Deanna Mautz - United Country Real Colorado Properties

06/13/2026

This post if for those who have rentals, had rentals, or is considering rentals.

❝Every landlord horror story I have ever heard starts with somebody saying, ‘Well, we had an understanding.’”- Glennda Baker

Let me tell you, I have been dealing with rentals for close to 15 years. And for the most part things have worked well. But I have 2 right now that might be the death of me.

Both started because someone failed to follow through on what they agreed to do.

Here's my takeaway:

📝 Get it in writing.
📝 Keep records.
📝 Document payments.
📝 Follow the contract.
📝 Don't rely on handshakes and good intentions.

If you're considering rental property as an investment, go in with your eyes open. It can be a great wealth-building tool, but it is not always passive income.

And if you are ready to get out of the rental world and sell your asset, I am here for you! Call me to get that thing listed!

Anyone else have a landlord lesson they learned the hard way?

06/10/2026

Your home search ends here 🔍! Check out this new 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom listing at 715 Ivanhoe Way in Grand Junction, Colorado and give Valerie Siler a call at (970) 618-0636 or send it to anyone you know who might be interested! Price $589,000.

Located in desirable North Grand Junction, 715 Ivanhoe Way offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,462 square feet of living space on a spacious 0.29-acre lot. This well-designed home features a flexible floor plan with two primary suites, each with its own en suite bathroom, making it ideal for multi

06/10/2026

Take a look at this awesome new Hunting Compound listing at 12123 East Divide Road Creek in New Castle, Colorado! Click below for more information and tag anyone who might be interested or call Scott Reece at (970) 987-7225.

Property is currently being used as a base for hunters and travelers to access the East Divide Creek Basin. It has all of the amenities of home and is reliant upon a very efficient off-grid system. There is an amazing potential to expand the operations to include reunions, corporate retreats, and we

06/10/2026

Your Western Colorado estate search ends here 🔍! Check out this new 15 bedroom, 9 bathroom listing at 41990 Cottonwood Creek Road in Crawford and give Michael Krieg a call at (970) 640-4772 or Jamie Hart at 970-361-7147! Price $2,600,000.

A rare turnkey estate in Western Colorado offering six furnished residences, irrigated acreage, equestrian infrastructure, established income, and extraordinary future-use flexibility. Set across 40.51 private acres in Crawford's sought-after North Fork Valley, this one-of-a-kind property is more th

06/09/2026

Take a look at this new Commercial listing at 10900 Highway 65 in Mesa, Colorado! Price $1,500,000. Click below for more information and tag anyone who might be interested! Listed by Julie Piland (970) 985-0913 and Amber Feller (970) 986-0851.

Established Western Colorado commercial property where hospitality, recreation, and year-round tourism come together along Highway 65, the scenic byway to the Grand Mesa- known as the world's largest flattop mountain. The Wagon Wheel Restaurant is located in the small, unincorporated community of Me

06/05/2026

🌎 World Environment Day 🌲

In case you didn't know, my oldest Ninja is studying Ecology and Conservation Biology in college and working with the Forest Service this summer. She spends her days learning about ecosystems, forests, wildlife, and how we can be better stewards of the world around us.

When I look at her I see my younger self. When I was young, I was passionate about nature and environmental issues. I spent my time outdoors, I cared about protecting our forests and waters, and I still do!

As I've gotten older, I've learned that changing the world doesn't always happen through grand gestures. Sometimes it happens through raising children who care. Through leaving places and people a little better than we found them.

Maybe some dreams don't disappear—they simply continue through the next generation.

Today I'm grateful for our forests, our waters, public lands, mountain trails, wildlife, and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting them.

And I'm especially grateful for one young woman who will go out and change the world. ❤️. Proud of you Kaylee, now and forever!

Happy World Environment Day.

06/04/2026

Take a look at this new land listing at TBD CR 306 in Parachute, Colorado! Click below for more information and tag anyone who might be interested! Listed by Brooke Snyder (970) 379-5433, Caitlin Lucchessi (720) 544-8216 and Reese Lovell (970) 239-1513.

The Orchard -- 80+/- Acres on Wallace Creek Welcome to The Orchard, 80+/- diverse acres along Wallace Creek with year-round access off County Road 306 and just a short 20-minute drive to Parachute. With a creek frontage, two acres of irrigated ground (0.5 CFS adjudicated out of Wallace Creek), and r

06/03/2026

If you're looking for a 4 bedroom country home with acreage in Craig, this new listing at 587 Roberts Road could be the one! Click for more pictures and information. Show someone who might be interested or call Maylee Simkins at (970) 318-1316!

Escape to your own private 35-acre Colorado retreat, located just 6 miles from town on a quiet, private road. This fully fenced property offers endless possibilities for your horses, livestock, and outdoor toys, complete with cross-fenced smaller pastures, a seasonal spring-fed pond, and 100% minera

06/03/2026

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲

Buying a home is a lot like riding a bicycle...

At first, you're excited.

Then you realize you're going uphill.

Then someone starts talking about inspections, appraisals, underwriting, and loan conditions.

And just when you start wondering if you should have just stayed on the couch, things change. 😂

If you keep pedaling, trust the process, and don't quit halfway up the hill...

You eventually coast right into closing day. 🏡🔑