Michelle Barnes was born and raised in Key West, Florida, which many would call "paradise". Her father has an extensive real estate background in investing and construction throughout the Florida Keys. From a very young age, she was surrounded by blue prints, carpentry tools, architectural design and was always willing to pick up a hammer and get in the mix. Growing up in Old Town, Key West, where the style of Victorian meets Bungalow meets traditional Conch, she knew she wanted to stay close to architecture, interior design and real estate.

Michelle has always been drawn to small, family oriented communities, much like Key West, with a very active lifestyle. Lucky for her, the Yampa Valley presented these qualities and welcomed her with open arms. She began doing interior design with a couple of the top local firms and really getting to know another facet of design, Rocky Mountain style.

Michelle has lived in Steamboat Springs for twenty years now and has loved every single second of it. She never skied or peddled a mountain bike before she moved here and now can’t get enough of the sports Steamboat has to offer. Michelle met her husband here and they are raising their two daughters and son with the same love of life they have. Her family is most important to her and she recognizes the commitment to making Steamboat Springs part of your family. Allow her to fully accomplish your real estate needs by using her interior design knowledge, her integrity and dedication to making your investment in the Yampa Valley successful.