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Christmas and New Year’s in Durango 2022

Christmas and New Year’s are next week! Durango is in full holiday swing with the tree lit up in Buckley Park, snow covered trees, and many celebratory events. Here are a few things to do in Durango during Christmas and New Year’s. Artsy Craft Studio, a local art studio is hosting a variety of classes…
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Durango Area Association of REALTORS® November 2022 Statistics

The Durango Area Association of REALTORS® compiles La Plata County real estate metrics from past months and years in order to compare trends and help predict where the market is going. In November, La Plata County experienced a decrease in activity from November 2021. There were 9.5% less new single family listings and 47.9% less…
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Durango Bakeries

There’s nothing like the smell of fresh bread! Durango has a plethora of bakeries producing a wide variety of homemade fresh baked goods. While there are too many to mention them all, here are a few of our top picks. Bread, aptly named for the simple yet delicious loaves of bread they make in their…
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The Wells Group November 2022 Statistics

The Wells Group releases monthly statistics with past comparisons so we can look at trends and key metrics in our local real estate market. November 2022 had 67 sales with the total now 1038 for the year. In 2021, there were 125 sales in November and the year total was 1420. This year’s total sales…
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The Hive

A unique program founded in Durango offering an inclusive and safe space for all ages fills a much-needed niche in town. Created by adult mentors aiming towards providing exploration for passions has morphed The Hive into an indoor skate park, also used for art, music, and more. As a non-profit, locals come together to provide…
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The Real Estate Market

The last few years have produced unforeseen changes in the real estate market from record breaking sales, record breaking low mortgage rates, high inflation for homebuilding, and now low inventory with high mortgage rates. Heading into 2023, Fannie Mae’s economists share their expertise and predictions for the next two years. “A modest recession” is what…
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Noel Night 2022

This year marks the 20th anniversary of this wonderful community event. Noel Night began in 2022, in response to the tragic Missionary Ridge Fire. Beads and Beyond, a local bead, jewelry, and trinket store started this event in support of all the local businesses affected by the fire. Just in time for holiday shopping, December…
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December 2022 Events

December has so many holiday themed events including many art classes for ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, cards, and more. While you can’t go wrong with any of Durango’s events, here are a few of our favorites! December 9, 10, and 11 the State Street Ballet from Santa Barbara shares the magical story of the Nutcracker live…
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The Wells Group October 2022 Statistics

Monthly, The Wells Group compiles statistics in order to gain further understanding on the current market in relation to years past. After another busy summer, our local La Plata County real estate market is following a past trend of a slower winter season. October 2022 had 85 sales bringing this year to a total of…
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Durango Holiday Markets 2022

Every year, various Durango venues host holiday markets featuring home baked goods, handcrafted gifts, and showcase local artists. These not only provide an excellent source for gift buyers, but also support local organizations and artists! Starting this weekend, three markets will be held Saturday, November 19th. The Methodist Women United in Faith will hold their…
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