Western Slope Real Estate Blog

21 04, 2021

8 Ways to Create an Attractive Home Office in Mesa County

2021-04-20T13:33:58-06:00April 21st, 2021|Decor, Staging, and Showings, Home Ownership, Repairs and Remodeling|

Since COVID-19 became a lock-down situation for many companies and their workers a home office became almost an essential item on a house buyer's wish list. After all, many people work at least part of the time at home — and even if they don't, they still want somewhere to store the computer and their household papers.

13 04, 2021

Thinking About Senior Housing in Mesa County

2021-04-13T18:13:29-06:00April 13th, 2021|Home Buying, Home Selling|

When it comes to adapting and changing, senior housing in Mesa County plays a key role in an individual's future. Because everyone is different, some may not feel a need to utilize senior housing, while many others will.

24 03, 2021

Mesa County Real Estate and Five Major Trends for 2021

2021-03-24T11:38:43-06:00March 24th, 2021|Home Buying, Home Selling|

Dave Ramsey is a standout among media finance coaches. It’s hard to disagree with his brand of commonsensical counsel that eschews shortcuts and paths to riches that depend on newly concocted strategies. Mesa County readers and listeners who rely on his consistently risk-averse advice learn to avoid high-interest debt while building a solid financial base—a footing typically anchored by the equity most families build through their greatest investment, their home.

3 03, 2021

What are Homebuyers Looking For in 2021? Here Are the Hottest Outdoor Features

2021-03-23T15:31:04-06:00March 3rd, 2021|Decor, Staging, and Showings, Favorites, Fun Things, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling|

It’s been quite the year for real estate agents, with fairly large factors affecting every housing market in addition to all of the hyper-local influences in home preference. Most areas in Mesa County have seen an increased focus on outdoor spaces associated with the homes.

17 02, 2021

Winter Driving Tour of Colorado National Monument

2021-03-23T15:42:33-06:00February 17th, 2021|Favorites, Fun Things|

It’s easy to appreciate the beauty of Colorado National Monument in the summer, when plants and trees in Grand Junction, Colorado are in full bloom. But the Monument is particularly attractive in the winter. Snow in the Grand Valley is not as common as in the higher elevations in the state. But when a dusting of snow occurs here it covers the Colorado National Monument in a cozy, white blanket.

27 01, 2021

What’s Up With Inspections in Mesa County? Part 3: Home Inspections For Sellers

2021-03-23T15:47:45-06:00January 27th, 2021|Favorites, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling|

For this third part of our blog series on the home inspection process we feel it’s important to talk about home inspections from a home seller’s perspective. If you’re selling a home you will definitely encounter a detailed inspection of your home from your buyer. Understanding it and working through the inspection process will help your deal go smoother for everyone.