Bad Floor Plans in Real Estate
In real estate, the floor plan can make or break your home’s value to potential buyers. We have seen time and time again where a house with an unusual floor plan will sit on the market significantly longer than a home with a typical layout. While the layout may make sense to you and fit […]
How to Avoid Costly Mistakes as a First-Time Home Buyer
For anyone who’s a first-time home buyer, there can be a lot of things to think about. One of those is financial, of course, but there’s more to the equation than just whether you’re getting a good price for the house you’re buying. There are mental and emotional stressors that come along with buying a […]
Should You Sell or Rent That Property for Income?
When you own a property and you aren’t using it, or you decide to move to a new home instead of the one you currently have, there are a couple of options for that current property. One of those is to sell the place you have now, and the other one is to rent that […]
Giving Back on the Western Slope
As we enter the holiday season this year, now more than ever, it is important to give back to our local community on the Western Slope. With rising prices at the forefront of everyone’s mind, we love taking the opportunity to help others have abundant meals with their loved ones. Whether you are providing a […]
Our Favorite Podcasts for Life
In a world where the most listened-to podcasts for 2022 (according to Edison Research) are largely centered around crude humor, random (often useless) information, and true crime scenarios, we thought we’d share some of our go-to podcasts that will enrich your life, give you positive, helpful information, and give you tools to be a better […]
Don’t Forget To Look Up
I recently moved….again. Growing up, my family moved 16 times in 3 years; as a young adult, the nomad lifestyle resumed and it became a lifestyle where I never fully unpacked everything. Moving to Colorado, I was resolved to never move again. Unfortunately, I am on my fourth move in 11 years since planting my […]
Colorado Fall Color Vacation Spots
Yes, we said it….Fall is on its way faster than we might like. The Western Slope is a favorite destination to enjoy fall colors, so we wanted to share some short-term rental properties for those ready to book a vacation spot to better appreciate the season. Within a 45-minute drive south of Montrose is a […]
Dog Friendly Outings in Colorado
If you’re among the many dog owners in Colorado, you’re in good company. Some areas of Colorado have more dogs than children believe it or not, and even Colorado Springs is ranked as America’s most pet-friendly city in the United States according to Forbes. Here on the Western Slope, there are plenty of dog-friendly places […]
5 Tips for Winterizing Your Home – Atha Team Blog
With Fall in full swing and the Colorado cold setting in, you’ll want to do some chores to prepare your home for a stress-free winter. Just a few simple but important maintenance checks can help you avoid potentially expensive disasters when the single digits hit. #1 Check Your Pipes A good portion of Western Slope […]
Western Slope Wine – Atha Team Blog
You may not think the Western Slope is especially synonymous with wine country, but it is gradually becoming recognized as the next Napa Valley. As Colorado has over 125 wineries that are thriving in our 300-plus days of sunshine, the unique high-altitude climate produces award-winning wines. With nearly 1,000 acres of vineyards in the dry, […]