You have your future house under contract…next you get the home inspected.  You see the report and it reads in a language you don’t understand but all you can tell is it looks BAD!  Ahhhh…
Okay, first…Breathe.  It’s okay, relax…let’s review.
* Don’t worry when you read ….”appears serviceable”
What does that mean?   Sounds like “needs work” but actually [...]

What is SnowDown?
As most of you might know, Durango is a snowy mountain town and some people deal with tons of snow in different ways.  Some love it, others get what’s known as “cabin fever”.  This is an overwhelming feeling of needing to get out of the house! 
Well, Snowdown was created as a way to deal [...]

There is no time more fitting to say thank you to our friends and clients from all of us at Blue Ribbon. It has been a great year.  Yes, we were faced with many challenges but none that we could not learn something from.

2010 Real Estate forecast for Durango – Positive
After speaking to lenders, investors, [...]

Being born and raised in Austin, Texas  (the said to be – live music capital of the world) a town FULL of entertainment and excitement, I have high expectations for the “arts” if you will.
When I first moved to Durango I immediately checked out the music venues and the Arts scene.  Even to this day [...]

A casual break from real estate with a little info on a local fun spot to enjoy a meal…

Zia Taqueria’s Fresh Mex
This is probably one of my favorite “quick stops”.  If I have a client I am driving around and we need a fast lunch or if it’s 7:30 pm and I really don’t feel [...]

 
Taking a break from Real Estate to enjoy a local restaurant review written by Shaheen, also found on Buzztown’s website!
 

Where to get Mexican food for breakfast?
 
Emilio’s
Mom and Pop Breakfast and Lunch Stop
 
This is my new favorite secret spot to take my friends. Emilio’s Restaurant tucked away in the historic Main Ave. mall between 8th and 9th Street. This hidden treasure [...]

Anyone in Real Estate knows it’s a 24-7 job.  You cell phone is attached to your hip at all times and your laptop is never more then a few feet away.  Every once in a while you have to step away from work and enjoy a little vacation.
Last week Claudia and I decided to go [...]