Valley Valley Home November 2013

REAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLES | November 2013

Timeless Elements Iron and stone are age-old materials that remain contemporary

Artisan metalsmithing Indoor gardening MARKET REPORT Visit vvhmag.com to read our tablet and desktop edition

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goRe cReek place #13 Listed @ $5,850,000

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Nestled amongst the Aspens

Beaver Creek

Lionshead

349 Borders Road 5 Bedroom | 4 Full/2 Half Bath | 7,641 sq. ft. | $5,875,000 Jacquelyn Northrop, 970-390-2315

Arrabelle at Vail Square No. 522 3 Bedroom | 3.75 Bath | 2,241 sq. ft. | $4,495,000 Page Slevin, 970-390-7443

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Beaver Creek

Villa Montane No. 212 4 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 2,240 sq. ft. | $2,295,000 Andrew Keiser, 970-331-4695

Eagle Ranch

366 Lime Park Drive 5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 5,282 sq. ft. | $1,075,000 Rick Messmer, 970-376-0041

The Ranch at Cordillera

2457 Fenno Drive 5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 5,178 sq. ft. | $2,185,000 Jeffrey Cloonan, 970-445-8388

Singletree

855 Charolais Circle 5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 3,782 sq. ft. | $1,595,000 David Whitman, 970-390-1229

Beaver Creek

Arrowhead

825 Holden Road 5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 5,346 sq. ft. | $4,350,000 Jacquelyn Northrop, 970-390-2315

84 McCoy Springs Trail 5 Bedroom | 6 Full/2 Half Bath | 8,090 sq. ft. | $3,645,000 Tom Dunn, 970-390-5737

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Lake Creek

477 Pilgrim Drive 5 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 7,529 sq. ft. | $1,995,000 Jennie Longville-May, 970-390-6617

Homestead

800 Homestead Drive No. 34 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 2,467 sq. ft. | $499,950 Andrew Keiser, 970-331-4695

Beaver Creek

Market Square No. 102 2 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath | 1,269 sq. ft. | $999,500 Andrew Keiser, 970-331-4695

Homestead

74 Castle Peak Lane 4 Bedroom | 2.75 Bath | 2,561 sq. ft. | $549,000 Valerie Valene, 970-471-1424

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OFFICERS Julie Retzlaff Chair Mike Budd Chair Elect Bethany Boston-Johnson Sectretary Matt Blake Past Chair Michael Routh MLS Director DIRECTORS Scott Bandoni Onie Bolduc Dana Correia Tom Dunn Led Gardner Liz Leeds Affiliate Liaison Matt Kozusko Association Executive Amy Reid

IRON AND STONE ARE AGE-OLD MATERIALS THAT REMAIN CONTEMPORARY

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ON THE COVER Stone makes a grand and solid foundation, especially in the Vail Valley, as seen in this local Beck Building Company home.

Photo by Gibeon Photography

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Vail Board of REALTORS® 2013 0275 Main Street, Suites 003 & 004 · Edwards, CO 81632 Tel: 970.766.1028 Fax: 970.766.1030 E-Mail: info@vbr.net Website: www.vbr.net

DON ROGERS Publisher PATRICK CONNOLLY Associate Publisher WREN bova Editor afton groepper Art Director DOMINIQUE TAYLOR Photo Editor PRODUCTION & DESIGN Louie Atencio, Ashley Detmering, Carly Hoover, Malisa Samsel; Philip Lanzino, Mikey McGarvey, and Austin Winters CONTRIBUTORS Kathy Filgo, Kimberly Nicoletti, Zach Mahone, Dominique Taylor, Justin McCarty

Cheers,

The Vail Board of REALTORS® Board of Directors

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REAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLES | NOvEMbER 2013

TIMELESS ELEMENTS

s the snow continues to fall and the wind whips the air, Mother Nature seems eternally powerful. Which is why so many mountain homes are built and embellished with iron and stone. Incredibly strong, and made of some of the world’s most basic elements, they give the same kind of lasting power to home and design that can be observed in European castles and fortresses. But there’s nothing old fashioned about what Vail Valley architects, designers, stonemasons and metalsmiths are creating out of these materials. From cutting edge to classic, iron and stone are right at home in the Rockies.

The snow is falling, but that doesn’t mean your gardening days are behind you. Spice up your kitchen with culinary herbs all winter long. Some work better in pots than others.

Check the market update section and read about our local real estate inventory. The number of available properties is increasing healthily, as are the number of complete sales. It’s a good time to enlist the guidance and experience of a Vail Valley REALTOR. Our organization, its members and partners exist to provide the most informed, ethical and comprehensive options for clients and their real estate needs for both primary and secondary residences as well as investment properties.

VaiL GoLf Course | Close to Vail Village 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 2,724 sq ft $1,500,000

Vail Golf Course Townhome #64 (1738 Golf Lane)

This Vail Golf Course Townhome is in a premier location. It has been beautifully renovated with stone bathrooms, lovely hardwood floors, and a remodeled kitchen with slab granite. This home offers a great opportunity to expand with a back deck area. The free golf course shuttle has only five quick bus stops to the slopes. Its prime location is just far enough from the pool and golf course clubhouse to avoid noise, but close enough for convenient access.

1183 Cabin Circle | Vail Golf Course

sinGLe famiLy | The Best View in Vail 6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms | 6,263 sq ft | .72 acres | Web iD: 20791517 $5,900,000

Located on a rare and large lot at nearly .75-acre, with breathtaking down-valley views across the Vail Golf Course to expansive views of the Gore Range Mountains, this home sits on a private cul-de-sac near only 3 other homes. Despite being just a short walk/bike ride to Vail Village, you can also hop on the free shuttle and in just two stops be dropped right at the slopes in Golden Peak. An additional 2,400 square feet can be added to the existing home or take advantage of a wonderful redevelopment opportunity to build a palatial retreat of over 10,000 square feet.

Malia Nobrega 970.476.7944 AscentSIR.com

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.

Ascent Sotheby’s International Realty Malia@AscentSIR.com malianobrega.ascentsir.com 970.977.1041

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10 DESIGN & STYLE Iron and stone elements for the home.

14 Facts & Figures A quick look at home and homebuying trends.

16 going to pot Tips on keeping potted herbs through the winter.

18 Faces & Places Around town at parties, events and more.

Change in the median sales price of all sold properties in the past year.

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22 NEIGHBORHOOD

SPOTLIGHT

Minturn is a yearround destination.

26 Market Report Sales are up, both locally and nationally.

30 STRENGTH

OF STONE

Stone brings a timeless element to home design.

34 STEELING

HEARTS OF HOME

Decorative metal adds flourish and functionality.

37 Real Estate

Showcase

A selection of some of the best properties on the local market.

43 Service

Directory

The philanthropic endeavors of the Vail Board of REALTORS速.

46 The View Fall is a glorious time in Vail.

We Believe

Your home really is your castle…and our calling in life is to find the one that is perfect for you.

Fulfilling dreams for over 100 years.

342 Gore Trail | Cordillera

231 Rawhide Road | Singletree

4730 Wildridge Rd E | Wildridge

4 bed | 6 bath | 6,102 +/- sq ft Acreage on 18th fairway

4 bed | 3 bath | 3,016 +/- sq ft Gorgeous golf course living

4 bed | 4.5 bath | 3,195 +/- sq ft New construction, beautiful duplex with views

$2,800,000

$799,000

$950,000

Over $178 BILLION in total United States Sales Volume with a Global Outreach of 82,200 agents worldwide.

Work with the BEST…stop by our office in Vail Village so we can show you the Amazing Vail Valley!

Find us online at DistinctiveVailHomes.com Open 7 days a week

940 Summit Trail | Cordillera

2080 Meadow Brook Drive | Vail

2407 Garmisch Dr | Vail

6 bed | 7 bath | 7,407 +/- sq ft Green built golf course living

4 bed | 6.5 bath | 4551 +/- sq ft Privately nestled in the hillside

6 bed | 6 bath | 4,334 +/- sq ft Amazing Views

$3,495,000

$2,495,000

$1,749 000

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties 286 Bridge Street | Vail, CO | 81657 Office | 970.476.2113 distinctivevailhomes.com | coldwellbankerpreviews.com

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With the raw materials hidden in the deepest mines and towering on the tallest peaks all around us, iron and stone are natural choices for the Coloradoinspired home, evoking both our geologic and industrial history.

Whether your taste runs to the rustic homestead, or you prefer crisp contemporary lines, these versatile materials can do it all.

They also can be the inspiration behind textiles, wall coverings and furniture. Stone furniture, custom metalwork, unique art pieces, water features or other materials that merely suggest their essence — the only limit is your imagination when using iron and stone.

Iron Works eye candy: A metal accent can give a sophisticated look to any room, whether it's hanging on the wall or embellishing a couch. Statementmaking pieces from Worth Home — Vail and Arteriors adorn your walls or coffee table.

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103 rockledge road vail village Situated just below the bottom of the Bear Tree Run, this unique “Ski-in/Ski-out” lot is one of two of the last buildable lots on Vail Mountain. With gorgeous views of the Gore Range, this heavily treed .449 acre lot makes privacy a priority while still enjoying easy access to Vail Village, Lionshead and all the amenities that Vail has to offer. This “Legacy Lot” is the last one remaining that is located right above the main Vail Village; just minutes from the new “One” gondola.

A Rare Find and an Exceptional Opportunity! $8,000,000 For additional information go to www.103RockledgeRd.com

2080 Meadow Brook drive west vail

Beautiful, 4 bdrm single family home nestled among a hillside of Aspen trees on a large lot in Highland Meadows. Private, quiet location adjacent to National Forest land; yet you are only minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek. The open kitchen, dining and living area is perfect for entertaining. Gorgeous Aspen grove views with lush landscaping, water feature and hot tub. $2,495,000 for the home and furnishings or $3,270,000 for the home, furnishings and an additional .73 acre adjacent lot.

For additional information go to www.2080 MeadowBrookDrive.com

lion square lodge lionshead The Ski-In/Ski-Out convenience, quality facilities, casual ambiance and excellent service continue to make this the perfect place to be. Amenities include: swimming pool, hot tubs, saunas, exercise rm, concierge service, valet service, on site restaurant and more.

Close to dining, shopping, entertainment venues and full skier services.

Lion Square #358 – 1 bdrm/1 bath - $775,000 furnished –Under Contract Lion Square North #286 – 1 bdrm plus Murphy bed/1 ¾ baths - $899,000 furnished Lion Square #373 – Hotel room - $515,000 furnished Lion Square #154 – 1 bdrm/1 bath - $849,000 furnished

Kathy Cole

cell: (970) 390-0026 email: Cole@Vail.net web site: www.KathySellsVail.com blog site: http://Blog.KathySellsVail.com

Distinctive Properties

International President’s Elite Award Winner for 2012 Top 2% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Worldwide

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Copper Spur 88 87.7 acre Ranch located 45 minutes from Vail/Beaver Creek along the Hwy 131 corridor.

Water rights, small fenced, irrigated pastures, a seasonal pond and 2 wells in place.

Situated at the base of Yarmony Mountain and adjacent to over 10,000 acres of heavily treed BLM with excellent big game hunting. Views and privacy (no HOA). $1,495,000

R o c k ing Color JeSSe’S pArCeL 3.91 acres $4,750,000

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Iron & Stone Rock Solid: Beautiful agate slices add the perfect pop of color, while iron links bring a rustic accent to any room. Available through Arteriors. Finer Things: A stone serving tray is a nice detail for drinks and appetizers.

Available at Worth Home — Vail. Cushioned Life:

Soften up your bedroom with the "Monte Carlo" and "Northwoods" pillows from Home Elements. Arteriors' rustic anvil-inspired side table is a conversation piece.

West Vail

1787 Alpine Drive | Spacious 5 bedroom + loft + family/media room/5.5 bath single-family home. Newer, quality-construction with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, snow-melt driveway and entry! Just a short walk to the Vail bus and minutes from the world-class skiing, shopping, culture and dining that Vail has to offer! $2,595,000 1787 Alpine Drive • $2,595,000 | Spacious 5 bedroom + loft + family/media room/5.5 bath 1787 Alpine Drive | Spacious 5 bedroom + loft + family/media room/5.5 bath single-family home. Newer,

single-family home. Newer, quality-construction with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, snow-melt quality-construction with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, snow-melt driveway and entry! Just a short walk driveway andbus entry! a short to the Vail skiing, bus and minutesculture from the skiing, shopping, to the Vail andJust minutes fromwalk the world-class shopping, andworld-class dining that Vail has to offer! culture and dining that Vail has to offer! $2,595,000

West Vail

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Vail Golf Course Townhome P54 | 3 bedroom/3.5 bath Vail Golf Course Penthouse! Underground heated garage with elevator! Spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and river rock fireplace! New kitchen w/Slab granite and SS at appliances!

Other features include wet bar |with ice maker, hardwood oors,a new carpet, wine Lodges Timber Creek D25 Incredible to flown duplex in Vail with Vail Golf Course Townhome P54heat! |• 3$448,500 bedroom/3.5 bath Vail Golf opportunity Course Penthouse!

Underground heated chiller and TOV bus route!

Views! $1,295,000 a large, heated 2-car garage.

Thisgas one bedroom + loft log home is located in quiet West Vail and close to garage with elevator! Spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and river rock fireplace! New kitchen w/Slab

thegranite bus stop.

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West Vail

2094 Vermont Road | Beautiful 3 bedroom + family room/3.5 bath West Vail home with 2-car garage! Huge great room with vaultedRoad ceilings.

Spacious master suite with sitting area and remodeled bath!

Amenities 2094 • $1,195,000 3 bedroom + family West Vail Huge home 2094 Vermont Vermont Road | Beautiful 3 bedroom|+Beautiful family room/3.5 bath West Vail room/3.5 home withbath 2-car garage! include hardwood floors, jetted tubroom in master, outdoor hot tub, sunny deck, garage boot dryers! withgreat 2-car garage!

Huge great with vaulted ceilings.

Spacious master with sitting area and room with vaulted ceilings.

Spacious master suite with sitting area andsuite remodeled bath!Wonderful Amenities views, and private! remodeled bath! Amenities include floors, jetted tubsunny in master, outdoorboot hotdryers! tub, sunny deck, include hardwood floors, jetted tubhardwood in quiet master, outdoor hot $1,195,000 tub, deck, garage Wonderful

garage boot dryers! Wonderful viewsviews, quietquiet and private! and private! $1,195,000

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Vail 300 International 007 ||007 3Stunning bedroom/2 bathbath Lionshead condominium easy access LionBear custom Cotton Ranch home withwith thewith finest finishes on the Gypsum Vail Black International | 3 bedroom/2 Lionshead condominium easy accesstoresting toVail VailMountain, Mountain, Lionshead and Golf Vail Village!

Recently remodeled and and inareas great condition!

Walk-out to to pool, barbeque!!

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Indoor and outdoor living take advantage of valley and mountain vistas in every shead and Vail Village!

Recently remodeled in great condition!

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Offered furnished and ready to move into!! rentals, stable direction.

Features include vaulted main floorGreat master suite,well-maintained copper soaking complex tub, and awith large Private Offered furnished and ceilings, ready to move into!!

Great rentals, well-maintained complex with stable $775,000 lower level family flex space. Perhapsmanagement! themanagement! nicest home in$775,000 Cotton Ranch with over $1million spent to build!

ABOUT KELLI HOLTZ, A.S.I.D. | Kelli Holtz has enjoyed living and working in the Vail Valley as an Interior Designer since 2003. She creates unique interior spaces and is passionate about all facets of design. Kelli can be reached at kelli@holtzdesignstudio.com

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FAC TS & FIGUR ES

THINK: UNEX PECTED TOUCHES

Bedroom balcony Spiral staircase Rooftop terrace Cozy window seat

In order to avoid heading back to the negotiation table after the home inspection happens, some industry experts recommend that sellers have a prelisting inspection.

A new survey by Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Luxury Institute found that wealthy younger buyers are driving the luxury real estate market.

43% of younger wealthy consumers (21-55) are considering purchasing a home in the next 12 months. They will spend an average of $2.1 million on a home.

21% of older wealthy consumers (55+) are considering purchasing a home in the next 12 months. They will spend an average of $1 million on a home.

Floor Plan Trends • Fewer hallways • Bonus rooms • Sliding Doors • Accessibility • Abundant storage space • Spacious laundry rooms • Wider garages

h o t p r o d u c t:

Lennox icomfort Wi-Fi touchscreen thermostat (Green Certified by National Green Building Standard)

• Adjust temperatures at home from anywhere in the world using a smartphone or computer • Program zones for roomby-room control • Maintain specified humidity levels

From th e Census Bu r e au Since 2009, the median size of new homes started increasing steadily, until it reached more than 2,300 square feet in 2012 — the highest the annual number has been since the Census Bureau started analyzing the data in 1974.

"Houses are one of my passions. I probably should have been an interior decorator.” – Gene Tierney 14

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Sources: National Association of REALTORS, National Association of Homebuilders and HousingEconomics.com

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Incredible Mountain Stream Setting!

20 River Pines Court D104, Edwards Bask in the great outdoors on your oversized riverfront deck framed by mature Aspen trees! Luxurious designer furnished 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is on the river with high-end finishes, slab granite, 10 foot ceilings, new carpet, and a spacious living room facing the river.

Huge master bedroom faces the river with a lavish master bath. Amazingly private location includes underground parking and 2 storage spaces.

Offered at $799,000!

Singletree Golf Course Luxury

Unique East Vail Opportunity!

231 & 241 Rawhide Road

5074 A Main Gore Drive, East Vail

Golf course living in this fully renovated 4 bed, 3 bath single family home located 6th tee box. This home boasts high end finishes, an ultra luxurious kitchen with gorgeous slab granite counters, and soaring vaulted ceilings. The family room is inviting with a wood fireplace and an adjoining first floor bedroom and bath. The master bedroom features incredible mountain views, vaulted ceilings, and a fireplace. The adjoining manicured lot is also available at $220,000.

Glorious Sweeping Mountain Views from every window in this private 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex with an additional 3500 sq ft that can be added to the home. Located on a huge flat lot of over 1/3 acre with gorgeous mature Aspens and Pines. Side B is also available for sale. Just steps from the free Town of Vail bus line.

Price Reduced $86,000 to $749,000!

Home Price Reduced to $799,000!

Please contact us at cell: (970)-376-1202 dmeehan@vail.net www.DianaMeehan.com

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Going to pot Tips on keeping potted herbs

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Many people have the impression that when it comes to growing herbs in the mountains, it’s the cold and elevation that present a problem.

But really it’s the exposure to sunlight – or lack thereof – that can be a challenge for the year-round survival of your favorite fresh cooking aids.

“Most herbs want a strong six hours of south-facing, direct sunlight, says Karen Frei of Wildflower Farm in Edwards. “Most people around here don’t have a lot of sunlight coming into their home year-round.”

If given adequate light, however, herbs can in fact thrive, but certain herbs take to the pot much better than others.

Bay leaves, chives, oregano, rosemary, chervil, sage, tarragon and thyme are known to do well.

Mint and cilantro? not so much.

They should stay in the garden.

Basil and parsley? Sometimes.

One of the key factors in keeping potted herbs is clipping them frequently.

“Herbs are meant to be used,” Frei says. “The more somebody is picking and cutting, the more they’ll grow. If you’re just letting them sit in sunlight, you’re not allowing them to grow.”

Also, more with herbs than other houseplants, it’s very important to keep a close eye on the soil and its changing needs for water.

“I run into a lot of people who say ‘I water every Friday.’ But if it’s been cloudy or cold, they still water every Friday. You have to watch closely with herbs. Basil, rosemary and thyme want to go dry before watering … bone dry. What’s really helpful is putting your finger in the pot to see if it’s still damp.”

By Shauna Farnell

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basil

Other tips for potted herbs - Basil should be in a pot by itself

sage

thyme

- Match the size of the pot to the size of the plant. A pot that’s too big will hold too much moisture and may result in fungal growth - Harvest often but never clip off more than an eighth of the plant at a time - Keep all potted herbs in the sunniest area of your home - Check soil dampness before watering and don’t overwater

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SOCIAL GALLERY

FACES&PLACES Tell us what’s going on in your world — including special events, occasions, milestones, celebrations, recognitions, achievements — and we’ll share it with the Vail Valley! Send photos with a brief description including who, what, when and where to facesandplaces@vaildaily.com

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An Optum Team racer flies

by Gateway Land and Development's office during the USA Pro Challenge Time Trial in Vail Village.

Sharon Dennis, Diane Tappe, Jan Biegler, Betty Ann Woodland, Broker/Owner Suzi Apple, Aubrie Apple and Director of Administration Julie Weihaupt enjoy the view of the USA Pro Challenge from Gateway Land and Development's Vail office deck.

Tejay Van Garderen focuses at the start of the time trial in Vail Village during the USA Pro Challenge bike race. Van Garderen won the 10 mile time trial by four seconds beating the record and continued on to win the USA Pro Challenge in Denver.

Congratulations to Kevin and Joan Christopher, the Winners of SSF's Arrowhead Office cruiser bike.

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Gateway Land and Development's Aubrie Apple and Julie Weiphaupt celebrate September birthdays at E-Town in Riverwalk.

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VBR golf tournament

ABOVE: Mike Reid, Patrick Connolly, Kip Tingle and Eric Bergund on the course.

LEFT: Joan Harned and Patty Morales at the VBR golf tournament.

RBA Girls! Jackie Grillo and Teresa Thomas on the balcony of the RBA office on Bridge Street in Vail.

Climbers

Ascent Sotheby's International Realty Team at Vista at Arrowhead. Left to right: Karen Gilbert, Alex Griffin, Tye Stockton, Sara Divya, Johanna Johnnson, Kyle Denton, Crystal "CJ" Jay, Matt Blake, Jessica Jorgensen and Krista Behr.

If you want to make your out-of-town real estate customers happy, take them up a 14-er!

Gretchen Nickel and Jeannie T. Hauff climbed Grays Peak on a beautiful Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

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NEIGHBOR HOOD SPOTLIGHT

minturn

Enjoy the Journey An old railroad town, historic Minturn offers year-round fun

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The historic town of Minturn is the starting point of the Top of the Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway, a spectacular journey filled with beauty and outdoor adventure available every step of the way. But the starting point may just be an ending point once you discover the charisma of the charming town that is Minturn. The glorious surrounding environment presents every desirable outdoor activity and the friendly atmosphere of the community will hold you captive.

You may find that Minturn should

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be your journey’s end, not beginning, and you are sitting at the starting point of nothing but fun.

The historical one-and-a-halfmile Main Street is dotted with traditional storefronts from days gone by, with some establishments housed in buildings more than a century old. Minturn’s tradition of new businesses residing in long-standing buildings presents an unsurpassed allure among the great variety of unique shops and boutiques.

And the town welcomes its newest business, Treasures,

that specializes in consignment antiques, to add to the current delightful selection of retailers.

Also new to town will be a fitness center which has just broken ground. Partnering with Vail Ski and Snowboard Association, the Minturn Fitness Center is part of the Maloit Park campus and will provide stateof-the-art equipment and will be open to the public. Completion is expected later in 2014.

Outdoor activities are also a key mark of the Minturn area. Minturn is the only town

in the county that has a trailhead to a fourteener, Holy Cross, and they host the White River National Forest which is the most recreationally used forest in the country.

People are the heart of this community and they are always offering a beehive of activities that welcomes residents and guests alike. This month the town is jumping with October programs that the entire town gets behind: • The annual Halloween celebration hits Main Street on October 30 with trick-or-treaters

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making the rounds of downtown business owners. Not only is the search on for candy, but also for “the golden ticket” that is a very special treat that a lucky little hobgoblin will win. There are 10 random businesses that have one secret giveaway ticket each and the lucky child who receives a golden ticket wins, compliments of the Town of Minturn, a parent’s nightmare-sized gigantic basket of special candy treats.

• On the weekend prior to the sugar-high event, Speckled Hound Racing will be hosting the Minturn Monster Dash, a costume race for families to race (or amble) three miles together in a fun-filled dash. This is combined with a one mile race for the saunterers where even dogs on leashes are welcomed.

The event will raise funds for the Minturn Community Fund.

• On the evening of the Monster Dash, October 26, the celebration continues for the adults. The Saloon, a restaurant and bar in another of the towns over century old buildings, hosts its annual Halloween bash. The cover charge a the donation for the Minturn Community Fund and the Min’urn Express will be rocking out at this annual event that includes a costume contest.

The summer Minturn Market, the first open-air market in the Vail Valley, started in 1998 with a handful of vendors and a little bit of entertainment.

Today there are more than 125 vendors and it has become a weekly event attended by over 45,000 people. The Minturn Market tradition continues in December with a Winter Market featuring such delicacies as homemade jams, gourmet chocolate, handmade scarves and so much more.

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shopping experience and a wonderful way to head into the holidays. The free s’mores were a hit last year and will again no doubt be a popular stop, as well as the opportunity for photos with Santa.

Another popular winter event is the 3rd annual Rocky Mountain Ski Joring, an exciting competition involving a horse and rider pulling a skier across a challenging course.

Minturn is a town that respects its past and embraces its future with programs that bring people together. If you’re looking for an entertaining night out, a fun family event to attend, or a bracing sporting outing, take a look at Minturn. It's not simply a town you pass through on your way somewhere else.

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The Vail Board of REALTORS® (VBR) is a professional membership organization dedicated to the successful practice of the real estate profession. The organization provides continuing education, technology, networking opportunities and business resources to its more than 600 members. In addition, VBR participates in philanthropic endeavours through the organization’s 501(c)3 Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation.

The Foundation’s charitable giving is done locally, regionally and state-wide and benefits members and people in the community who have fallen

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on hard times, local non-profit organizations and disaster relief.

At the end September the VBR holds its annual Installation Event at which new officers and directors for the Board of Directors are sworn in. Volunteers and past committee chairpersons are honoured and the REALTOR® of the Year and Affiliate of the Year awards are given.

“The Installation is always a fun event,” says Julie Retzlaff, outgoing Chairperson of the VBR’s Board of Directors. “We’ve held the event at Vista restaurant in Arrowhead for the past several years and it is widely attended by our members, affiliates and their

guests. It’s a very good networking opportunity for attendees; this year the President of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR®), Keith Kanemoto, performed the installation.”

All proceeds from the ticket sales go directly to the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation to be distributed to charitable organizations and individuals in need. This year’s proceeds went to the CAR® flood relief efforts on Colorado’s Front Range.

“Through the generous donations of our sponsors, the cost of the event is offset so that every dollar that is raised in ticket sales goes directly to the

Foundation,” adds Retzlaff.

In addition to the annual Installation event, the VBR Foundation began a new tradition in 2013.

In September, the Foundation hosted its first golf tournament at the Sonnenalp Golf Course in Edwards, Colo. The tournament consisted of 26 teams and more than 100 REALTORS®, guests, clients and spouses.

“We were really excited about the turnout and enthusiasm of the golfers who played in the tournament,” says Liz Leeds, director at the Vail Board of REALTORS® and one of the event’s key organizers. “I can’t tell you how much we appreciate

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everyone who came out and made this event a huge success. We raised a sizable amount of money for people in need and laid a great foundation for the tourney to become an annual event.”

Leeds says that the funds raised will go to the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation and will be available on an “as needed” basis for charitable contributions to locals in need, local non-profit organizations and for participation in relief efforts in Colorado and nationwide.

“As REALTORS® it’s very important to us that we give back to the communities in which we live and work,” adds Leeds. “The golf tournament is just one way in

to the communities. CARHOF is focused on providing safe and affordable housing opportunities in Colorado.

“Habitat for Humanity and the Bright Future Foundation provide important services in our community,” says Amy Reid, CEO of the VBR. “Vail Board of REALTORS® is proud to be able to make a donation to help their causes.”

The Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation’s reach also extends beyond Eagle County.

In the past, the Foundation has made donations to relief efforts such as aid for 9/11 victims and those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Most recently, the Vail

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which our members and affiliates do so throughout the year. “ The Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation is not the only way the organization gives back. VBR also actively participates in Colorado Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Fund, or CARHOF. Recently, grants CARHOF were awarded to Habitat for Humanity of Eagle and Lake Counties and the Bright Future Foundation.

CARHOF is a program setup by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and funds raised by local associations, like VBR, are then directed back

Board of REALTORS® Foundation donated to the efforts of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® to help those affected by the September 2013 flood.

“Our organization is made up of many philanthropic minded members and affiliates who believe that they should give back to help in the betterment of the community and state in which they work,” adds Reid.

“Through fundraising efforts the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation will continue to help those in need. It is part of our commitment to the community in which we live and work.”

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ro c k & stone

Strength of

Sto The timeless charm of rock and stone

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he allure of European castles.

The awe-inspiring ruins of ancient civilizations. The mystical properties of Stonehenge. For centuries, stone structures have captivated both the hearts and imaginations of people, giving rise to some of the grandest architecture in the world, and also housing some of the most elite families.

Today, architects and craftsmen continue to integrate stone into projects throughout the Vail Valley.

Just like The Gallegos Corporation, which “set(s) new standards for aesthetics and function” in stonework, so, too, are all building professionals throughout the valley creating stunning homes with stone.

Whether it’s simply using stone at the base of a home, or building exterior walls that mirror the interior, Kevin O’Donnell, president of Beck Building Company, says he incorporates stone into every project.

“In the most traditional sense, even back to the pyramids, stone was used as stacked blocks to create structures, and we still do that,” said Doug DeChant, president of Shepherd Resources, Inc. AIA Architects.

These days, professionals simply adjust the sizes and forms of the stone. For example, they may place a slab, or block, of rock on a fireplace mantle, add slate shingles on a roof, install stone flooring indoors and out, or build a three-story stone wall along a curved staircase.

The main trend — if you can even call stone trendy — involves using stone so it appears to be part of a structural element of the home. Since stone is relatively expensive, most homeowners who want to incorporate at least some stone choose a stone base, meant to appear structural.

But many homeowners extend the use of stone, creating elements such as exterior stone walls that “travel through a transparent boundary to the interior,” which implies integrity by making it look like a continuous wall, as opposed to randomly placed stone walls, DeChant said.

“There is a move toward authenticity that is in stonework, timberwork — all of the architectural features of a home,” O’Donnell said.

Architects avoid any appearance of random stone placement.

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I really value what stone says about the permeability, the quality, the durability of a structure

“We strive for honest, appropriate structural expression on walls (and) columns,” DeChant said.

Builders also use stone to accent architectural features.

“Inside our homes, we like to express structure with stone, using it to define foundations or bearing walls, or the base of a column, or simply to add texture, color, interest,” DeChant said.

On a recent project, he lined the fireplaces with soapstone slabs rather than the usual firebrick to accent structure.

Modern looks Just a handful of years ago, high-end homes featured stone archways and kitchens that showcased ranges encased with stone.

Though builders still see the Old World look in projects, with

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a more modern trend dominating the industry, stone, too, has shown up in a more sleek design.

The layup, or pattern of stone, tends to be more rectangular, with clean lines. And, the stone itself is dry stacked, rather than placed with a heavy mortared look, because, in the latter scenario, the mortar becomes a distraction, O’Donnell said.

He said 85 percent of his clients ask for dry stacked stone.

“In modern architecture, we prefer cleaner cut or snapped stone, sometimes slabs in walls or floors,” DeChant said.

Since stone complements most — if not all — building materials, such as metals, glass and wood, DeChant likes to integrate it with copper and natural steel elements like window surrounds and structural steel lintels over openings.

“It’s a great element for our palette,” he said.

Low maintenance Stone has stood the test of time over the years not just for its aesthetics, but also for its durability.

“We often add stone as reduction in future maintenance,” O’Donnell said.

Obvious examples are stone walls. But many people overlook the concept of using stone on roofs.

Slate shingles or river rocks, split into various thickness and installed fairly conventionally, act as a weighty component that protects the roof from the sun and other elements. The stone holds up for the life of the home, as opposed to materials such as wood

shake shingles, which need to be replaced every 15 to 20 years, or so, DeChant said. He recently used flat, round river rock ballast on a gently sloping, winged roof.

He said homeowners often choose slate for roofs because of the rocks’ texture, weathering ability, color and overall appearance.

However, the downside of stone shingles involves its weight: Architects and builders must upgrade structures to hold the weight of the roof, and, if the roofs are not properly designed, falling ice from an above level could damage slate. In addition, builders must create a proper drainage plan and install the stone properly: If water collects

behinds stone and freezes, it can become a big problem. Another consideration is quality: Some homes in the Vail Valley have suffered from cheap China imports that, at the time, delivered low quality, resulting in chipping and splitting over the years.

“Our philosophy is to pursue quality,” DeChant said. “If it’s just a little too cost effective, it should raise questions.”

That’s one reason many luxury homebuilders shy away from — or just plain don’t use — cultured stone. For one thing, it doesn’t look authentic; 2-inch thick cultured stone doesn’t lend the same realistic effect as 4- to 6-inch thick real stone — and the corners are usually dead giveaways.

“I really value what stone says about the permeability, the quality, the durability of a structure,” DeChant said.

Sourcing — an ancient product The drive toward sustainable building, and living, has resulted in much of the stone used in homes — whether it’s river rock roofing or simple, square patterned sandstone on floors — derived from the Rocky Mountain, or nearby, region.

O’Donnell uses a lot of stone quarried in Telluride, called Telluride Gold, a rich, brown stone. Many of his homeowners also request a grayer Montana stone, or limestone from Kansas or Nebraska.

“In sustainable terms, there is a priority upon using stone harvested within 500 miles from site, or even better, site-harvested stone, which we have done at least twice recently,” DeChant said.

On the other hand, some homeowners seek reclaimed stone from as far as Europe and China, for such elements as indoor and outdoor stone paving. For example, DeChant has installed a second century Syrian

stone mosaic within a modern sandstone floor, creating the appearance of a handmade rug. “(It’s) interesting to install flooring taken from an ancient city and imagine who might have walked upon it,” he said.

No matter where builders source stone or what shade (or era) homeowners choose for their stone, there’s no doubt that stone adds a unique appeal to homes.

“Stone becomes a real element … it tends to dominate the overall feel,” O’Donnell said.

And, there’s a reason it’s been used to build homes — both humble and grand — throughout the centuries; it adds a charming and warm, genuine feel to homes.

“If you’re using authentic material,” O’Donnell said, “and you’re using it in an authentic way, it will be timeless.”

Designed by Doug DeChant, Shepherd Resources, Inc AIA and built by Beck Building Company, this home in Hornsilver uses structural stone to beautiful effect.

Also pictured on previous pages.

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Steeling Hearts of Homes Decorative metal adds flourish and functionality

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He says exposed metal has become a trend in the past two decades of custom building. Home owners want to see the steel, he explains, such as an exposed beam in their living room, metal

straps on outdoor logs, and metal work throughout the home.

“The exposed 'straps' on log homes give them a authentic appearance,” Gowie says. “The old log structures were actually held to-

gether with those straps, but these days they are used for decoration.”

Move the craft inside, and that’s where you’ll find the more intricate art. Blacksmithing is a large element of what Edge Welding offers, and it will add creative and sturdy touches to kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms for homes appealing to both mountain rustic and chic contemporary.

“Most of the time, a designer will comes to me and give me an idea of what they are looking for,” Gowie says. “Then they let me loose, which is the best way for me to work.”

Yvonne Jacobs, president of Slifer Designs based in Edwards, recommends Gowie’s work. She says he has contributed important details to homes Slifer has designed, including fireplace doors with applied decorative design and metal handrails.

Bronze, brass, copper and hammered steel are all used to “forge fashion” into interiors, and Gowie says he thinks the more metal, the better.

“Newer homes these days are trending toward more straight lines in metal work,” he says.

“But no matter how it’s included, I think steel accents and additional metals add every bit to the value of a home.”

Blacksmithing is the work of heating up steel in a firebrick

Photos courtesy Bruce Gowie and Edge Welding

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Bruce Gowie has been a metal smith in the Vail Valley for eight years, but he has been working with his hands his whole life.

“I was trained as a toolmaker in South Africa,” explains Gowie in his distinct native accent. “But I worked for a painting company for six years when I moved here, and eventually got bored with that.”

The craft of “toolmaking” is not creating metal hammers and nails, however. Gowie says toolmakers develop injection molds for industrial objects, like plastic computer frames and car doors, for example.

“My metal work now has nothing to do with my tool-making training,” Gowie says. “But I would have had to move to a city like Detroit to get involved with that again.”

While Vail is not a place that manufactures cars or computers, it is certainly an area that prizes custom home building.

“I just wanted to get my hands on any form of steel again,” he says.

“And that’s how I started out here.”

Gowie’s workshop for his company, Edge Welding, is in Gypsum. He says his work starts with the foundation of a home, and extends to the minute details of interior metalwork.

“We work from the foundation up,” explains Gowie. “Once we have done the foundation steel, we do ornamental steel as well.”

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From exposed structural beams to decorative railings, the art of metalsmithing is well documented in Vail Valley houses.

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container until it’s red hot. Once it comes out, Gowie says they mold the metal with an air hammer, or with an anvil, which is a block with a hard surface where the metal is struck.

“The anvil is the traditional blacksmith tool,” he explains.

“Even years ago, it how they would hammer horseshoes.”

The softer metals, such as bronze and brass, are not heated, just hammered. Copper is sometimes heated and then cooled very quickly so that when it is hammered it comes back to its original tone and texture.

Classic Craftsmanship Barry Kroschel, owner of Vail Manufacturing in EagleVail, said in the original days of metal work, everything was forged until it was smooth (think medieval knights and shiny armor).

“Back in the olden days, when a good blacksmith got done with a piece of metal, you couldn’t tell that it had been hammered and beat on,” he says. “Today, however, everyone wants to see the hammer marks.”

But forging metal has always been time intensive, hammer marks or not.

“Blacksmithing today is different than back then,” Kroschel explains. “It still takes a lot of

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time to do it; people often don’t realize you have to heat it, beat it and shape it, then heat it some more and beat it and shape it.

When you are doing something one-off, it can be very tedious.”

Metal smithing is an important part of the jewelry world, so it’s no surprise that the decorative work has been brought into homes.

Dan Telleen, owner of Karats gallery in Vail, said jewelry work and metal smithing go hand-inhand. Local blacksmith, Andy Burghaus, used to work for Telleen making jewelry, and even designed the sign brackets hanging on the strip of storefront windows where Karats is located in Vail Village.

Back in the olden days, when a good blacksmith got done with a piece of metal, you couldn’t tell that it had been hammered and beat on. Today, however, everyone wants to see the hammer marks.”

Burghaus went on to start his own blacksmithing business, and now works for Kroschel at Vail Manufacturing.

Barry Kroschel, owner of the company, calls custom residential metal work “house jewelry.”

“We try to get the forged look to be unique,” explains Kroschel. “It’s a gorgeous product, and you get something that is consistently inconsistent.”

The metal smithing services of Vail Manufacturing include custom fireplace doors, decorative metal mirrors, chandeliers, railings and staircases.

Kroschel says his company has its hands in a little bit of everything, but there are certain projects that hold their elemental weight.

“The railings we do really top it off for me,” he expresses. “They just really stand out in the house and add a richer, more dynamic look with the wood and the steel.”

A majority of metal work is unique to a home or specific project, so every detail is a little different.

“A lot of stuff we do is one one-off,” explains Kroschel.

“That’s the beauty of what we do—we work very closely with our clients on what they want, and they can always tweak it they want something else.”

Gowie says once all the work comes together in the end, the results are the most rewarding.

“It’s like an artist doing a painting on a wall,” he explains. “It’s the same sort of satisfaction for me to see a piece finished and in place, and for the customer to go “Oh wow. I enjoy that part at the end as much as I enjoy doing the project.”

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CORDILLERA 541 Saddle Ridge $3,495,000 Commanding Gore Range & Sawatch Mtn views create the perfect backdrop for this magnificent 5 bedroom residence situated on 1.4 acres & adjacent to open preserve. Found only minutes inside Cordillera’s private gate, superior attention to detail is evident throughout the generous 6300 SF floor plan.

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Barbara Scrivens, 970.471.1223 Ron Byrne & Associates Real Estate, Barbara@ ronbyrne.com

EDWARDS AMAZING VALUE! $649,000 This stunning 5BR, 4BA home includes a 1BR Lock-Off with private entrance, enormous patio and large sunny deck with hot tub and 2 car garage. Just minutes from Beaver Creek and Riverwalks shops and restaurants, this beautifully landscaped home with its smart, spacious floor plan and stunning views of the Sawatch Range Is the ideal primary home or vacation retreat.

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Matt Bresler 970-376-0708 mattbreslervail@ yahoo.com RDM

SINGLETREE 1020 Winslow Rd. $889,000 Stunning south facing duplex on the top of Singletree. Views from Beaver Creek to Cordillera This home is in perfect condition and shows like new. Master bedroom/bath amenities include a steam shower, jetted bathtub and large walk-in closet. Gourmet kitchen with new Frigidaire Professional appliances, pantry and breakfast area. Extra deep garage for storage or work area. The media/game room may be used as a 5th bedroom and it has a full bath.

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VAIL | 522 Arrabelle | $4,495,000 Incredible Views | Designer Furnished

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Colorado Appraisal Group Donald L. Horst, Broker (970) 328-1534 (970) 471-1737 Colorado Mtn & City Homes (303) 841-6618

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EagleVail Realty & Management (970) 331-0387

CORE Realty Advisors (720) 833-5933

Ebert Appraisal Services, Inc. (970) 949-9615

C & B Real Estate Co., (970) 926-8709

Creekside Mountain Properties (970) 328-3314

Elizabeth D. Macleod,Appraiser (970) 926-7817

Berg Real Estate, Inc. (970) 376-0215

C & S Appraisal Services (303) 816-2858

Crystal Watson, Broker (970) 509-9664

Equitana Realty (970) 328-5455

Beth Runyon, Broker (970) 390-9991

Carl H. Luppens, Broker (303) 394-1400

D. O'Neill Enterprises, Inc. (970) 390-8228

Faststart Real Estate (406) 544-3482

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Dalco Realty, Ltd. (970) 328-7272

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Black Diamond Real Estate LLC (800) 862-5105

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Danielle Stoltz, Broker (970) 977-0560

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Bold Real Estate Solutions Chateauneuf Realty LLC (970) 949-6070 (970) 479-7333 Bradley & Associates R.E. (720) 733-8888

Christiania Realty, Inc. (970) 477-7850

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Christine Pearson Real Estate (970) 544-4057

Buckner Matthews (970) 331-3377

Churchill Real Estate Co. (970) 471-0420

Dauphinais Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-9112 Davos Group Vail (970) 376-8245 Dean A. Johnson - Broker (970) 949-4338 Destination Resort Prop.

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At Stewart Title we look out for you both before and after your transaction so title issues don’t keep you from turning your new house into your new home.

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Katherine McCarty, Broker (970) 471-2276 Keller Williams Mtn Properties (970) 328-2327 Keller Williams Mtn Properties (970) 476-1600 Ken Wilson Broker LLC (970) 390-1320 Kim Tofferi, Broker (970) 390-4701 King Realty (970) 328-5090 KKS Property Mngmnt & RE Sales (970) 328-6890

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My Mountain Realty, LLC (970) 477-1984

Richard Howard and Company (970) 926-8328

NAI Mountain Commercial (970) 476-6415

Robert I. Law, Inc. (970) 390-0900

Nancy F. Maxon, Appraiser (970) 926-2262 Nancy Lipsky & Co (970) 328-5551 Nancy Powell Real Estate (970) 376-5833 Nash-Johnson Associates, Inc. (303) 761-6103 Navarro Lowrey Properties, Inc (970) 390-5302 North South Properties Inc (970) 328-6258 Parliament Properties (970) 470-2384 Patricia Nixon RE Sales & Rent (970) 476-7582

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Steven J Pier, Appraiser (970) 328-2066

Vail Properties Unlimited (970) 331-6042

Stockmans Land Exchange (970) 328-7500

Vail Property Brokerage, Inc (970) 476-8850

Sturm Financial Group (303) 394-5393

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903 N. Frontage Road, Vail, CO $425,000 Location, location, location!! Walking distance to Lionshead across the pedestrian bridge, walking/bike path to grocery shopping, and on the free Town of Vail bus route! Open floor plan on one level. Two bedrooms, two baths, wood-burning fireplace, washer/dryer and lots of storage. Assigned parking. Pets allowed.

Terry Lamie | GRI | Broker Cell: 970-390-3305

Vail Valley Real Estate, Inc (970) 331-1110 VailSmith Properties (970) 904-0970 Valley View Realty, Inc. (970) 470-1441

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Valuation Consultants, Inc. (970) 949-4898 Valuations, Inc. (303) 582-5668 Villages Real Estate (970) 390-6125 Vistar Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-6223 Walter Realty Group, Inc. (970) 926-5748 Warner Developments, Inc. (970) 949-4360 West Valley Real Estate, LLC (970) 524-0344 Willows Real Estate (970) 476-2233

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Wolcott, Colorado

Wirth Management, Inc (970) 479-1082

A short drive on Hwy 131, but a world away from the bustle. Watch the deer roam, eagles fly and the stars shine bright. A place like no other in the valley. Not bank owned or distressed- just priced for a quick sale.

Wolf Asset Management Corp (303) 250-5166

Jody Lindvall | CNE | Broker Cell: 970-390-2695

Wynton Homes Realty (970) 328-4226 Your Castle Mountain Prop, LLC (303) 962-4272

Jody & Terry are Real Estate Professionals with a focus on personalized customer service!

Let us help you find your dream home, while prices are good and interest rates still low!

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Fall marches across the valley, including Homestead (left), Lake Creek (back center) and South Fork Meadows (right).

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