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To the Foothills

Written by: Robert Martin
  • Summary

  • To the Foothills: A Colorado Lifestyle and Real Estate Podcast features mountain home real estate broker, Robert Martin. Robert has 27 years of experience assisting clients reach their goals and move forward. He loves sharing in the joy his clients have at the closing table or the relief and satisfaction they feel upon a successful closing.On the podcast Robert interviews experts, Colorado adventurers, and residents who enjoy the serenity and lifestyle and understand the local area details and specific nuances to buy and sell mountain homes in Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey, and surrounding areas. Tune in each week for a dynamic conversation that explores the ins and outs of buying the perfect mountain home or selling your dream home and catch a glimpse into the Colorado lifestyle that’s a part of you.
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  • Ep 42: Live Bear Smart! How to Co-Exist with Black Bears in Our Community featuring Bryan Peterson
    Feb 8 2023
    Bryan Peterson became involved in local human and wildlife issues in 2000 while serving on a wildlife advisory board for La Plata County Government. He has been staff and director of Bear Smart Durango since its inception and oversees all programs. He has attended regional and international bear conferences in Montana, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nevada and British Columbia where he has met and shared ideas with the best bear experts in the world. In 2011 and 2014 he assisted the National Park Service in NW Alaska on educational outreach and a non-invasive black and grizzly bear study.He was honored in being selected as one of three finalists for the Durango Chamber of Commerce’s “Volunteer of the Year” award in 2009, and was awarded the La Plata County Humane Society’s “Animal Advocate of the Year” award in 2019. Bryan graduated with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and was a freelance illustrator for nearly 30 years. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Bryan Peterson about co-existing with black bears in our community. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Bear Smart Durango seeks to reduce human-bear conflicts.- Why black bears hang around people’s houses and how to limit that.- How it’s important to remove bear attractants from your property and have bear safe receptacles.- Why it’s important to carry bear spray with you when you are out in the woods.- How bears are hibernating for a shorter period and why that’s occurring. Connect with Bryan:Links Mentioned:http://bearsmartdurango.org/Guest Contact Info:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/bebearsmart?lang=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/bearsmartdurangoConnect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Ep39: Embracing The Ever-Changing Market. An Historical Look at Mortgage Rates featuring Bonnie Butler
    Feb 3 2023
    Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home, you have a lot riding on your loan specialist. Since market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, you need to make sure you're dealing with a top professional who can give you quick and accurate financial advice. As an experienced loan officer, Bonnie Butler has the knowledge and expertise you need to explore the many financing options available. Ensuring that you make the right choice for you and your family is Bonnie’s goal. She is committed to providing her customers with mortgage services that exceed their expectations.Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Bonnie Butler about embracing the ever-changing housing market.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How people are still going to be able to buy homes a build equity even with high interest rates.- Why the lifestyle in the mountains is different than living anywhere else.- How it’s important for buyers to continue to do their due diligence when buying a home.- Why purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions people make in their lives.- How people shouldn’t be afraid to invest in real estate at any time. Connect with Bonnie:Links Mentioned:homemortgagealiance.comGuest Contact Info:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/HomeMortgageAllianceLLCLinkedInhttp://linkedin.com/company/home-mortgage-alliance-llcConnect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Ep 41: The Power of Information and Knowledge: Communication is Key featuring Kelly Moye
    Dec 20 2022
    Kelly Moye has been a Realtor for 30 years in Boulder and Broomfield counties. Her team is consistently within the top 5 selling teams for the Mountain States Region. She is the only broker in her office to receive the prestigious Titan award in 2017, followed by the Circle of Legends in 2018. She served as the President of the Boulder Area of Realtor Association and was honored by them in 2018 as their Realtor of the Year.As the media spokesperson for the Colorado Association of Realtors and chair of the Research Committee, she compiles all of the statewide housing market statistics and is seen as the expert in local real estate market statistics and trends. She appears on local TV news often, regularly does interviews for NPR, has appeared on the national CBS Evening News, and has appeared in an episode of House Hunters for HGTV.Kelly has two additional brokers on her team, a licensed business manager and a licensed agent. She has 2 kids, ages 21 and 23, and teaches group fitness and cycling at Lifetime Fitness. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Kelly Moye about the power of information, knowledge, and clear communication. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How realtors should be the voice of real estate in the media.- Why it’s important to have accurate stats on the area where you want to buy.- How the real estate market is adjusting and shifting faster than any ever.- Why the real estate market needed to be adjusted.- How it’s vital to price your property properly from the start. Connect with Kelly:Links Mentioned:https://coloradorealtors.com/https://www.kellymoyeteam.com/ Guest Contact Info:Instagram@kelly.moye.compassFacebookfacebook.com/kelly.moye.10LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/Kelly-moye-953479173 Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins

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