Fruita continues to be one of the fastest growing municipalities in the Western Slope with an annual growth rate of 7% over the past ten years. There were 377 new residential permits issued in 2005 in Fruita, compared to 171 in 2000, and the growth rate in the market area continues at a similar pace. New housing construction consisted of primarily single family homes $150,000-$300,000; some apartment condominiums $80,000-$100,000, mobile homes $90,000-$110,000 & a retirement community $150,000-$300,000.

The Fruita Community Plan estimates that with this year's rate of new dwelling units we are at a "boom" growth rate. Our total number of housing units is up from 1,582 in 1990 (census) to 2,610 dwelling units in 2000 and 3,800 estimated in 2006. We have added 2,400 housing units since 1990, a 52% increase in our housing supply over 15 years. Our population has increased from 4,042 in 1990 to 6,478 in 2000 (2000 census date), and an estimated population of 9,500 is expected by 2006; the city has seen an increase of 55% over the last 15 years. Fruita (like the rest of the valley) has seen boom/bust cycles before, but we do not see the current growth cycle slowing down until the year 2018-2020.

From mobile home parks to historical homes, working orchards and custom, upper-end homes, they all co-exist in Fruita. It is a separate town with a separate identity, and is only about 15 minute commute from Grand Junction. There are many different roads to take to get to Fruita. First there is the main I-70 freeway going to Utah, if you want to travel fast, then there is the 6 & 50 Hwy which is heavily traveled, then there is the River road which is adjacant to the I-70 freeway, then there are the back roads if you want to miss the traffic.

Fruita is larger than Palisade which is on the opposite end of the valley going to Denver and has been a favorite building spot for new home builders for the last decade. Fruita was one of the fastest growing communities. It ranked 64th in the nation and 3rd fasting growing in Colorado. Colorado Springs being 1st followed by Fort Collins, then Fruita.

Buyers can shoose from multifamily or single-family housing, and both come in a variety of prices. It's also possible to find small acreage parcels in the Fruita area.

Included in the Fruita area is another community called Loma which is just a few miles west towards the Utah border which used to be more of a farming area, however the last few years has warranted a big demand for buyers wanting more space with plenty of irrigation water and parcels with acreage for horses or for those who want georgeous views of the National Monument and the Bookcliffs on the north side.

Fruita has two elementary schools, a middle school that serves grades 6 & 7, an 8/9 School and a high school that serves grades 10-12

Fruita has a brand new hospital nearly completion, a newly remodeled grocery store (City Market) a new recently opened Walgreens store. There is a wide variety of festivals drawing folks to the downtown area, a golf course, new restaurants on both sides of the interstate and miles of walking and biking trails. Fruita is gaining a nationwide reputation for its mountain bike trails, although to give credit where credit is due, some of the "Fruita" trails are in Loma

Fruita has its own unique identity and has embraced a sense of fun. A beautiful state park at the Colorado River provides a great place for swimming, picnics, fishing and playing. It's also home to the Riverfront Concert Series in the summer, 3 free concerts featuring blues, cajun, rockabilly and other assorted musical acts. Featuring one of the biggest draws is the Country Jam which brings top named country artist as well as Rock performers. People from all over the country come to spend a few days with plenty of RV parking and just a great time.

Generally, prices in the northwest have been more expensive because of lot size. However, sewer service boundaries in the northwest area were expanded in 2008. With sewer service comes higher-density housing, which lowers the overall price of housing for buyers. So far, there aren't any developers coming forward with plans for housing subdivisions in the northwest area, but the boundary has been pushed. There are plenty of small-acreage homes for sale, which typically start at well over $500,000 for a home on one to three acres.

In the north, developers are finding small, vacant tracts that have been overlooked, creating smaller subdivisions of 20 or fewer homes with higher home prices. Usually prices start in the $400's for new construction in the north, but there are a few exceptions with new homes in the $300's. It is possible to find existing homes in the north area in the $200's.

There are condo and townhome subdivisions in the north area, with one offering units below $200,000. Most have prices in the $200's.

Holy Family Catholic School recently annouced plans to begin classes for ninth grade, expanding the K-8 school in the north area. However, the north MLS area is only a five or 10- minute drive to the schools in the city that serves the area. Appleton Elementary school is in the northwest, and the school district has purchased land nearby and identified it as a possible site for a fourth high school.

The north and northwest areas both enjoy great access to the freeway and to the airport, as well as a quick trip to Mesa Mall. There are many restaurants in all price ranges in the north area along Horizon Drive, Canyon View Park, an 81- acre park with plenty of open space for kite flying, ball fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters and even a dog park, straddles the north and northwest boundary, giving plenty of recreational opportunities for residents.

It possible to find FARMLAND in the northwest, athought the city expanded the growth plan to bring sewer service to areas like the one above, if the owners ever decided to sell and subdivide. Older homes on larger lots with established landscaping are common in many areas in the north.

The north area is conveniently close to everything: the freeway, the airport, downtown, the mall, the BLM land in the Bookcliffs and the schools. There is a growing commercial area in the north area off Horizon Drive, offering a close commute for those who live and work in the north area. Bookcliff Country Club, with some of the best-kept greens in the valley, is in the north area, as well.

The northwest also has new commercial and industrial areas on the south side of I-70. Generally, the northwest offers more of a country experience than the north area, but both enjoy great views of the Bookcliffs.

There's a huge variety of single-family homes available in the northeast part of town. Some neighborhoods are older, with established lawns and vegetation, and many others are brand new. It's possible to find older homes under $200,000 but most new home subdivisions feature homes in the 300s, with upper-end amenities and features.

Many of the duplex, triples and fourplex building build in the late 70's and early 80's are in the northeast area and come on the market occasionally as investment property.

Thunder Mountain Elementary, Nisley and Fruitvale Elementary are all in the northeast area. Bookcliff Middle School has recently been completely remodeled within the last three years. Grand Mesa Middle School and Central High School straddle the border between the northeast area, the southeast and Clifton.

Mesa County's biggest park, the 44-acre Long Family memorial park, offers walking trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, basketball courts, providing recreational opportunities for residents who live in the northeast part of town. There are several retail stores along Patterson Road (which is one of the main corridors that runs east and west through Grand Junction) including a large grocery store and a drug store. Revitalization is taking place on North Avenue, with some older retail areas getting a facelift, and at least one new shopping and service area, The Plaza on North Avenue, finally in the building phase.

Bookcliff Activity Center at Bookcliff Middle School is used for recreational activities offered through the City of Grand Junction Park and Recreation Department. Recreational classes and activities for adults and children are offered, as well as league play in basketball, wiffleball and dodgeball.

It's possible to find many neighborhoods within walking distance to elementary, middle or high schools. Housing in the northeast area if more affordable than some other parts of town, and there is convenient access to the north desert BLM area via 29 Road. Views of Mount Garfield and Grand Mesa are awesome.

Just a tad above Grand Junction

Glade Park is "the journey, not the destination!" No matter which of the three routes you take to get to Glade Park, you will wind through sand rock switchbacks, with spectacular views, as Grand Junction becomes a miniature maze below. After dusk the view twinkles like a sea of living jewels. A glade is an open space, in this case, surrounded by natural wonders: Colorado National Monument, Piñon Mesa (with a chunk of Grand Mesa National Forest), and McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

If heights bother you, or you are expecting luxury accommodations ...or any accommodations at all, when you arrive at Glade Park, you should head for Aspen instead. We have no motels, or restaurants. Your cell phone probably won't even work, unless it is Verizon.

You know you have arrived when the road levels out and you reach a crossroads where you find a bizarre looking log house with an observatory tower, and a pink antique iron bridge crossing from an upper deck to the roof of a detached garage. Other less unusual evidence of civilization consists of the Glade Park Store, a post office, and an old school that serves as a community center.

There is also a volunteer fire department where, on summer Fridays, the Glade Park Fire department presents "Movies Under the Stars" (They also put out fires, and give emergency assistance.) It isn't just a local event. Hundreds load up their families and drive up from Grand Junction to cool off and eat at the grill (only open during the movie) and watch a family movie under stars that are bright and plentiful.

But this cluster of buildings is not the sum total of Glade Park. We are also the surrounding community. We are the history of things past, the remaining ranches, the alumni who return on pilgrimages, and the newcomers (a newcomer is someone who arrived after you did).

Most homeowners live on 35 to 40 acre plots, and commute to Grand Junction for work, groceries, auto parts and other necessities. Many families homesteaded in Galde Park. Many people who want peace and serenity and open spaces absolutely love it, but some find it hard if they have to come down to Grand Junction, which is only about 30 minutes down the National Monument road, and some have had to sell their acreages and rejoin the community to save on the daily commute. It has changed some, but compared to a lot of places in Colorado, change has been slow and homeowners there like it that way.

In the beginning it was Big Park, but, in 1910 the first postmistress, Jennie M. France, was told by the USPS that there were already too many towns by that name, so she came up with Glade Park. That is about the time my family arrived. There is some turbulent history here, involving shootings, moonshine, disagreements between sheepmen and cattlemen... More about that later.

Rancher Albino Gonzalez says "I know what some of you locals are thinking. I thought long and hard about this. I decided that we cannot completely stop progress, and it might as well be someone with deep roots here to approach this respectfully. Yeah, this may attract some attention, but I do not plan to make it a hard sell for development. It's happening, so maybe this can help us direct it to some extent, and help record and preserve the spirit of "The Park." Let me know what you think!

To those who are drawn to the wide open spaces, Glade Park and Piñon Mesa have some nice places to camp, hunt, fish, ride horseback or ATV's, mountain bike, or enjoy solitude and take in the scenery.

We are surrounded by an abundance of public lands: Colorado National Monument to the east, and McGinnis Canyons Conservation area to the north and west. Bureau of Land Management holdings and a small chunk of Grand Mesa National Forest are inter-woven with private land.

Glade Park and Piñon Mesa

Hunting

Glade Park and Piñon Mesa public and private lands have some excellent opportunities for hunting deer and elk. There is also a wild turkey season, and some limited sage grouse licenses. If you are interested in hunting this area, the Colorado Division of Wildlife website will give you the information you need to get started. Here are some links that will be helpful.

==Geography==
Glade Park is located, west of downtown Grand Junction, Colorado, the largest city on Colorado's western slope. To access Glade Park, one must drive up the Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument, gaining approximately 2500|ft|elevation over 4|mi|of hairpin curves. The views on the drive are spectacular, encompassing red sandstone canyons and sheer rock faces. The elevation of Glade Park is approximately 7000|ft|. Due to the higher elevation, often the temperature in Glade Park is 10 degrees 50 degrees in February lower in summer than the temperature in Grand Junction. In wintertime, temperatures can be significantly warmer than in Grand Junction because of an inversion layer present in the Grand Valley below, however when an inversion isn't present temperatures in Glade Park are typically 10 degrees cooler than in Grand Junction.
First hand experience of weather conditions for the years 2007-2008: Glade Park, like Grand Junction reached 100 degree days in the summer. Situated on the Mesa at a higher elevation than Grand Junction, made for temperature differences of 5-8 degrees cooler in the summer but more extreme sun exposure.

Grand Junction
All About Grand Junction, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colroado is also known as "The Greater Grand Valley". Grand Junction is centrally located between Salt Lake City and Denver, and also just about the same distance from each one, approximately 424 miles from Denver and 418 from Salt Lake City, Utah.

The fertile agricultural area of the Grand Valley is known as a supply center for the region providing goods and services for the surrounding agricultural and ranching communities. Crops produced in the region include apples, peaches, apricots, pears, cherries as well as alfalfa, beans, onions and corn.

The surrounding communities that include the Grand Junction area, is Fruita which is 10 miles to the west towards the Utah border and Palisade which is 10 miles to the East towards Denver. Fruita, which derives from "fruits" was once one of the most crop and fruit growing area. The same was for Palisade, however now the area is paving way towards vineyards. Yes Colorado's finest Wine Country is here. You have to come see for yourself why we're gaining so much national attention!

The city of Grand Junction is your headquarters for exploring the wonders of Western Colorado. Visitors and relocationers quickly discover that Grand Junction weather is different. Mild and temperate even in the winter. The summer is in the low to mid 90's, however there has been an average of 10-15 days of 100 degrees.

Visitors are amazed to discover all that awaits in the city of Grand Junction and it's surrounding areas. Here's a town that has such charm for the outdoors enthusiasts.

The area takes you beyond the ski resorts of the Rocky Mountains into the mysterys and majesty of the Grand Valley. It is perfect for a colorado family vacation or an adventure with friends. We offer a wide variety of lodging for all the activities that take place all year around.

An inspiring walk or ride through the Colorado National Monument which is just a few minutes away. The National Monument have breathtaking views of the entire valley. Biking is a huge attraction, just one of the many activities called Fat Tire Festival, in last week of April. Biking paths run all along the "kokopelli trails".

Colorado hiking doesn't get any better than this. Bicycle enthusiasts will never end in finding plenty of trails to get the wheels turning.

You can all have quiet moments abounding in our city's restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and museums. The main street in downtown, also known as the "All American Ctiy" is loaded with antique shops, entertaining, and great for 7 blocks of walking and shopping.

In the downtown itself, visitors can wander with exhibits, museums that range from geology, art, history, and the culture of Colorado, to Dinosaur Valley, which displays large, lifelike dinosaurs that realistically move and roar. In the center of Fruita's round about park is a huge, huge dinosaur portraying its magnificent and massive beauty.

After exploring what the town has to offer, one can relax for an enjoyable lunch or dinner at the divers cafes or sidewalk cafes. The nightlife is great for many of the live theatres with a full course meal. What a way to spend and evening.

With Grand Junction being a major agricultural zone, it boasts of the outdoor recreation that has enabled the town to capitalize on tourism as well.
The spectacular mesas, red rock canyons and lush forest in the area attract hikers, mountain bikers and vacationers wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Grand Junction area also offers river rafting for all levels, and rafting trips on the Colorado, Yampa and Green rivers can be booked for a length ranging from one to five days. During the winter, Powderhorn ski area located just 35 miles from town as well as many other ski resorts such as Vail, Aspen offers exceptional downhill as well as cross-country skiing.

Visitors to Grand Junction will find much outdoor recreation and magnificent scenery to enjoy. The town is surrounded by beautiful wilderness areas, from the canyons made by the meandering Colorado River east of town, to Grand Mesa, a very sizeable table top mountain with over 300 lakes for some of the finest fishing, camping and breathtaking views. Grand Mesa has the most beautiful colors in the autum. Thus the term "Colorful Colorado" on the seen on vehicles bumpers and tire flaps. Folks here can't express enought imagination of the beauty that the valley possesses.

The Grand Mesa National Forest just about one half hour away offers so much in the way of hiking and mountain biking in the summer, as well as cross country ski trails in the winter.

Just picture miles and miles of lush river valley surrounded by a serene desert mesa and beautiful mountains with a mild climate year round.

If this sounds like paradise to you, then you can understand why so many people have made the decision to call Grand Junction home!!

Grand Junction which is in Mesa County, was established in the late 1800's . Mesa County is Colorado's wine country with a glass full of adventures, scenic wonders and outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. From Colorado National Monument's towering sandstone to the 100's of lakes on the Grand Mesa, plus a variety of activities and destinations that will keep the entire family entertained.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be especially intrigued with all that Grand Junction has to offer including rafting, hiking, biking, dinosaur digging, and for those country westerners, there's a rodeo every tues evening in the town of Fruita.
Grand Junction features an array of world-class shopping areas and malls all with unique dining experiences.

Its location at the edge of the Rockies and the desert mesas of the west has made Grand Junction "the Gateway to Western Colorado" It is the ultimate place to enjoy a variety of home syles from ranch to contemporary and more.

Many new housing developments are being added to Grand Junction;s real estate inventory. Condominums and townhouses in the area are fairly new and range from around $90,000 up to $200,000. Single-family homes start just under $100,000 and run into the 6 or 7 figure range for extravagant estates on areas such as Independence Ranch, Redlands Mesa, Deer Park, Comstock Estates, Sobre El Rio, The Knolls, Summit View Ridge and Graden Grove Town homes. If you are thinking of relocating, buying or selling in Grand Junction or it's surrounding areas, it's easy to get all the information you want. Just have one of the many Real Estate Professionals such as "Bobby Ulibarri" at Sierra Realty show you all Grand Junction has to offer. You can reach Bobby Ulibarri at 970-858-9123 or at 970-250-9403 He knows the area very well, being a 3rd generation Coloradoan. When you want the Best, do like the Rest and call Bobby Ulibarri.
He is "Excellence in Action"

Grand Junction is at an elevation of 4,585 feet, and is surrounded on the north, south, and east by mesas and mountains, reaching heights of 9,000-10,500 feet.

Grand Junction has an almost limitless amount of amenties and things to do in and around town. Local residents say "TO LIVE HERE IS TO LOVE IT"
and not wonder with its moderate summers, spectacular spring and fall and mild winters.

The city hosts several community and cultural events throughout the year. Residents are entertained with baseball games at the Junior College Baseball World Series called (JUCCO). There is also beautiful sounds of the Grand Junction Symphony, fine wine tasting at the many vineyards in the valley.

Western Colorado is simply beautiful. It is graced with roaring rapids of the Colorado River, wind carved sandstones at the National Monument, and fertile farmlands and fruit orchards galore. The largest towering flat-topmountain in the world (The Grand Mesa) and the Uncompahgre Plateau. Grand Junction is truly unique. It is a place of many natural wonders, real Dinosaur excavations and hands-on Paleontology exhibits.

Mesa County Valley School District 51 serves the educational needs of more than 20,00 students in the K-12th grade. The district offers four comprehensive high schools as well as an alternative school and a career center. It encompasses the area known as the Grand Valley.

The four year college ( Mesa State College) offers students from all over the United States and overseas an extended curriculum that meet the need of most people pursuring a professional career. Mesa State College offers excellent nursing and medical courses and classes.

The city is home to four area hospitals, including an Altzheimer's and VA Vertans hospitals. Along with a regional airport, Tourism plays a big role in the strength of the economy. Retirees also call the Greater Grand Valley, (Grand Junction) as the most suitable place to call home.

See many of the links available on this site for additional information and extended coverage of all that this wonderful place we call home.

For all of your Real Estate needs, don't go anywhere else, let "Bobby Ulibarri" help you out.

THE FRIENDLIEST REALTOR IN TOWN!

Bobby Ulibarri
Broker & Consultant
(970)-858-9123 or (970-250-9403

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Area Cities
All About Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado National Monument

Blue Sky Vistas

THE FRIENDLIEST REALTOR IN TOWN!

Bobby Ulibarri
Broker & Consultant
(970)-858-9123 or (970-250-9403

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Area Cities : Redlands Colorado
All about the "Redlands" area

The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa

Redlands Mesa Golf Course

Housing Inventory

There are both multi-family and single family homes available in the Redlands, and it's possible to find both existing homes and new construction. Prices in the Redlands tend to be higher than in other parts of the valley, however. There are a few small acreage parcels, and those are even more expensive. There are still golf course lots available at the Redlands Mesa Golf Course, and a new subdivision near Tiara Rado also has lots available near the golf course.

Schools

Wingate Elementary, Broadway, and Scenic Elementary are in the Redlands. Middle school students attend Redlands Middle School. Most high school students are bused to Fruita Monument High School although the Grand Junction High School boundary also reaches into the Redlands. The school district has purchased a large tract of land on the Redlands and has identified it as a possible site for a fourth high school.

Amenities

Real estate is all about location, location, and location, and its location next to the Colorado National Monument and above the Grand Valley gives the Redlands gorgeous views like nowhere else. There are two golf courses in the Redlands, two grocery stores, a few restaurants and retail areas and a brand new car wash. Access to hiking and biking trails in the Monument, as well as along the Colorado Riverfront Trail, makes the Redlands a desirable place for outdoor enthusiasts to live.

What makes it special?

There are pockets in the Redlands that seem remote and private, tucked away behind a canyon or down a hill, yet are only 15 minutes from downtown Grand Junction. Residents of the Redlands like to keep their rural setting, with few street lights contributing to light pollution at night to ruin their star-gazing. The views are fabulous, the golf courses are nearby, and homes in the Redlands maintain their value.

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Real Estate Resources
Asbestos

*BUILDING RENOVATION AND DEMOLITION

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

HOMEBUYER WARNING!. Before you buy a home make sure you know if the inspector includes ASBESTOS in his report along with MOLD, RADON, URANIUM MILL TAILINGS, especially in the Mesa County area.

Have the home/structure properly inspected prior to construction material removal! Make sure renovated structures have an asbestos inspection.

Are you Remodeling, Renovating or Demolishing?

You are subject to Colorado State and U.S. Federal Regulations requiring inspection for asbestos. Avoid fines and project delays: have your project inspected for asbestos by a Colorado-certified asbestos building inspector before commencing work. Asbestos can be found in these and other common building materials: Drywall compound and wallboard (sheetrock), ceiling and wall textures, vinyl floor coverings and mastic, boiler and pipe insulation, heating and cooling duct insulation, ceiling tile, roofing products, clapboard shingles, etcetera. These materials are regulated; a certified asbestos inspector can determine which materials contain asbestos and which are reg! ulated. Buildings of any age may contain asbestos; even those newly built may have asbestos-containing materials.

For ALL Renovation Projects:

Colorado LAW Prior to Renovation Work:

• Buildings of any age may contain asbestos; even those newly built may have asbestos containing materials.

• Inspection: the structures/components to be disturbed must be inspected for asbestos by a state-certified asbestos inspector.

• If the amount of asbestos-containing material to be disturbed exceeds the following trigger levels than an abatement contractor must remove the material.

o Trigger levels means amounts of material as follows:

�� With regard to single-family residential dwellings, the trigger levels are 50 linear feet on pipes, 32 square feet on other surfaces, or the volume equivalent of a 55-gallon drum.

�� With regard to all areas other than single-family residential dwellings (commercial), the trigger levels are 260 linear feet on pipes, 160 square feet on other surfaces, or the volume equivalent of a 55-gallon drum.

• A certified removal contractor (General Abatement Contractor) must remove asbestos-containing materials that are regulated or may become regulated before they are disturbed by renovation or demolition activities.

• Notification: A written notification to CDPHE, payment of a notification fee and ten (10) working day waiting period is required before the removal (abatement) of regulated asbestos containing materials.

Demolitions, Destructive Salvage, House Moving

If you demolish, perform destructive salvage, perform de-construction, burn, destroy, dismantle, dynamite, implode, knock down, level, pull down, pulverize, raze, tear down, wreck all of a structure or structural components or you move a house you are subject to State and Federal Regulations even when there is NO asbestos in the facility.

Colorado LAW Prior to Demolition:

• Inspection: the building must be inspected for asbestos by a state-certified asbestos inspector. Contact CDPHE or go to our web site for a current list of Asbestos Inspectors http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/asbeshom.asp or Asbestos Building Inspector Consulting firms can be found in the yellow page section of most telephone books, under the heading “Asbestos Consulting and Testing”.

• Asbestos Removal (if necessary) must be performed by a Colorado-certified General Abatement Contractor. Any asbestos containing material that is friable or will be made friable during demolition activities must be removed prior to demolition. Removal, in accordance with Regulation No. 8, is required if the amount of asbestos-containing material that is friable or will become friable during demolition exceeds the trigger levels.

• Notification of Demolition Form must be submitted to the CDPHE, even if no asbestos was found during the inspection, payment of a notification fee and ten (10) working day waiting period is required before the demolition can proceed.

During Demolition:

• Recycling of materials, such as concrete or wood, that are bonded or contaminated with asbestos-containing material (ACM), such as floor tile or mastic, is NOT permitted.

• Demolition of a building that has non-friable asbestos containing VAT or tar-impregnated roofing materials remaining must be completed without causing the asbestos-containing materials to become friable. Concrete floors covered with floor tile shall be removed in as large sections as possible. Operations such as crushing, pneumatic jacking, etc. of materials containing asbestos are not permitted.

• When imploding or burning a structure, ALL asbestos-containing material, regardless of quantity, must be removed prior to demolition.

It is illegal to improperly disturb asbestos containing materials!

HAVE YOUR PROJECT INSPECTED BY A COLORADO-CERTIFIED ASBESTOS BUILDING INSPECTOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN WORK

Violation of asbestos regulations can result in monetary penalties and project delay as well as civil liability claims related to contamination or asbestos spills.

Area Cities : Clifton Colorado
Clifton

Mt Garfield as seen from Clifton, Co

Considered a suburb of Grand Junction, Clifton remains a small, unincorporated community. Sometimes overshadowed by the towns that flank it - the mountain biking hub of Fruita and the Western Slope's largest city, Grand Junction - Clifton is worth a stop. The western slope of Colorado is well known for its orchards and vineyard. Outside of town, seasonal fruit stands sell mouth-watering fruit grown on nearby farms.

Also near Clifton is the scenic Colorado River State Park, a diverse natural area ideal for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing and swimming. The park includes scenic stops along the Colorado River - Island Acres, Corn Lake, Connected Lakes and Fruita. The unique trail system winds through tree lined riverbanks and offers great fishing and picnic spots. Island Acres, closest to the dramatic Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa, is great for camping along the river. In addition, the camping at Rabbit Valley, the last Colorado exit along I-70, is some of the best in the state. Enjoy mountain biking, four-wheeling and dinosaur bones just across the interstate from the camping areas.

Housing

Males: 9,887

(48.2%)

Females: 10,645

(51.8%)

Median resident age:	30.0 years
Colorado median age:	34.3 years

Zip codes: 81520.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,015 (it was $31,684 in 2000)

Clifton:	$45,015
Colorado:	$55,212

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $166,081 (it was $84,000 in 2000)

Clifton:	$166,081
Colorado:	$233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $163,819; Detached houses: $199,679; Townhouses or other attached units: $120,742; In 2-unit structures: $99,810; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $114,075; Mobile homes: $33,170

Farms, Ranches & Land
Farms and Ranches in Mesa County

What you need to know about buying or selling a ranch

There is a lot to know about when searching for farm and ranch properties. To find land investment opportunities, and understand the complexities of transferring water rights, and finding out how land restoration adds value, try to stay updated on local rules and regulations and get all the information about the different type of soils that each land may have.

There is a lot of land to cover...literally. Transactions involving ranches and farms can be quite different than other real estate dealings. Water rights, livestock and farm production, leases, capacity ranch management are just a few things to consider. You need to understand the lifestyle to know what to look for.

With excellent knowledge of the farms and ranches for sale we are marketing, and with knowledge and understanding of the market in general, we are able to achieve the best price possible for the properties we are hired to sell. When it comes to seeking out the right ranch for the buyer we are working with, we can offer them an excellent selection of properties. We have the ability to deal with all aspects of the purchasing process and can help with advice on property enhancements that will add value. We can provide information on ranch management, the value of water rights and habitat enhancement as well.

There are still quite a few farms and ranches available, however the availability has warranted a demand from small time builders to large tract subdividers. Most of the land available is in the Fruita, Loma, Mack, Palisade & the Whitewater area.

There are many opportunities in Grand Junction to purchase vacant land and build your dream home, much of it with views of the Mesa, Monument and Bookcliffs.

Real Estate Resources
First Time Home Buyers

Planning on buying or selling a home anytime soon? Make sure you’re at least equipped with some basic information before diving into anything. Being properly prepared in the real estate market is a priceless investment. Read the articles in this section and learn how to deal with real estate time constraints, how know when you’ve found the right home, and how to make smart down-size or up-size decisions.

Lately, housing market is calling for a new set of real estate instructions for home buyers. No longer do you bid over the asking price just to have a house. The days of overlooking severe defects just so you can get your offer accepted are gone. To be successful in today's market, home buyers need to be prepared, plan carefully, embrace negotiation and exercise patience.

In most buyers' minds is a desire to pay a fair price and not a penny more. This is a legitimate concern and makes it essential that you do your homework before you buy. To keep from overpaying, you need to research the local market carefully.

Find out how quickly listings are selling in the perticular area you are looking to buy. Are they selling at the asking price, or are prices being discounted? Ask your realtor for the days on market for that property.

Ask your agent to prepare a market analysis on a property you're interested in buying before you decide what to offer. Concentrate on the most recent sales, which will most closely reflect current market value.

In order to avoid overpaying, you also need to stay within your financial comfort zone. What I believe is one of the most important questions you should ask yourself is...How much is the upper limit that I can afford to pay each month. Remember to add the taxes, Mortgage insurance ( if you're not putting 20% down) and also there is hazardous Insurance and Homeowners Insurance.

Getting pre-approved with a mortgage broker or lender to find out how much you can afford is an obvious first move. Be sure to ask for a total monthly obligation.

It's a wise decision to carefully analyze your financial situation now, and your reasonable expectations for the future before you commit to a specific type of mortgage. Interest rates might not come down again any time soon, so make sure that you're comfortable with the size and kind of mortgage you use to make the purchase.

The rapid pace of home-price appreciation is taking a pause. This means that you can't overpay and hope that a couple of month's worth of appreciation will make up the difference. You also can't count on appreciation to generate the cash to pay for repairs and deferred maintenance.

That's the reason why it is important that you do not waive inspections. More times than not, buyers often make offers without an inspection contingency in order to gain favor with the seller in a multiple-offer competition. Many of those buyers now have a sorry tale to tell. It's not worth taking the risk. Make sure that your contract includes an inspection contingency, even if you find yourself in competition.

Don't let the threat of multiple offers scare you off. Unlike like last year, today's multiple offers don't always send the price higher. If you like a house enough, give it a shot. Just stick to your price limit, and if it doesn't work, move on.

If you're the only buyer making an offer, don't be surprised if the seller doesn't accept your offer. This is where patience comes in. Keep in tune with your notes about what you need to do to the property when you become the owner. Base your offer according to the CMA your realtor has done for you. This way you have a good idea as to the value of this property in comparison to others that you have seen.

Standing firm on your price can be a pretty good negotiating strategy. Don't walk away from a negotiation just because the seller gives you a counteroffer for a higher price. If you're serious about the house, counter back--even if it's at the same price you initially offered. If this is your best and final price, let the seller know.

In some cases, it may convince the seller that this may be the best offer he is going to get, especially if there isn't any other offers coming in. Another contributing factor may be, how many days this home has been on the market. Motivation is alway the key factor, and time may work in your favor.

New Homes
Fourplex for sale

MLS: 614284	Price: $339,000.00
2901 DAWN Drive GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81504 Fourplex Garage:0 car Area: Northeast Grand Junction Lot Size: 100 X 100 Year Built: 1981
INVESTORS-GREAT POTENTIAL, CITY 4-PLEX, 2 ARE TWO BEDROOMS, 2 UNITS ARE THREE BEDROOMS. ALL HAVE A 1 1/2 BATHS. PLEASE WRITE ALL OFFER SUBJECT TO VIEWING, NO INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO CONTRACT #1 UNIT HAS LARGE LAWN WITH PATIO ALL HAVE IRRIGATION WATER
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Features:
Garage / Carport: No	Multi Story: Yes
Elevation: 4750	Subdv #: 0397
Subdv Name: Sunrise Gardens	Elem. School: Nisley Elementary
Middle School: Bookcliff Middle	High School: Central High
Fronts: NORTH	Lot Dim. Source: ASSESSOR
Apx.Total Acres: $0.33	Apx. Irrig. Acres: $0.33
Irrig. Dist: YES	Main SF: 2202
Upper SF: 2130	Apx. Total SF: 4330
# of Units: 4	Model 1 # Units: 1
Model 1 # Bedrooms: 3	Model 1 # Baths: 1 1/2
Model 1 Square Feet: 1101	Model 1 Monthly Rent$: 700
Model 2 # Units: 1	Model 2 # Bedrooms: 3
Model 2 # Baths: 1 1/2	Model 2 Square Feet: 1101
Model 2 Monthly Rent$: 700	Model 3 # Units: 1
Model 3 # Bedrooms: 2	Model 3 # Baths: 1 1/2
Model 3 Square Feet: 1065	Model 3 Monthly Rent$: 750
Model 4 # Units: 1	Model 4 # Bedrooms: 2
Model 4 # Baths: 1 1/2	Model 4 Square Feet: 1065
Model 4 Monthly Rent$: 650	Gross Scheduled Income $: 2800
Garage Type: None	Water Supplier: UTE
Sewer Supplier: CITY	Gas Supplier: XCEL
Electric Supplier: XCEL	Homeowners Assoc: NONE
HOA Dues Frequency: Not Applic	Price/Sqft: $78.29
Title Company: FAHTCO	Wood Stove: 921\|922\|923\|924\|944\|949\|957\|95
Offered By: HEIDEN HOMES REALTY

Broker : Bobby Ulibarri 970- 858-9123

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Real Estate Investors
Have we bottomed out yet?

How Can I tell If Home Prices Are Beginning to Shift?

Anyone buying a home wants to make a good investment. For most buyers, this means buying a home in a neighborhood where property values are stable, or better yet, one where home prices are moving up. How can you tell which direction prices are moving. Are they holding steady, continuing to rise or is the bubble beginning to burst? All this talk is constantly moving around throughout the housing market.

Often increases and decreases in home prices are measured in terms of changes in the median price. The median price is the price that is half way between the highest price and the lowest price reported for the period. When the median price increases, this indicates that more buyers bought higher priced homes during this reporting period than they did during the last reporting period. A decline in the median price means that more homebuyers bought less expensive homes during this period than they did during the last period.

Increases and decreases in the median price can indicate a rise or fall in the absolute value of homes. But, this is not necessarily the case. A drop in the median price could indicate an increase in the number of first-time buyers in the market. A rise in the median price might be due to an increase in the number of trade-up buyers in the market.

Determining changes in the real value of homes would be easy to calculate if homes resold every year or two without significant changes being made to them, other than for routine maintenance.

But most homes don't resell on a regular basis. Furthermore, some are remodeled, others neglected. This makes measuring the absolute change in home prices over time more difficult to evaluate.

One way to determine which way prices are moving is to look at what similar homes were selling for several months ago. Your real estate agent, or an appraiser, can provide you with this information.

You might want to look at comparable home sale prices at several points of time -- perhaps 3 months ago, 6 months ago and a year ago. This should tell you if home prices are holding steady or if they're moving upwards or downwards.

Ideally, the comparable properties you look at should be from the immediate neighborhood you're considering. Rates of appreciation and depreciation in home prices can vary considerably from one market to the next even within the same city.

Another way is to find properties that are as similar as possible to the one you're interested in buying. Not all homes in one area will change value at the same rate.

Real estate markets can change quickly. Comparables from several months or a year ago might not give you a true picture of the current market. Find out how long it's taking to sell homes in the area. Multiple Listing Services track this information. If a year ago, the average selling time was 4 months and now it's 2 months, this indicates a shift in the market. Either there are more buyers in the market, or fewer new listings, or both. When this situation occurs, price increases usually follow.

Also look at how close the selling price is to the list price. In soft markets, there is usually a larger gap between the two than there is in a rising market. Find out if homes in the area are selling with multiple offers. This usually means that demand is outstripping the supply of available homes for sale. This situation can drive prices higher.

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Surveys & Boundaries
Is the fence the correct property line?

Do I Need a Survey when I purchase a home?

Lets say that I'm interested in purchasing a home and I ask the question " Is the property line correct"?

In other words what I want to know is, if the fence is the documented property line.

Well why would this be so important? I'm sure that the fence had been there for years or so it seems. So I ask the homeowner if he knows about the property line and he says that as long as he's lived there that the fence had been in the same place. Well as it seems we buy the house and then sometime later we decided to add a shop and get a permit. Well lo and behold, we find out that the property line was out about 15 ft to our disadvantage. As it turns out was that the grandfathers had discussed the property line and one asked if he could temporarily put the fence inside and if and when he wanted would remove it back to the original place. Years later it was still there, and now we have to determine whos loss it is and by how much.

It really does pay to have the boundaries checked, just to make sure because at a later date it could become a problem when you put the house for sale.

The "Party Wall Act"

1. New Building works at or astride the boundary between two properties.

2. Structural work affecting an existing shared/party wall, including repairs, alterations, extending or reducing the wall, cutting into the wall and underpinning.

3. Excavating, or constructing fences within the countys setbacks, of a neighbour's building where the new fences will go.
If you are the owner proposing to have the works carried out, you must identify whether the works are governed by the Act. If so, you must serve statutory notice (one or two months depending upon which part of the building is affected) on the adjoining owners and get agreement to the building programme, before you start.

If your neighbours do not agree in writing, the preferred solution would be to appoint one surveyor to draw up a Party Wall Award. This surveyor should be independent and should not be involved in the design or specification of the works. If you cannot agree a surveyor, then each side should appoint their own surveyor. The Party Wall Award will set out what can and cannot be done in accordance with the Act.

If you are the adjoining owner and receive a party wall notice, you may agree to the proposed works if you are entirely happy that there will be no damage or consequences to your property. Otherwise, if you do not agree or if you ignore the notice, then you must agree to a single surveyor being appointed, or appoint your own. If your do neither then a surveyor should be appointed for you by the owner carrying out the works. Where a surveyor is appointed, a schedule of condition of your property will be prepared (in case any damage is caused) and a Party Wall Award will be prepared.

The owner who is carrying out the works normally pays the fees of the surveyors. Fees for such services vary according to the nature and extent of the works.

When buying a home, you need to decide what kind of survey will give you confidence that the house is a safe investment.

a survey to examine the structural quality of the property, in broad terms and at a certain level of detail

a structural examination by a structural engineer to look at specific elements of the property

Survey

If you have previous knowledge of this kind of property, you may choose to conduct your own survey. You may support this with a professional survey.

A professional survey provides an impartial view, clear of the purchaser/vendor relationship. The cost is significant but is actually a small percentage of any expenditure on many repairs and of the purchase price. The professional survey would impart a surveyor's local knowledge not only on subsidence but also construction methods, susceptibility to particular forms of decay, past problems with flooding and a whole range of other issues.

All firms of surveyors are required to have a complaints procedure, and to be insured. There is, however, a proportion of purchasers who treat a survey as an insurance policy without true recognition that it is a professional's opinion on the property based on a snapshot and on what is accessible. This can be a touchy subject to surveyors, especially as there is ill-founded comeback from time to time which does cloud the issue. It is possible to look at something and make a judgement and be wrong without being negligent. Surveyors who are also members of the Independent Surveyors Association, operate to a code of conduct within that organization as well as under the rules of the Institute of Certified Surveyors (ICS).

Structural Examination

Instead of employing a surveyor, you could ask a structural engineer to examine the building. Make sure you use one who knows the local area and therefore the risks to the building from soil conditions etc, and with old house experience.

Real Estate Resources
Mold

Warnings About Mold

Buyers beware and Read this carefully

Molds are fungi. Molds grow outdoors and indoors and are found everywhere in almost all environments. Tiny particles of mold are present in indoor and outdoor air. In nature, molds help break down dead materials and can be found growing on soil, foods, plant matter, and other items. Molds produce microscopic cells called "spores" which are very tiny and spread easily through the air. Live spores act like seeds, forming new mold growths (colonies) when they find the right conditions. All molds are allergens however there are some species of molds that can be toxins. In door mold problems are usually the result of water intrusion. Remember, mold is already in almost every indoor environment on the planet. Mold growth requires a viable mold spore, a food source, water and proper temperature. Every structure already has all necessary requirements for mold growth except a water source. When water is introduced

Mold and Mildew
Toxic Molds in Homes, Stachybotrys chartarum
Mildew stains and odors scare buyers, especially now that toxic black mold is such a hot topic, and chances are you won't even get an acceptable offer if mold and mildew are present. Even if the mold in your house is the normal variety kill it and fix the source of the problem.

What is Mold?
Molds are fungi that reproduce by releasing tiny spores into the air.
Molds in Your Home Can Cause Health Problems and Structural Damage
The home buying and selling community is surrounded with talk about insurance and liability issues involving stachybotrys chartarum, also known as black mold or toxic mold.
Some homeowners have even burned down their homes, and everything in them, because they felt it was the only way to eradicate toxic mold from their surroundings.
Juries have awarded huge sums of money to homeowners who initiated lawsuits against their insurance companies, with most awards given to people whose insurer did not payfor moisture-related repairs in time to prevent severe mold problems. Awards have also gone against home builders when juries felt that shoddy worksmanship contributed to the mold.

Most homeowner policies now include a clause that excludes or limits payments for mold-related issues.
While mold is a problem, in most instances its growth can be prevented or stopped before it causes excessive damage.

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Spores that land on moist objects may begin to grow. There are thousands of different types of mold and we encounter many of them every day, in our homes and outdoors.

What is Toxic Mold?
Toxic mold is a type of mold that produces hazardous byproducts, called mycotoxins. While individuals with asthma and other respiratory problems may have reactions to many types of mold, it's thought
that mycotoxins are more likely to trigger health problems in even healthy individuals. These toxins are believed to be linked to memory loss and to severe lung problems in infants and the elderly.

Floating particles of mold are invisible to the naked eye, so it's impossible to see where they might have landed until they begin to grow. Loose mold particles that accumulate on items
within a house are easily inhaled and can be a constant irritation to the people and pets who live there.

The toxic mold we hear most about is Stachybotrys chartarum, a slimy, greenish-black mold that grows on moisture-laden materials that contain cellulose, such as wood, paper, drywall, and other similar products. It does not grow on tile or cement.

Even if the mold in your home is not toxic mold, it can still be a problem, because any mold growing on organic materials will in time destroy them--and too much mold of any type smells bad and degrades air quality.

Mold thrives in damp, humid conditions:
Bathrooms with poor ventilation. Install an exhaust fan if possible.
Leaky water pipes. Repair them immediately.
Roof leaks. Repair them right away.
Flood aftermath. Repair as soon as possible. See: EPA's Flood Info
Clothes dryers and exhaust fans that vent under the house or back into the room. Vent them to the outside.

Flood Damage
Houses that have been flooded are at serious risk for molds, especially in areas when are high humidity and temperatures provide the mold with the perfect place to reproduce before cleanup begins.
The houses flooded by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina--some still sitting in water--is the perfect example of homes that will likely suffer extreme damage from mold.

Help Discourage Mold Growth:

Install a dehumidifier in chronically moist rooms.
Don't carpet rooms that stay damp.
Insulate pipes and other cold surfaces to discourage condensation.
Install storm windows to eliminate condensation on glass.
Cover crawlspace dirt with plastic and ensure that the area is well ventilated.

Cleaning Mold

Make sure the room is well ventilated before you begin. If the mold covers a small surface area it isn't too hard to clean it with detergent and water. Allow the space to dry, then apply a solution of 1/2 cup bleach per gallon of water to help kill the remaining spores. Never combine bleach and ammonia because the mixture produces a toxic gas. There are products available that are designed specifically for mold. The Centers for Disease Control offers many tips for mold cleanup. Remember that the mold will very likely return unless you elminate the
underlying problems that caused it.

Before You Buy a Home

In the past, air quality testing was ordered primarily to detect radon gas, but mold spore tests are becoming more common. Your home inspector might not perform mold tests, but can probably help you find someone who does.
In my area mold testing costs between $300-$500 dollars. If your mold problem is severe, you will likely need the help of a mold remediation company, someone who specializes in mold removal.

If mold is in the air, find out where it's coming from. Mold should be removed and repairs should be made to ensure it won't come back. Talk to your real estate agent or to an attorney to determine if a special contingency should be inserted in the contract that will allow you to back out of the deal if toxic mold or other molds are detected and
cannot be thoroughly eliminated. Many standard forms used by real estate agents include the option of a mold contingency.

FACT:
The following health problems have all been associated with toxic mold allergies.....

arthritic-like aches, asthma, bloody noses, chronic headaches, coughing, "crawly" feeling skin, depression, dizziness or stuffiness
epileptic-like seizures, equilibrium or balance loss, fatigue, flu-like symptomsm, irritation of the eyes, nose or throat
loss of memory, loss of hearing, loss of eyesight, nausea, restlessness, runny nose, sinus congestionm skin rashes
sneezing, trouble breathing, unexplained irritability, upper respiratory distress

People at Greatest Risk from Mold

People with asthma, allergies, or other breathing conditions may be more sensitive to mold. People with immune suppression (such as people with HIV infection, cancer patients taking chemotherapy, and people who have received an organ transplant) are more susceptible to mold infections.

Possible Health Effects of Mold Exposure

People who are sensitive to mold may experience stuffy nose, irritated eyes, wheezing, or skin irritation. People allergic to mold may have difficulty in breathing and shortness of breath. People with weakened immune systems and with chronic lung diseases, such as obstructive lung disease, may develop mold infections in their lungs. If you or your family members have health problems after exposure to mold, contact your doctor or other health care provider.

Recognizing Mold
You may recognize mold by:
Sight (Are the walls and ceiling discolored, or do they show signs of mold growth or water damage?)
Smell (Do you smell a bad odor, such as a musty, earthy smell or a foul stench?)

Safely Preventing Mold Growth

Clean up and dry out the building quickly (within 24 to 48 hours). Open doors and windows. Use fans to dry out the building.

When in doubt, take it out! Remove all porous items that have been wet for more than 48 hours and that cannot be thoroughly cleaned and dried. These items can remain a source of mold growth and should be removed from the home. Porous, noncleanable items include carpeting and carpet padding, upholstery, wallpaper, drywall, floor and ceiling tiles, insulation material, some clothing, leather, paper, wood, and food. Removal and cleaning are important because even dead mold may cause allergic reactions in some people.

To prevent mold growth, clean wet items and surfaces with detergent, bleach and water.

If there is mold growth in your home, you should clean up the mold and fix any water problem, such as leaks in roofs, walls, or plumbing. Controlling moisture in your home is the most critical factor for preventing mold growth.

To remove mold growth from hard surfaces use commercial products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than 1 cup of bleach in 1 gallon of water. Use a stiff brush on rough surface materials such as concrete.

If you choose to disinfect, use bleach to remove mold:

Never mix bleach with ammonia or other household cleaners. Mixing bleach with ammonia or other cleaning products will produce dangerous, toxic fumes
Open windows and doors to provide fresh air.
Wear non-porous gloves and protective eye wear.
If the area to be cleaned is more than 10 square feet, consult the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guide titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings . Although focused on schools and commercial buildings, this document also applies to other building types. You can get it free by calling the EPA Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse at (800) 438-4318, or by going to the EPA web site at http://www.epa.gov/mold/mold_remediation.html .
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using bleach or any other cleaning product.
More information on personal safety while cleaning up after a natural disaster is available at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/workers.asp.
If you plan to be inside the building for a while or you plan to clean up mold, you should buy an N95 mask at your local home supply store and wear it while in the building. Make certain that you follow instructions on the package for fitting the mask tightly to your face. If you go back into the building for a short time and are not cleaning up mold, you do not need to wear

12 tips for a mold-free home

Follow these suggestions to keep mold from growing in your home:

1. Check the exterior of your home regularly for accumulation of ground water. 2. If you ever see bubbling or dampness in a wall, get the wall opened to see what's causing it.
3. If your house sits above a foundation and there's a heavy rain, put electric fans under the house to dry the ground.
4. Fix leaky faucets, pipes and other leaks as soon as you find them.
5. Have your heating and air conditioning system serviced each year.
6. Clean and dry out wet or damp areas within 48 hours.
7. Keep indoor humidity below 60 percent by venting bathrooms and dryers to the outside, using air conditioners and dehumidifiers,
using exhaust fans or opening windows when cooking, washing dishes or cleaning, and increasing ventilation.
8. If you have a leak that saturates carpet, ceiling tiles or upholstery, remove them.
9. Use paint that has an EPA-approved mold inhibitor.
10. Clean kitchens and bathrooms with mold-killing cleaners.
11. Don't carpet bathrooms.
12. Don't put vinyl wallpaper on walls that are at risk of sustaining water damage.

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Esta Compania proporciona información de las propiedades inmobiliarias magníficas en Grand Junction, de Colorado y los recursos para dirigir dueños de una casa y a los que quiden comprar, con el proceso de vender y de comprar un hogar, el condo o la otra característica magnífica de los bienes raices en Colorado. Nosotros tienemos servicios para ayudarle a encontrar a un corredor o a un agente de las propiedades inmobiliarias magnífico superior en qualquer ciudad, consigue el valor de su magnífica casero y de un estudio de mercado comparativo (CMA), opinión las propiedades inmobiliarias de su area magnífica y los listados de MLS, preparan su hogar para la venta, y más.

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Grand Junction : Southeast
S.E.

Housing Inventory

There are plenty of new single-home subdivisions in the southeast, with prices starting in the 160's and going up to the $300's. Buyers can find small, starter home styles, with compact design and an affordable price. They can also find larger homes in some subdivisions with upper-end amenities, although rarely will they find prices over $350's. Most lot sizes are small to average.

There are condo and townhome developments, as well, and buyers can find existing or new construction if they're looking for a multi-family unit.

Schools

Pear Park and Chatfield Elementary are within walking, distance to many neighborhoods in the southeast. Students are bused to the secondary schools serving the southeast area, which is across the railroad tracks and the I-70 business loop.

Amenities

The southeast area doesn't have a lot of commercial areas, retail shops or restaurants, but the new Riverside Parkway lessens the commute time to get from the southeast to downtown or Mesa Mall. The 29 Road Bridge opened the area to Orchard Mesa, and the city is currently working on another interchange that will improve access from the southeast area to commercial areas along I-70 Business loop and North Avenue.

Corn lake State Park is in the southeast area, however, giving residents access to the river for boating, fishing in both the river and the lake and access to the Colorado Riverfront Trail system. The Colorado River Wildlife area is also in the southeast part of town.

What makes it special?

The southeast area has some of the most affordable housing in the valley, and improved access means that it's also a quick commute on to Interstate I-70 from 32 Road and for those who frequently travel up valley for work or play.

The views of Grand Mesa and Mount Garfield are great, as is the nearby access to the Riverfromt Trail system.

Real Estate Resources
Sellers: How to get your price

10 Possible options to Entice the Buyer

(10 Ways To Get Your Price)

When buyers gain more leverage in a housing market, sellers must think out of the box to entice buyers to their homes, then to lock in their asking price. These are 10 ways to get your home sold, if not at your price, at least a little closer than what you might have gotten otherwise.

1. If your home has been on the market for longer than expected, the most logical action would be to lower the price, correct? Well instead, consider giving the buyer some closing costs, or possibly offer a home warranty, or offer to pay for a home inspection. All these would be far less than lowering your price several thousand $$$$$

2. Decorating allowance. Is your décor tired looking and left over from the 80's or 90's? Then offer cash for upgrades, new carpet and a paint job. With good bidding on the job, you may be able to keep your price, give the buyer what s/he wants and make some money on the backside as well by not dropping your price. Many buyers would love $2,000 or more, to spend the way they want on decorating.

3. Mortgage payments for 3 to 6 months. How would you like to move into a house and make no payments for 3 to 6 months? On a $300,000 mortgage at 6 percent interest, the principal and interest payment is $1,798.65 per month -- over three months, the buyer would save $5,395.95; 6 months, more than $10,791.90.

4. Buy-down points to lower the interest rate. For some buyers, it's all about the monthly payment. Try coaxing them into your price with an offer to buy-down their interest rates with points paid by the seller. If they can get the interest rate low enough, they will be able to carry a higher mortgage for a lower monthly payment because of your point money left at the table. This is a technique of "selling the deal" more than selling the house.

5. Vacations. Buy a house, get a Caribbean Cruise. Take some tips from new home builders -- they're professionals at this incentive thing. Sometimes, a buyer might get cash back at the settlement table, but wouldn't dare spend it in a luxurious way. Offer a cruise, an expensive spa weekend, airline tickets to Asia -- or some other out of the ordinary travel package to entice them. When you consider the inventory has more than doubled in some markets, the only thing different from one house to another may be the cruise line.

6. Free Media room. Did you know that movie ticket sales are down for the third year in a row? One of the reasons is the advent of the at-home, non-sticky, low-ticket price media room. During the recent Christmas holidays, some media room packages, complete with big screen monitor and surround systems were selling for under $5,000. This one investment alone could be the sweetener your buyer needs to sign the bottom line.

7. Year-long HOA Fees. Looking for a more practical buyer benefit? How about relieving them of those expensive home owner association dues. Depending on the community, these fees could top out to more than $500 per month -- that's $6,000 for the first year. Offering this bennie could definitely help the cash-poor buyer get into his first condo.

8. Offer seller financing. This option is overlooked by a lot of sellers because they or their Realtor just don't think about it. Seller financing can be in several forms -- as a first trust, second trust or even 100 percent financing for the whole house. For the seller who can swing a 1st trust mortgage, this can actually become quite the cash cow. For instance, a $100,000 mortgage offered at 7 percent over 5 years with interest-only payments followed by a balloon payment of $100,000 -- would actually result in the seller netting $135,000 over the life of the loan -- not a bad return..

9. Pay off bills. Some loan programs will allow sellers to pay off credit cards, auto loans, for the buyer. It could make the difference in qualifying for the mortgage and having to buy a smaller, less expensive house. Again, maintain your asking price and offer to pay off debt for the buyer.

10. Pay closing costs (up to mortgage program limit). Here's the old standby. It's not as fancy as those above -- but it's very reliable and works very well. Closing costs usually are 3 % of the loan. You can offer any amount, it’s up to you. When you choose to lower your asking price of $5,000 or more, keep in mind that it doesn’t change the buyers position. You want to help them to qualify for your home.

Grand Junction
The Colorado National Monment

Trails

The Coke Ovens Overlook is one of the many picturesque views provided by The Monument

The Monument contains many hiking trails, with lengths and difficulties to suit all tastes. Before hiking in the Colorado National Monument, be aware that summer storms can cause flash floods as well as dangerous trail conditions. Rattlesnakes are found on the Monument, and rough terrain exists everywhere. Most trails are well-maintained, but hiking alone is not recommended.

Serpents Trail, perhaps the most popular, follows the route of the original road to the top of the Monument. This trail is accessible by parking lots at both ends, both located off Rim Rock Drive. Serpents Trail is well-maintained and provides stunning views of both the Monument itself and the Grand Valley below. One of the shortest trails, also popular, is Devils Kitchen. The trailhead is located near the eastern entrance of the park on Rim Rock Drive. This trail is about 1 mile long, and ends in a sandstone grotto. Devils Kitchen trail is well suited for families with smaller children, as the hike is short and the "kitchen" itself provides plenty of opportunity for child-sized exploration.

Liberty Cap trail starts from the valley floor and climbs to the rim of the Monument. Liberty Cap itself is an ancient sand dune, and provides a beautiful view of the Grand Valley. Corkscrew Trail, closed for many years but re-opened in mid-2006, branches off the Liberty Cap and skirts a small canyon and cliffs that cannot be seen from the valley floor. This trail, the only loop trail on the Monument, is about 3 miles long and features a less rigorous climb than Liberty Cap.

Monument Canyon trail, also popular, follows Monument Canyon for about 5 miles. This trail is often hiked up-and-back, and provides close-up views of Independence Monument, the Colorado National Monument's most distinct feature. No Thoroughfare Trail starts at the bottom of No Thoroughfare Canyon. As the name implies, there is no official trail to the top of this canyon. The dead-end trail goes a few miles into the canyon, and up-and-back hiking is required. Some hikers have found a way to get through the entire canyon, but after a certain point the trail becomes difficult and unmarked. No Thoroughfare Canyon does have small waterfalls during the spring run-off, but is dry for most of the year.Colorado National Monument (often simply referred to as The Monument) is a part of the National Park Service near the city of Grand Junction, Colorado, in the western part of the state. It is a semi-desert land high on the Colorado Plateau. The area hosts a wide range of wildlife, including pinyon pines, juniper trees, ravens, jays, Desert Bighorn Sheep, and coyotes. Activities include hiking trails, horseback riding, road biking, and scenic drives through the park. There are magnificent views from trails and the Rim Rock Drive, which winds along the plateau. Nearby are the Book Cliffs, and the largest flat-topped mountain in the world, the Grand Mesa.

Its feature attraction is Monument Canyon, which runs the width of the park, and includes rock formations such as Independence Monument, the Kissing Couple, and Coke Ovens. The monument includes 20,500 acres (32 square miles), much of which has been recommended to Congress for designation as wilderness

Irrigation Water
Water Rights-

(Note: The following article is offered in simplified language with respect to information on water rights for Colorado and is not to be relied upon as legal advice. If you desire legal opinion, please contact a water attorney.)

If you are buying a property that has water running through it and is of real importance to you, be sure to check all the legal rights you have to it and reasearch whether or not the shares is running with the land or is presented with a separate deed. Contact the irrigation company associated with the certain area and be aware of the available usage that is coming to the property. Just because you have shares, does not mean that you will receive you share. In other words it depends on where down the line your property is located. A valuable means of information would be to talk to the surrounding neighbors, usually they will tell you if there is a problem receiving a specified amount of water.

If Irrigation water is an important issue to your property, then by all means research, research, research!

Shares may be conveyed by quit claim deed, or special warranty deed or it may be allocated by running with the land.

A significant aspect of selling and buying ranch property in Colorado requires a detailed evaluation of water rights. By nature, a water right consists only of the right to use. In Colorado, a water right is considered real property, and therefore, is subject to the Statutes of Frauds and real property statutes of limitations; it passes as "real property" under a will, it is subject to taxation as real property, and may be mortgaged with or apart from the land where used, and may be proved in a quiet title proceeding. Therefore, since water rights are considered real property they can be bought and sold.

It is important to have an understanding of the court history of water rights. Dating back to 1876 when Colorado became a state and up to 1969, a brief overview of the court system is offered. District Courts of the different counties were adjudicating (that is presented to the court and signed by the judge) water rights but not all District Courts were adjudicating water rights. The water cases were co-mingled with all other civil action numbers (for example, murders, divorce, robberies, etc.). Water rights were filed in the District Courts in the "water district" in which they were located. Water districts covered small drainage basins within Water Divisions. In 1969, the state passed the Water Rights Determination Act. This declaration of policy created seven (7) Water Courts. One in each of the seven (7) Irrigation Divisions. The old water district boundary descriptions were eliminated and only the Water Courts were allowed to adjudicate and/or change water rights. They are: A. South Platte River Division 1 Greeley B. Arkansas River Division 2 Pueblo C. Rio Grande River Division 3 Alamosa D. Gunnison River Division 4 Montrose E. Colorado River Division 5 Glenwood Springs F. Yampa River Division 6 Steamboat Springs G. Delores River Division 7 Durango

Note: Research must take place to know the old water district in order to research records in today’s computer printouts, called Tabulations of Water Rights (These are available at the Division of Water Resources in the Division Engineer offices shown above).

In the 1969 Act, surface water rights (ditches, springs, and ponds) and ground water rights (wells) were effectively "married" into Colorado’s priority system. This was the first time most wells had been allowed into the Court and be adjudicated their position in the priority system.

The water law of Colorado is solidly based on the doctrine of prior appropriation. Simply stated, prior appropriation means the first owner is privileged with the first claim on the water. Priority is based on "First in Time, First in Right…Forever!" Provided, that a particular claimant requested that his water right be adjudicated, (that is presented to the court and signed by the judge) at the first opportunity to do so! There is no priority as to different uses. A water right for domestic purposes does not have priority over other uses. Water rights for domestic and/or municipal uses have their place in the priority system, the same as any other water right!

However, having stated this, there are exceptions and the court decrees should always be read. Wells permitted and adjudicated, as exempt domestic or commercial wells are the exception to the priority system in Colorado today!! Exempt means exempt from the priority system.

The usage of water by Colorado residents is subject to prior rights of other states by interstate compacts and U.S. Supreme Court decisions. The doctrine of prior appropriation is the basis for water law in Colorado. This doctrine is the basis of water law for most of the states west of the Mississippi River. For states east of the Mississippi River, the doctrine of riparian rights (moving body of water-stream) and littoral rights (not flowing water-lake) usually applies.

Who keeps track of the water rights owners?

In Colorado, there is no land ownership registry for water rights. The Office of the State Engineer does not have any ownership information. The process for determining which water rights go with the land is conducted by researching the deeds at the appropriate county office, gathering information at the appropriate Division Engineer office, and/or engaging a competent water attorney and water engineer. Ownership of a water right is presumed to start with the original claimant(s) of the water right who filed the application with the Court. The Court does not award water rights to individuals; the Court awards water rights to structures, i.e. ditches, wells, springs, reservoirs.

How can I find information on water rights?

Information regarding water rights and their historical use can be researched at the appropriate Division Engineer office. In order to research a particular water right, it is necessary to first know in which old water district the water right is located.

How are water rights transferred?

Water rights ownership between a seller and buyer is generally transferred by Quit Claim Deed or Special Warranty Deed. It is important to remember that a water right is a property right and therefore can be bought or sold, moved, and put to different uses without limitation so long as that change does not injure the vested rights of others.

Who is a good contact on water rights questions?

In Colorado, for additional questions on water rights, a great resource is the water commissioner in each of the seven divisions as listed previously. They are an excellent source of information on consumptive water usage, water flow measurement, field investigations, and addressing those structures that are not "in priority."

From the foregoing, it should be evident that water law is a complicated subject. It is recommended that a competent water attorney and/or water engineer knowledgeable in these fields be engaged in the evaluation of water rights

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Why Are Inspections Important

WHY YOU INSPECT BEFORE YOU BUY
Sometimes you need more than a handshake

Dont Be Fooled

Many Common Householed Problems Go Unnoticed Without
A Thorough Inspection.

Always Inspect Your House BEFORE You Make a Purchase!

Why should you inspect your future property before choosing to buy?

This is the #1 question that most prospective Real Estate Buyers ask.

The answer: It is the most crucial aspect in regards to your purchase! In most cases, a buyer, when shopping for a new home, will only have one or possibly two opportunities to “look around" the property before the decision to move forth with the offer is firm. The decision to purchase is undoubtly based on personal preference, appearance, location and budget. By only looking around the property, the buyer does not see the entire scope of the property and all of the intricacies within that property. The opportunity for an inspection does just that!

For a qualified inspector this process usually takes between 2-3 hours of property examination. More often than not, when I inspect a property, I will find an issue that you would never have seen by walking through with a realtor. I will turn on and run all operating systems, inspect crawl spaces, attics, electrical systems and much, much more. Sometimes, the inspection will only reveal common issues that do not necessarily require immediate attention. In other cases the inspection will disclose major concerns that demand immediate consideration or may require repair or replacement of major household components.

Inspections give you, the buyer, a more intricate view of your properties condition. This will provide you with the peace of mind necessary to either move forth with the contract or choose not too.

A potential buyer should always go with an inspection! Not only will you gain peace of mind on your future properties condition but you will definitely learn a few things in regards to your property. Just a word of advise,- Try to meet the inspector at the house at the appointment time and let him do his thing. In other words do not follow him around like a puppy. If the inspector can go at his pace and finish then I'm sure at the end he will be more than happy to point out any flaws that he has found. Usually they cannot advise you what to do, his job is just to show you the results.

It is important to ask the inspector just what is covered under his inspection. Most will charge an extra fee for ---TERMITES, RADON, MOLD, MILL TAILINGS, and ASBESTOS, so ask when shopping around for an inspector.

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