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HVAC Systems

HVAC Systems

  • The Durango Team
  • 05/8/26

The HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) is an important part of all types of structures as it controls the...

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Pinkerton Hot Springs

Pinkerton Hot Springs

  • The Durango Team
  • 05/5/26

Traveling north from Durango to Silverton on Highway 550, you will pass Pinkerton Hot Springs about 12 miles from town on the e...

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Pet Friendly Home Features

Pet Friendly Home Features

  • The Durango Team
  • 05/1/26

Below are some of the most common, unique, and practical amenities to look for in pet-friendly real estate.

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May 2026 Events

May 2026 Events

  • The Durango Team
  • 04/28/26

The Southwest Colorado area is coming alive with fun events that you won’t want to miss next month, and there's something for e...

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Q1 2026 Durango Area Association of REALTORS Statistics

Q1 2026 Durango Area Association of REALTORS Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 04/24/26

Key data points, such as the number of homes sold and median sold prices, reflect supply & demand, as well as overall market va...

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Hidden Gems in Durango, CO

Hidden Gems in Durango, CO

  • The Durango Team
  • 04/21/26

While many stand out and have great visibility in town, we’ve picked a few hidden gems that are off the main drag and may even ...

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Golf Course Living in Durango, CO

Golf Course Living in Durango, CO

  • The Durango Team
  • 04/17/26

Golf course living is a special niche in the real estate market that allows homeowners to enjoy the game right outside their do...

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The Smiley Building

The Smiley Building

  • The Durango Team
  • 04/14/26

The Smiley Building holds a special place in Durango, serving many purposes since it was built in 1936.

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March 2026 Real Estate Statistics

March 2026 Real Estate Statistics

  • The Durango Team
  • 04/10/26

The first three months of 2026 showed above-average activity, an encouraging start to the year.

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Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College

  • The Durango Team
  • 04/7/26

Durango, CO is a college town, home to Fort Lewis College (FLC), a four-year liberal arts public institution.

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Buyer & Seller Deadlines in Real Estate Contracts

Buyer & Seller Deadlines in Real Estate Contracts

  • The Durango Team
  • 04/3/26

Below, we’ll highlight some of the most common deadlines found in a Colorado real estate contract.

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The Sky Steps

The Sky Steps

  • The Durango Team
  • 03/31/26

The Sky Steps Trail is a unique in-town trail with just over 500 steps connecting downtown and the Fort Lewis College mesa.

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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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