Bank Owned Properties in the Granby, Grand Lake and Winter Park Areas as of June 16, 2010 - by Jean Wolter

As of June 16, 2010 there are a total of 27 active, 5 sold and 13 pended Bank Owned Properties in the Winter Park, Granby and Grand Lake areas.  The summary for each are as follows:  Winter Park Area Listings: 4 Active - One lot in Pole Creek Timbers listed for $250k.  One home in Tabernash...
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The Pony Express & The Internet? - by Ron Ownes

     This year marks the 150th anniversary of the famous Pony Express.  Although it existed for only a short period of time - from April 3, 1860 to late October, 1861; it captured the attention and heart of the world.  Many historians credit it as the first 'high-speed Information delivery ser...
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Summer Fun at Winter Park Resort! - by Katie Riemenschneider

Looking for some fun DAY activities? Visit the Winter Park Resort for alpine slide, mini golf, human maze, outdoor climbing wall and much more. Now you can buy a Summer Season Pass for $99 (child 12 and under) or $219 (adult 13 and over). So get out this summer and enjoy the beauty that is G...
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Size Matters?? - by Mike Periolat

The size of your car, the size of your TV, the size of your BBQ grill…..all seemed to be The American Way in years past. Are we seeing a change in this mentality with the new financial World we are living in?? I would argue YES.  As a realtor for the last 16+ years in Winter Park, I could l...
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Are you ready for a natural disaster in Grand County? - by Peggy Smith

Are you ready for a natural disaster in Grand County?  Flood waters of the Fraser River overflowed its banks in Winter Park and Granby last night with more flooding expected thru Tuesday evening.  The rapid rise in the river was due to snowmelt associated with warm weekend temperatures.  Resident...
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Thank You Town of Fraser - by Julie White

Every year the Town of Fraser gives away free saplings to anyone who owns property within the town limits with the stipulation that the trees must be planted in the town boundaries of course.  So I received two aspen trees and two choke cherry trees the other week.  I put them in pots right now...
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June 25-27th - 8th Annual Blues From the Top Festival - by Jennifer Brewster

Mark your calendars!!  June 25-27 the 8th Annual Blues From the Top Festival at Hideaway Village in down town Winter Park.  This is a really fun weekend in the Mountains.  Real Estate of Winter Park is one of the main sponsors of the event.  We can get you discounted tickets and will have our bo...
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Bank Owned Properties in the Granby, Grand Lake and Winter Park Areas as of May 14, 2010 - by Jean Wolter

Currently on the Grand County MLS there are a number of Bank Owned properties in the Winter Park, Granby and Grand Lake areas.   In the Winter Park area there are a total of 6 bank owned properties. Located in the Fairways at Pole Creek there are 4 vacant lots listed at 99K.  There is one lot ...
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2010 Grand County Dog Tag - by Cliff Anderson

This is just a friendly reminder to make sure your dog is wearing a current 2010 county tag.   The shelter is noticing a lot of local dogs coming to the shelter without tags. If they were wearing a county tag, they may have been able to call and reunite the dog with it's owner, instead o...
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Mountain Thunderstorms in Winter Park – by Sylvia Hensley

We are all ready to begin enjoying the outdoor activities in Winter Park, but one thing to prepare for our afternoon thunder storms.   Here are a few tips for safety in the thunderstorm season:   It is usually best to start your activity early to mid afternoon but s...
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