Home in the range

They say that mountain living “isn’t for sissies.” With wildfires an ever-present threat during the hot, dry summer months, purchasing a high-end mountain home can seem like a risky investment. But for those who are determined to live in the mountains, the benefits far outweigh the threats.

“You assume the risk of living somewhere where the potential for fire is higher in order to enjoy the benefits that serene mountain living provides,´ said Geri Oliveira, a Realtor at Wright Kingdom Real Estate.

During the past few years, the economic slump and natural hazards such as wildfires have combined to cause a drastic…