About La Plata County, CO

FORECLOSURES

02-21-08

Charles & Mary Rigby: Real Estate Agent in Durango, CO

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FORECLOSURES: If you pay attention to the broad picture painted by the media it is easy to conclude that every housing community in the nation is struggling under the weight of staggering numbers of foreclosures.

While it's obvious foreclosures are at record levels nationally, it is important to note that Colorado is farring better than other states. In 2007 there were a record 39,915 forelcosures in the state, or one for every 45 households. This was up from 1 in every 58 households in 2006.

During 2007, the highest foreclosure rates were logged in the metropolitan Denver counties of Adams, Denver and Arapaho and in Weld and Pueblo counties. These densely populated areas mirror other sections of the country with tract builders, dubious lending practices and questionable consumer decisions.

The mountain counties of western Colorado reported the lowest foreclosure rates. La Plata County, for example, expreienced one forecloure for every 234 households; a substantial difference from the national norm. Our local real estate economy remains firm. Prices are stable, properties are selling. The market outlook is not as broadly bleak as the media would have you believe.

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DURANGO

02-11-08

Charles & Mary Rigby

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One thing you learn about living in Durango --- KEEP YOUR CAMERA HANDY!

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IT'S SNOWDOWN!

01-30-08

Charles & Mary Rigby

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IT'S SNOWDOWN! Today begins Snowdown, Durango's crazy celebration of winter. With this years theme of "Ye Olde Snowdown" expect to see the streets and castles of Durango packed with Lords, Miladies, vassals, serfs and knaves.

The next 5 days will be filled with over 60 contests, events, gatherings and silly entertainments for everyone's merry making pleasure.

Highlights of the week include the Snowdown Follies, a very adult spoof of everything and everyone important and Friday's Snowdown Light Parade down Main Avenue.

Saturday, Mary & I together with Re/Max host the Snowdown Chili Cookoff. Contestants will vie for cash and trophies and Red, Green and Vegetarian Chili and Salsa. All four of the local micro-brewers will be there and the Hillstompers band from Alamosa with enteratain (they're a scream.)

If you're visiting town or a local, come by the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Saturday February 2 at noon. If you're not a local --- you should be!

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IT'S SNOWING!

01-29-08

Charles & Mary Rigby

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DIGGIN' OUT: Whew - what a storm. This morning the sun is bright, the sky is blue. But yesterday we spent the day clearing 17" of snow from the drive and deck.

The Durango Herald reported this morning on the depressed real estate markets across the country. Don't tell that to the three sets of buyers in town looking at our listings. One of the properties is vacant so today will be spent clearing the snow for access.

It's looking like this year will be similar to those past. We are just as busy as in the summer.

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Durango

01-18-08

Charles & Mary Rigby

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COMMON SENSE PREVAILS (SO FAR)! The Historic Preservation Board became the latest group to weigh in on the future of Durango's sidewalks. Its decision was no different than that reflected by recent public opinion: If it's not broke, don't fix it.

The City of Durango contracted Walzak Design Resources in May to provide design options for city sidewalks. The design options created by Walzak ranged from making property owners pay for sidewalk upgrades as needed to a complete overhaul of Main Avenue that would entail reducing traffic lanes from 4 to 3 and widening the sidewalks.

It appears at this point that the movement to drastically alter the look of our historic downtown is dying a slow death. Durango is unique - let's keep it that way.

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