When we lived in the City, we taught our dog, Jesse to go out in morning and fetch the Newspaper.
What a great dog to do this for us! She would happily go out in the snow and the rain – weather conditions not suitable for slippers and pajamas! If the paper was buried under the snow, she would sniff it out and unbury it!
One Sunday, my mother-in-law was staying with us and gave Jesse a treat for getting the paper. Jess thought that was really great, so she proceeded to go to all seven houses in our cul-de-sac and collect their papers, in order to get more treats!
There was the Rocky Mountain News, The Denver Post, and the local Fort Collins paper, The Coloradoan. I did my best to return the correct paper to the rightful owners….
Last Friday, the beloved Rocky Mountain News closed. The final front page headline simply read:
“Goodbye Colorado”
The Rocky Mountain News’ first edition was produced in Denver on April 23, 1859. The paper was 55 days short of its 150 anniversary, a victim of a bad economy and the internet generation.
It was a sad day for Coloradoans and all who loved the Rocky Mountain News.
The daily newspaper, whether you read it in the morning or the evening is something I took for granted. I would hate the day, when I couldn’t sit outside and read the paper, or cozy up in my favorite chair and “peruse the news”.
The only thing positive I can think of, for the closing of the Rocky Mountain News, is that if we still lived in the city, and if we still had our Newspaper thieving dog, Jesse, I would have one less paper to sort and return!
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain REALTOR ®, United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
I am dedicated to helping you realize your real estate goal!
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,
the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
Several times borrowers ask me "Where can I get a land loan?" United Country has a relationship with LandLoan Specialist. Today, I received this email from them. This may be your opportunity to purchase the property you've always wanted, at a very attractive interest rate. If you are looking in the Red Feather Lakes Area, or Larimer County please call me, I would appreciate the opportunity to help you.
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain REALTOR ®, United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
I am dedicated to helping you realize your real estate goal!
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
They are out there! ...did you think I was talking about buyers??!!
Yes! There are buyers out there finding great deals, after all it is a buyer's market. But this post is not about buyers, it is about mountain lions ~ and they are out there too!
One February day several years ago, I was looking out the window.
To my surprise, walking down the road, just like he owned the place, was a huge mountain lion! I ran to get the binoculars! I couldn't believe my eyes! I watched the lion continue down the road and disappear into the trees across the lake.
According to the Department of Wildlife these big cats can be found almost anywhere in Colorado where a "suitable population of deer exists."
Most people will never see a lion, because they are rather secretive, seeing ONE once was spectacular!
BUT NO!! ONCE WAS NOT ENOUGH!!
A few years after, our dog (who is always inside at night) woke us up at 3:00 a.m. Her incessant barking and growling indicated something was terribly wrong!
No, there were no intruders!
Upon further investigation, we saw that the outside motion light was on; and outside, not 4 feet from the side door was a mountain lion who had just taken down a deer! The deer was still breathing, but no amount of noise was going to make that lion let go of her dinner.
We watched the lion for awhile as she nervously dragged her prey further and further from the door. I tried to take a picture....but, sadly did not get one. Here is the picture of the mountain lion, HA!
Well, it was dark!
If you live in Mountain Lion Country please visit www.colorado.gov/wildlife for more information about what to do if you encounter a lion and safety tips for keeping your home, pets and family safe.
Don't feed the deer, as it is against the law and you may be attracting lions to your property.
Colorado's abundant wildlife is one of the things that we like best about living here. As the population grows we have grown in closer contact with deer, elk, moose and other wildlife, to the delight of all wildlife watchers!
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain REALTOR ®, United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
I am dedicated to helping you realize your real estate goal!
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.
Many Homeowners Associations impose Covenants Conditions and Restrictions. Protective Covenants protect the integrity and beauty of the subdivision and Restrictive Covenants, restrict the homeowner from doing certain things, i.e.:
leaving your Christmas lights up all year,
painting your house pink with purple polka dots,
having a pet pig,
or having an outside clothes line.
Wait a minute! a clothes line?!
That may be surprising, but it's true!
I remember hanging clothes on the line with my Mom when I was a little girl, and the way the sheets smelled like sunshine!
Until last year many people were forced into using their Electric or Gas clothes dryer, even if they didn't want to use the energy!
Other common restrictions might include the use of evaporative coolers, awnings, solar energy and wind-electric generators.
In case you missed it, last year Governor Ritter signed a very important piece of legislation for Colorado Homeowners. The new legislation allows homeowners to install select, energy-saving improvements, regardless if they are prohibited by the recorded covenants, conditions, and restrictions of their subdivisions.
Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations may regulate these alternative energy devices, but only to the extent that the law allows.
Colorado homeowners can now install the following alternative energy, or energy efficient devices, even if originally prohibited by the covenants subject to any rules and regulations adopted by their community associations:
The new statute further defined solar energy devices, (already permitted for years by law) and requires that wind-electric generators meet the Public Utilities Commission's standards for interconnection.
If you are interested in installing any of these energy saving improvements to your existing home, or incorporating them into new construction, check with your Homeowners Association regarding any regulations regarding size, placement, and appearance.
The statute doesn't preclude community associations from applying any architectural review process before an owner may install a proposed device. Associations may also address any real safety concerns in their rules for these improvements.
Whether you are living in a new or old subdivision, you can help reduce our energy consumption, carbon footprint and save our natural resources, this new legislation is very beneficial in that regard!
Unfortunately, if you want to paint your house purple with pink polka dots and have a pet pig, your Association can still say "NO"! and you may need to move to a different area. :-)
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.
I would welcome the opportunity to help you find your new Green Home in Larimer County; Fort Collins, Loveland, LaPorte, Livermore, Redfeather Lakes. Call me at 1-800-531-2195, Let's get started ! I love where I live in Colorado, I know you will love it too!
Mary Douglas, United Country Ponderosa Realty, 23340 Red Feather Lakes Rd. Red Feather Lakes, CO.
The Village of Red Feather Lakes (proper) only has about 523 residents. The surrounding area, outside of the Village is vast, with homes situated throughout the mountains, in the valleys, and out on the prairie. Still, we are a small community, and in the midst of this small community you will find a gem:
The Red Feather Lakes Community Library
The Library is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year!
From humble beginnings in 1969, the first library began in the basement of the POA Building with $240.00, a gift from the County Commissioners and 250 donated books that were on the shelves of an abandoned store.
A new building was built in 1987 with community donations of "land, money, labor and love"( those are the exact words from the Library) and in 2005 an addition doubled it's size.
The Red Feather Mountain Library District is the smallest District in Colorado, covering just 37 square miles. The library is an invaluable resource providing services to this Mountain Community, such as:
A local history section
Free high speed internet access
Copier & Fax services
Children's area
Meeting Room
Art Gallery of Local Artists
Audio books
And Statewide courier service! The courier service opens up access to over 6 million items from libraries across Colorado!
Workshops, education, and a site for the annual 9Health Fair.
In the March 2009 edition of Woman's Day, Carol Strazer of Red Feather Lakes, CO was featured for her article on how the library improved her health, and how she found the necessary medical information she needed, with the help of our library and a free medical class she had attended there. .
Carol's article is featured with others from large Metropolitan areas such as San Francisco, Des Moines, and Minneapolis ~ so congratulations to Carol, first of all for getting well and also for putting our small community library in the spotlight in a nationally syndicated magazine.
Honorably mentioned, and so well deserved, in the article were our head librarian Sarah Myers, her staff and volunteers! How awesome is that!
The library is such an important part of our Red Feather Lakes Community, and we are so fortunate to have it!
A true Gem in our community, Happy 40th Anniversary to the Red Feather Lakes Library! Congratulations!!
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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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