15 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s the same number as last week! – check it out.

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There are 66 new listings this week, 15 less than last week!

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May 11, 2012 – Here are the weekly statistics – Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables. Happy Mother’s Day!!

15 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – quite a bit less than last week! – check it out.

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There are 81 new [...]]]>  

May 11, 2012 – Here are the weekly statistics – Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables. Happy Mother’s Day!!

15 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – quite a bit less than last week! – check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 81 new listings this week, 4 less than last week!

Click Here for New Listings

Bankowned Listings (REO):

Due to continuing interest we are including REO property, which means “Real Estate Owned” in bank-lingo, in other words, bankowned properties, or foreclosed properties after the foreclosure process is completed. The bank/lender now owns the property. They are typically sold at a discount, hence the popularity! Please follow this link to our foreclosure page on our website. It shows all active bankowned and foreclosure listings in the area and is continually updated. Bookmark it and visit it often! Or email us, info@blueribbondurango.com to get set up for automatic email notifications on new bankowned listings!

Click here for Foreclosures & Bankowned Homes in the Durango & Surrounding Areas

And Back by Popular demand – the Market Snapshot – Free and Instant Home Valuations! A cool map based comparable report that shows new listings and sales comparables to your house, for sellers or buyers. Sign up by clicking here. Or go to Durangohousevalues.com. You’ll love it!

If you’d like to see any listings or statistics that we are not covering please don’t hesitate to send an email or post a comment. Maybe you’d like to be alerted to new listings in a specific price range or type. Let us know, we’re here to help.

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings by sending me a quick email and letting me know what you’d like to see, claudia@blueribbondurango.com. Have a great weekend! Feel free to call or email me if you’d like to talk about real estate or go to look at properties
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47 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 36 more than last week – WOW! – check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 85 new listings this [...]]]> May 4, 2012 – Here are the weekly statistics – Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables. Can’t believe we are already in the 1st weekend in May! 

47 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 36 more than last week – WOW! – check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 85 new listings this week, 16 more than last week!

Click Here for New Listings

Bankowned Listings (REO):

Due to continuing interest we are including REO property, which means “Real Estate Owned” in bank-lingo, in other words, bankowned properties, or foreclosed properties after the foreclosure process is completed. The bank/lender now owns the property. They are typically sold at a discount, hence the popularity! Please follow this link to our foreclosure page on our website. It shows all active bankowned and foreclosure listings in the area and is continually updated. Bookmark it and visit it often! Or email us, info@blueribbondurango.com to get set up for automatic email notifications on new bankowned listings!

Click here for Foreclosures & Bankowned Homes in the Durango & Surrounding Areas

And Back by Popular demand – the Market Snapshot – Free and Instant Home Valuations! A cool map based comparable report that shows new listings and sales comparables to your house, for sellers or buyers. Sign up by clicking here. Or go to Durangohousevalues.com. You’ll love it!

If you’d like to see any listings or statistics that we are not covering please don’t hesitate to send an email or post a comment. Maybe you’d like to be alerted to new listings in a specific price range or type. Let us know, we’re here to help.

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings by sending me a quick email and letting me know what you’d like to see, claudia@blueribbondurango.com. Have a great weekend! Feel free to call or email me if you’d like to talk about real estate or go to look at properties
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11 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 7 less than last week! – check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 69 new listings this week, 11 [...]]]> April 27, 2012 – Here are the weekly statistics – Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables. Enjoy the last weekend of April!

11 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 7 less than last week! – check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 69 new listings this week, 11 more than last week!

Click Here for New Listings

Bankowned Listings (REO):

Due to continuing interest we are including REO property, which means “Real Estate Owned” in bank-lingo, in other words, bankowned properties, or foreclosed properties after the foreclosure process is completed. The bank/lender now owns the property. They are typically sold at a discount, hence the popularity! Please follow this link to our foreclosure page on our website. It shows all active bankowned and foreclosure listings in the area and is continually updated. Bookmark it and visit it often! Or email us, info@blueribbondurango.com to get set up for automatic email notifications on new bankowned listings!

Click here for Foreclosures & Bankowned Homes in the Durango & Surrounding Areas

And Back by Popular demand – the Market Snapshot – Free and Instant Home Valuations! A cool map based comparable report that shows new listings and sales comparables to your house, for sellers or buyers. Sign up by clicking here. Or go to Durangohousevalues.com. You’ll love it!

If you’d like to see any listings or statistics that we are not covering please don’t hesitate to send an email or post a comment. Maybe you’d like to be alerted to new listings in a specific price range or type. Let us know, we’re here to help.

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings by sending me a quick email and letting me know what you’d like to see, claudia@blueribbondurango.com. Have a great weekend! Feel free to call or email me if you’d like to talk about real estate or go to look at properties
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In honor of Earthday I’m sharing these 5 low cost easy tips to go greener at home, from Realtor.com:

5 low-cost things you can do to go greener at home By Dena Kouremetis

When that certain lovable Muppet Kermit the Frog sang “It isn’t Easy Being Green” so [...]]]> It is Easy to Be Green

In honor of Earthday I’m sharing these 5 low cost easy tips to go greener at home, from Realtor.com:

5 low-cost things you can do to go greener at home
By Dena Kouremetis

When that certain lovable Muppet Kermit the Frog sang “It isn’t Easy Being Green” so long ago, chances are pretty good that he wasn’t referring to how easy it is to help the environment.
Helping the world go greener can begin with you. Anything from purchasing the right appliances to changing out a light bulb can make a huge difference to both the world around you and even your pocketbook in the long run.

1. Reaching for the “stars”
What is already in place in your home that could be a drain on energy? Is it that old refrigerator in the garage? Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that one older appliance (such as your trusty old fridge) can cost you as much as $150 more per year than an energy-efficient model?
Here’s a sobering thought — if just 10 homeowners replaced their older appliances with EnergyStar®-qualified ones, it would be equivalent to planting 1.7 million new acres of trees. Plan a budget to slowly replace all your “energy hog” appliances with new energy saving models and you’ll thank yourself later on.

2. How hot is hot and how cold is cold?
Turning down the thermostat in cold weather and inching it up during the warm months can save as much as 3-5 percent for each degree adjustment. In fact, as much as 60 percent of your energy bill may be heating and cooling related. Programmable thermostats can make the most prudent adjustments automatically during any 24-hour period but are grossly underused, according to Ron McClure. of the Pleasant Hill, Calif.-based California Home Energy & Comfort Solutions, a company that sends inspectors to perform energy “audits” for homeowners or buyers.
“About six out of ten households already have programmable thermostats but don’t use the automatic (programmable) function on them,” says McClure, “The first thing they do on a cold morning is head to the thermostat to warm up the place and by the time they are comfortable they head out the door without another thought..” he relates. Even if you remember to shut your heat off before you leave the house, however, McClure goes on to say that it costs more to reheat your home than to maintain the temperature with a properly programmed thermostat.
Other low-cost energy saving tasks to look into:

Get some new clothes for your hot water heater by placing an insulating jacket around it (usually costs under $20) and outfit your pipes for even less.
HVAC (heating, ventilation and cooling) changes can contribute even more – something as simple as cleaning your furnace’s air filter monthly during heavy usage times can make a big difference.
Shade your east and west facing windows to prevent the most brutal heat intrusion during summer months. And if your house doesn’t already possess dual-pane energy-efficient windows, why not start replacing those windows slowly, but start with those that receive the most intense sun exposure first?
Saving heat generating activities such as dishwashers and cooking until the evening hours can help you ease up on cooling costs as well as your local energy grid.
Using ceiling fans to move air on low speeds (even if TV reality remodeling shows think they’re not fashionable) can permit you to push the thermostat in either direction, providing more circulation of either cool or warm air.

3. Water, water everywhere but not a drop to waste
You may love the forceful flow of water at your faucets, toilets and showerheads, but did you know that installing aerators on them could cut your annual water consumption by more than half?
And then there is the commode… Toilets installed 15 years ago use more than twice the amount of water than the newer low-flow models. Even if you have older toilets, however, you can adjust your float valves to permit a lower water flow into the tank.
4. Going into the light
Replacing your incandescent light bulbs with the EnergyStar®-rated compact fluorescent variety all over the house can save you $100 per year, according to the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), a voluntary partnership between leaders of the homebuilding, product manufacturing, insurance, and financial industries. They calculate that if every family in the U.S. did this, greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced by one trillion pounds.
True — buying new bulbs does take an initial investment, but even a recent ad by Starbucks in The New York Times that said if every person who received the newspaper switched one light bulb to a compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb, it would be the equivalent of taking 89,000 cars off the road.
5. Filling in the gaps
Have you bothered to look around your attic space to see if all areas contain insulation? According to PATH, even a small area with limited or no insulation — or even insulation that has been damaged or compressed — can significantly decrease overall effectiveness. The U.S. Department of Energy says that adding insulation to the attic is relatively easy and very cost effective. To find out if you have enough attic insulation, measure the thickness of the insulation. If it is less than R-22 (7 inches of fiber glass or rock wool or 6 inches of cellulose), you could probably benefit by adding more. Most U.S. homes should have between R-22 and R-49 insulation in the attic.
An “energy audit” may cost you anywhere from $159 to $359, according to McClure, but PATH figures that you can recoup the cost of the inspection in about a year by implementing the recommendations the audits can provide. Try PATH for a list of inspectors in your area.

Copyright © by Move, Inc.

For more real estate tips, green or not, go to realtor.com: http://www.realtor.com/home-garden/green-your-home/

For information and tips on Durango Real Estate contact you favorite Blue Ribbon Real Estate Agent. 970 247 8388. Stay tuned for Agent Spotlights (like the ones in the Durango Herald Real Estate section) on each of our agents starting next week.

Claudia Williams is Durango’s first Eco Broker, certified and trained to assist in buying and selling green and energy efficient  homes.

Remember our Cruiser Bike Giveaway on May 1st! One of our lucky Facebook fans will walk away with a brandnew bike. To like Blue Ribbon Properties on Facebook click here: FB.com/blueribbonproperties

 The Durango Area Association of Realtors published the 1st Quarter 2012 real estate statistics for Durango! Things are looking up – some.  Increased sales volume is a good [...]]]> April 20, 2012 – 1st Quarter Statistics are in – volume is still up! As always, we have provided the weekly statistics – Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables.

 The Durango Area Association of Realtors published the 1st Quarter 2012 real estate statistics for Durango! Things are looking up – some.  Increased sales volume is a good indicator that the bottom has been reached.

Review the statistics here: Durango Real Estate Stats

The Durango Herald published an interesting article today about the Homes Sales Increase in Durango and Bayfield – Check it out!

Click Here for the Durango Herald Article

18 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 1 more than last week! – check it out.

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There are 58 new listings this week, 12 more than last week!

Click Here for New Listings

Bankowned Listings (REO):

Due to continuing interest we are including REO property, which means “Real Estate Owned” in bank-lingo, in other words, bankowned properties, or foreclosed properties after the foreclosure process is completed. The bank/lender now owns the property. They are typically sold at a discount, hence the popularity! Please follow this link to our foreclosure page on our website. It shows all active bankowned and foreclosure listings in the area and is continually updated. Bookmark it and visit it often! Or email us, info@blueribbondurango.com to get set up for automatic email notifications on new bankowned listings!

Click here for Foreclosures & Bankowned Homes in the Durango & Surrounding Areas

And Back by Popular demand – the Market Snapshot – Free and Instant Home Valuations! A cool map based comparable report that shows new listings and sales comparables to your house, for sellers or buyers. Sign up by clicking here. Or go to Durangohousevalues.com. You’ll love it!

If you’d like to see any listings or statistics that we are not covering please don’t hesitate to send an email or post a comment. Maybe you’d like to be alerted to new listings in a specific price range or type. Let us know, we’re here to help.

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings by sending me a quick email and letting me know what you’d like to see, claudia@blueribbondurango.com.
Have a great weekend! Feel free to call or email me if you’d like to talk about real estate or go to look at properties

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Hope you have a Happy Easter!

34 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 15 more than last week, wow! - check it out.

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There are 90 new listings this [...]]]> April 6, 2012 – Here’s your Durango Real Estate Statistics and Weekly Update! Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables.

Hope you have a Happy Easter!

34 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 15 more than last week, wow! - check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 90 new listings this week. That is 15 more listings than last week! Wow!

Click Here for New Listings

Bankowned Listings (REO):

Due to continuing interest we are including REO property, which means “Real Estate Owned” in bank-lingo, in other words, bankowned properties, or foreclosed properties after the foreclosure process is completed. The bank/lender now owns the property. They are typically sold at a discount, hence the popularity! Please follow this link to our foreclosure page on our website. It shows all active bankowned and foreclosure listings in the area and is continually updated. Bookmark it and visit it often! Or email us, info@blueribbondurango.com to get set up for automatic email notifications on new bankowned listings!

Click here for Foreclosures & Bankowned Homes in the Durango & Surrounding Areas

And Back by Popular demand – the Market Snapshot – Free and Instant Home Valuations! A cool map based comparable report that shows new listings and sales comparables to your house, for sellers or buyers. Sign up by clicking here. Or go to Durangohousevalues.com. You’ll love it!

If you’d like to see any listings or statistics that we are not covering please don’t hesitate to send an email or post a comment. Maybe you’d like to be alerted to new listings in a specific price range or type. Let us know, we’re here to help.

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings by sending me a quick email and letting me know what you’d like to see, claudia@blueribbondurango.com.
Have a great weekend! Feel free to call or email me if you’d like to talk about real estate or go to look at properties!

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Claudia Williams Owner/Ecobroker/Exchangor

Blue Ribbon Properties, 835 Main Ave #214, Durango, CO 81301

970 247 8388 (office), 970 749 3555 (cell), 970 247 8360 (fax), claudia@blueribbondurango.com

Be sure to LIKE Blue Ribbon Properties on Facebook!

Disclaimer – these links and information are based on the Durango local multi listing service. While all information is deemed accurate there are no guarantees. Does not include for sale by owners or foreclosure properties that are not listed on the MLS.

Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful weather we are having! Happy Spring!

19 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 3 more than last week – check [...]]]> March 30, 2012 – Here’s your Durango Real Estate Statistics and Weekly Update! Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables.

Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful weather we are having! Happy Spring!

19 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – that’s 3 more than last week – check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 75 new listings this week. That is 3 more listings than last week! Wow!

Click Here for New Listings

Bankowned Listings (REO):

Due to continuing interest we are including REO property, which means “Real Estate Owned” in bank-lingo, in other words, bankowned properties, or foreclosed properties after the foreclosure process is completed. The bank/lender now owns the property. They are typically sold at a discount, hence the popularity! Please follow this link to our foreclosure page on our website. It shows all active bankowned and foreclosure listings in the area and is continually updated. Bookmark it and visit it often! Or email us, info@blueribbondurango.com to get set up for automatic email notifications on new bankowned listings!

Click here for Foreclosures & Bankowned Homes in the Durango & Surrounding Areas

And Back by Popular demand – the Market Snapshot – Free and Instant Home Valuations! A cool map based comparable report that shows new listings and sales comparables to your house, for sellers or buyers. Sign up by clicking here. Or go to Durangohousevalues.com. You’ll love it!

If you’d like to see any listings or statistics that we are not covering please don’t hesitate to send an email or post a comment. Maybe you’d like to be alerted to new listings in a specific price range or type. Let us know, we’re here to help.

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings by sending me a quick email and letting me know what you’d like to see, claudia@blueribbondurango.com.
Have a great weekend! Feel free to call or email me if you’d like to talk about real estate or go to look at properties!

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Claudia Williams Owner/Ecobroker/Exchangor

Blue Ribbon Properties, 835 Main Ave #214, Durango, CO 81301

970 247 8388 (office), 970 749 3555 (cell), 970 247 8360 (fax), claudia@blueribbondurango.com

Be sure to LIKE Blue Ribbon Properties on Facebook!

Disclaimer – these links and information are based on the Durango local multi listing service. While all information is deemed accurate there are no guarantees. Does not include for sale by owners or foreclosure properties that are not listed on the MLS.

Spring has sprung - more & more homes are being listed! Hope you all enjoy this beautiful weather we are having!

16 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – check [...]]]> March 23, 2012 – Here’s your Durango Real Estate Statistics and Weekly Update! Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables.

Spring has sprung - more & more homes are being listed! Hope you all enjoy this beautiful weather we are having!

16 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 72 new listings this week. That is 30 more listings than last week! Wow!

Click Here for New Listings

Bankowned Listings (REO):

Due to continuing interest we are including REO property, which means “Real Estate Owned” in bank-lingo, in other words, bankowned properties, or foreclosed properties after the foreclosure process is completed. The bank/lender now owns the property. They are typically sold at a discount, hence the popularity! Please follow this link to our foreclosure page on our website. It shows all active bankowned and foreclosure listings in the area and is continually updated. Bookmark it and visit it often! Or email us, info@blueribbondurango.com to get set up for automatic email notifications on new bankowned listings!

Click here for Foreclosures & Bankowned Homes in the Durango & Surrounding Areas

And Back by Popular demand – the Market Snapshot – Free and Instant Home Valuations! A cool map based comparable report that shows new listings and sales comparables to your house, for sellers or buyers. Sign up by clicking here. Or go to Durangohousevalues.com. You’ll love it!

If you’d like to see any listings or statistics that we are not covering please don’t hesitate to send an email or post a comment. Maybe you’d like to be alerted to new listings in a specific price range or type. Let us know, we’re here to help.

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings by sending me a quick email and letting me know what you’d like to see, claudia@blueribbondurango.com.
Have a great weekend! Feel free to call or email me if you’d like to talk about real estate or go to look at properties!

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Claudia Williams Owner/Ecobroker/Exchangor

Blue Ribbon Properties, 835 Main Ave #214, Durango, CO 81301

970 247 8388 (office), 970 749 3555 (cell), 970 247 8360 (fax), claudia@blueribbondurango.com

Be sure to LIKE Blue Ribbon Properties on Facebook!

Disclaimer – these links and information are based on the Durango local multi listing service. While all information is deemed accurate there are no guarantees. Does not include for sale by owners or foreclosure properties that are not listed on the MLS.

Spring is in the air – lots of Springbreakers in town Skiing and enjoying the downtown life!

15 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – check it out.

Click [...]]]> March 16, 2012 – Here’s your Durango Real Estate Statistics and Weekly Update! Great deals, new listings, foreclosures and sold comparables.

Spring is in the air – lots of Springbreakers in town Skiing and enjoying the downtown life!

15 properties sold in Durango, Colorado and area over the last week – check it out.

Click Here for Sold Listings

There are 42 new listings this week, ranging from a $54,000 condo to a $879K, 4BR, 3BA home on 6 acres, wow!

Click Here for New Listings

Bankowned Listings (REO):

Due to continuing interest we are including REO property, which means “Real Estate Owned” in bank-lingo, in other words, bankowned properties, or foreclosed properties after the foreclosure process is completed. The bank/lender now owns the property. They are typically sold at a discount, hence the popularity! Please follow this link to our foreclosure page on our website. It shows all active bankowned and foreclosure listings in the area and is continually updated. Bookmark it and visit it often! Or email us, info@blueribbondurango.com to get set up for automatic email notifications on new bankowned listings!

Click here for Foreclosures & Bankowned Homes in the Durango & Surrounding Areas

And Back by Popular demand – the Market Snapshot – Free and Instant Home Valuations! A cool map based comparable report that shows new listings and sales comparables to your house, for sellers or buyers. Sign up by clicking here. Or go to Durangohousevalues.com. You’ll love it!

If you’d like to see any listings or statistics that we are not covering please don’t hesitate to send an email or post a comment. Maybe you’d like to be alerted to new listings in a specific price range or type. Let us know, we’re here to help.

Sign up to receive automatic emails of new listings by sending me a quick email and letting me know what you’d like to see, claudia@blueribbondurango.com.
Have a great weekend! Feel free to call or email me if you’d like to talk about real estate or go to look at properties!

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Claudia Williams Owner/Ecobroker/Exchangor

Blue Ribbon Properties, 835 Main Ave #214, Durango, CO 81301

970 247 8388 (office), 970 749 3555 (cell), 970 247 8360 (fax), claudia@blueribbondurango.com

Be sure to LIKE Blue Ribbon Properties on Facebook!

Disclaimer – these links and information are based on the Durango local multi listing service. While all information is deemed accurate there are no guarantees. Does not include for sale by owners or foreclosure properties that are not listed on the MLS.