Mahan Manor New Home SOLD  291 Mahan St. Grand JunctionMahan Manor is a popular subdivision and this is the third new home I have SOLD there!Mahan Manor is a new home subdivision in Orchard Mesa and built by Blue Star Construction.  The home is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2004 square feet with a 3 car garage.  My buyer loved the 12x19 bonus room that is built over the garage.  The bonus room has a closet so it is technically a bedroom but can serve any use.The lot is .19 of an acre and offers privacy and space.  There is a French door leading from the kitchen to a big covered patio. Builder details that buyers love are a decorative border installed where the title meets the wood floor and carpeted areas.  Pendent lights over the breakfast bar, a large shower and full size tub in the master bat... 10/16/2015

     778 Valley Court in Grand Junction's Industrial ParkLocated near the major highways of I-70 and Highway 6 and 50 offered many opportunities to a buyer.  Less than a quarter mile east are two well known truck stops, Love's and Pilot.  The parcel is 1.94 acres and was completely enclosed wih a high chain-link fence.  The seller used the lot for equipment and material storage for his paving company.I listed the property on  April 21st for $218,027 and was under contract by mid-July.  After environment testing and other inspections were completed the property closed on October 15th for $217,000.The new owner is planning on building storage units to rent on the property.    10/16/2015

 Mesa County and Grand Junction Homes  SOLD for August "332"  We generally refer to the area sales as Grand Junction since people identify with the town even though the statistics for Mesa County include, Fruita, Palisade, Loma, Mack, Whitewater, etc.Grand Junction homes has had a strong spring and summer for 2015.   Gross volume sales are at 84.6 million year to date. Compared to August 2014, gross volume is up 4.6% and YTD gross volume us up 25.67%. August 2015  Area # Transactions Avg. Residential Price $ Avg. PPSF $ City GJ 42 159,165 110.00 Clifton 6 215,380 144.00 Fruita 31 268,715 138.00 Fruitvale 79 191.397 121.00 Mall 32 277,450 148.00 North 26 255,309 125.00 Orchard Mesa & East OM 37 196,936 110.00 Palisade 19 236,338 150.00 Redlands 45 354,358 139.00 Rural 15 43100 124.00    ... 10/13/2015

New Home Sales in Grand Junction Signal Rebound!August recorded 30 sales beating July with 26 sales and June with 27 sales.  April 2015 had 31 sales and May was the strongest with 40 sales.  The end of summer new home sales finishes BIGGrand Junction homebuyer's have made an impact on home sales by purchasing new construction homes.  Bed/Bath Sq. Ft. Price $ Subsivision PPSF Address  3/2 2407 304,700 Copper Creek 126.59 2494 Waite Ave.  4/2 1870 229,900 Legacy 122.94 1182 Legacy Way 3/2 1373 169,900 Countryplace Estates  123.74 421 29 1/2 Road 2/3 1667 314,900 Red Rocks 188.90 2288 Red Vista Ct. 4/2 1913 272,900 Walnut Estates 142.66 675 Turnberry Ct. 3/3 1651 325,000 Copper Creek 196.85 668 High Sierra Lane 5/3 2004 243,100 Mahan Manor 121.31 289 Marie St.  5/3 2043 263,000 Mahan Manor... 10/11/2015

Chipeta Pines Golf Course CommunityThe home on Dream Street delivers the VIEWS!  The new buyers, Don and Carol fell in love with the home the minute they looked at the view.Monday evening, August 3rd, I received an email from Don inquiring about homes in Grand Junction.  When I spoke to Don the next day he shared with me that he was getting ready to retire and currently lived in South Texas.  Don's fiancée was retired and she lived outside of Denver and said they would be in town to look at homes August 7-9th, BUT they wouldn't be ready to purchase until October.The couple had never been to Grand Junction before, but at a recent sporting event, a couple next to them told them about Grand Junction and how they loved living there. Both Don and Carol wanted a change in lifestyle and a smal... 09/25/2015

The Redlands is One of the Most Spectacular Places to Live in all of Grand JunctionThe Colorado National Monument is the backdrop for this unique landscape to live.  Two golf courses, and miles of walking and biking trails offer an active lifestyle and one-of-a-kind views.79.3% Increase  in Homes Sales July 2015 Over July 2014A shortage of available homes in the Redlands area of Grand Junction has not deterred robust sales.  There was a 19.6% decrease in homes for sale and the Months Supply of Inventory (MSI) is off -29.1% over 2014.                       June 2015 New Listings 52 Sold Listings  31 Median Sales Price $300,000 Average Price $313,921 % of List Price Received 96.2% Days on Market Until Sale 93 Inventory of Homes for Sale 167 Months Supply Inventory 6.6                     ... 09/10/2015

 Bed/Bath  SQ.FT Price Subdivision PPSF Address  3/2.50 2496 457,500 Sedona 183.29 2683 Amber Way Omitted   198,000 Three Legacy   1154 Shady Lane Omitted   522,400 Redlands Mesa   351 Redlands Mesa Ct. Omitted    216,400 Sec. 13 T10S R96W   12303  54 7/10 Road  3/2.00  1697 259,900 Beehive Estates 153.15 607 Saffron Way 4/2.00 1808 217,900 Legacy 120.52 1140 Shady Lane 4/2.00 1814 235,500 Stagecoach Trail 129.82 631 Allegheny Dr. 3/1.50 1114 133,500 John Hoffman 119.84 392 Wedgewood Ave. 5/3.00 2229 249,000 Westland Estates 111.71 2994 Lurvey Lane 5/2.50 2561 402,400 Greystone Estates 157.13 770 Foxtail Road 4/2.00 2196 385,900 Greystone Estates 175.73 2510 Greystone Dr. 4/3.00 2012 267,000 Walnut Estates 132.70 660 Turnberry Ct. 4/2.00 2022 262,000 Saddle Rock 129.57 3163 Arrowhead D... 09/04/2015

July Grand Junction home sales did not disappoint with a total of 432 homes sold and 29 bank sales.  June had 405 sales and 21 bank sales and May had 403 sales and 22 bank sales.  There is still a shortage of inventory and many homes are under contract the first week.Grand Junction Ranked Second In Cities Least Affected By InflationA recent report released by Smart Asset reveals just how far the dollar will go in Grand Junction.  According to the report Grand Junction has seen an 8.11 percent increase in purchasing power in the past decade.  This translates that when out shopping people are spending less compared to the national average and this includes buying a home!If you have any questions about this report or looking for real estate services with a Grand Junction home, call Sandra ... 09/04/2015

 Grand Junction's New Home Sales Have Been Robust With 51 Sales in June, 2015This brand-new home in the Mahan Manor subdivision of East Orchard Mesa was built by Blue Star Construction Inc.  Blue Star Homes currently has 11 active subdivisions in the area and is one of Grand Junction's most respected and desired builders!  The Buyer moved from Parker, Colorado and recognized the advantages of our housing market and what you can buy for $250,000 vs. Denver prices.Built on a full quarter acre lot, the 5 bedrooms, 2 bath, 3 car garage home with 2004 square feet met all of the buyers "must have's".Built on a full quarter acre lot, the 5 bedrooms, 2 bath, 3 car garage home with 2004 square feet met all of the buyers "must have's".The buyer of the home loved the quality of the home constructi... 08/28/2015

 New Dimensions is a Non-Profit Organization Affiliated with Colorado Mesa UniversityNew Dimension Lifelong Learning Institute offers people over 50 years old in Western Colorado the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a wide range of classes.  Participants can enroll in any combination of classes with a membership fee of only $50 for each term in which they register.Classes Offered in History, Science, Philosophy, Ethics, Political Science, Art, Literature, Economics, Current Issues, Performing Arts and MoreClasses meet at different locations and have stimulating learning.  Some may meet only once per term, others several times.  Most classes meet during the daytime.  There are no papers to submit or tests to be graded.  Just new opportunities to grow and learn.  New Dimensions' i... 08/24/2015

   Jeeping it in Ouray, ColoradoWe are surrounded by so much spectacular scenery and unique things to do and our local Museum of Western Colorado, in Grand Junction offers so many exciting trips at very reasonable prices.I signed up for the 4X4 Jeep Adventure to Yankee Boy Basin in Ouray, Colorado early in the spring.  A month before the event it was sold out and there was some disappointed people.  Approximately 20 of us adventures were driven to Ouray in museum owned vans with the museums staff as drivers.  We left Grand Junction at 8 am and arrived in Ouray about 10:30.  We were given time on our own to look around the town, have lunch and then be at San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours office at 12:30 pm.  The San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours are the most experienced and the oldest in Colorado.  Be... 08/23/2015

The Riverfront Trail System Provides Many Recreational Opportunities to Walkers, Cyclists, Joggers, and Fisherman.This recreational outdoor trail lines the Colorado and the Gunnison Rivers to create a contiguous path between the City of Fruita, through the City of Grand Junction, to the Town of Palisade.  The Trail consists of many different sections, but I am going to focus on the East and West Wildlife Section and the Clifton Nature Park Section.  Here is a link to detailed maps on ALL the sections of the Riverfront Trail, just pull up the PDF of the ones you want and take it with you.  The detailed maps are the work of local James Hodge who is dedicated to helping fellow cyclists and to introduce people to the cycling opportunities in our area.I began my ride at the new Los Colonias ... 08/15/2015

 Grand Junction Offers Endless Recreational Opportunities, One of Which is Golf. The mild and dry climate at an elevation of 4,597 feet provides some of the best golfing on the Western Slope. There are 5 public golf courses and one private course in Grand Junction.Lincoln Park - 800 Mantlo, Grand Junction 81501  970-242-6394This is a 9 hole course in the heart of Downtown Grand Junction.  You can get in 9 holes after work and it is an easy course to walk for seniors.  For someone new to golf it is a great place to learn or sharpen your skills for the more experienced golfer. The course is open seasonally, dawn to dusk, it is a municipal course built in 1926.  Tee times are in advance, there is a dress code, only non-metal spikes allowed and there are 7 sand bunkers with some water hazar... 08/04/2015

Grand Junction Summary New Home SalesApril, 2015 had sales of new homes at 31.  The May new homes sales just topped that with a total of 40 homes.  Sales of new homes does not appear to being slowing down as we head into summer.  If you would like more information on new home communities in the Grand Junction area, call Sandra (970) 261-1686, Sandra is a Certified New Home Specialist CNHS.   Bedroom/Bath Sq.Ft. Price Subdivision PPSF Address  4/2.50 1799 $360,000 Brandon Estates $200.11 585 Lois Dr. 4/1.75 1720 $264,900 Woodland Creek $154.01 1109 Richwood Ave. 3/3.25 2171 $353,900 Spyglass Ridge $163.01 2673 Lookout Lane 3/2.25 1931 $302,000 Spyglass Ridge $156.40 2688 Whisper Ct. 3/2.00 2124 $299,000 Chipeta Heights $140.77 204 Basalt Ct. 2/2.50 1950 $373,000 Red Rocks Valley $191.28 ... 07/28/2015

Grand Junction Homes and Real Estate InformationMay, 2015 Summary of Home Sales2015 home sales have been going strong since early in the year.  Buyers are feeling confident about buying a home and low interest rates have contributed to the robust sales. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home it is important to know as much as you can about the market trends.  If you have  questions or need more information, please call Sandra at (970) 261-1686.   Area # Transactions Avg. Price Avg. PPSF  City GJ 40 $153,962 $111 Clifton 22 $144,076 $110 Fruita 56 $240,549 $137 Fruitvale 84 $185,567 $112 Mall 32 $234,785 $126  North 35 $238,254 $126 Orchard Mesa & EOM 32 $197,144 $118 Palisade 13 $216,191 $138  Redlands 53 $324,711 $147 Rural 31 $268,706 $142 Bank Sales 22 $147.090 $81  Data cou... 07/28/2015

Home sales in the Grand Junction area are still strong as we head into summer.  The real estate market is staying steady and strong. June had a total of 405 home sales and 21 bank sales compared to May a total of 403  home sales with 22 bank sales Area #Transactions Avg. Price Avg. PPSF  City GJ 39 $163.213 $120 Clifton 24 $144,103 $112 Fruita 39 $211,300 $121 Fruitvale 105 $189,624 $124 Mall (North) 37 $250,814 $117 Orchard Mesa & EOM 41 $190,025 $118 Palisade 9 $238,875 $149 Redlands 41 $309,594 $138 Rural 16 $279,650 $145 Bank Sales 21 $158,090 $135 *Collbran, Plateau Valley, Molina and Mesa had 3 transactions and there were 7 quit claim deeds June 2015  $$ # Transactions   22  100,001-200,000  176 200,001-300,000 94 301,000-400,000 37 400.001-500,000  11 500,001-600,000  5 600,001-7... 07/26/2015

 Grand Junction New Home Sales for the Month of April Grand Junction New home sales have picked up in 2015 and the area builders are pleased.  There are several more new home communities coming up in the fall of 2015 that will add to the economic growth of the Grand Valley.  Thirty-one new homes were sold in April, 2015.  Heritage Estates was the most active with 7 sales.  The gross volume of new home sales was $7,562,600.  Bedroom Bath Size Price Legal PPSF Address  3  2.50 2500 $310,000 L7  Copper Creek $124.00 2491 Waite Ave. 3  2.00  1394  $185,000 L97 Heritage Estates $132.71 656 Little Rose Ave. 4 2.00 1848 $269,500 L21 Pueblo Sub $145.83 637 Pueblo Ct. 4 2.00 1767 $206,900 L67 Heritage Estates  $117.09 655 Chalisa Ave.  4  2.00 1871 $250,000 L17 Stagecoach Trail $133.62 629 Alleg... 06/27/2015

 Homes and Real Estate Market Report April, 2015 for Grand Junction , Fruita, Palisade, Loma and MackGrand Junction home sales have been extremely active, this reflects good home pricing and buyers getting back into the market.In Mesa County there were 292 single family transactions, 18 multi-family and 34 vacant land transactions in April, 2015.The average single family home sold for $210,301.  If you are interested in home prices in a particular neighborhood,call Sandra (970) 261-1686 or email me and I will get the information to you.  Area # Transactions Avg. Residential Price Median Residential Price Avg. PPSF  City Grand Junction 54 $155,719 $154,000 $116 Clifton 21 $135,763 $134,250 $94 Fruita 41 $240,678 $206,000 $137 Fruitvale 77 $181,336 $178,500 $116 Mall 32 $221,291 $210,000 ... 06/24/2015

  Mesa County Property Taxes for Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade and Outlying AreasThinking about relocating to the Grand Valley area?  Here is the information you need about Mesa County Property Taxes.Real property must be revalued every odd numbered year.  The actual value of real property is based on its value as of the appraisal date which is June 30th of the year prior to the reappraisal year.Residential property may be valued using only the market approach to value.  In this approach, the value of the subject property is based on an analysis of comparable sales to predict the price properties would have sold for on the appraisal date.The assessment rate on residential properties in 2015 is 7.96%.  The mill levy has been at 0.0654 for 2013 and 2014.Actual Value X  Assessment Rate ... 06/22/2015

Grand Junction is located in the Grand Valley and the Colorado National Monument is the Backdrop.The tree lined, pedestrian friendly streets with the outdoor sculptures is Grand Junction's most popular attraction.Thirty years ago, Dave Davis and 10 other Grand Junction sculptors had a great idea to stimulate an oppressed Downtown Grand Junction.  On Sunday, August 5, 1984, Davis and crew installed 26 sculptures at 2 a.m..The Art on the Corner project was one of the first of its kind in the country and has grown every year.  Today, Art on the Corner features more than 100 sculptures in bronze, stone and steel.  Many of the pieces are available for purchase and the others remain in a permanent collection.  It's not just locals doing the collecting, people and institutions from throughout ... 06/19/2015