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7 Reasons to
Retire in Evergreen

EVERGREEN: A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME

For those contemplating retirement,
we think mountain living might suit you
well! Check out these reasons to make
Evergreen your final home.

Both buyers and sellers
will benefit if both sides
are reasonable and participate
in a little give-and-take to get
the transaction to closing.

1. Lifestyle options: Whether you
choose a golf-centered community,
one-level homes, senior living facility
or a secluded home with acreage,
Evergreen can match your needs.
2. Continuing care: If you or your
loved one needs in-home health care,
respite, short-term rehab, or independent or assisted living, Evergreen
can provide it. " Life Care Center of
Evergreen offers sub-acute care to
our aging population, " says Rebecca
Heath, Director of Admissions & Marketing. " We can step in and individualize treatment plans for rehabilitation,
long-term care and hospice under physician oversight. Our team works with
hospitals and members of our medical
community to facilitate transitions in
levels of care. Life enrichment opportunities include shopping, sightseeing
trips, sport events and fishing trips at
Evergreen Lake. Additional services
include transportation to and from
medical appointments. And when families need a break from caring for their
loved ones, we offer respite care. "
3. Volunteer opportunities: What
better way to make friends in a new
community than by volunteering for a
charitable foundation, arts organization or nonprofit group? There's plenty
to choose from in our area.

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- Mark Footer, Broker Owner of Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices Elevated Living Real Estate

According to Mark Footer, Broker Owner of
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elevated
Living Real Estate, buyers can also help
increase their chances of winning a home in a
low-inventory market. " The coming year will
be competitive when it comes to buying in
the Evergreen market-though that does not
translate into a free ride for sellers. Buyers
will benefit from having financing lined up in
advance and knowing what similar properties
are selling for so they can be prepared to
make a competitive offer. Sellers should be
realistic in pricing a home; if the price is too
high, the market will pass them by and the
listing will become stale. If the price is at
market value, there will likely be over-ask-price
offers. Both buyers and sellers will benefit if
both sides are reasonable and participate in
a little give-and-take to get the transaction to
closing. We have seen many sellers dig in their
heels on trivial matters in the belief that they
must press their advantage. Be realistic and
cooperative and everyone will win. Above all,
work with a professional agent who knows the
market and will put their experience to work
for you! "
Karen Weidner of Coldwell Banker points
out that today's homebuyers are savvy

4. Senior resources: The Seniors'
Resource Center provides transportation, adult day programs, mental
health, screenings and more.
5. Medical care: From local specialists
and state-of-the-art health facilities,
you'll find all the preventative care and
treatment you need in Evergreen or
within driving distance.

shoppers and 95% begin their search online.
She recommends that sellers, declutter,
de-personalize and, if budget allows, stage
the home. " Research shows homes that are
professionally staged garner 30% higher
offers, " explains Weidner. " Make sure home
has good curb appeal. Your seller's agent
should enlist the help of a professional
photographer. Covid-19 restriction mandates
will likely continue in 2021, so you may want to
add either a video or 3D video tour. Generate
a lot of interest by posting the listing in
'Coming Soon' a week earlier. " Weidner has
tips for first-time buyers in Evergreen as well:
" When shopping for a home in the mountains,
pay attention to elevation. The higher you
go, the more snow you are likely to get and
the longer the winter. Pay attention to the
direction the driveway faces. Southernexposed driveways will melt easily, whereas
with northern-exposed driveways, the snow
will stay. Walk the property and watch for
diseased or dying trees. A big windstorm can
knock the tree into your house or roof. Is the
home on a school bus route? If so, those roads
receive snow plowing priority. "

"

When shopping for a
home in the mountains,
pay attention to elevation. The
higher you go, the more snow
you are likely to get and the
longer the winter.

6. Low taxes: The combined sales tax
rate for Evergreen-including state,
county and city-is only 4.5%!
7. Recreation: What's your fancy?
Evergreen offers yoga, plenty of open
space, Evergreen Lake, trails, parks,
exercise classes and anything else you
can think of!

MARK FOOTER

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Elevated Living Real Estate

- Karen Weidner of Coldwell Banker

KAREN WEIDNER
Coldwell Banker

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Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce 1970-2021 | 51 Years Proudly Serving Evergreen!



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