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Ignacio, CO

Ignacio, CO

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/27/26

The Town of Ignacio was officially founded in 1913 and is a part of the Southern Ute Reservation.

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April 2026 Events

April 2026 Events

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/24/26

Spring is officially here and the events do not disappoint! Durango and the surrounding area are full of things to do this comi...

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CodeRED & Spring Home Protection

CodeRED & Spring Home Protection

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/20/26

It’s also important to be aware of and prepared for severe weather, wildfire, and other community emergencies that can affect y...

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Gardening in Durango

Gardening in Durango

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/17/26

Of course, with Colorado’s four seasons, it’s important to know the best times to plant, what grows well in our climate, and to...

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February 2026 Real Estate Statistics

February 2026 Real Estate Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/13/26

The health of the La Plata County residential market is best represented by inventory levels, sales activity, median prices, an...

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Southwest Colorado Air Quality

Southwest Colorado Air Quality

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/10/26

One major benefit of life in the Rocky Mountains is the consistently good air quality. 

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2026 Mortgage Rates Under 6%

2026 Mortgage Rates Under 6%

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/6/26

During the last week of February 2026, it made headlines when the 30-year federal mortgage rate dipped below 6%, reaching 5.98%. 

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Winter Olympics Recap

Winter Olympics Recap

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/3/26

From February 6 - 22, 2026, 2,900 athletes competed in 116 events across 16 disciplines and 8 sports at 15 different venues. Wo...

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

  • The Durango Team
  • 02/27/26

Our owners recognized that the one thing we were missing was the ability to leverage nationwide and worldwide connections, whic...

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March 2026 Events

March 2026 Events

  • The Durango Team
  • 02/24/26

March is just around the corner, and there’s plenty to do in Southwest Colorado next month! 

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January 2026 Real Estate Statistics

January 2026 Real Estate Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 02/20/26

With the first month of the year complete, we can observe market trends beginning to unfold. In the La Plata County residential...

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Nighttime Activities in Durango, CO

Nighttime Activities in Durango, CO

  • The Durango Team
  • 02/18/26

After experiencing a stunning Southwest Colorado sunset, the fun in Durango doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. From local res...

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Off-grid Living in Southwest Colorado

Off-grid Living in Southwest Colorado

  • The Durango Team
  • 02/13/26

While the incorporated towns and cities are already small by many standards, if you’re looking for even more privacy and seclus...

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Durango Mud Season

Durango Mud Season

  • The Durango Team
  • 02/10/26

Below we’ll talk about why this happens and best practices for respecting the trails during mud season.

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Dream Home Wants & Needs Worksheet

Dream Home Wants & Needs Worksheet

  • The Durango Team
  • 02/6/26

Using this guiding list, you and your RealtorⓇ will work together to narrow down your search and find your next home!

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The Best Sunset Viewing Spots in Durango, CO

The Best Sunset Viewing Spots in Durango, CO

  • The Durango Team
  • 02/3/26

Explore some of the best viewing spots in Durango, CO below.

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Q4 2025 Durango Area Association of REALTORS Statistics

Q4 2025 Durango Area Association of REALTORS Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 01/30/26

We track this critical information quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and year-over-year (YoY) so we can guide the sales process with u...

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February 2026 Events

February 2026 Events

  • The Durango Team
  • 01/27/26

Following Snowdown, there are many other local events, especially around Valentine’s Day. Even with an unusually warm and dry w...

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Durango & Southwest Colorado ZIP Codes

Durango & Southwest Colorado ZIP Codes

  • The Durango Team
  • 01/23/26

But what exactly are zip codes? How are they determined? And which ZIP codes are most common in Southwest Colorado? Let’s break...

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Soup Places in Durango, CO

Soup Places in Durango, CO

  • The Durango Team
  • 01/20/26

Durango has many local restaurants with delicious soup options as well as grocery stores with locally sourced ingredients if yo...

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2025 Real Estate Review & 2026 Predictions

2025 Real Estate Review & 2026 Predictions

  • The Durango Team
  • 01/16/26

By examining this data, we are better able to understand local market trends and develop informed expectations for the coming y...

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Sleigh Rides in Durango

Sleigh Rides in Durango

  • The Durango Team
  • 01/13/26

Sleigh rides are a unique and memorable winter experience in Durango, CO, whether for a family outing or a romantic afternoon.

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December 2025 Real Estate Statistics

December 2025 Real Estate Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 01/9/26

With 2025 now in the rearview mirror, we like to step back and reflect on the full year of real estate activity in La Plata Cou...

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Here’s to 2026

Here’s to 2026

  • The Durango Team
  • 01/6/26

As we enter 2026 and reflect back on 2025, we are deeply grateful for another meaningful year. 

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