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Are you planning a trip to Pagosa Springs, Colorado and searching for Pagosa Springs vacation rentals on VRBO? With a wide range of rental properties available, VRBO is one of many tools that can help you find the perfect place to stay during your visit.

There are a wide variety of Pagosa Springs, Colorado rental properties available on VRBO, as well as tips for choosing the perfect rental for your needs.  Properties range from mountain cabins with mountain views and hot tubs to homes along the San Juan river, where you can enjoy access to fishing, kayaking and rafting to luxury mountain homes with gourmet kitchens and game rooms.  There are even downtown townhomes and condos, close to activities and within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and…

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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.

Buyer traffic stronger than normal


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…

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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:

  1. What is your price range?
  2. Do you have specific uses for the property to…

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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®.

  1. 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…

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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…

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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…

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Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market

Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market | MyKCM

If you're thinking about buying a home today, there's welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to get your offer considered may be coming to a close. Buyers are regaining some of their negotiation power.

Today, you should have less competition and more negotiating power as a buyer. That’s because the intensity of buyer demand and bidding wars is easing this year. So, if bidding wars were the biggest factor that had you sitting on the sidelines, here are two trends that may be just what you need to…

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Are the mountains calling your name? Have you thought about moving to the Pagosa Springs area or buying mountain property where you can escape when you’re in need of some time in nature? Our Galles Properties brokers can help you find the perfect Pagosa Springs real estate properties, and work with you to find your new home or home away from home. A great place to start? Our Hot List features our broker’s picks for some of the best opportunities on the market.  Reach out to us any time to get started, and continue reading to learn more about our Hot List!


Our Hot List

We know it can be frustrating to fall in love with a property online only to learn that it’s no longer available. Galles Properties is committed to updating our Hot List often and…

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Full Service Real Estate Brokers At Galles Properties

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Are you getting ready to buy or sell property in Colorado? Choosing the best real estate broker to work with can be difficult. At Galles Properties in Pagosa Springs, our full service real estate brokers work as a team to bring you the best experience possible. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of using a full service real estate broker at Galles Properties.


full service real estate brokersKnowledge & Education

Buying and selling real estate in a mountain community is different from anywhere else. It involves much more than just connecting buyers with sellers and signing a contract. You must consider water rights and 1031 exchanges in addition to well permits and regional or local regulations.…

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There's no doubt Pagosa Springs real estate is in high demand...but there are still some great properties out there - and our team can help you find them.

When it comes to navigating the market in Pagosa Springs, our team of experienced Brokers is unmatched.  With low inventory and continued high buyer demand, it's a daily adventure as we seek out and find new properties that meet the criteria of our current clients. At the same time, we are working closely with those on the fence about selling to help them determine if the timing is right for them.



This is truly a time when the services of experienced, local Realtors® become indispensable. If you are looking to buy or list your property - don't wait. Call us today so we can help you develop…

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