*********ACCORDING TO A RECENT LAB REPORT*********
Children are happiest when they are outside having fun! And.......
According to the school calendar, the dog days of summer will soon be over.
I wrote an offer today that involved a new loan, we set the timeline out for a 30 day close (the lender said they could meet this time frame)-- --our closing date was the day after school started in my buyer's city!
Now that's a wakeup call!
Do you remember when summers seemed to last forever? We always started school after Labor Day, now, it seems they are starting back to school the middle of August!
Poudre School District Calendar
Weld County School District Calendar
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
Would YOU like more liver? I don't know about you, but two words that I would never use in a sentence together would be "more" and "liver", unless I said "I don't want any MORE LIVER, ever."
Yet, my zip code is LIVERMORE, Colorado!
Livermore is approximately 25 miles Northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, just East of Red Feather Lakes, and about 50 miles south of Laramie Wyoming.
Livermore was founded as a ranching community and has retained much of that character. The lovely Livermore valley is located north of LaPorte and just west of Highway 287. Livermore is really not a town anymore, but a zip code, consisting of several Mountain Subdivisions, huge ranches and tons of open space. The North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River runs through the Livermore Valley.
driving east into the Livermore Valley
The original town was named for two early settlers, Adolphus Livernash and Stephen Moore, who built a one-room cabin at the site in 1863 and prospected for minerals. In 1880 a ranching school was opened to train the remittance men who came from England as early ranchers in the area.
In 1874 a post office was opened in Livermore, with mail delivered once a week by horseback.
The current Livermore Post Office Below
A school district was formed in Livermore in 1871, offering a dugout schoolhouse with a dirt roof and floor. This was replaced by a frame building in 1883.
This is the current Livermore Elementary School; teaching about 80 students grades K through 6. These kids get a wonderful education and individual attention.
The Forks Hotel, was built by Robert O. Roberts in 1875. The structure that was once the Forks Hotel, took on many uses before being destroyed by fire in 1985. Located at the intersection of Highway 287 and the Red Feather Lakes Rd. (County Rd 74 E) it has since been rebuilt and operated as a restaurant and store.(currently closed and offered for sale)
Community landmark- The Forks
In 1882, a community hall was built. This is the Livermore Community Hall in 2009. The Hall is rented for Arts and Craft Shows, private meetings, weddings, bake sales and dances.
The first church was built in 1933.
Here is The Livermore church now; there is a large wing of the church to the right that is not in this photo.
View of the Valley to the South from the Church
The old Livermore Hotel has been remodeled into a private residence, the old Post office is next door.
The Livermore area is rich in pioneer history, and today, about 900 families call Livermore home.
Perhaps for all of the residents, the answer to the question "Would you like more liver?" will always be "yes, as long as it's Livermore, Colorado!"
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
Very often, we get telephone calls from people who are relocating to the Fort Collins area, but want to live in the mountains. They are calling from their Out-of-State Home while searching on the Internet for housing.
This is a really difficult way to search for properties, when you're not familiar with the area!
Finally, they will give in, make the telephone call and ask the question: "How far is it?"
Because I commuted to Fort Collins for nearly 13 years, I think I'm the perfect candidate to answer that question! If you want to live in the mountains, particularly in Glacier View Meadows, you are about 45 or 50 minutes away, an easy commute to "central" Fort Collins.
You're about one CD away. Put in your favorite CD and drive 55 MPH down the county road, through the beautiful Livermore Valley to a stop sign at U.S. Highway 287.
On the highway you are unimpeded at 65 MPH until you reach LaPorte and one stop light. This will take you approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
The next 20 to 25 minutes is making your way through the city and several stop lights, 30 MPH speed limits, school zones, etc.
I used to live in Fort Collins, it is a great City and I lived only 7 miles from my office. It took me 20 to 25 minutes to get home!
When we decided to move to the mountains, I asked myself this question: "Is it worth an additional 20 to 25 minutes to get home and live where I want to live?" For me, the answer was yes, and I've never regretted it.
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
SATURDAY JULY 4TH
KIDS FISHING CONTEST
Register at the POA Building
Boys and Girls ages 4-8
Registration at 8:30 a.m.
Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Registration at 10:00 a.m.
Prizes will be awarded at 12:30 after fishing is completed.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE at the Red Feather Lakes Library.
This is a great way to find great books to read and help our Library.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the POA Building, Firebarn and the parking lot.
BAR-B-Q
11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Downtown
PARADE - Downtown
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
RED FEATHER READS WITH C. J. BOX
Meet C. J. Box, buy books, and obtain his autograph at his book signing from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Mountain Crafts Gallery.
Hear C. J. Box talk about his books and author experiences from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the RFL Fire Barn Meeting Room
Find out more about this award winning author at www.cjbox.net
FIREWORKS
Start at dusk
Hiawatha Lake
This is a spectacular show - See the fireworks over Hiawatha Lake and feel the electricity in the cool mountain air
Happy Fourth of July everyone !
But no....we're not done yet!
SUNDAY JULY 5,
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
POA Building -
Sponsored by the Mountain Lions Club
RFL POA GENERAL MEETING
3:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
POA Building
Princess Red Feather will be elected and crowned at the General Meeting!
Enjoy your Holiday!
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
Within the quaint Village of Red Feather Lakes there is a road that, when first traveled,
will surprise and delight you.
The Villagers have named it Elf Lane.
You have to drive very slowly, and you will see the magic hidden within the trees.
The property on each side of the road is private property, yet somehow, the elves and gnomes and other creatures of the forest appear in spite of the no trespassing signs posted on the trees. There is something very enchanting about Elf Lane.
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
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Specializing in mountain property in the Red Feather Lakes area. " A day in the mountains will always soothe your city soul."
I am a Colorado native, and grew up in Denver.
I've lived in Glacier View Meadows, a mountain subdivision in the Red Feather Lakes area since 1996. In the early 70's I moved from Denver to Gunnison, Co. ( yes it is cold there!) with my husband and daughter, where I discovered my love for small towns and living in the mountains.
I worked in the Title Insurance business for over 30 years in Fort Collins,
assisting buyers, sellers, real estate brokers, attorneys and lenders get to the closing table. As the Office Manager, I created many positive relationships with those customers and my co-workers.
I hope my calm, caring attitude and good sense of humor will bring balance to any transaction.
My goal as your real estate agent is to earn your confidence and trust and make your real estate transaction a pleasure.
I love meeting new people and helping them explore our Red Feather Lakes area. I love watching their kids run through the woods, and climb on the rocks. I picture them enjoying many happy family times together, on their new mountain property. This is one of the many joys of working in the real estate business in the mountains.
A day in the mountains will soothe your city soul!
I lived and worked in Fort Collins for many years, I am familiar with the City, and most areas in Larimer County.
I am not opposed to working in any area of Larimer County, and would appreciate the opportunity to work with you, no matter where you are located. I am here to assist you, listen, and help you reach your desired real estate goals.
Let's get started!
The Red Feather Lakes area is vast, with small residential vacant lots, cabins, ranches, large mountain homes, and huge tracts of land surrounded by the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest.
Each property is unique, and the topography is consistently diverse, just like each person in a transaction is unique.
My experience in providing great customer service, problem solving, listening, and getting your questions answered will allow you to buy or sell, with the confidence that I care about you.
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service
and meet your unique needs.
I am dedicated to you and to your real estate goals!
Member: COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Member: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
REALTORS® are held to a strict Code of Ethics
Dear Mary, The family and I greatly appreciate all of your help with the cabin. Your friendship was invaluable to us and we hope to see you soon. Please accept this little gift... S.R & family
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Geri and I were totally pleased with everything that you did for us, and that you were very nice and pleasant to work with. The property you sold us was exactly as you described to me over the phone and we were totally pleased that we were able to close on the property by faxing the documents. My wife and I work long hours and with the economy in the state that it's in we didn't want to miss any work. So you made the transaction easy for us and we would definitely do business with you again.
It's nice to know that there are people like you that aren't only hungry to make a sale, but that you take interest in both parties being happy in the end. So I believe it was a win, win outcome for us all. Thanks again for your kindness and really caring about us not just as another sale for commission but as a friend. Please tell the lady at the restaurant that we will be back for more pie soon. Thanks, again Jim and Geri.
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(SOMETIMES I AM LUCKY ENOUGH TO WORK WITH VERY FUN and FUNNY PEOPLE)
Mary was a pleasure to work, easy going and not pushy. I use to have a lot of money, but she found a way for me to spend it all. She has made me broke. So if you want to keep your money, stay away from her!
She was very patient when pursuing answers for my questions, and I thought I had a lot of them. I never felt rushed to hurry though anything, it was a very relaxing experience. I would highly recommend using her for your real estate needs.
Fred Yates
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Now that the purchase is a done deal, Helen and I would like you to know how we appreciate your patient efforts to make it happen. As we think back, we realize how hard it was to bring about a mutually satisfying contract between us and the sellers...
You stayed with us through the offers and counteroffers till we reached what we feel was the best compromise for price, furnishings, and the seller financing...
Buying real estate can be unpleasant because so much money is involved, and you were certainly very instrumental in making this purchase so successful.
Most sincerely, Fred and Helen Koch
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