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 volatile over the past few months....

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 to take your four-legged buddies. Right here in Montrose, is a beautiful...

   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 average of 8%. But it is significant when combined with the current price of...

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, but for single individuals, newly married, or retired snowbirds, tiny homes may be the perfect...