Just because I work a ton does not mean I do not like to play.  It is mountain bike season, but just the beging.  Most trials in the Winter Park area are still wet and unridable, but there are a few out there.  Stay at lower elevations such as Tabernash or Granby and most is dry and rideable.  I spun around the phases and only ran into one wet spot at the bottom of the trail.  I think that I will use this blog to update the trails that I have ridden and there condition.  Do not hesitate to contact me for any information about Grand County.Thanks and have a Great Ride! 05/14/2007

I watched last nights program with an open mind, and thought that 60 minutes was going to not sway the discussion one way or the other; however after watching the program I was not pleased.  For starters, if you were a lay person and not a professional your first comment would be "Why should I use a Realtor, when I can get the same services for much less?"  My comment is that you are not getting the same services.  What 60 minutes did not show is how little these companies do for you, and when something goes wrong how fast these companies are to blame or stay away from their "clients".  I am currently working on a deal where the sellers have used one of these brokers and I have the buyers.  Now this worked out in my favor because I had to do all the negotiating directly with the seller ... 05/14/2007

So everything you read in the papers or hear on the news is about how real estate prices are dropping and that the "BUBBLE" is going to pop.  This is what the media is presenting to the public, in turn this is what my clients are coming armed with, with regards to information.  I read a great deal of general information on real estate so that I know what my clients are reading, but it is not relavant to my market.  How do you convince an investor or second home buyer that your market is not the same as "DENVER"?   One of the main differences is that people who buy in my market buy with discretionary money.  They do not have to buy property, and when they do buy they buy for different reasons then people who buy in primary residence markets.  People buy for investment, enjoyment, tax she... 05/08/2007

Hello all.  I am writing today to talk a bit about the Resort and Second Home Speacialist certification.  I feel that any agent who is working in a resort or second home market should have this cert.  It requires a total of four classes and a one time fee to aquire.  I feel that it has given me a step up in my market as I am the second person to obtain this out of over 200 agents.  Out of the four classes I really enjoyed the resort and second home markets class, one of the mandatory.  This was the first class that I have taken that actually had something to do with my market.  I feel that a great deal of the classes have to do with the primary market, and for someone like myself who has only practiced in the second home and investment properties it has been tough to find good education... 05/07/2007

Spring skiing?  You've got to be kidding me.  All the way from Bonita Springs Florida to this?  It snowed, it was cold, it was so windy the lifts were closed!   There was good weather, but it was iffy a few times, too.  This picture was from the top at the Timberline Lift, which was closed just after I took this photo.  The skiing was great, regardless of the wind and WIND CHILL.   There were a few bright sunny moments that I did capture, also.   I also have another dog for my "Ski Dog Collection".  I am convinced they are the most charmed animals on the planet.  Take a look at the job these guys have below. They were working in the same conditions as when I took the photo above.  What a brutal job (Check out the guys in the hole!) We also found a gen-u-ine Colorado mountain home.  Was ... 04/03/2007

Woke up yesterday to 2 feet of snow. Spent the whole day with my new snowblower digging out. I had forgotten how much work it is.And fun!Winter Park is off to a great start this year. 10/27/2006