Estes Park, CO

The Elks are out and about these days. It seems like the males are getting possessive.

The pictures where shot in Estes Park at the golf course along Fish Creek Rd., by the two lakes when you drop down into Estes Park

The larger of the two elk had a harem of ladies around the corner and according to some other people, he had been running smaller bulls off all day to keep them away from his girls. Then this 6X6 bull decided he was going to challenge the bigger bull which was a 6X7 with more body weight and he ended up getting his butt kicked. The fight lasted about 7-8 minutes and then the loser made a mad dash out of there with the bigger bull right on his butt. We were up on a road about 60 yards away. It was quite exciting watching and listening to their antlers clash.

Pictures and text courtesy of Donn Daniels

I feel that there is no place as peaceful and beautiful at this time of year than in the mountains of Colorado.

We were fortunate enough to spend a Sunday with a group of 40 of our good friends in the mountains of Estes Park and one of the best parts of the day is no cell phone reception!

The picnic grounds allowed us to explore the hiking trails, long walks around the fishing lake and BBQ pits.

We all brought dishes to share so there was plenty of food to go around.
Games were played and we had music to dance to,.Since the group are all dancers we started the line dancing in the dirt with tennis shoes on.

And best of all we got to visit with each other and catch up with our lives.
Until next year when we do it for the 4th annual picnic.......

Statistics for Estes Park

Prepared 08/12/2011

1 Qtr. (2011)
Category	# Sold	Sales Volume	Avg Price	Median Price*
Residential	43	13,676,270	318,052	297,500
Attached	14	3,751,000	267,928	226,000
Income	2	433,000	216,500	N/A
Lease	1	23	23	N/A
Commercial	2	420,000	210,000	N/A
Vacant Land	3	242,500	80,833	N/A
Farms	0	0	0	0

2 Qtr. (2011)
Category	# Sold	Sales Volume	Avg Price	Median Price*
Residential	50	20,178,839	403,576	326,448
Attached	13	3,887,300	299,023	251,000
Income	0	0	0	0
Lease	0	0	0	N/A
Commercial	0	0	0	0
Vacant Land	5	912,500	182,500	131,000
Farms	0	0	0	0

3 Qtr. (2011)
Category	# Sold	Sales Volume	Avg Price	Median Price*
Residential	30	9,657,686	321,922	300,000
Attached	7	1,994,500	284,928	289,000
Income	1	375,000	375,000	N/A
Lease	0	0	0	N/A
Commercial	0	0	0	0
Vacant Land	7	1,057,400	151,057	140,000
Farms	0	0	0	0

Residential Sales Statistics for Beautiful Estes Park, Colorado ! While the majority of people have always felt that Estes Park is a little pricey for their blood, I think it is time to reconsider. While it is easy to dip into the high $500,000's for a amazing spread out there, you can clearly see that the median price has leveled out this quarter at $300,000.00. For Estes Park, Colorado - this is fantastic pricing if you are wanting to buy up there.

Secondly, I am currently working with a out of state Buyer looking to buy a vacation home in that area - to be his future retirement home. When he is not enjoying his beautiful place, these homes are easily rentable to the visiting vacationer. My last sale in Estes Park was to a local couple (45 minutes from Estes Park) who go there every weekend. They understood that with the prices the homes are going for right now in Estes and the low low low interest rates - they couldn't get a better deal. They jumped on it.

If this is not something you can do alone, COUPLES with friends - why not jointly invest in a beautiful home away from home...

I am available when you decide to consider this amazing opportunity to own a home in Estes Park. My lender is ready when you are to get you the best deal she can and have you in your new place, enjoying the amazingly perfect weather we are having.

Please call or text me at 970-222-1585 or email me at Sherilyn@blsh.biz

Colorado has a small moose population that is growing. Typically the few moose that we have can be found on the Western Slope or the West side of the Continental Divide if you know where to look. Occasionally over the past few years we have had some bulls that wander over to the Eastern side of the Continental Divide looking for love. Once they figure out they are lost they typically head back up the Poudre Canyon for the West side.

Recently we have had some sightings of some moose around Estes Park. This cow along with her calf have been wandering around town. The first sighting I heard of was by the big slide at 7:00 AM on Sunday morning. The next day by the Catholic Church and moving North. I captured this shot while the cow and her calf were resting at the MacGregor Ranch North of Estes Park.

You can barely see the ears of the calf to the left of the mother. These moose are much lighter in color than the typical moose. Mother Nature does a great job of blending her animals with the backgrounds they live in.

Have a terrific day!

It is starting to feel like summertime in the Rockies. There are 19 new listings this week on 2 acres or more. Covering from Red Feather Lakes, to Wellington, Fort Collins, Estes Park, Loveland and Berthoud. Prices range from $155,000 in Estes Parkt to $1,950,000 in Loveland. Start "Window Shopping" and receive your FREE Market Watch at: www.LivingInNorthernColorado.com Pick of the day is at 3438 Taliesin Way • Fort Collins for $1,490,000. on 2 acres. The house is 10,741 sp feet. No, that is NOT a typo. View at: http://www.sellsrealestate.com/p/30/647643?searchtypesent=5&aid=011701020&oid=&temp=1107&aname=Nanci%2Bon%2BThe%2BGarnand%2BGroup&aimg=1&chome=&odoor=&agent_hasfeat=20&address=&mlsids%5B%5D=647643&x=16&y=3