There are many things to consider when buying a home. At some point during your home search process, you will view a home that appeals to you and will think about having your agent prepare an offer. Before you have your agent prepare and submit your offer, there are four critical things that should be considered or steps that should be taken. The most critical step before moving forward on a … Continue reading...

As Durango’s exclusive buyers’ agent, I meet a lot of buyers who want to know which areas in La Plata County to avoid. Thankfully, I can inform new residents of our community that there are no neighborhoods that I consider unsafe or not desirable. This is in sharp contrast to my days representing buyers in the Los Angeles area years ago, where there were a number of dangerous areas. I advise my … Continue reading...

The common characteristic shared by condominiums, townhomes, and planned unit developments is that the ownership of the home also involves the undivided ownership with other owners in the community of common areas. Examples of common areas are community roads, parking lots, community centers, fitness facilities, and/or swimming pools. The common areas ownership in a condominium community are … Continue reading...

Are They Right for You? An Earthship home is made from natural and unrecycled materials and is powered by solar. These homes are intended to be “off the grid” with little or no reliance on public utilities and fossil fuels. This type of home was developed by Michael Reynolds of Taos, New Mexico; the term “Earthship” is his registered trademark. According to Wikipedia, an Earthship home has to … Continue reading...