About A Mountain Home Real Estate

Freda Eaves, Owner / Broker

I was born in Mesa, Arizona and spent my younger days in mostly desert terrain. Living in the mountains was only a distant dream for me, but by the way I fell in love with Lake City when I moved here with my husband in 1976, I think it must have been in my blood even way back then. I moved here 30 years ago and knew in an instant I was home! Colorado -- and the Lake City area in particular -- truly has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Because photography and sightseeing are some of my favorite things to do, I immediately began exploring this region, taking every back road and major highway to see what was at the other end. Now, I know Hinsdale County like the back of my hand. Believe me, for a real estate broker, moving to the Lake City area was like a dream come true!

Although it's hard to decide which really are my favorites, some of the incredible places I love in this area include: the Alpine Loop, a 4-wheel drive that goes from Lake City to Silverton, to Ouray and many other small communities; Deer Lakes, where the fishing is fantastic and is also a great site for picnics and to take your children; Rambouillet Park, with its yurts for rent and which is a perfect place for watching moose and elk... also, the only place I've been able to spot big horn sheep; Lake San Cristobal, for which Lake City is named and is the second largest natural lake in all of Colorado; and last but not least, the top of Slumgullion, where the snowmobiling is incredible!

I got my start in real estate in Oklahoma. My family had moved from Arizona to Tushka, OK and I attended college at Southeastern State. While still at SE State, I met my husband and after we married, we moved to Colorado to start our lives there, opening a gift shop in Lake City in 1976. In 1980, I went back home for the birth of our second son. While there, job opportunities opened up, allowing us to have work in both states. It was in 1994, that I discovered my love of working in the real estate market, so I got my license and worked for a while in the Oklahoma City area. Really, though, it was working in this area of Colorado that has been the fulfillment of my dream.

The History of A Mountain Home Real Estate

I opened A Mountain Home in January of 1997. I am a member in good standing of the National Board of Realtors, as well as being a member of the local board in Gunnison. I'm also a member of the San Luis Valley Board. I've been a member of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce since 1976.

Since opening A Mountain Home, I have helped many people find exactly what they were looking for in this area. Some have opened businesses; some are now living in the homes of their dreams; some are embarking on development ventures which will enrich our community. In addition to working with you, one to one, we have designed our website to offer you information and many helpful tips. You know you want to either buy or sell Real Estate in Lake City, CO or surrounding areas, but where do you start? It is our desire to help you with everything! Search our site for ideas on both sides of that equation.