montrose colorado real estate: Another price reduction-nice property - 12/16/09 08:15 AM
Beautiful home priced right at $289,900
 
Alot of pride and joy in this home in The Preserve! Among the many upgrades and special touches are custom paint throughout--with beautiful glazing in main part of home--hardwood and tiled floors, wooden roman shades, granite counters, crown molding, tray ceiling, lovely formal dining room with glass paned french doors. Master bath features double sinks, separate tub and shower & walk-in closet. Beautiful mature landscaping w/grassed, xeriscaped and garden areas with fenced playground. RV parking.
Over-sized 2 car heated garage with epoxied flooring features much storage with plenty of cabinets, work, and storage space. … (3 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: Another price reduction-nice property golf course living - 12/16/09 06:30 AM
Really nice home in Cobble Creek Golf Community!! Priced at $349,900 this is a great buy!!   
 
Beautiful custom home on 12th fairway! 3 bedroom + office! Travertine-tiled entry and vaulted ceilings as you enter this lovely home. Hardwood floors and granite-tiled counters w/maple cabinets grace a roomy kitchen w/breakfast bar, pantry, kitchen/dining & w/separate dining rm. as well! Master suite has trey ceiling w/crown moulding and lg. 5 pc.bath w/walk-in closet. Plantation blinds and Roman shades. Landscaping is just immaculate! Enjoy relaxing on covered patio w/pull down privacy/sunscreen.
Amenities include golf practice facilities, parks and private fishing ponds. Walking/biking … (3 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: Price Reduction - Great Home Just Got better - 12/16/09 06:17 AM
Really nice free standing Patio Home reduced to $219,000.
Stand alone brick patio home in sought-after Peppertree! Clean and well-maintained. All on one level. 3' wide doors. Hardwood floors, tile, wainscoting, quality wood windows, good sized closets, pantry, central vacuum, blinds,and all appliances included. Back porch has been converted to sunroom/family room & has lots of windows to let in lots of sunshine and is heated & cooled. Quality built, freshly painted and ready to move into! HOA fee includes landscaping (watering and mowing) and snow removal. Stand alone brick patio home in sought-after Peppertree! Clean and well-maintained. All on one … (2 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: 18+ Acres productive farm ground - 12/15/09 06:18 AM
Beautiful mountain views on this irrigated 18.45 acre tract! Perfect for single-family custom home and lots of room for horses and 4H! Currently used for alfalfa/grass hay crop-(70% alfalfa 30% grass)-well taken care of and maintained irrigated tract. Seller harvests 3 cuttings, occasionally 4 per season. Beautiful mountain views on this irrigated 18.45 acre tract! Perfect for single-family custom home and lots of room for horses and 4H! Currently used for alfalfa/grass hay crop-(70% alfalfa 30% grass)-well taken care of and maintained irrigated tract. Seller harvests 3 cuttings, occasionally 4 per season.
This truly a beautiful setting in Montrose Colorado. Views … (0 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: We did close escrow - 12/10/09 06:07 AM
Just to follow up on the Bday blessing from last month (my wifes birthday Nov. 24). 
We closed early-10 days in escrow. Everyone was so pleased, excited buyers, happy sellers. Such an easy closing to a long drawn out sale for the seller.
We had the house listed for 8 months, it was on the market on and off for 4 years, with other agents.
A blessing indeed!!
Check the link if you waant to see previous blog. 
Great Bday present
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montrose colorado real estate: Home on 1 Acre 2980 Square Feet 4 car garage - 12/10/09 05:35 AM
2985 Square Feet, park like setting, 4 bedrooms 3 baths 4 car garage!!
MLS# 602507     $410,000    63016 Newport Drive
Beautiful custom home on Spring Creek Mesa! Lots of square footage in this ranch style home!  Rooms are large and functional! Hickory cabinets and tile in kitchen. Lovely oak floors and tile throughout. Gas fireplace and skylights in great room. Master has huge tiled and glass shower. Unique granite entry. This one feels like home! One acre lot is fully landscaped, including Austrian pines and Maple trees, and is immaculate! Subdivision has 23 acre common grounds with 2 fishing … (4 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: In Town close to Hospital - 12/10/09 05:17 AM
 
 
Cute, Cute, Cute! Located in the heart of town and close to the hospital, this sweet home has been completely remodeled from the foundation to the roof!
Quality materials include Anderson windows, maintenance-free vinyl siding, custom paint, refinished hardwood floors, tiled bathroom, new cupboards in kitchen and more!
All appliances including wood stove go with this lovely home! Large backyard with privacy fence and shed, large covered outdoor patio. Move in ready!
$174,900

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montrose colorado real estate: Great Buy on Log Hill Mesa - 12/10/09 05:10 AM
 
  
In the Pines! Unique octagon mountain home on 2 wooded acres in Loghill Village. Marble counters in kitchen with cherry cabinets, crown molding, accent lighting over/under cabinets, breakfast bar, pantry, double oven is convection/conventional, 2 wet bars with built ins(1 up/1 down), white marble tiled entry. Tiled sink counters & shower walls w/pergo floors in all 3 bathrooms-- double sinks in  master & downstairs bath.                                  Watch the stars at night & wildlife by day from wraparound redwood deck!This is a very private setting in the midst of mature ponderosa pines and scrub oak trees. Property is completely fenced by … (1 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: please don't hurt my feelings! - 12/08/09 05:39 AM
So here we go. We submit a very low offer on a foreclosure, the bank gets back to us with "REJECTED" and a big checkmark  in the box "no counter".  I inform my client that the bank did not counter and he goes ballistic.
I try to explain to him again, in a calm fashion that his offer was indeed low ball and the bank did not take it seriously( according to the listing agent). Also further reminding him there has been a lot of activity etc. etc. and we needed to make a better offer on this property. I also reiterated that … (100 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: Price Reduction on Great Home - 12/08/09 04:37 AM
 
Price reduction
Home on Large Lot in The Preserve!! Located at 3017 Lost Creek Road N. MLS# 633286 well priced at $289,900
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 Alot of pride and joy in this home in The Preserve! Among the many upgrades and special touches are custom paint throughout--with beautiful glazing in main part of home--hardwood and tiled floors, wooden roman shades, granite counters, crown molding, tray ceiling, lovely formal dining room with glass paned french doors. Master bath features double sinks, separate tub … (2 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: Question for setting up blog page - 12/05/09 01:22 AM
I have noticed on quite a few blogs that the person that has the blog has information with their profile.
This information is included in the area on the page that has the profile information on the righthand side of the page. I have tried to figure out how to add this content, examples are: facebook link, some people have links to listings and a host of other things. I am getting a little more understanding of how AR works but I have a ways to go.
Part of my business plan for the coming year is to expand my social … (4 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: John Q public and the internet - 12/04/09 01:12 AM
I have been finding that the internet and all the great web sites out there for homes search has made me a better Realtor.
How many times have you had a client come in with a list of MLS numbers neighborhood information and other data that caught you by surprise?
I am very excited about the amount of knowledge my clients are showing when it comes to selling or buying property. It really does not seem to matter if they are local or from out of town. It has really made me do my research on current market trends and staying … (6 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: Great Bday present - 12/02/09 09:40 AM
As all of you may know sales have been interesting in this current market. My wife and I have been praying that we could have a couple more closings this year as we head into the slower months. We have seen His grace so many times in our walk when in His timing things came through. Well her birthday was coming up (it was last Tuesday) and we had a couple of really discouraging days and I asked that Joan would have a special blessing for her Bday.
Well on Tuesday (her Bday) morning we had a cash offer 14 day … (4 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: Beautiful custom home in Solar Hills Ranch - 12/01/09 06:06 AM
 This is a truly spectacular home in Montrose Colorado. The views to the south are unobstructed and because each building site is in an envelope no one will build in front of you. This 1.6 acre property is close to all the amenities of town, close to shopping, and within an hour and 15 minutes of world class skiing at Telluride. Want to hike? Try the many trails in the public lands. The BLM, and forest service comprismise 60% of Montrose County. The Black Canyon National Park is just minutes away as well as world class trout fishing in Gold Medal waters. You can't beat … (2 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: Looking for independence? Local minimart -gas- car wash - 11/30/09 09:13 AM
Want to invest or run your own business? This is it West main car wash fuel and convience store. Well priced at $299,000
Successful business for Mom & Pop or investor! Well maintained and owner-operated convenience store/gas station and 6 bay carwash (includes 1 open scrub bay for RV/Trucks) on busy highway! All fixtures and equipment included in sale--gas pumps and diesel pumps, vacuums and all equipment for car wash and convenience store--too many inclusions to list! Real estate & turn key business--all set up and ready to go! Westside Mini-Mart and Carwash.

 
 
 
 
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montrose colorado real estate: Check out this Patio Home no maintenance - 11/30/09 09:04 AM
Lovle Patio Home in desireable location in Montrose!
Stand alone brick patio home in sought-after Peppertree! Clean and well-maintained. All on one level. 3' wide doors. Hardwood floors, tile, wainscoting, quality wood windows, good sized closets, pantry, central vacuum, blinds,and all appliances included. Back porch has been converted to sunroom/family room & has lots of windows to let in lots of sunshine and is heated & cooled. Quality built, freshly painted and ready to move into! HOA fee includes landscaping (watering and mowing) and snow removal. 3rd bedroom has great built-ins and desk area for home office. Approximately 3' around perimeter of … (2 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: where do you post listings? - 11/28/09 01:05 AM
I have been a little confused about where to post listings. I have some nice properties in Residential, Commercial as well as investment and Land. I do not want to clog up AR with listings in the wrong areas.
Also any hints on Tags?
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and hopefully we can all finish the year strong. We were in the office yesterday for about 3.5 hours and had 3 quality inquiries.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
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montrose colorado real estate: Some activity in the market - 11/27/09 01:23 AM
The last few weeks in our office have been fairly busy. We have had a few housing starts but I believe the uptick is more related to the continued bottoming out in the pricing. This is getting a few fence sitters and small investors moving into the market. We have seen more foreclosures coming on the market. We need jobs here espically in the construction areas. Without a housing recovery and new construction our employment numbers will keep rising. One job opening had 100 applicants which is over the top for our community. In fact I have had several people say to … (1 comments)

montrose colorado real estate: thankful on Thanksgiving - 11/26/09 03:21 AM
Just got back from a walk on our property. Reflecting on this past year and all the trials and successful events. We have had such a roller coaster market but were able to help a lot of people see their homeowner dream come true.
Take a minute to survey where you are and give thanks. Even those who have had extreme trouble look ahead, endure and keep moving forward, work hard, and good things will happen.
Happythanksgiving to all.
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montrose colorado real estate: Beware of the con artist - 11/13/09 08:03 AM
We had a walkin last week cash buyer etc. etc. He had the most elaborate line of BS I have ever come across. He worked us with his sick wife and twin daughters, needed to purchase and close in 12 days, had the money and was ready to look for a house. Lost his wallet went to police to get paper work for a new one also the bank to cancell credit cards and order new ones. Really really good, we lent him a 100 bucks to get gas to talk his recovering girls to a friends in another city. Anyway … (2 comments)