Will Higher Rates Flatten Housing? – November Real Estate Stats

Montrose Market Housing prices in the Montrose market are leveling off relative to the stratosphere gains seen through the summer. Prices increased a hearty 15.32% relative to the same 3-month time period last year. Keep in mind that this is a huge increase relative to the historic real estate equity gains of low single-digit percentages. […]

Are Prices Really Up 42%? – October Real Estate Stats

Montrose Market Montrose is displaying typical seasonal patterns as evidenced in the market as families head back to school and look toward the holiday season ahead. Prices and demand are still strong with the typical home going under contract within the first two weeks of being placed on the market. The median days that a […]

5 Tips for Winterizing Your Home – Atha Team Blog

With Fall in full swing and the Colorado cold setting in, you’ll want to do some chores to prepare your home for a stress-free winter. Just a few simple but important maintenance checks can help you avoid potentially expensive disasters when the single digits hit. #1 Check Your Pipes A good portion of Western Slope […]

Will We See Multiple Offers This Fall? – September Real Estate Stats

Montrose Market The Montrose market appears to be following the traditional seasonal trends of years past heading into the cooler Autumn months. Pending sales for the month of August are in line with previous years. From January through mid-September, unit sales in 2021 YTD are up 11% from the previous 4-year average, evidence that this […]

Western Slope Wine – Atha Team Blog

You may not think the Western Slope is especially synonymous with wine country, but it is gradually becoming recognized as the next Napa Valley. As Colorado has over 125 wineries that are thriving in our 300-plus days of sunshine, the unique high-altitude climate produces award-winning wines. With nearly 1,000 acres of vineyards in the dry, […]

Why Is Inventory Down, But Sales Up? – August Real Estate Stats

Montrose Market The Montrose real estate market is strong and in full summer swing. Though rumors circulate about the local and national markets slowing, the data for Montrose points to an extremely strong housing market. Total homes sold, from January 1 – July 31, are up a staggering 30% relative to the same period last […]

Four Binge-Worthy Real Estate Videos – Atha Team Blog

Even if you’re not in the market for buying a house, sometimes we all like to window shop those luxurious homes that we would purchase if we won the lottery. With the influx of Colorado Front Range buyers, the luxury real estate market has a lot more to offer as sellers pounce on the opportunity […]

Rumors of Softening? – July Real Estate Stats

Montrose Market The Montrose real estate market is still as hot as the scorching heatwave experienced over the last 4 weeks. With that said, this month’s numbers are showing a slight decline in price activity in the lower and middle price brackets. The list-to-sale price for the month of May was 105% of asking price. […]

Breweries and Distilleries on the Western Slope – Atha Team Blog

To some, breweries and distilleries on Colorado’s Western Slope instill excitement and curiosity as each place offers its own masterful style. While there are over 300 craft breweries and nearly 100 distilleries in Colorado, the Montrose to Silverton area offers some notable masters you won’t want to miss. First on the list is Storm King […]

Will Competitive Prices Edge Out Preapproved Buyers? – June Real Estate Stats

Montrose Market The Montrose market continues to outshine and surpass the national real estate market. Total home sales, year-to-date, are up 32% from the same period last year. What’s even more astounding is the luxury market’s performance with an increase of 300% YTD in the number of homes sold over $500K. The entire Montrose market […]