Plenty Of Buyers Are Still Active Posted by Galles Properties on October 9th, 2023 Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today - This May Be A Great Time To Sell Are you holding off on selling your property because you think there aren’t any buyers out there? The National Data proves just how active buyers still are today, even with higher mortgage rates. The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring residential properties, and shows they are actually more active than the norm. While this is a national Index - data in our own corner of the world does not differ significantly. Some Highlights Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there? Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and… 414 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Are More Homes Coming On The Market? Posted by Galles Properties on September 21st, 2023 Are More Homes Coming onto the Market? Keeping Current Matters, September 18, 2023 An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right. But there are some early signs that more listings are coming. According to the latest data, new listings (homeowners who just put their house up for sale) are trending up. Here’s a look at why this is noteworthy and what it may mean for you. More Homes Are Coming onto the Market than Usual It’s well known that the busiest time in the housing market each year is the spring… 350 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Pagosa Springs Land Posted by Galles Properties on July 11th, 2023 With low inventory and rates and prices fluctuating, it may be a great time to build exactly what you want on your own Pagosa Springs land, rather than wait for the right property to come on the market. But how to narrow down your perfect build site? That's where we come in. There is such a wide variety of land listings on the market - and we have more properties in the pipeline that are scheduled to hit the market soon. Whether you are looking for a large recreational acreage or a smaller parcel for your Colorado mountain cabin, Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas offer plenty of options. Some questions to ask about your search for Pagosa Springs land: What is your price range? Do you have specific uses for the property to… 347 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Searching Zillow in Pagosa Springs, Colorado Posted by Galles Properties on April 21st, 2023 Zillow and other third party platforms are popular places to start your real estate search, and offer a vast selection of properties and detailed information on each listing. However, relying solely on Zillow and these other platforms to find your dream home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado may not be the best approach. Here are some benefits of working with a Realtor®. Local Knowledge: A local realtor® has extensive knowledge of the Pagosa Springs area and can provide you with information on communities, schools, and local amenities. This information can help you make an informed decision when it comes to selecting the right property for your needs. This is especially important in mountain towns such as Pagosa Springs, where water rights, local… 203 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Homes For Sale Pagosa Springs CO Posted by Galles Properties on April 21st, 2023 Searching For Homes For Sale? Pagosa Springs, CO If you are searching for mountain homes for sale on our website, Pagosa Springs, CO may just be the best-kept secret in the west. With 300+ days of sunshine, stunning views in every direction and year-round recreation out your back door, Pagosa Springs offers something for everyone. Like many areas, the residential real estate market has seen its fluctuations over the last few years - first with an influx of visitors during Covid eager to live the mountain lifestyle in this beautiful part of the words. Today, with rate and inventory shifts, those searching for homes for sale in Pagosa Springs, CO are finding it more important than ever to have an experienced agent on the ground locally to assist them… 190 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Pagosa Springs Short Term Rentals Posted by Galles Properties on April 21st, 2023 There can be no doubt that Pagosa Springs Short Term Rentals (also referred to as STRs) have been a hot topic of communication over the last couple of years. Like many mountain and tourism-based communities, Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County have seen an increase in STRs and have been navigating the issue of how to regulate them, with many differing opinions on both sides of the coin. Both entities have created task forces and/or studies and are working through the process of managing short term rentals in Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas. Our job as Realtors? To ensure that our clients have the best available information on hand as they make real estate decisions in Archuleta County. If you are a buyer or seller of a property that is or… 121 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Fishing In Pagosa Springs Posted by Galles Properties on March 20th, 2023 We asked our resident Fly Fishing expert and Galles Properties Broker, Stan Zuege, for some tips on fishing in Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas. "Fishun' is good here! Variety is the key to Pagosa Springs area fishing. Pagosa is home to two major drainages, the San Juan and the Piedra. Both begin as small feeder streams in the high country and course their way down to Navajo Lake. The upper streams boast Cutthroat and Brook Trout with more and more Rainbows and Brown Trout as the rivers drop in elevation. Navajo Lake holds cold and warm water species like Kokanee Salmon, Lake Trout, Bass, Pike, and Trout. Echo Lake also holds Trout and Bass, in fact Colorado's state record Largemouth Bass came out of Echo Lake. Back in the high… 168 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Is This The Right Time To Sell Your Pagosa Springs Home? Posted by Galles Properties on January 19th, 2023 Is This The Right Time To Sell Your Pagosa Springs Home? 5 Steps To Take Before You Decide Winter has delivered beautiful amounts of snow to Pagosa Country along with an influx of visitors already in love with our area. All of this activity begs the question...is this the right time to sell? Our answer? It depends. With over 20 years and thousands of transactions under our belt, our job is to help our clients navigate the market and serve their best interests. And while we most avidly stand behind our proven marketing platform and the unparalleled knowledge, experience and market leadership of our Galles Properties agents, there are some questions our clients should consider to determine if this is the right time to sell. Evaluate Your… 112 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
5 Ways You Can Help Market Your Listing Posted by Galles Properties on November 8th, 2022 You've decided to sell your Pagosa Springs area home and have done the work to find the right real estate Broker to market and sell your property. The listing is in MLS, Galles Properties has completed your marketing package, the website is up and your Galles Properties Broker is off and running garnering exposure. But here's the thing...we need your help too! 5 Ways You Can Help Market Your Listing Spread it around. Copy and paste the link to your listing on our GallesProperties.com website on a social media post - or in an email to friends. The more the link is shared, the greater the exposure will grow. Keep some flyers handy. Keep information on your property nearby in case a contact has interest or knows someone who might be… 136 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
4 Good Reasons To List Your Home In the Winter Posted by Galles Properties on November 7th, 2022 Is there really a selling season anymore? While you may wonder if it's a good idea to list your home in the Winter - we're here to say...it is! In the past, reasons for taking a property off market during the winter months might be: People don’t look for mountain properties in the winter It needs to rest off the market so it will be fresh again in the spring It is too much work to manage the home in the winter for showings, I.e. snow removal, etc. The fact is, these statements may have been true 10 years ago. But the internet has changed everything. At Galles Properties, not only are we marketing your Pagosa Springs home for sale in MLS, but we are also loading your listing to hundreds of other sites and promoting them to… 88 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
