How's the real estate market in SW Colorado?

2016 is whipping past.  Compared to 2015 real estate sales in Montezuma County are pretty much the same as last year.  Year to date (end of June) we have had 172 sales and that's just up 3 from last year.  The good news is that average sales price is rising in the county.  Jan-June last year, the average sales price was $174,933 and this year $191,542.  Homes are selling quicker.  Last year the average days on market was 190 and this year 151.  There are 309 homes for sale throughout the county.  

The Mancos market continues to be strong.  There are a shortage of homes for sale.  Currently just 8, of which one is a foreclosure.  Last year Jan-end of June there were 11 home sales intown Mancos and this year 6. Average days on market for a home is currently 126 days.  

Land sales continue to be slow.  Last year we had 39 sales between Jan-June and this year a few more 47.  The shocker is that there are 327 parcels of land for sale in the county.  Very few buyers are wanting to build a home from scratch.  

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Info from CREN (Colorado Real Estate Network) MLS

Top 10 Things to do with the Kids this Summer!!

Got kids and need some great ideas to keep them entertained?  Here are my top 10 things to do with kids!

1.  Mesa Verde National Park-  Kids love climbing the ladders, looking at the ruins and maybe learn something too! More info: www.nps.gov/meve

2.  Mancos River-  Head to Cottonwood Park and let the kids go swimming!  Great dug out swimming hole!

3.  Chicken Creek Area-  Take your bike or hiking shoes and enjoy a picnic by the lake in the Pines. 

More info: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/chicken-creek

4.  Rimrock Outfitters-  Saddle up and enjoy breathtaking views. 

More Info: www.rimrockoutfitters.com

5.  Cortez Outdoor Pool-  Want to just let kids play, while you read a book?  Head to the pool!

More info:  www.cityofcortez.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cortez-Municipal-Outdoor-Pool-41 in Cortez

6.  Ziplining in Durango with a trip to Fuzziwigs Candy Shop!  Nothing better to get your adrenaline up and then a treat!  More info: www.zipliningdurangoco.com and www.sweetsfromheaven.com

7.  Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad- Check out the museum and take a ride to Silverton! More info: www.durangotrain.com

8.  McPhee Resevoir- Got a boat, paddleboard or just go swimming!  Also great camping spots!

More info:  www.recreation.gov/camping/mcphee-recreation.../r/campgroundDetails.do?

9.  Hiking- Lots of treasures from rocks to horny toads can be found!  

More info: www.mesaverdecountry.com/sites/default/files/MesaVerdeHiking.pdf

10.  Camping- Get away from electronics!  Camp at Transfer, or up by Echo Basin! 

 More info: www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sanjuan/recarea/?recid=43262

Summer is in Full Swing!

Summer in Mancos: cool nights 50 degrees and warm days 84 make it an awesome place to live.  We celebrated the wknd of the 4th by going to the mountains, bbq's, and going for a swim at McPhee Reservoir by Dolores.  My family raises horses and I got one last week so evenings are spent riding.  My Dad taught me to ride before I could walk and I have wonderful memories of riding with him.  Horses are in my in blood.  The evening of the 4th was spent watching the fireworks at the park in Mancos.  Fireworks going off right above us!  Hope you made wonderful memories too.  

Buying and selling homes is in full swing! Interest rates are low with a 30 year fixed at 3.625%.  Whether you are looking to buy or sell, I'm here to help!