Is Montrose Insulated From A Future Correction? – October Real Estate Stats
Where are we currently and where are we headed? The Montrose real estate market is continuing to cool to a manageable pace it once was before the urban flight and pandemic of 2020. We’re seeing numbers reflect what was the market of 2019, with about 15 properties going under contract per week during […]
Don’t Forget To Look Up
I recently moved….again. Growing up, my family moved 16 times in 3 years; as a young adult, the nomad lifestyle resumed and it became a lifestyle where I never fully unpacked everything. Moving to Colorado, I was resolved to never move again. Unfortunately, I am on my fourth move in 11 years since planting my […]
What is Happening to Home Prices in Montrose? – September Real Estate Stats
If you follow our monthly real estate market reports for Montrose, you’ll recall that July experienced a drastic reduction in unit sales in Montrose. Isolating numbers without proper context can yield to some shaky assumptions, and any thought that Montrose real estate was ‘crashing’ is answered emphatically by the month of August. You’ll see that […]
Colorado Fall Color Vacation Spots
Yes, we said it….Fall is on its way faster than we might like. The Western Slope is a favorite destination to enjoy fall colors, so we wanted to share some short-term rental properties for those ready to book a vacation spot to better appreciate the season. Within a 45-minute drive south of Montrose is a […]
Are Home Sales Really Down 46%? – August Real Estate Stats
The Montrose real estate market is adjusting to find its new stride amidst several recent changes over the past several months. Buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and mortgage lenders are all attempting to make sense of the market, all the while reeling from the recent and fast-paced fluctuations. Mortgage rates have been extremely […]
Dog Friendly Outings in Colorado
If you’re among the many dog owners in Colorado, you’re in good company. Some areas of Colorado have more dogs than children believe it or not, and even Colorado Springs is ranked as America’s most pet-friendly city in the United States according to Forbes. Here on the Western Slope, there are plenty of dog-friendly places […]
Is the Housing Tide Receding back to Normal? – July Real Estate Stats
Montrose Market The Montrose market is in the midst of a shift toward a more balanced seller’s market. The most recent rate increases have sent shivers down the spines of borrowers as mortgage rates now float near 6%. Keep in mind that a 6% mortgage rate is nothing noteworthy relative to the historic […]
Is a Tiny Home Right For You?
If you are a home buyer looking for real estate in the current market, you may be discouraged by the lack of available and affordable inventory. Often, this leads buyers to consider downsizing, manufactured homes, or even tiny homes. At 400 square feet or less, this may not be a viable option for many families, […]
Will Retired Trail Hikers Anchor the Montrose Housing Market? – June Real Estate Stats
Montrose Market Heading into the traditional summer months of the housing market, demand is steady so far while also displaying some early signs of leveling. Homes that typically would fly off the shelf, are now taking slightly longer to sell. Sellers are still experiencing multiple offer situations on their homes, albeit fewer competing […]
Authentic Burger Shacks In and Around Montrose
If you live around Montrose Colorado, often the desire for a good hamburger leads you out of town to In-N-Out Burger. But the Western Slope and surrounding area actually have some diamonds in the rough if you want something closer to home. Montrose’s Crash Burger is quite the local favorite with freshly made, mouth-watering burgers […]