About Montrose County, CO

Here are the lot sales for the first quarter in Montrose Colorado compared to the first quaters of 2008 and 2007. As you can see by the numbers the Lot sale market is still in the doldrums. Until the confidence in the market picks up and builders start buying some lots, the lot sales will remain flat.

These numbers are for the City and County of Montrose. Currently there are 500 lots listed for sale. At a rate of 40/50 lot sales a year, right now that leads toa 10 year supply of lots on the market currently.

Year # Sold Days On Mkt

09 9 340

08 13 249

07 39 261

If you would like a more specific list provided to you, on lots, homes or commercial you may contact me either by e-mail AlanBrownRealtor@gmail.com or 970-209-8436 (Cell)

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Here are the home sales numbers for last month March 2009 in Montrose Colorado.

The numbers are compared to March 08 and Mar 07.

Year # Number of Homes Sold Avg Days on Mkt Avg Selling Price

Mar 09 30 152 $215,172

Mar 08 51 172 $226,768

Mar 07 62 134 $193,989

If you would like a different list for a different time period or price range feel free in contacting me, I will be more than happy in providing you with the comparisons you would like. 970-209-8436

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In the last 18 months I have been donating part of my commission at closing to a charity/church.

I inform my buyers/sellers before the closing that instead of giving them a closing gift I would like to donate x amount of dollars in their name to an organization of their choosing. Everyone thinks that is a wonderful idea. It is a great way to give back to the community and help other people.

I believe that the more you give the more that comes back to you in rewards far greater than monetary.

If you have any questions or would like a list of homes for sale in the Montrose area please contact me. AlanBrownRealtor@gmail.com 970-209-8436

On March 24 2009 Govenor Bill Ritter of Colorado signed into law House Bill 1091 which requires all new homes or resale of any residential home after July 1st 2009 in the State of Colorado have Carbon Monoxide Detectors installed on each floor of the property.

Rental properties will also be required to install them when tenants change. This should save some lives every year. Carbon Monoxide detectors range in price from about $25 and up with the middle of the road unit being in the 40's So if your home is for sale you may want to start looking into having detectors installed in your home by a professional. If you would like information in the Montrose area as to who to call, please feel free in contacting me I can give you the names of some people who can install them for you. AlanBrownRealtor@gmail.com 209-8436

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According to the Colorado Division of Housing the annual foreclosure activity in Colorado has fallen for the first time since data was first collected in 2003. There were 15% fewer completed foreclosures during 2008 than during 2007, and there were 20% fewer completed foreclosures during the 4th quarter of 2008 than during the same period of 2007.

This information was provided courtesy of the Colorado Realtor Magazine.

If you would like a list of foreclosed homes in the Montrose, Delta, Ridgway & Ouray areas....plesae contact me at AlanBrownRealtor@gmail.com 970-209-8436