The wonderful thing about this computer age that we live in is that we can often browse around for hours dreaming of where we would like to live. Of course, once we have made up our minds that a move is on the cards, finding the services of a good agent who can show us what is available is a good idea. For those who have some interest in Colorado, try entering ‘properties’ or ‘real estate’ into a search engine and see what comes up.

This is surely an up and coming area where people can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Surrounded by mountains, this is the ideal place for anyone who is into winter sports. There are first class ski runs here with all the attendant facilities that one would expect from a top resort, but the beauty of this place is that it is still waiting to be discovered.

There are some celebrities who have already bought homes here and who visit regularly. Everyone knows that once the stars come here to play it is only a matter of time before the prices of homes sky rockets out of the reach of mere mortals. However, at this stage, there are still plenty of houses for sale or plots with building permission but the word is certainly leaking out.

Probably the first thing that anyone should do if they are interested in buying or building here is to contact an agent in the area to see what they have on their books. Most agents these days have forms to fill in online so that the prospective buyer can add in any necessary details to cut down on the choice available. However, the buyer should first have a browse amongst some of the properties to get a feel for prices and location etc before going this far.

Although, there are some low-cost housing units in the area, these are normally for the employees who keep the slopes and restaurants etc running and are usually rental properties. But the larger houses too are rented for those who want to take a holiday there to see how it is. Indeed, when these houses were being built, some people bought up one or two to make an income from holiday makers when the ski season rolls around. During the summer months they also make a killing from people who come to hike in the area.

Clever people bought up some homes as a retirement plan for the time when they no longer needed to go to work. The holiday makers paid for the mortgage, or at least contributed to it, and the house prices are now far higher than when they bought them in the first place. Selling up their homes in the city now looks like the next step before retiring here for good.

Finally, it is never too late to get on the property ladder. Buying one of these homes is a great legacy to leave behind for the family too that will enjoy the place for decades to come.

Author Bio: Ellie Lewis considered purchasing several Telluride properties last summer before the recession. She and her husband purchased a parcel of Telluride real estate and were thrilled with the available properties.

Category: Real Estate
Keywords: Telluride Properties,Telluride Real Estate