weather could change.   When you buy a home, if it faces south, you can be ahead of the snow shoveling!   The North & South sides of the street are definitely different in the winter!

There is always something to do or see in Denver!   There are festivals, concert venues all over the metro area, and arenas to enjoy sports events! 

 

Living in Colorado, you have SO much to see all over the State.  Mesa Verde, Telluride & Ouray, Grand Junction, Dinosaur National Park, Estes Park, Glenwood Springs, and Steamboat Springs!   Always fun to go for a ride around Colorado!

Colorado is a destination state for a reason, there is so much to do and see!

 

Posted by

Joan Cox
Broker/Owner, REALTOR®
House to Home, Inc.

Serving the Denver Metro area including all suburbs


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Comments(26)

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I first bought a home in Denver and I loved it (mid 1990s). As the California influence took hold soon after I admit I loved it a bit less...but still love REAL Coloradans who believe in the land and Freedom.

Sep 04, 2024 06:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Joan... no argument from me that Colorado is a gorgeous state... but I remain an "East Coast" kind of girl and in the East where there's little cold weather and virtually no snow!

Sep 04, 2024 06:35 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I could live there except for the white stuff in the winter.  I just hate winter. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Sep 04, 2024 06:54 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, we have had many relocate from California here.

Sep 04, 2024 07:23 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander, Broker think your blood has gotten too thin!  LOL

Sep 04, 2024 07:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox I never did like cold weather. I'm happy with the bit we have here in Charlotte.

Sep 04, 2024 08:03 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bill Salvatore - East Valley yes, there is snow, keeping some from staying.

Sep 04, 2024 07:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Joan,

Love your entry into this months challenge. Colorado is a beautiful state and see why you love it. FYI I think your license plates are cool! 

Sep 04, 2024 07:41 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks Dorie, I love it here, and have that license plate on my car.

Sep 04, 2024 08:07 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Joan Cox - Well look at you girl! You went for the challenge and excelled! 

Your words about the direction and always knowing where West is reminded me of what my father said when I lived in Chicago. He took us kids often to Lake Michigan and told us kids as long as we knew Lake Michigan was East, we'd never get lost if we went west to get back home. He was right!

Thanks you! I enjoyed what you wrote very much!

Sep 04, 2024 09:29 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks Patricia.

Sep 04, 2024 09:48 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Joan, for sharing your passionate insights about living in Colorado! Your post beautifully captures the unique charm and opportunities that the state offers, and I truly appreciate your perspective on what makes it such a wonderful place to call home.

Sep 04, 2024 09:55 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thank you Lew.

Sep 04, 2024 10:12 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I have driven through Colorado but not really visited. You make it sound wonderful and I know many people who love Colorado including the daughter of a friend. I am sure when we get to retirement, it will be on our list of places to visit.

Sep 04, 2024 10:13 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nick, you would love it, and please call if you come through!

Sep 04, 2024 10:47 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hello Joan. I loved living in Colorado while I was stationed at Fitzsimmons Medical Center back in the 80's. About the only thing I didn't like was shoveling that snow, but everything else was wonderful. 

Sep 04, 2024 02:29 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Enjoyed visiting CO through your eyes Joan Cox 😎  I visited yesteryear when DIA finally opened for a business meeting with commercial real estate women. It was also the year Harley Davidson added merchandising to their biz model. I had also planned to drive up to Breckenridge to ski.  However upon arrival the weather was sub zero.  Not for this sunshine girl

Sep 05, 2024 06:02 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- our nephew who is from KC, chose to move to CO for college and has stayed there! (near Durango) He loves it. 

Sep 05, 2024 01:25 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jerry Newman I didn't really like snow shoveling either, so moved into a place where the HOA does it now!  Love it!

Sep 05, 2024 02:04 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 luckily we don't have many of those days, but we do at times.  

Sep 05, 2024 02:04 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, there were many times I had relocation families come into Denver, but they said, they probably won't stay long, and ended up being their home long term.

Sep 05, 2024 02:05 PM