Mesa County Real Estate Trends For Last 20 Years

Let me just start by saying....be prepared to be surprised. The following graphs show how many homes have sold each year in the last 20 years. It is definitely an eye opener. That being said I think we need to learn from our history. If I had a penny for every time one of my parents said.."I should have bought that home on the corner back in '85. It was a HUD home priced for $75,000 and it just sold for $250,000 last month" or "Back in '85 that home was going for $65,000 and my payment would have been around $500 a month. I never really liked it much for me, but he is getting $1300 a month for rent on that thing, now." As we watch these homes come on the market and the asking prices dropping, this is a great time to invest in our future. Just remember to make sure it will cash flow (pay for itself) today. Graphs were provided by Heritage Title Company.

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Census Trend: Fewer Owners, More Renters

While I was reading this, I couldn't help but think...It is a great time to start looking for investment property.

REALTOR Magazine-Daily News-Census Trend: Fewer Owners, More Renters

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REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Uptrend Continues in Pending Home Sales

The following link includes statistics for regional areas. The good news that all regional areas showed an increase, Although some area home sales increased more than others. Also, if you haven't owned a home in the last 3 years, you may qualify for the $8,000 tax credit. In order to take advantage of this credit you need to close on your new home before Dec. 1, 2009. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thanks!

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Uptrend Continues in Pending Home Sales

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REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-6 Reasons Why Some Homes Sell

In this competetive market you want to make sure your home has the edge. Are any of these reasons hindering you from selling you home?

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-6 Reasons Why Some Homes Sell

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The 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit: The Basics for REALTORS, Homebuyers, and Home owners from the National Association of REALTORS.

The following link answers the most frequently asked questions I get about the $8,000 Tax Credit. If you have any more questions, Give me a call!

The 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit: The Basics for REALTORS, Homebuyers, and Home owners from the National Association of REALTORS.

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I Don't Think I Did Too Bad...

About 2 months ago (before I switched over to Coldwell Banker), Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazine called me and asked me for an interview concerning the real estate market in Colorado, specifically the western slope. I didn't know if anything would come of it, but for those of you that are interested (Thanks Mom!) you can check it our here. My little blurb is on bottom right hand corner of page 54 in the May 2009. Also, they show some homes from the upper-prices ranges available in Grand Junction and we come out looking pretty good!

For Those of You Who Don't Know.......

I've moved offices and I'm now with Coldwell Banker!!!! I'm very excited about this move! Change is always a bit scary, but the more I find out about my new company, the more excited I get. It is so refreshing to be with a company that is interested and investing in my success as a Real Estate Agent. This in turn makes me a better Realtor. With the tools I have at my disposal I can serve you better and sell your home faster.