Derek Diamond is a skilled, experienced and successful realtor who employs the latest 21st century research, marketing and social media approaches to meet his client’s real estate needs. Derek has extensive hands-on knowledge in buying, selling, renovating and investing in residential and commercial real estate. Financial expertise is critical to success in real estate; Derek has a strong foundation in finance and investing based on a Christopher Newport University degree in finance and experience in market investing. This has been complemented by personal experience in many forms of residential and investment property financing.Derek grew up and was educated on the East Coast but early on, he enjoyed and was captivated by all Colorado had to satisfy his passion for the outdoors. First, it was in family skiing and camping trips. Later, after high school, he spent summers as a white water raft guide on the Arkansas River. Derek, his wife Kate and their rescue husky-mix Loki sought out a small mountain town to make their home. Out of all the choices, they fell in love with and chose Steamboat Springs. Today, they blend Kate’s work at the hospital and Derek’s real estate career with skiing, canyoneering, white water rafting and rock climbing.If you want to buy or sell a home in Steamboat, or learn about investment opportunities, contact Derek so he can apply his skills for you!website: derekdiamond.comemail: derekdiamond@mybrokers.com