Buena Vista Real Estate » housing inventory

…and still holding

Mal Sillars — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:42:04 +0000

It has been an interesting season in the real estate business. While business in the Buena Vista area is down, there are still closings taking place…most of them in the upper part of the market. And as we approach Christmas, the phone and Internet inquiries are still coming in. They are not all big items, but at this time of year, there are more inquiries than I would have expected. What does that mean for next year? I have no idea, but my guess is that it will be better than 2011. 2011 was year three of business bumping along the bottom of the scale and next year may be year four, but I do think the trend will be up. Being an election year may not help. The good news is that the inventory here in Chaffee County is high, the mortgage interest rates are low and the mountains, trails and streams and rivers continue to awe visitors and assure the rest of us that this is the place to be. If you would like to join us, I’d be happy to assist!

Springing to Life

Mal Sillars — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:29:51 +0000

Following the coldest Winter and coldest February on record, there is a feel of Springtime in Buena Vista. Keep in mind that March and April can be big snow months here, but those snows come and then melt here in the valley, but do add mightily to the snow pack, so important for Colorado’s summer water. Beyond that, there is a feeling of excitement in the business community that there is a good year ahead. Certainly in real estate there has been an early flurry of activity during typically slow February. As I check with other brokers around town, all are upbeat.

Now that we are getting into March, spring-breaks will be coming along and that usually notches up the activity in the real estate market. Spring skiers, road-trippers and beauty-seekers will be passing through our valley and will be awed. Even if not planning to buy real estate, tourists will make sure to pick up a real estate guide to take home; it just happens in Colorado mountain towns…and we love it. We are ready with a great inventory and I look forward to assisting new buyers find their dream property. I’m getting excited!

Thar’s gold in them thar hills

Mal Sillars — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:18:24 +0000

It’s getting to be aspen time in the high country of Colorado when stands of aspen quickly turn yellow and light up the hillsides. On a sunny, blue-sky day in Colorado there is nothing quite like walking through and beneath a large stand of aspen…all of a sudden the world is golden.

With real estate activity picking up a bit in the mountains, many buyers will strike gold as they look for retirement and second homes or lots on which to build. The inventory is very good here in Buena Vista, so finding the dream property is easier this year. If this is the time for you to invest in the mountains, I’d be happy to assist.