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Success Stories
These stories are just a few examples of the lives changed through Housing Eagle County and The Valley Home Store. We're honored to help locals put down roots, build equity, and create a place to call home.
Homeownership in Their Own Words
Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a future rooted in Eagle County. Here are a few stories, in their own words.
“The deed restriction has allowed us to buy a home that is affordable and fits within our needs. It isn’t intimidating to us as we were looking for something that would be a long-term home to suit our family’s needs—not just a short-term investment opportunity. We can see ourselves living here for a while and riding out the highs and lows of the real estate market. It also allowed us to buy a property that was a dream for us: a single-family home (that is ours!) in a place where we could otherwise barely afford a condo.”
“I no longer have to worry about rising rent costs, or yearly questions as to whether or not I have to move and find a place to lay my head. I feel much more grounded in my life and have a lot more freedom to create the life that is most exciting for me!”
“Deed restriction gave us the opportunity to break into the housing market. We were able to afford a home, and not ‘waste’ money renting, but build equity through owning. We would have never been able to purchase without it. We lived in Miller Ranch for 6 years, and although many people might shy away from buying a deed-restricted home, with the upgrades/improvements we made to the house, we were still able to make over $60,000 when we sold our home. We have now purchased a home on the open market that has more space, and would never have been able to do that without the equity we built through owning a home in Miller Ranch, and without the money we made when we sold our home.”
“I now have the security of a long-term living situation. I would never be able to afford a home on the free market. As a renter, you are at the mercy of your landlord/lady. Are they going to sell? Is the rent going to go up? I also have the opportunity to create a home that is mine. I love being able to make my home my own. I can paint my walls, hang shelves, and create a space that I am happy to come home to and can relax in. I am so much happier having my own space and to be part of a true neighborhood.”