real estate colorado: I'm Back! - 07/21/18 08:00 AM
It's been a while since I've been active on Active Rain, and that's because last October, I "retired."  However, my first love, real estate, kept calling.  So, after 4 years in the mortgage business and 9 months of retirement, I reactivated my real estate license this month and joined Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties.  I am so excited to be back!  
Don't get me wrong, retirement was fun.  I've never been bored with time off.  It was great having no agenda, no commitments, and just, basically, leading a life by stream-of-consciousness, jumping from one activity or project to another as the thought and … (5 comments)

real estate colorado: Ouray County Colorado May Market Update--Good Deals Go Fast! - 05/11/11 11:04 AM
Although I work out of my real estate office in Montrose, CO, I also live in Ridgway, Ouray County, Colorado, a county with a population of less than 5,000.   I get the occasional listing or buyer looking in this area, which alway pleases me, since I love living here so much.   This past May Day, as I worked from my beautiful home with the spectacular view of the Cimarron Mountains, I thought I'd take a look at the residential active and sold listings for Ouray County on our MLS.  
I found 262 such listings, of which 28 sold in the last 6 months.    That represents less … (2 comments)

real estate colorado: Hot Deal on 1-Acre Homesite in Divide Ranch and Club, Ridgway, CO - 03/27/11 05:55 AM
 
Such a hot deal on a 1-acre homesite in Divide Ranch and Club in Ridgway, Colorado doesn't come along very often, even in this down market. It is priced at only $35,000, when the median price of all lots for sale in Divide Ranch is about $180,000. 
This nicely wooded lot sits across the road from the 14th tee of the Divide Ranch and Club Golf Course, offering up spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains from all angles through the tall Ponderosa trees. 
For more information, photos, and a virtual tour, click on this link:  Divide Ranch and Club … (0 comments)

real estate colorado: Affordable Living In Montrose, CO on Large Lot--bring the kids, dogs, toys! - 08/18/10 10:50 AM
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real estate colorado: Montrose, CO Home for Sale on 1 Acre-Rural Living but close to City Amenities - 04/06/10 01:58 PM
Lots of Elbow Room on 1-Acre Corner Lot! 62605 Jeremy Rd., Montrose, CO 81401 View Map There's a lot of elbow room on this one-acre corner lot in a bright, open, cheery home that shows pride of ownership. Nice split floor plan with 3rd bedroom that works well as an office or media room. Great room with vaulted ceilings, plant shelves, and large picture windows framing mountain views and farm fields. Kitchen includes a breakfast bar and opens to cozy dining area next to sunny picture window. Enjoy the outdoors in privacy on sunny, south-side patio with gas fire pit enclosed … (0 comments)

real estate colorado: For Sale-Gorgeous, Custom Santa Fe-Style Home in Montrose on 40 Acres - 04/06/10 01:49 PM
Custom Santa Fe-Style Home on 40 Acres 19149 Paradox Trail, Montrose, CO 81403 View Map Owner/builder's attention to detail and quality shows throughout this house which boasts custom tile and colored stamped cement flooring, granite countertops and hickory cabinets in gourmet kitchen, knotty alder pine interior doors, custom-made, wrought iron ladders and railings, ornamental tin ceiling in dining area, efficient, propane-fueled woodstove in master bedroom, antique table turned vanity with hand-painted sink in guest bathroom, a master bathroom retreat with separate shower and soaking tub (with one of the best views in the house), and much more. Energy efficiency and comfort … (0 comments)

real estate colorado: Positive News Continues--Especially for Montrose Real Estate - 09/05/09 07:57 AM
There may be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow after all.  After months of hearing nothing but bad to worse news concerning the real estate industry and the economy in general, we're finally receiving positive news that things are improving, with new home sales up across the nation. Click here to read such a report from REALTrends. 
Certainly, here in the Montrose area, we're seeing a lot more activity, especially for homes in the $200,000 and under range.  We're also seeing a greater number of short sales and foreclosures, which is spurring interest from investors and bargain hunters, although … (1 comments)