Colorado has long been one of America's favorite western playgrounds. For those who love skiing, winter sports, mountain vistas, horses and ranching, it is an ideal place to live adventurously. The rich amenities of the state's urban downtowns appeal to those who blend the best of the city with a lifestyle steeped in nature and outdoor enthusiasm.

"This is a good time to buy. Interest rates are still low, lenders are possible to deal with and prices have most likely gone as low as they're going to go," says Gary Lohrman, broker at Fuller Sotheby's International Realty in Denver. "The Denver market never experienced skyrocketing prices during the real estate boom, In turn, we haven't had the plummeting market. It is fairly flat right now, but sales have increased in the last two years."

Lohrman specializes in luxury real estate with an emphasis on assisting professional athletes in relocation. He has more than 32 years experience in the real estate market. He focuses on the Denver, Douglas County and Evergreen areas, including Denver's exclusive Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village communities where some of the most affluent reside.

"Denver is generally home to people who want to enjoy Colorado life by residing here full time. We also see people who have fallen in love with this great city and retire here. For those who love skiing and mountains, Colorado's famous ski enclaves - Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Steamboat Springs - offer ample luxury real estate opportunities," Lohrman says.

Colorado's luxury locales offer a variety of lifestyles and home styles - from grand National Park-like log lodges, to sophisticated ranches, alpine ski lodges, urban contemporary, golf communities, to downtown high-rises. There's a place for anyone who wants to experience life in a land culled from centuries of historic western lore and adventure. For those who seek serenity, Colorado keeps you close to nature's wild beauty.

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