2022 marks the 59th annual Hesperus Ski Swap! This Durango tradition means that winter is here and it’s time to sell and buy winter gear. Selling your items is easy and only costs $1/item but must have a minimum sales price of $5. The venue at the fairgrounds opens to the public on Saturday November…
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The Colorado Association of Realtors® releases statewide numbers every month allowing us to understand a larger scale of the real estate market, and compare to our local La Plata County market. There were a total of 8,219 new listings in September 2022; a 15% decrease from September 2021. However, there have been 83,996 new listings…
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The end of October brings pumpkins, costumes, and candy to mind! Durango has wonderful Halloween events for people of all ages. The annual Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Main Avenue is a family favorite! Providing a safe environment for children 10 years old and younger (accompanied by an adult) to participate in the classic activity and…
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Compiling monthly real estate statistics helps us compare and understand our local La Plata County real estate market. The Durango Area Association of Realtors® September 2022 real estate statistics have been released and here are some highlights. Durango In Town saw 20 new single family home listings, a 54% increase over September 2021. However, a…
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As we move into the last two months of 2022, Durango still is alive with events to enjoy! Even amidst the colder weather, here a few of November’s events not to miss. Starting November 1st and running throughout the month is the Durango Public Library’s Page One Writing Contest. November is National Novel Writing Month…
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The Wells Group compiles real estate statistics monthly to compare recent market activity with months and years past, which shows us trends and key metrics. In September 2022, there were 109 sales in La Plata County. With 116 in July and 122 in August, this number is slightly lower. With the exception of the booming…
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Built in 1936, the Smiley Building was originally used as a junior and senior high school until the mid 90s. In 1998, the Shaw family renovated the vacant building and opened a community center with offices, dance studios, a theater, and a few residential spaces. Today, the building is home to many of these same…
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Winter in Colorado brings below freezing temperatures, snow storms, and truly beautiful sceneries. However, these cold days can cause damage to unprepared homes. Take into consideration these items to check and fix before winter sets in. Windows are a critical piece of home design; they brighten rooms with natural light and provide “portals” to outside!…
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The crisp morning air means it’s fall in Southwest Colorado! Still, the days are full of the sun’s warmth making it perfect to take a drive and see the changing colors. The San Juan Scenic Byway is a 231 miles round trip that takes you through the mountain towns of Silverton, Ouray, Ridgeway, Telluride, Dolores,…
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The home buying process has many steps including shopping for a mortgage loan. There are some common factors across lenders like basing rates off of Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac. However, there are a lot of variables such as communication, timing of execution, and third-party fees which are all an important part of the process.…
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