grand junction colorado living: Home Sales in Grand Junction July 2015
- 09/04/15 09:04 AM
July Grand Junction home sales did not disappoint with a total of 432 homes sold and 29 bank sales. June had 405 sales and 21 bank sales and May had 403 sales and 22 bank sales. There is still a shortage of inventory and many homes are under contract the first week.Grand Junction Ranked Second In Cities Least Affected By InflationA recent report released by Smart Asset reveals just how far the dollar will go in Grand Junction. According to the report Grand Junction has seen an 8.11 percent increase in purchasing power in the past decade. This translates that when out … (0 comments)
Grand Junction's New Home Sales Have Been Robust With 51 Sales in June, 2015This brand-new home in the Mahan Manor subdivision of East Orchard Mesa was built by Blue Star Construction Inc. Blue Star Homes currently has 11 active subdivisions in the area and is one of Grand Junction's most respected and desired builders! The Buyer moved from Parker, Colorado and recognized the advantages of our housing market and what you can buy for $250,000 vs. Denver prices.Built on a full quarter acre lot, the 5 bedrooms, 2 bath, 3 car garage home with 2004 square feet met all of the buyers "must … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Colorado Mesa University Classes for People Over 50
- 08/24/15 12:34 PM
New Dimensions is a Non-Profit Organization Affiliated with Colorado Mesa UniversityNew Dimension Lifelong Learning Institute offers people over 50 years old in Western Colorado the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a wide range of classes. Participants can enroll in any combination of classes with a membership fee of only $50 for each term in which they register.Classes Offered in History, Science, Philosophy, Ethics, Political Science, Art, Literature, Economics, Current Issues, Performing Arts and MoreClasses meet at different locations and have stimulating learning. Some may meet only once per term, others several times. Most classes meet during the daytime. There are no papers … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction
- 08/15/15 07:48 AM
The Riverfront Trail System Provides Many Recreational Opportunities to Walkers, Cyclists, Joggers, and Fisherman.This recreational outdoor trail lines the Colorado and the Gunnison Rivers to create a contiguous path between the City of Fruita, through the City of Grand Junction, to the Town of Palisade. The Trail consists of many different sections, but I am going to focus on the East and West Wildlife Section and the Clifton Nature Park Section. Here is a link to detailed maps on ALL the sections of the Riverfront Trail, just pull up the PDF of the ones you want and take it with you. The … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Golf Courses in Grand Junction, Colorado
- 08/04/15 02:20 AM
Grand Junction Offers Endless Recreational Opportunities, One of Which is Golf. The mild and dry climate at an elevation of 4,597 feet provides some of the best golfing on the Western Slope. There are 5 public golf courses and one private course in Grand Junction. Lincoln Park - 800 Mantlo, Grand Junction 81501 970-242-6394This is a 9 hole course in the heart of Downtown Grand Junction. You can get in 9 holes after work and it is an easy course to walk for seniors. For someone new to golf it is a great place to learn or sharpen your skills for the more … (2 comments)
Grand Junction New Home Sales for the Month of April Grand Junction New home sales have picked up in 2015 and the area builders are pleased. There are several more new home communities coming up in the fall of 2015 that will add to the economic growth of the Grand Valley. Thirty-one new homes were sold in April, 2015. Heritage Estates was the most active with 7 sales. The gross volume of new home sales was $7,562,600. Data courtesy of Land Title. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed.For more information on New Home Sales in the Grand Junction area, call Sandra at … (2 comments)
Homes and Real Estate Market Report April, 2015 for Grand Junction , Fruita, Palisade, Loma and MackGrand Junction home sales have been extremely active, this reflects good home pricing and buyers getting back into the market. In Mesa County there were 292 single family transactions, 18 multi-family and 34 vacant land transactions in April, 2015. The average single family home sold for $210,301. If you are interested in home prices in a particular neighborhood, call Sandra (970) 261-1686 or email me and I will get the information to you. … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Grand Junction and Mesa County Property Taxes
- 06/22/15 07:48 AM
Mesa County Property Taxes for Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade and Outlying AreasThinking about relocating to the Grand Valley area? Here is the information you need about Mesa County Property Taxes.Real property must be revalued every odd numbered year. The actual value of real property is based on its value as of the appraisal date which is June 30th of the year prior to the reappraisal year. Residential property may be valued using only the market approach to value. In this approach, the value of the subject property is based on an analysis of comparable sales to predict the price properties would have … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Art on the Corner, Grand Junction's Top Attraction
- 06/19/15 03:04 AM
Grand Junction is located in the Grand Valley and the Colorado National Monument is the Backdrop. The tree lined, pedestrian friendly streets with the outdoor sculptures is Grand Junction's most popular attraction. Thirty years ago, Dave Davis and 10 other Grand Junction sculptors had a great idea to stimulate an oppressed Downtown Grand Junction. On Sunday, August 5, 1984, Davis and crew installed 26 sculptures at 2 a.m.. The Art on the Corner project was one of the first of its kind in the country and has grown every year. Today, Art on the Corner features more than 100 sculptures in bronze, stone and … (2 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Bicycle Friendly Community Award for Grand Junction
- 06/12/15 03:09 AM
The League of American Bicyclists Awarded Grand Junction Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community for 2015-2019.The recognition is timely with the recent re-establishment of the Urban Trails Committee as an advisory board to the City Council. The Committee will be active on adddressing transportation, the emphasis on funding Safe Routes to Schools projects and the City of Grand Junction signing onto the US Dept. of Transportation's Mayor Challenge for Safer People and Safer Streets. With miles of bicycle trails, the Riverfront Trail and bicycles all around town, we all know Grand Junction is a "Bicycle Friendly Community". Receiving the Bronze Award is another bragging point for … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Guidelines For VA Home Loans in Grand Junction
- 06/10/15 02:08 AM
Grand Junction, Fruita and Palisade Tips to Finding the Right Home If you are an eligible Veteran looking to purchase a home in the Grand Junction area with a VA loan, it is important to be pre-approved through a local lender that is VA approved and has a good history of successful closings of VA Home loans. A VA home loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and helps eligible veterans purchase properties by supplying them with home financing. A VA loan is backed by the federal government, making it one of the only loans that requires no down payment. … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Summer Camp Options for Kids in Grand Junction
- 04/15/15 12:51 PM
Here are three great summer programs for the kids Time to start thinking about summer camp for the children. Just not any camp will do, the camp should stimulate the children's mind and body. That is exactly what makes the choice for camp so hard. I have reviewed the camp options for my 7 year old granddaugher and I am so glad that we live in Grand Junction because the camps are outstanding! The John McConnell Math and Science Center is offering mind stimulating programs in science projects, nature, Lego engineering, coding and chemistry projects. The Math and Science Center offers year-round programs for the kids. The center is filled with all … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Enstrom's Chocolate Easter Eggs !
- 04/05/15 05:44 AM
Chocolate Easter Eggs an Enstrom Candies Tradition For more than 25 years Enstrom's has been creating hand decorated chocolate Easter eggs. Each spring several ladies pipe tubes of pastel icing onto 3,000 chocolate Easter eggs. The eggs are created in small, medium and large sizes, in either light or dark chocolate. The large eggs are called "Milk Chocolate Surprise Egg" as the inside is filled with candy. The eggs come in a variety of fillings such as: peanut butter, coconut, Swiss cream, pecan nut and more. After the eggs are decorated they are shipped to Enstrom's retail locations in Fruita, Arvada and … (2 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Grand Junction's Art on the Corner
- 04/02/15 03:31 AM
A giant chrome buffalo, three large gorillas, a dinosaur on a bicycle, these are just a few of the more than 100 outdoor sculptures you will find on the streets of Downtown Grand Junction. The tree lined, pedestrian friendly streets with the outdoor sculptures is Grand Junction's most popular attraction. Thirty years ago, Dave Davis and 10 other Grand Junction sculptors had a great idea to stimulate an oppressed Downtown Grand Junction. On Sunday, August 5, 1984, Davis and crew installed 26 sculptures at 2 a.m.. The Art on the Corner project was one of the first of its kind in … (0 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Western Colorado Craft Beer Festival 2015
- 03/31/15 02:45 PM
3rd Annual Craft Beer Celebration in Grand Junction I always check for upcoming events and when I noticed the craft beer celebration coming up on March 28, 2015, it sounded like it would be a lot of fun. I mentioned it to my daughter and we decided to go and to invite a co-worker of hers to join us. The event started at 2 pm and I did not know they had a limit on tickets. Lucky for us when we finally worked our way up to pay for our tickets at $20 per person, there were only six tickets left after we purchased ours. … (2 comments)
This brand-new home in the Mahan Manor subdivision of East Orchard Mesa was built by Blue Star Construction Inc. Blue Star Homes currently has 11 active subdivisions in the area and is one of Grand Junction's most respected and desired builders! Built on a full quarter acre lot, the 5 bedrooms, 2 bath, 3 car garage home with 2004 square feet met all of the buyers "must have's". The buyers of the home loved the quality of the home construction and finishes. Gorgeous tile accents separate the carpeting and the ceramic … (0 comments)
Grand Junction is one of four Western towns uniquely positioned to appeal to retirees.
The easy access to the protected public lands of the Grand Valley area is one of the top considerations for retirees. Baby boomers and Seniors ranked clean air, clean water and access to outdoor recreation as being most important to them when choosing where to live.
In the past retirees would say that healthcare and hospital access and the cost of living was most important to them. Perhaps this change in thought is due to an active lifestyle that keeps retirees healthier and … (3 comments)
grand junction colorado living: Grand Junction New Home Construction Booming!
- 03/19/15 03:11 AM
More New Homes To Be Built in Grand Junction to Meet Demand Construction of new homes in Grand Junction has been going strong since 2013 due in part to a shortage of inventory and a decline in distressed properties. A new project that will start this fall called Pinnacle Ridge will be constructed on 45 acres in the popular and prestigious "Redlands". The project will consist of 79 single family homes on xeriscaped lots of around 12,000 square feet on average. Construction will be in four or five phases on a schedule paired with sales. Scenic views and 17 acres of preserved open space and a … (0 comments)
Canyon View Park and Sports Complex, Grand Junction's Premier Park!
The park encompasses over 110 acres and there is a myriad of things to do! Let's start with helping you find Canyon View Park. The primary entrance for Canyon View is off of 24 Road, about 2/3 of the way from G Road to I-70. There is also an entrance just east of 24 road on G Road. Once you are in the park just pick one of the many parking areas and choose an activity. There are numerous shelters located throughout the complex, all have restrooms. There are BBQ grills … (3 comments)
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