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Explore Eagle County and Western Colorado Real Estate from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties was founded in 1971 by John Slevin and is currently owned by his son, Michael Slevin. We started out as a one-office company located in Vail, Colorado and then opened our second office in Beaver Creek, Colorado when Beaver Creek was founded as a Colorado ski resort. At that time, we had about ten real estate brokers and two offices in the Vail Valley. Today we have grown into a wonderful company with over one hundred real estate brokers, 14 real estate offices throughout Western Colorado, and one vacation and property management office located in the Vail Valley. We have now expanded into Summit County, Mesa County, Montrose County, Telluride, Durango, and Winter Park. We are still family owned and operated and continue to maintain our position in leading real estate sales in the Vail Valley.

June Real Estate News Tri- County

By Donna Harville Justin - June 18, 2024

MONTROSE, DELTA & OURAY COUNTIES - COLORADO - REAL ESTATE SUMMER HAS ARRIVED! The area has sprung to life with summer activities and events happening in earnest. Strong activity has also been seen in the real estate market with new inventory becoming available on a daily basis and showing activity increasing. If you have been considering a move, buying or selling, this is an ideal time as we sho

THE PERKS OF BUYING OVER RENTING

By Donna Harville Justin - May 13, 2024

Thinking about buying a home? While today's mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you're ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get your own place. 1. Home Values Typically Go Up Over Time There's been some confusion over the past year or so about which way home prices are headed. Make no mistake, nationally they're still going up. In fact, o

MAY REAL ESTATE NEWS TRI COUNTY

By Donna Harville Justin - May 11, 2024

REAL ESTATE NEWS - TRI COUNTY RISE IN HOME INVENTORY SIGNALS INCREASED BUYER ACTIVITY As predicted, available homes for sale are increasing entering the warmer months. Compared to a year ago, inventory in our area is up 2% while pending sales have increased almost 33%. With new inventory coming on to market throughout the area, expect buyer activity to increase and properties to sell given the h

APRIL REAL ESTATE NEWS TRI COUNTY

By Donna Harville Justin - April 15, 2024

REAL ESTATE NEWS - TRI COUNTY MARKET RESILIENCY AS WE HEAD INTO AN ACTIVE SEASON March demonstrated strength in the Tri-County market with sales up 81% compared to March 2023. Average sale price was up, days on market down, but the list price to sale price ratio was almost 15%. What does this all mean? The market remains strong, sellers are meeting buyers with their pricing, and although interes

MARCH REAL ESTATE NEWS TRI COUNTY

By Donna Harville Justin - March 14, 2024

REAL ESTATE NEWS - TRI COUNTY Market Demand Creates a Year-Round Selling Opportunity Years ago, the shoulder season dictated the pace of the market on the Western Slope of Colorado. While there was always activity during the summer, sales and showing of properties generally dropped-off during the winter season and the locals (brokers included) would take a much-needed respite before summer

FEBRUARY REAL ESTATE NEWS TRI COUNTY

By Donna Harville Justin - February 26, 2024

REAL ESTATE NEWS - TRI COUNTY 2024 Inventory and Demand Up January sales (generally a product of November/December contract activity) were up 26% compared to January last year and pending sales, inventory, and dollar volume remain at elevated levels in a sign that there appears to be a more normal, predictable pattern of activity developing in the market. Inventory is up over 35% compared to 202

January Real Estate News

By Donna Harville Justin - January 23, 2024

MONTROSE, DELTA & OURAY COUNTIES - COLORADO - REAL ESTATE What a year in national and local real estate! While our market experiences some of the trends the national macro-market sees, there likely has never been a time where local real estate experience and knowledge has been as valuable as now. Although numbers softened in 2023 compared to 2022 (and previous years) - unit sales were down 18%

December Real Estate News

By Donna Harville Justin - December 13, 2023

MONTROSE, DELTA & OURAY COUNTIES - COLORADO - REAL ESTATE Happy Holidays! November proved to be quieter after three consecutive months of the market outperforming 2022 numbers. As expected, more resort properties are coming to market in expectation of a busy winter season while the local market slows during the holidays and early winter in anticipation of the spring season. That said, inv

November Real Estate News

By Donna Harville Justin - November 28, 2023

MONTROSE, DELTA & OURAY COUNTIES - COLORADO - REAL ESTATE Market Knowledge and Expert Guidance Key to Today's Market The Tri-County's real estate market saw a 3.6% increase in residential unit sales in October compared to 2022. Additionally, and in a demonstration of market activity and resiliency, there are 46% more properties under contract than this time last year while inventory has risen ov

October Real Estate News

By Donna Harville Justin - October 13, 2023

MONTROSE, DELTA & OURAY COUNTIES - COLORADO - REAL ESTATE Strong 3rd Quarter and Underlying Challenges The Montrose, Delta and Ouray County markets continue to demonstrate resiliency despite headwinds from stubbornly high interest rates, limited inventory, and other macro-factors challenging norms and predictable market cycles. The 3rd quarter of 2023, compared to the 3rd quarter of 2022, saw a

September Real Estate News

By Donna Harville Justin - September 13, 2023

REAL ESTATE - MONTROSE, OURAY, & DELTA COUNTIES Market Resiliency as Inventory Rises Available homes, pending sales and dollar volume are all higher than a year ago at this time, demonstrating a resiliency in the market despite stubbornly elevated mortgage rates. This activity is a clear indication of high demand for homes across the valley and buyers understanding that while perce

Housing Market Forecast For The Rest of 2023

By Donna Harville Justin - August 21, 2023

Housing Market Forecast For The Rest of 2023 What will happen in the housing market for the rest of 2023? Here's what the experts think. Some Highlights Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth. Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the year will d

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