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Capital Gains Taxes

Capital Gains Taxes

  • The Durango Team
  • 10/18/24

Here’s a breakdown of Colorado’s capital gains taxes, covering rates, exemptions, and ways to reduce your tax liability. 

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Durango, CO Biking Trails

Durango, CO Biking Trails

  • The Durango Team
  • 10/15/24

Durango, CO, an outdoor-centric city in Southwest Colorado, is a mountain bike mecca, featuring hundreds of miles of trail syst...

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Winnetka, IL Condos For Sale

September 2024 La Plata County Real Estate Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 10/11/24

As we wrap up the third quarter of 2024, the residential real estate market in La Plata County continues to shift.

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Halloween Events 2024

Halloween Events 2024

  • The Durango Team
  • 10/8/24

Spooky season is here with Halloween coming up soon! Durango offers plenty of community events for the holiday.

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Q4 2024 Mortgage Rates

Q4 2024 Mortgage Rates

  • The Durango Team
  • 10/4/24

As we move into the fourth quarter of 2024, we are happy to see the much anticipated reduction in mortgage rates. 

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Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche

  • The Durango Team
  • 10/1/24

The Colorado Avalanche, based in Denver, CO, represent the Centennial State in the National Hockey League.

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Bayfield, Colorado

Bayfield, Colorado

  • The Durango Team
  • 09/27/24

Tucked away in the Pine River Valley, Bayfield, Colorado is a quaint country town. About 20 miles east of Durango, Bayfield off...

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October 2024 Events

October 2024 Events

  • The Durango Team
  • 09/24/24

Durango and Southwest Colorado have many great events this October including many live bands, walking tours, and more.

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2024 National Association of REALTORSⓇ Update

2024 National Association of REALTORSⓇ Update

  • The Durango Team
  • 09/20/24

Recently, real estate compensation has been making news headlines, stemming from a case in Illinois.

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The Continental Divide

The Continental Divide

  • The Durango Team
  • 09/17/24

The Continental Divide of North America is a naturally occurring ridge that splits the eastern and western watersheds. It follo...

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August 2024 Real Estate Statistics

August 2024 Real Estate Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 09/13/24

In August 2024, there were 96 sales in La Plata County, bringing the year’s total to 539, a 7% decrease in sales year to date c...

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Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies

  • The Durango Team
  • 09/10/24

The Colorado Rockies, Colorado’s home team based in Denver, CO and representing the state in the National League, bears the ico...

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Energy Efficient Homes

Energy Efficient Homes

  • The Durango Team
  • 09/6/24

Southwest Colorado has a small population of homes that are completely off-grid, but there are also many ways to retrofit your ...

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Durango, Colorado Creeks

Durango, Colorado Creeks

  • The Durango Team
  • 09/3/24

Durango and its surrounding areas are home to numerous streams and creeks, some of which flow directly into town, while others ...

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Silverton, Colorado

Silverton, Colorado

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/30/24

Silverton, CO is a quintessential mountain town set against the picture-perfect backdrop of the San Juan Mountains. Nestled bet...

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September 2024 Events

September 2024 Events

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/27/24

School is back in session, the days are cooler, and the days shorter; however, the Durango area events are not slowing down. Ta...

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Real Estate Foreclosures

Real Estate Foreclosures

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/23/24

While it may appear daunting, knowing why it happens and what that means for the property owner, lender, and property itself is...

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Durango Grocery Stores

Durango Grocery Stores

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/20/24

Whether you utilize curbside pickup, Instacart deliveries, or a handwritten shopping list, knowing your store options and every...

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Mancos, Colorado

Mancos, Colorado

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/16/24

Today, the Town of Mancos is a quaint, one-stoplight community less than 30 miles west of Durango, CO.

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2024 Olympics Recap

2024 Olympics Recap

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/13/24

The XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, France was the center of the world’s attention from July 24 - August 11, 2024. There were 329 eve...

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Showcase Worthy Home on an Idyllic Tree-Lined Street in one of South Pasadena’s Most Desirable Neighborhoods

July 2024 Real Estate Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/9/24

At The Wells Group Real Estate Brokerage, we closely monitor the La Plata County residential market to gain cumulative insights...

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Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/6/24

The 2024 National Football League (NFL) season is about to begin, and the Denver Broncos are gearing up for their 65th year in ...

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Durango Transportation

Durango Transportation

  • The Durango Team
  • 08/2/24

When considering a move to Durango or a change of neighborhoods, it’s important to evaluate the transportation and accessibilit...

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August 2024 Events

August 2024 Events

  • The Durango Team
  • 07/30/24

August starts this week with new and returning Durango and surrounding area community events! With the end of summer in sight, ...

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