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The New Year has begun!! Although I like the holidays (a lot) I do have to say its nice to return to a routine!! The kids are back at school, I’m back at work and Salida is back in business! Salida has a lot to look forward to this year. . . construction starts on […]
As we are looking at the end of the year, I began to contemplate exactly what a Real Estate Broker does for the Buyer and Seller in a transaction. Some homeowners are attempting to save money and offer their property as a “For sale by Owner.” In the end many transactions become too complicated and […]
October 8, 2010 It’s hard to believe that it’s already early October! The morning air is crisp. . . the valley is surrounded by the gold, red, and orange of autumn leaves . . . apples are hanging from trees just waiting to become part of that flawless apple pie. . . the summer white […]
After a tumultuous year for the economy and the real estate market we’re getting a lot of current and potential Salida residents asking, “What’s next?” Truth be told, this is a very good question. If we start by looking at the national market we learn that Pending Home Sales were down by 16% in November […]
The unquestionable and favorable influence of the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit on the housing market, and therefore the economy, had many, including the National Association of Realtors, lobbying for an extended and expanded bill that would benefit a greater number of potential buyers for a longer period of time, and that’s just what we got!! […]
The onset of the “Green” movement, an increased interest in community and sustainability, combined with the recent economic recession are inspiring – sometimes forcing – people of all walks of life to reconsider and reinvent. These times are liberating. The traditional constructs of modern life are being challenged, lifted, discarded in a way that can […]
After what may seem like an eternity of dismal news about the nation’s real estate market, America’s housing engine appears to be changing mantras from, “I think I can, I think I can…” to, “I KNOW I can, I KNOW I can…” No small amount of attention has been paid to the flailing housing industry […]
The City of Salida has been very busy in the last 6 Mo. Just to let you know the city has your best interests at heart, even when mistakes are made or it just plain seems like what is happening is being done backwards. 2A money( the 1% sales tax increase) is in full swing […]
If you’re ready to invest in real estate in Salida, whether it’s a first or second home, a plot of land for down the line, or a development opportunity, now is a good time to buy. Our local buyer’s market has several contributing factors. Total sales volume in Salida and the surrounding areas was down […]
Having been born and raised in the southern end of Chaffee County, I sometimes reminisce on the changes and in some cases the lack of changes that have occurred over the last half century in my home town.The mid to late 50’s was a booming time. Climax mine was in full swing, the D&RG railroad […]