Spring is here, and it's a great time to sell your home on the Western Slope of Colorado. The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and the housing market is heating up. For baby boomers thinking about downsizing, or those relocating to locations like Grand Junction, Delta, Montrose, or Fruita, here's a helpful guide to [...]
Imagine you've found your dream home or a savvy investment property on the beautiful Western Slope of Colorado. Everything seems perfect until the appraisal comes back lower than expected. What do you do now? This is a common scenario faced by home buyers, whether first-timers, upsizers, or baby boomers looking to relocate. Sellers, too, can [...]
Selling a home is a significant milestone, often accompanied by a mix of excitement and stress. In Grand Junction, a city known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant community, and growing real estate market, selling your home can be a lucrative endeavor—if done right. Partnering with a real estate agent can be the key to navigating [...]
In today's dynamic and shifting real estate market, sellers often face the question of whether they should reduce their listing price after just two weeks. This dilemma can be particularly relevant for sellers on the Western Slope of Colorado, where the real estate landscape is influenced by various factors. In this blog post, we will [...]
Selling a home on the Western Slope of Colorado comes with various responsibilities, including compliance with fair housing laws. These laws are designed to protect individuals from discrimination and ensure equal opportunities in housing. As a home seller, it's crucial to understand the protected classes in Colorado, treat all individuals equally, and avoid using discriminatory [...]
As a pet-friendly area, owning a dog in the Western Slope of Colorado is not uncommon. However, when it comes to selling your home, having a furry friend can be a challenge. Here are some tips on how to handle owning a dog when trying to sell your home on the Western Slope of Colorado: [...]
Purchasing a home on Colorado's Western Slope is an exciting endeavor. With its breathtaking landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a thriving real estate market, this region offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern living. As you embark on your home buying journey, it's essential to understand the appraisal phase and how it [...]
If you're planning to sell your home on the Western Slope of Colorado, it's important to understand that the market is shifting from a seller's market towards a buyer's market. This means that there may be more homes for sale and fewer buyers competing for them. Here are some tips to help you get as [...]
Spring is the time to sell a home - mild weather and a sense of renewal and fresh starts. But first, take these steps to prepare your home!
We Realtors® aren’t shy about laying out the case for why home sellers and buyers overwhelmingly choose to conduct their home sales through Western Slope real estate agents.
A New York Times article featured a timely warning that Western Slope home buyers and sellers should be aware of—especially since it uses a particularly devious dodge.
The selling price that any Western Slope home brings depends on any number of factors, the most critical of which is most often how it stacks up alongside its neighborhood comparables.
Some of the reasons cited by advocates of renting over owning are the financial burdens homeownership entails.
January has often been a month when Western Slope homeowners decide to get serious about projects they’ve put on hold during the past year. It’s only logical: most of us tend to regard the annual calendar changeover as a kind of mental departure point.
Western Slope homeowners who regularly watch the “Today” show or Fox Business, or who listen to NPR’s “All Things Considered” on the drive home from work may already be familiar with the views of Liz Weston, a regular contributor to ATC and a number of other leading media outlets.
As we reflect on 2022 and begin to prepare for 2023, we have so much to be grateful for. We've been blessed with an amazing family and group of friends, an incredible business with the best colleagues, good health, and so much more.
A recent U.S. News article headline looked promising: “The Guide to Understanding Your Home Value.”
Once you have decided to sell your Western Slope house, unless it’s already in top-notch shape, you face some meaningful decisions about things that might need to be refreshed, upgraded, or replaced altogether.
“To understand the future, we must focus on what real estate does for people.”
“Cross my heart and hope to die!” It’s one of childhood’s most solemn oaths, still uttered by six-year-olds who hope it will convince one and all of their heartfelt intention to keep a promise.
A few years back, the Business Insider listed one tip for negotiating a home sale: “Don’t be a jerk!” That sounds like a hyperbolic put-down (after all, who wants to be a jerk?).
When yahoo!finance (the exclamation point is part of the title) puts residential real estate at the top of their feed, a fair number of Western Slope readers are apt to come across it.
For everyone whose springtime house-hunting plans were disrupted by the pandemic, it might seem best to just let the year pass before renewing the project, since things still haven’t settled back to where we found them last February.
Western Slope residents who will be buying a home, refinancing their mortgage, or even just financing a car anytime soon, should think twice before making abrupt credit moves. Even some actions intended to reflect positively on their creditworthiness can backfire.
The U.S. News & World Report weighed in with a quite useful list: housewarming gift ideas that are both thoughtful and practical.