The Six Best Colorado Fishing Spots
The Six Best Colorado Fishing Spots There are lots of great places to fish in Colorado, but if you really want to have an outdoor adventure catching salmon, trout, and other fish for recreation or food, you’ll want to choose your spot carefully. The wrong patch of water could mean a long day without much […]
A Shift in the Upper-End Market? – August Real Estate Stats
Montrose Market The Montrose Colorado real estate market is continuing to follow a national trend of tapering prices and diminishing inventory. The month of August experienced an 18% drop in the number of homes sold for reasons unknown. But given the steadily shrinking inventory levels throughout the previous 8 months of 2019, and the chart […]
Top 3 Camping Destinations in Colorado
Top 3 Camping Destinations in Colorado If you’re looking for camping and other outdoor recreation options in Colorado, you have a lot of great choices. There are trails and campsites all over the state. From the Front Range to the Western Slope, living in Colorado means being close to nature almost all the time. If […]
Are Low Mortgage Rates Encouraging Buyers? – July Real Estate Stats
Montrose Market As Montrose real estate prices remain on an upward trend, local home buyers are nurturing a careful watch on the market’s trajectory. The median home sales price rose 4.86% in the last 3 months alone, from $262,500 to $275,900. As the median sale price continues to increase, the number of homes sold has […]
7 Lessons I Learned After Buying a House For the First Time
When I decided to buy my first home, I had no idea what to expect. I didn’t know what to look for or what questions to ask. Fortunately, I was able to make it through the process thanks to a little patience and lots of help from others. Now that I’ve got some great knowledge […]
Market Shifting in Favor of Buyers? – June Real Estate Stats
Montrose Market We’re halfway through the year, and it feels like summer finally arrived here in Montrose. The real estate market is on a steady pace with some slight slowdowns in sales and the time homes spend on the market. Total home sales by unit were down 5.6% for the first 6-months of this year […]
Best Rafting/Stand Up Paddleboarding in Colorado
Outdoor recreation and the state of Colorado are practically synonymous with each other. From rafting and enjoying the fun of a stand up paddleboard (SUP) to taking on the rapids and spending time exploring all the beauty nature has to offer, there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast. Here are four of the best options for […]
Cold Spring Slows Sales – May Real Estate Stats
Montrose Market The Montrose Colorado real estate market is experiencing some interesting trends over the short term. The number of homes selling in Montrose has been flat over the past two months as values continue to increase in the middle and lower price ranges. We’ve had two months of considerable increases in the amount of […]
Pros and Cons of a Big Down Payment
When buying property, you can often choose between a large or small down payment. That upfront payment becomes your equity in the property, but how much should you put down? Some loan programs allow you to pay as little as 3.5% (or even less), which may be tempting to buyers who prefer to keep their […]
Montrose Has Been Discovered! – April Real Estate Stats
Montrose Market The Montrose Colorado real estate market is strong. There is still a steady in-flux of buyers from the Front Range and out-of-state. Local title companies and brokers can attest to this steady stream of active buyers. Currently, out of the 188 homes active on the market, only 56 are priced under $300K. To […]