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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
DESIGN & STYLE Autumn Gardens MARKET REPORT
KITCHEN CONFIDENCE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOMS IN THE HOUSE, THE KITCHEN IS STILL THE HEART OF THE HOME
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ON THE COVER Slifer Designs has been designing kitchens for decades. This mountain home has an open layout that feeds directly from the kitchen into the living room. Photo courtesy Slifer Designs
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DON ROGERS Publisher PATRICK CONNOLLY Associate Publisher WREN bova Editor afton groepper Art Director DOMINIQUE TAYLOR Photo Editor PRODUCTION & DESIGN Louie Atencio, Carly Hoover, Malisa Samsel, Philip Lanzino, Mikey McGarvey, Austin Winters CONTRIBUTORS Kathy Filgo, Kimberly Nicoletti, Zach Mahone, Dominique Taylor, Justin McCarty
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Courtesy of Town of Gypsum of Cot ton Ranch
REAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLES | OCTOBER 2013
utumn is upon us. As gold spreads from the mountaintops into the valleys, the shorter days and cooler nights remind us that ski season isn’t too far off. But there’s still plenty of warm-weather activities to keep us occupied: golf, hiking, biking, fishing — even backyard barbecuing. Fall is a beautiful season in the Rockies. It’s also a great time of year to work on the inside of our abodes. As one of the most important rooms in the house (some would say the very lifeblood of a home), the kitchen is a popular place to begin. From custom cabinets to dramatic lighting, there’s a world of possibilities. 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 sales. It’s a good time to enlist the guidance and experience of a local 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.