Habitat for Humanity of Grand County Partners with Families to Provide Affordable Homes in Our Backyard


Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization with a clear vision: living in a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Our local branch has been investing in the Grand County community and putting that vision into action since 1999. We all know the real estate market across the country can make the dream of owning a home daunting, specifically for those with incomes well below the median for the area. And Grand County is no different. We are so grateful Habitat for Humanity of Grand County is actively addressing the need. Since its inception, they have built 13 homes in 24 years, and they have no plans of stopping!

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The Play-by-Play for Building Your Dream Home in Grand County

Still looking for the property that meets all your non-negotiables when you search Grand County's current listings? Building a home from the ground up just might be the best fit for your situation! Whether you already own a piece of property here in Grand County or are on the search for vacant land, knowing the ins and outs of the building process will help prepare you for what to expect as you build your dream home in our little slice of paradise. 

THE COST

So many factors play into the cost of building a home. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions and minimize surprises should you be considering building. One key thing to factor in is Grand County's extreme climate.…

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Big Snows, Bluebird Days + A Calendar Full of Events Make Winter Park Your Go-to for Celebrating Spring Mountain-Style

Spring might mean daffodils and tank tops in other parts of the country. Here in Grand County, we live it up with après skis on a patio or soaking in the view of the "Bear Claw" while kick backed in a sun chair outside Lunch Rock. But we might be wearing tank tops (and snow pants) if that mountain sun is hitting just right!

Spring in the high country is about as good as it gets. As we thaw out from winter, the enthusiasm for getting on the mountain and enjoying the warmer weather is in the air throughout the valley. Something about the longer days, big snows, and (relatively) balmy 40-degree temperatures brings out the festive…

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The Fairways at Pole Creek: A Master-Planned Golf Course Community with Spacious Lots and Easy Access to the Best of Grand County 

Golf course living in the mountains of Colorado? It's what dreams are made of! Play a round out your back door in the summer or pop out on the groomed cross-country ski trails that weave through the course in the winter, all while soaking in the jaw-dropping backdrop of the Continental Divide. The closest golf course community to Winter Park, The Fairways at Pole Creek master-planned community of single-family homes and paved roads is nestled amongst well-established trees and surrounds the 27-hole award-winning Pole Creek Golf Course and après-golf hot spot Bistro 28 at Pole Creek. The 1,000+ acre neighborhood consists…

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Get the Local Experience with Winter Park Resort's Seasoned Guides

We've each had the privilege of living in Winter Park for almost 20 years. In that time, we've explored, made mistakes in our adventure-seeking, learned from seasoned locals, and found our go-to spots for best powder stashes, cross-country ski routes, early-morning skins, and more. Had the gift of a guide who knows Winter Park Resort and the surrounding area with intimacy and expertise been at our fingertips when we packed it all up and headed to the mountains, we would've jumped on the opportunity. Exploring the outdoors alongside someone who knows the the terrain, equipment, and tricks of the trade can give you an experience you wouldn't be able to have on your own. Guides have…

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Game On: Enjoy the Super Bowl Mountain-Style! 

Whether you're a Chiefs fan or an Eagles fan (or neither!) or whether you plan to spend the day playing in the snow or curled up by the fire, you're sure to find the perfect spot to watch the game if you're in Grand County this weekend. Looking for a big party with all the screens and all the energy? Prefer a more mellow game day experience at your home or vacation rental? Is getting in as many turns as possible before kick off your top priority? Or are you just in it for the game day food and halftime show? Regardless of your ideal Super Bowl Sunday, the Fraser Valley has you covered. 

GRANBY RANCH SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY

If skiing and riding until the lifts stop turning is your goal and you'd…

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National Sports Center for the Disabled: Locally Operated World Leader in Creating + Providing Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Experiences

The National Sports Center for the Disabled, operating out of the Front Range and Winter Park areas, has been an innovative and determined pioneer in the world of adaptive sports for over 50 years. Their entire mission is based on the truth that everyone has ability, focusing on the "ability" in disability and building confidence in participants by giving them experiences they never dreamed possible. 

Partnering with Winter Park Resort, the YMCA of the Rockies, Devil's Thumb Ranch, and the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District and Denver professional sports teams, the NSCD offers summer and winter…

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February Fun: Fraser's 2nd Annual Fire + Ice Festival 

Fraser hosted its first Fire + Ice Festival last February, and it was such a fan-favorite that they are making it a tradition. This year's 2nd Annual Fire + Ice Festival is turning it up a notch by coupling it with the Colorado State Snow Sculpting Festival. The Town of Fraser and Fraser's Public Arts Committee put on the party, complete with a DJ, hot chocolate, light sticks, food trucks, an epic bonfire paying homage to Christmas trees of yore, and fireworks to top it all off. Head over to the Lion's Ponds by Safeway Saturday, February 11th between 4 and 8pm for Fraser's mid-winter festivities.

THE BONFIRE

The "fire" in the Fire + Ice Festival is in large part the massive bonfire fueled…

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Meadow Ridge Condo with a View!

Overlooking the meadow, take in views of Byers Peak from the private deck at this two bed, two bath condo in Fraser. The living area and both bedrooms feel bright and spacious with vaulted ceilings and additional upper windows. Updates include fresh paint throughout, kitchen counters, sink & faucet, guest bath with step in tile shower, new vanity, toilet and the addition of Electrolux washer and dryer, new memory foam mattress in the primary bedroom, plus bedroom windows and living room sliding door have been replaced. An on demand hot water heater leaves plenty of space in the primary bedroom closet, and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to entertain family and friends. HOA includes access to…

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Enjoy Après Ski at 10, 700ft at Winter Park's Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge

The committed get up (and often drive up) early to get "first chair" on a powder day. First tracks on a blanket of snow have been likened to the "backstage pass" of skiing, and if you've ever had the privilege, you know there's truly nothing like it. While there's stiff competition for the coveted first chair, there isn't typically as much hype around "last chair"--until you start taking advantage of mountaintop après at Winter Park Resort's Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge! When all the other lifts have stopped turning for the day, the Gondola keeps running so that you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind après ski experience at Sunspot's Mountaintop Après. Live music, signature cocktails,…

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