The League of American Bicyclists Awarded Grand Junction  Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community for 2015-2019.The recognition is timely with the recent re-establishment of the Urban Trails Committee as an advisory board to the City Council.  The Committee will be active on adddressing transportation, the emphasis on funding Safe Routes to Schools projects and the City of Grand Junction signing onto the US Dept. of Transportation's Mayor Challenge for Safer People and Safer Streets.With miles of bicycle trails, the Riverfront Trail and bicycles all around town, we all know Grand Junction is a "Bicycle Friendly Community".  Receiving the Bronze Award is another bragging point for Grand Junction residents. The designation recognizes  all the great trails and bikeways that have been estab... 06/12/2015

A giant chrome buffalo, three large gorillas, a dinosaur on a bicycle, these are just a few of the more than 100 outdoor sculptures you will find on the streets of Downtown Grand Junction. 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 c... 04/02/2015

 More New Homes To Be Built in Grand Junction to Meet DemandConstruction of new homes in Grand Junction has been going strong since 2013 due in part to a shortage of inventory and a decline in distressed properties.A new project that will start this fall called Pinnacle Ridge will be constructed on 45 acres in the popular and prestigious "Redlands".  The project will consist of 79 single family homes on xeriscaped lots of around 12,000 square feet on average.  Construction will be in four or five phases on a schedule paired with sales.Scenic views and 17 acres of preserved open space and a mile long  walking trail will push the demand for these homes.  Initial estimates of pricing is expected around $250,000 and up.Two other Grand Junction home projects have been so successful that they... 03/19/2015

    Canyon View Park and Sports Complex, Grand Junction's Premier Park!   The park encompasses over 110 acres and there is a myriad of things to do!  Let's start with helping you find Canyon View Park.  The primary entrance for Canyon View is off of 24 Road, about 2/3 of the way from G Road to I-70.  There is also an entrance just east of 24 road on G Road.  Once you are in the park just pick one of the many parking areas and choose an activity. There are numerous shelters located throughout the complex, all have restrooms.  There are BBQ grills at two of the bigger shelters for larger groups to get together.  The park includes 1 baseball diamond, 6 tennis courts, 4 softball fields, basketball courts, football fields, handball court, horseshoe court, multi-use fields and sand volleyball... 02/07/2015

The Redlands is a unique landscape with some of the most dramatic  views of the Colorado National Monument.  The Redlands is comprised of 14.9 square miles of desert landscape, rocky terrain, and spectacular views.  Within its  boundaries are miles of splendid hiking and biking trails winding through the brush and sandstone offer vistas for brief escapes from the daily grind.  Lush golf courses are woven into the rocky panorama with homes and subdivisions for every lifestyle. The Redlands is home to approximately 7,811 people and on the doorstep to the east entrance of  the Colorado National Monument. 2014 homes sales were 286, down 10.6% from 320 in 2013.  The average sales price is $334,712 up 6.4% from 2013. For the year there were 461 listings, average days on market were 97.2% and... 02/01/2015

Got to Meet John Hiatt...As Many of You know I'm a Big Music Fan. I've been a fan of John Hiatt for more than 25 years. I've only been married for 24 years, so this is a long term relationship for me. Now some of you are asking...who the heck is this guy. This guy, John Hiatt, makes other singers look good. He writes the songs other performers make hits. Bonnie Raitt did Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Suzy Bogguss did Drive South. New Grass Revival did Angel Eyes...a wonderful ballad, and a great song. Well they all are. But John Hiatt can not only write, he can sing and play the guitar. I know there are more people that have done his songs, but I'm not up on most current performers from this century. His music has also been played in movies and TV shows....some other things I'm not re... 07/23/2013

Just wanted to pass this touching story along from a musician...   AMAZING GRACE...     As a guitarist, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper’s cemetery in the back country. As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost. I finally arrived an hour late and saw the funeral guy had evidently gone and the hearse was nowhere in sight. There were only the diggers and crew left and they were eating lunch. I felt badly and apologized to the men for being late. I went to the side of the grave and looked down and the vault lid was already in place. I didn’t know what else to do, so I started to play. The workers put down their lunches and began to gath... 05/14/2013

Each year around this time the City of Grand Junction Colorado offers its residents a spring clean-up program.  This is a great opportunity for the community to rid itself of some unwanted items that have been storing up throughout the last year.  This is for City of Grand Junction residents only.  I have posted some details below but you can also visit the city's website for more information about what they will pick up. 2013 Spring Clean-Up begins April 15th and lasts about a week.  Residents are asked not to set items out before the 1st of  April.  While it is a bit of an eyesore each year, this program makes a big impact on our community and is definitely something every resident should take advantage of.  If you live north of North Avenue, you need to have your items set out by 7:0... 03/29/2013

When considering purchasing investment properties in Grand Junction, here's a few tips.  It is important to consider that Grand Junction is still fairly rural and as such does not have a lot of multi family dwellings compared to more urban areas.  One may want to look more closely at investing in single family homes because of this.  There are some fourplexes in Grand Junction as well as other multiplexes and these do come on the market from time to time, but the most activity we see if on the single family units.  Resedential income properties are becoming more desirable as the Grand Junction housing market is losing more and more inventory making the reantal market in Grand Junction that much stronger.  When considering purchasing a rental property in Grand Junction, do your research ... 02/15/2013

When searching for Grand Junction Homes for sale I suggest starting your search online.  Many real estate sites offer free real estate search and many sites will allow you to save your searches for later perusal.  Grand Junction Real Estate is fairly unique in that it encompasses a very recreational local environment.  From Colorado River Whitewater rafting to hiking and fly fishing, Grand Junction is home to some very popular tourist attractions.  The real estate market took a bit of a hit in the last couple of years with the drop off in gas and oil production thus making buying a home in Grand Junction a very good opportunity.  02/15/2013

Just SOLD This HUD Foreclosure Home in Grand Junction, CO located at 248 Beaver Street in the Orchard Mesa Area. Broker Associate, Debbie Laity with Cedaredge Land Company, assisted a first time home buyer with this HUD foreclosure purchase.   Broker Associate, Debbie Laity is experienced with selling all types of foreclosures and that includes HUD homes where the requirements are different and there are very tight deadlines that must be met.   The new owner of this home is now paying less per month to own a house, then he was paying for rent.   Don't let the opportunities in today's market pass you buy. Interest rates are still low, and this is an excellent time to buy. Call Broker Associate, Debbie Laity with Cedaredge Land Company, for more information on what home owner opportunitie... 12/15/2012

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to all our Veterans and Active Duty! I Thank You for my FREEDOM, and for the protection you provide as you have defended our beautiful USA! We are the Land of the Free... Because of the Brave! I'll Never forget that Freedom isn't Free. You have my heartfelt gratitude for all you do and have done to protect our freedoms at home. You, and your families have made many sacrifices for our country, and they will not be forgotten. For those who are currently Active Duty, my thoughts are with you daily for a safe return home to your loved ones. I am honored to be a member of the Patriot Guard Riders. Several days weekly I attend Homecomings, Sendoffs, Funeral Services and provide Motorcycle Escorts and Security when needed for military members, past and present. I am s... 11/06/2012

If you are searching for a home in the Grand Junction, Colorado area we suggest you watch this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3L7DL-o4bc. Ben Hill will be your guide through the entire home buying process. 09/26/2012

Moses Leather Company; Grand Junction Colorado; Community Business Spotlight!Tis the season to be cruising on your motorcycle!!! Doesn't matter if you are a hardcore biker, a weekend warrior, or an occasional renter at a local motorcycle dealership. Summer has probably got that biker spirit arroused in you and you can't wait to go for a nice long cruise! If you haven't gone on a motorcycle ride...you must! Add it to your "bucket list" It's so much fun, and the best stress relief you can imagine! If 2 wheels is a little too daring for you then there's always a Trike Bike! Yep! They have 3 wheels!If you happen to cruise into Grand Junction Colorado, Moses Leather Company needs to be one of your stops. It's a MUST! :) You will love all the leather and even a little lace! Moses Leather Comp... 07/01/2012

1st Annual Country Jam Poker Ride! Wow! What a fun Friday I had! I went on the 1st Annual Country Jam Poker Run. We rode about 130 miles in a loop across the Grand Mesa. There are over 200 lakes and the pine trees smelled sooo good! It was a gorgeous ride! We had 5 stops for Poker cards. I had a 2, 4, 7, 9, and 10 all unsuited. It can't get much worse of a hand than that! LOL!  But I did win some great Raffle prizes, most of which I donated back to the charity. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. They were the cause we were supporting on the ride. It is to help Wounded Warriors and other Soldiers enjoy time camping at a special camp in the wilderness. However I did keep the raffle tickets for Moses Leather in Grand Junction! That's my favorite store for Biker gear! It's an awesome shop r... 06/23/2012

Mesa County, Grand Junction Colorado Market Report There were 2,304 Properties SOLD in the Grand Junction area in 2011. 3,684 new listings came on the market in 2011. The average SALES PRICE was $181,509. The average Days On Market was 136 Days. In 2012 Analysts predict: The Number of Homes SOLD will rise. The Number of New Listings will rise. The Sales Price will DROP by Approx. 5.1% Many Foreclosures will come on the market as lenders get caught up on processing the backlog of foreclosed properties. These BANK OWNED properties will come on the market in a lower price range than comparable properties being listed by HOME OWNERS making it difficult to get top dollar for seller owned homes. Thus causing the predicted 5.1% decrease in sales price for 2012. Market Report #3 of 3, Market Re... 01/31/2012

Grand Junction Colorado Market Report, Mesa County The NUMBER of home sales were slowly on the rise for the last quarter in Colorado due mostly to buyers taking advantage of lower home prices and mortgage rates. Home PRICES continue to be LOWER due to joblessness and slow business overall. As lenders complete processing on more of the foreclosures that are pending, more properties will appear on the market for sale at lower prices, this will not be helpful to home owners trying to get top dollar in today's market, as there will be many comparable homes on the market at reduced prices. After mortgage companies formally foreclose on the homes, and the larger inventory of homes at reduced prices hit our market, prices are expected to DECLINE an additional 5.1% in 2012. Savvy home buyers h... 01/29/2012

How many REALTORS are in your Market??? My area, Grand Junction, Colorado, Mesa County has 640!!! Based on the number of homes sold in 2011, they would be Averaging 3.5 sales per YEAR!!! BUT...we know that's NOT the case, There are a HANDFUL of Realtors that are dominating the market, and the rest are BARELY surviving. Is YOUR Realtor a FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL???! Currently, there are 640 Realtors listed as members of the Grand Junction Area Realtor's Association. That's a lot of Realtors trying to make a living in Mesa County, selling Real Estate!!!  Realtors are the EXPERTS in our Real Estate Market... According to Statistics provided by Mesa County Colorado on IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL QUALIFIED sales. There were 2,293 RESIDENTIAL Sales closed in 2011. From Date = 01/01/2011 To Date = 12/3... 01/21/2012

The Most desired home in Grand Junction, CO is between 1500 and 2000 sq ft, one-story rancher style layout with a medium sized lot. Most people buying real estate in Grand Junction want split bedrooms. Andrea Haitz 970-201-3578 Broker/Owner Diva Team Keller Williams Colorado West Realty 01/15/2012

If you are looking for the best High End Realtor in Grand Junction, CO call Andrea Haitz with the Real Estate Diva Team 970-201-3578. Andrea has put together a solid team of realtors that know high end real estate and will provide high end service, but without the high-end attitude. Andrea Haitz 970-201-3578 Broker/Owner Diva Team Keller Williams Colorado West Realty 01/15/2012