Happy Snowdown Durango!  We have seen below zero temperatures in the last week….CHILLY!   Even with the cold front, all the excitement from the annual Snowdown festival has not stopped people from coming outside!  Still we have been working hard and helping our clients.  Let us know how we can help you! 
Here is your Blue Ribbon’s Weekly Market Update:
What [...]

Below area link to the quarterly statistics published by the Durango area association of Realtors taken straight from the MLS.
2009 had its challenges but comparing 2008 to 2009 we did see a steady increase in sales and a slight increase in median home price.
Click here to see PDF all of 2009 market statistics
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Here is a quick weekly update on what has sold, what’s under contract with a sale pending and what’s newly listed in Durango.
*** SOLD: 3 homes closed in the last week.
Sold Price:  $348,000. $390,000. $394,000.  2 where in town condo/town homes and the other was a single family home outside the “city limits”.
Average days [...]

Just read these thank you letters, published in the Durango Herald, Sunday Spt. 20, 2009. It will make you want to move to Durango…
Visitors touched by help from local man
My wife, Leslie, and I recently were on vacation in Southwest Colorado. We hiked 80 miles on the COlorado Trail and had an amazing vacation in [...]

Blue Ribbon has been busy, busy, busy lately.  The phone has been ringing off the hook with interested Buyers, contracts and showings.  Market has really picked up which is great news!
Here are some updates on what has sold, what’s currently under contract and the new homes available in Durango.
* Here are the homes sold in Sept. up [...]

Check out this new listing the Three Springs. 
This lovely 3 bed, 2.5 bath home boasts over 1800 SF, has a fenced back yard and full 2 car detached garage.  Practically brand new, you can enjoy it well built quality and fine finishes.  
A certified Built Green home!  But don’t worry, you don’t have to trade energy [...]

Here are two reasons to buy a home now (not just in Durango): The rates are low and the tax credits end soon (from USA Today Article, see link below)
“Your friend Walter is a real estate agent, and every time you run into him at the grocery store he suggests that this is an excellent time [...]

 
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 [...]

I got this email from Durango Mountain Resort yesterday and would like to share it with you. Very clever, Vitamin D urango, and how true. This is why we love Durango. If you are considering buying ad home or property in Durango, or would just like to check out Durango Real Estate, please do not hesitate [...]

Join procession to grand opening of transit center
by Bob
Article Last Updated; Wednesday, August 12, 2009, from www.durangoherald.com

At 10 a.m. Friday is the grand opening of the city’s new Transit Center located downtown at Eighth Street and Camino del Rio next to the post office. Consider yourself invited to come down and enjoy the opening ceremony.

You [...]