http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi Site News, Advice and Commentaries by a Real Estate Expert en-us Copyright © 2006 Chris Tracy Real Estate http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1209393109 April 28, 2008Cameron Meadows subdivision has just been re-released on the market. This subdivsion is located 5 minutes west of Salida. 2 acre lots will be starting at $65,000 and will not last long. To set up a showing on these lots or any other property, call 719-207-0730.Chris TracyBroker AssociateFirst Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-539-6682 office719-539-6685 fax719-207-0730 cell http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1203452109 Out with the old in with the new. Our new hospital in Salida is nearing completion and will be up and running over the next few months. This leaves the old hospital up for sale. The property has 3.67 acres in town with approximately 900 feet of river frontage. Contact me today for more information on this once in a life time opportunity.Chris TracyBroker AssociateFirst Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-539-6682 office719-207-0730 cellwww.firstcolorado.comwww.christracyrealestate.... http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1202399494 Recovering from orthoscopic knee surgery now for the last three weeks. An unfortunate snowmobile accident has left me laid up since 12/21/07. Progress has been exceptionally slow but steady. Enough about me. Real Estate in Chaffee County is ramping up for an exciting spring. Interest rates have dropped considerably from last summer allowing buyers to get more house for their monthly payment. If you have been sitting on the fence, now is the time to buy! If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Salida, then give me a call today.Chris TracyBroker AssociateFirst Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-539-6682 office719-539-6685 fax719-207-0730 cellchris@christracyrealestate.comwww.firstcolorado.... http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1194994724 Recent nation wide trends in the real estate market have not had an effect on local real estate values in Chaffee County. With appreciation between 8-15% depending on the area, there has never been a better time to invest in Salida. Property values over the last 30 years in chaffee county have been relatively low compared to other recreational based towns in Colorado. In comparison to Breckenridge, Aspen, Silverthorne, Beaver Creek, and Crested Butte our valley is extremely affordable. Contact me for a more in depth look at real estate in Salida and Chaffee County, Colorado.Chris TracyFirst Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-207-0730 cell719-539-6682 officeChris@ChrisTracyRealEstate.... http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1185978028 8/1/2007Alright everyone heading to Sturgis on Sunday of this week. Looking forward to a week in the Black Hills with my Dad, Uncle, Father-in-law, and good buddy Gabe. I will try to keep the shinny side up, wish me well. Pics to come in a week!!Chris TracyFirst Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-539-6682 office719-207-0730 ... http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1182780100 The Arkansas river throughout the valley has been holding strong for the end of June. On Sunday, the river was running 1760 cfs in Salida at the play hole. This level is perfect for all levels of boaters. The lower play hole is a glassy wave that is easy to enter and surf. The top hole is very retentive right now and is perfect for learning all the new tricks. Fishing is picking up as well. With the water clearing it should get better every day. Come visit Salida and find out why our town is constantly on the list for the best recreational towns in America.Chris TracyBroker AssociateFirst Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-539-6682719-207-0730 cellChris@christracyrealestate.... http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1182451523 I will be at the downtown office on Saturday and Sunday for Salida Art Walk 2007 to answer any and all real estate questions that you might have. Salida in town real estate is selling at records numbers this summer. Contact me today to sell your property in the Arkansas Valley. As always, I will provide you with a complementary CMA on your home to determine its market value.Chris TracyBroker AssociateFirst Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-539-6682 office719-207-0730 ... http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1182264793 Art Walk 2007 will be held this coming weekend in Salida, CO. Come visit Colorado's largest historic district and tour all of the fine galleries and artist that this community has to offer. Events will begin on Friday evening and run through Sunday. Don't forget to stop by our satelite office in downtown Salida located between 3rd and 2nd on F Street.Chris Tracy First Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-539-6682719-207-0730 ... http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1182207369 I would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped out at Fibark 2007. Steve Finch put together an amazing line up for the music in the park all weekend. Fibark 2007 was a record breaking event in many aspects. Volunteers were up, new events were added, records were broken in many Kayaking events, and beer sales exceeded all expectations. Chris TracyFirst Colorado Land Office719-539-6682719-207-0730 ... http://colo-realty.com/blog/index.cgi?mode=viewone&blog=1181741785 U.S. News & World Report voted Salida as one of the top ten bargain retirement spots in America. Salida was oalso featured on DirecTV on channel 364 on a program called Retirement Living. Both of these features on Salida pointed out the endless recreational opportunities that are at the finfertips of all chaffee county residents. Chris TracyBroker AssociateFirst Colorado Land Office, Inc.719-539-6682 719-207-...