Avid outdoor explorers are ready to trade in the dry heat of Phoenix for the mountains of Durango, Colo.; they want to find a home with picturesque mountain views while remaining close to downtown restaurants, shopping and cultural venues.

A couple is ready to escape the noise and bustle of Charlotte, N.C., and surround themselves with breathtaking views in a Blue Ridge Mountain vacation home; they look for a place in nearby Hendersonville with enough space for their growing family.