Monthly Archives: May 2018
Why Grand Junction?
From the rolling, dusty hills of the northern desert, to the snow-covered trees on the Grand Mesa, to the many sights of the Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction is a breathtaking place to live. You can quite literally wake up and ski in the morning and end your day with backpacking along the Colorado River.... Read More
Event Spotlight: Mike the Headless Chicken
Looking for a unique and full of character event this summer? Head over to Mike the Headless Chicken Festival in Fruita. June 1st and 2nd are packed full of family fun games, booths, and activities, all centered around the main event, you guessed it, chicken! Mike the Headless Chicken was a world-famous poultry that survived... Read More
5 Things We Love About Grand Junction
1. COMMUNITY SUPPORT We have a fantastic food bank, Center for children who are victims of abuse, United Way and many organizations out there that look out for our neighbors. In Grand Junction, we take care of one another. 2. COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT Yes, it can get a little crazy up there during the height... Read More
Colorado National Monument: A hike for all levels
A short drive from Grand Junction, the Colorado National Monument is a breathtaking region of land that you certainly don’t want to miss. Whether you started hiking last week or have miles of trail under your belt, there’s a trail for everyone in the park. Pick one of our suggested hikes below and enjoy a... Read More
What You Get for Under $250,000
$250,000 is a popular price point, especially among first time home buyers. The median home price in Grand Junction is currently $224,676. Here’s a look at what you can get in our area in this price range. Three Bedroom Home in Stonegate Subdivision 648 1/2 Avalon Drive, Grand Junction WHAT: A bright open ranch style... Read More
Just Listed and Under Contract in NO TIME FLAT!
We JUST put this home on the market and it is ALREADY UNDER CONTRACT! So how do we do it? Well for one, this home is in a GREAT LOCATION. It sits right in the middle of downtown Grand Junction. It was built in 1951, but recently underwent a complete remodel which gave... Read More
Marketing Your Home PROPERLY
After decluttering and staging, your home is ready to go on the market. You’ll want to work with a realtor so they can PROPERLY determine the appropriate starting price point for your home and creating the listing, however, creating a listing isn’t quite enough. Any home will need to be marketed appropriately, and that means... Read More
How to Stage Your Luxury Home for Selling
In today’s technologically-controlled market, selling a home isn’t nearly as simple as placing an ad in the local paper. Buyers want to know everything from when the roof was last replaced to when the baseboards were dusted—and every tiny bit of information in between. And nowhere does this hold more true than when it comes... Read More
Overlooked Recordkeeping
Homeowners are familiar that they can deduct the interest and property taxes from their income tax returns. They also understand that there is a substantial capital gains exclusion for qualified sales of up to $250,000 if single and $500,000 for married filing jointly. However, ongoing recordkeeping tends to be overlooked. New homeowners should get in... Read More