Who Rules the Real Estate Market Now?
As summer starts to come to a close, the statistics paint a picture of seemingly conflicting information. On the one hand, inventory is almost exactly double what it was at this time last year. August 2024 held 140-150 active listings, and as of today, August 2025, we are looking at 288 active listings in the […]
Real Estate Newsletter – 3rd Quarter 2025
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What Exactly is Holding the Market Frozen?
The Western Slope real estate market is hitting headwinds, moving into its typical prime summer selling season. Reflecting a third year of poor demand due to high mortgage rates, many buyers now have equity trapped in homes that are not selling, leading to a slower market in the Ouray and Montrose County markets. Contingent offers […]
Remodel with Benefits
Planning a home remodel or upgrade? Beyond boosting your home’s comfort and resale value, some improvements may offer tax benefits—if you follow the right guidelines. Whether you’re sprucing up your property for future sale or investing in long-term upgrades, it’s important to understand how home improvements can affect your taxes. Repairs vs. Improvements: Know the […]
Are Mortgage Rates Ever Going to Drop?
The Montrose Colorado real estate market seems to be repeating a third year of dismal buying and selling activity. Due to mortgage rates near the 7% range since the spring of 2023, we’re now close to half way through 2025 with unit sales looking exactly the same as the previous two years. With the average […]
Why is Staging Key to Selling Your Home?
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make, and first impressions can make or break a sale. That’s where staging comes in. Home staging is the art of preparing your property to appeal to the broadest range of buyers, and it’s proven to help homes sell faster—and often for more […]
Is Housing Inventory Increasing in 2025?
Real estate market activity in the Montrose and Uncompahgre Valley is hitting bumps as it attempts to match the previous 2-years of activity. Heading into the prime spring selling season of 2025, consumers are navigating the housing market with heightened caution as tariff announcements in early April rattled bond and equity markets. Housing prices in […]
Real Estate Newsletter – 2nd Quarter 2025
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Did the Stock Sell-Off Cause a Drop in Mortgage Rates?
The real estate market in the Uncompahgre Valley appears to be on course to repeat yet a third year of lackluster sales. All the while, prices have substantially increased from last winter. The median sale price of a home in Montrose was $459,000 in March. Home prices increased 13.9% annually from the same time period […]
Spring into Action: Home Maintenance Checklist
As warmer weather heads into Montrose, Spring is the ideal time to refresh your home and tackle any maintenance tasks that may have been overlooked during the colder months. Completing these essential springtime tasks not only ensures your home is in great shape but can help prevent time and money spent later on in the […]