About Montrose County, CO

This classic old home is on a corner lot. New paint inside and out. New vinyl floor in the kitchen, clean as a whistle. 1488 sq ft 3 bed 1 1/2 ba Metal roof, Priced to sell at only $123,800 MLS # 630590

For moe information contact me 970-209-8436 direct or AlanBrownRealtor@gmail.com

You can see a video tour of this home at realtor.com

Here are the home sales numbers for Montrose Colorado for the month of July 2009 comparing them to the last 2 years. If you have any questions or would like a CMA or a different comparision, you can contact me, I will be more than happy to help you.

# of Homes Sold DOM Avg Sell Pr Avg price per/sq ft

July 09 42 167 $189,168 $106

July 08 49 136 $211,159 $124

July 07 49 117 $211,790 $129

Alan Brown 970-209-8436 AlanBrownRealtor@gmail.com

I love blogging. And I love reading other blogs, and commenting, and teaching about blogging and social networking. I feel the power, the potential, and truly do enjoy the connection and the shared knowledge. But I don't blog or read or comment enough, at least, not as much as I should or people tell me I should. I compose blog posts in my mind and make mental notes of good subjects to write about. And then ... poof! It's all gone as I get derailed with distractions, and my topics are no longer timely or novel or something I'm motivated to write about. I'm thankful for those of you who can do it--post often and timely. And I hope no one will think less of me if I lurk, don't post comments, or write except every 3-4 weeks.

So, briefly, all's well on the Western Slope of Colorado. Real Estate is picking up. We're actually closing deals, although it takes a lot longer with greater effort, frustration, and not so much help from the lending industry. For buyers, despite the challenges with financing, it truly, definitely, most assuredly is the best time to buy. For sellers, not so bad here if you plan to buy something in replacement. If you don't have to sell now but are thinking about it, it's a crap shoot. You may be better off waiting. But if you do, and the market picks up, then so will interest rates and others getting into the game (i.e., more sellers and inventory). And I'm talking about the Montrose area, which may be quite different than nationally. What will not change is that we in the Montrose, Colorado area have a most incredible place to live and work and play. And I do love living, working, and playing here.

~Ninah

Here are the June 2009 Home Sales numbers with comparision numbers for the last 2 Junes. If you have any questions or would like sales numbers on Lots or a more specific list, you may contact me either my e-mail AlanBrownRealtor@gmail.com or phone 970-209-8436

# of Homes Sold Days on Mkt Avg Sell Pr Avg Pr/sq ft

Jun 09 42 156 $184,753 $111

Jun 08 49 137 $249,791 $129

Jun 07 75 144 $245,151 $130

These stats are from the Montrose Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and do not reflect any For Sale By Owners.

The 2009 15th Annual Partners Challenge Ride (and Weekend Get-Away) has been set this year for the weekend of September 26-27. This 2-day, 104-mile mountain bike ride is truly challenging, but a lot of fun, traversing some of the most spectacular mountain terrain and scenery in the country. It is not a race. Riders are supported all along the way by volunteers who work at the aid/food stations, patrol the route with sag wagons, and provide bike mechanic services. Click here for more information about the event and course description from last year. Below is a map of the course.

Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that mentors children in our area. Youth aged 6-17 are referred to the program and then screened and matched with a trained adult volunteer. The pair make a commitment to spend at least three hours a week together for one year. The staff of Partners supports this relationship with weekly contact, monthly recreational activities and educational workshops. Another component of the program focuses on teenagers through Art Partners. Youth aged 12-17 are matched with a professional artist or crafter in a supported 3-month mentoring apprenticeship. Partners has been in existence in our area since 1987, providing a huge value to our youth. Partners does not charge for its services, but rather, relies on volunteers and donations. For a good newspaper article on Partners, click here.

I am proud that my company this year will be entering a corporate team, which will be made up of 5 riders, including myself. In addition, the non-riders will be volunteering to work the ride and/or help us to raise funds for Partners. Our goal as a team is to raise at least $1,500. If you would like to help us meet our goal, we would truly appreciate your tax deductible donation in any amount. Please make your check payable to Partners and mail or deliver it to my office at 1245 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401, Attn: Partners.

Alternatively, if you'd like to take the challenge, register as an individual or corporate team to participate in the ride. The fee for individuals is $300, and for a team, $1,300, limited to 5 riders. You should be able to download the registration form soon from the Partners' website at www.Partners-West.org. As of this post, it is not yet online, but should also be available soon through www.active.com. Until then, feel free to call me, and I'll be happy to mail you a registration form. The ride is limited to the first 100 riders, but there's no limit on donations! I'll keep you posted as I find more online about this event, and also, about my training. I rode one day in the event 2 years ago, which convinced me I needed a new bike and a lot more training! I've got the new bike, and have started the training.

~Ninah

My agents, Kylee Smith & Betsy Spitzer on Partners' Ride 2007
coming down Owl Creek Pass, Chimney Rock in background