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From Vail Daily

National TV show features local real estate professionals

By Tricia Swenson
Oct 25, 2023 4:35 pm ET

When people think of real estate, usually it’s all about the three “L’s,” location, location, location. But, a close second behind location are three more important “L’s,” – lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle.

“American Dream TV” is a program that showcases the lifestyle and culture of communities across the country, coast to coast, from big urban areas to small mountain towns like Vail. Although it utilizes top-producing real estate professionals as hosts, these community members serve not only as the authentic voice for that market and may share a listing, but they also are sharing their favorite things they love about their lifestyle and surroundings.

Six local real estate professionals are being showcased on “American Dream TV,” an Emmy-nominated program which is broadcast on ABC, CBS, Fox and is also streamed on AppleTV, Amazon Fire, Roku and more. Heidi Bintz of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, DeDe Dickinson with Engel & Völkers, Dana Erickson of eXp Realty, Doug Landin and Liz Leeds with Slifer, Smith and Frampton, and Caroline Wagner with Coldwell Banker Real Estate are currently hosting “American Dream TV.”

From Forbes

Natural Water Elements Cradle $26-Million Mountain Modern Estate In Vail

By Lauren Beale
Jul 30, 2021,07:00am EDT

Colorado’s Rocky Mountains provide seemingly endless opportunities for breathtaking vistas.

This contemporary home in Vail has the aspen, pine and craggy views for which the area is known — plus a bonus. Or make that two. The home is sited where a pair of creeks, the Gore and the Booth, meet.

The south-facing house makes the most of its vantage point with floor-to-ceiling expanses of glass. Windows slide away to connect the indoors to the outdoor living spaces, which include dining, entertaining and sitting areas. The sounds of flowing water from two sides of the property complete the setting.

The exterior of the mountain modern home combines copper siding, stone and cedar for a rugged yet refined look in keeping with the natural setting. An arched metal-roofed portico shelters the entrance.

Gently curved roofs and high windows with deep overhangs help shield against summer heat and capture the lower winter sun. Locally sourced boulders used in the landscaping further ground the appearance of the creek-side home.

Architects Hans Berglund and Adam Gilmer of Berglund Architects drew from traditional and contemporary design concepts to create the 7,168-square-foot house. The interiors blend such finishes as Telluride Gold stone, steel, copper and a variety of woods.

At the heart of the home is a two-story great room with a stone slab and steel-clad fireplace, Italian tile floors and creek and mountain views. A curved floating stairway centered on a multi-story chandelier connects the three levels of living space.