John and Wanda Busch

Having been regular visitors to Steamboat since 1976, John and Wanda moved here permanently in 2002 after finding rural real estate in Colorado on which to build their home. They settled at Priest Creek Ranch with their Labradors, Buck and Cody, and four horses, Chief, Bayley, Sundance, and Spark. Since then, they have combined a passion for the Yampa Valley with decades of real estate experience, offering clients an insider's knowledge of the best real estate deals in Colorado, including those horse properties for sale here that will captivate you.

John and Wanda formerly owned the largest real estate and insurance agency in north-central Iowa, which they sold in 2001. John started his career after receiving a business degree in Finance from the University of Iowa in 1968, and soon became a respected multi-million dollar producer while becoming active and holding office in the Local, State and National Association of Realtors.

John served as Vice President, Director, and, for 12 years, Chairman of the Iowa Association of Realtors Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee and in 1996 was awarded IOWA REALTOR OF THE YEAR. John was one of the first members of CRB (Certified Real Estate Broker) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) in the State of Iowa.

Wanda became active in the Real Estate business in 1988. Wanda and John are very proud of their six children, four in Waterloo, Iowa, and two in Denver, Colorado, all of whom are leading their own personal and professional lives. The Busches have also been blessed with six grandchildren.

John and Wanda specialize in rural real estate in Colorado, including mountain real estate, farms, ranches: real estate Colorado is famous for. They are qualified in Residential and Resort, Lots and Development, Commercial-Investment, and IRC 1031 Exchanges including: Sole Entity, Sophisticated Sole Purpose and Tenant in Common (TIC). Both John and Wanda are licensed in Colorado and Iowa.

The Busches believe that real estate is one of the largest and most satisfying investments you will ever make. While bringing you the best real estate deals in Colorado, they work hard to ensure your personal real estate needs are met. If you are ready to move to Steamboat, John and Wanda Busch are on your team!