864 Summer Breeze Court, Grand Junction, CO 81506Listed 12/30/2016 $339,000   Sold 1/30/2017  $339,000Listed and Sold by Sandra Mathewson, RE/MAX 4000, Inc.Natural light, open concept and plenty of room for sofas and big comfortable chairs by the fireplace. This home has warmth, elegance and charm with rich hickory wood floors, ceramic tile and plush carpet. The large office with glass doors is big enough to be a second living area.The master suite is secluded from the living area and has a french door to the rear patio. Master bath, shower, double sinks and large walk-in closet with built-in's and 2 additional closets for accessories and toiletries. Bedroom 2 and guest bath is on the other side of the house. A kitchen with finally enough cabinet space, multiple counters and a granite t... 01/30/2017

   When it comes to biking in the Grand Valley, Grand Junction truly has something for everyone! From trails for novices to trails for the hardest of hardcore riders. With miles of bicycle trails, the Riverfront Trail and bicycles all around town, we all know Grand Junction is a "Bicycle Friendly Community".  Receiving the Bronze Award in 2015, is another bragging point for Grand Junction residents. My preference is the Riverfront Trail which is the gem of the Grand Valley.  The paved trail runs from the Palisade wine country to the alfalfa and cattle farms in Loma.  Those who travel on it have a unique view of the Grand Valley. You can ride the "Fruit and Wine Loop in Palisade", passing by the many orchards and wineries.  There are lots of places to stop for lunch, snacks or just enjoy... 01/27/2017

               Grand Junction's Art on the Corner      A Permanent Outdoor Art Walk Through Town A giant chrome buffalo, three large gorillas, a dinosaur on a bicycle, these are just a few of the more than 100 outdoor sculptures you will find on the streets of Downtown Grand Junction.The tree lined, pedestrian friendly streets with the outdoor sculptures is Grand Junction’s most popular attraction.Thirty years ago, Dave Davis and 10 other Grand Junction sculptors had a great idea to stimulate an oppressed Downtown Grand Junction.  On Sunday, August 5, 1984, Davis and crew installed 26 sculptures at 2 a.m..The Art on the Corner project was one of the first of its kind in the country and has grown every year.  Today, Art on the Corner features more than 100 sculptures in bronze, stone and... 01/26/2017

Wexford Estates New Homes in SE Grand JunctionAverage Price is $211,000 for 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage Wexford Estates is a new home community by Chapparal West LLC.  The location in SE Grand Junction is convenient to I-70, 29 Road overpass and I-70 Business Loop.  The very affordable homes priced from $195,000 up to $250,000 (depending on finishes) has been attracting a lot of buyers.The Wexford Estates community offers views of the Grand Mesa, Mt. Garfield and the Colorado National Monument.Children will attend Pear Park Elementary, East Middle School and Grand Junction High School.A new Walmart that is just a grocery store is located within a few miles.  Other shopping is located along the I-70 Business Loop.The recreation around Wexford Estates includes the popular Riverfront... 01/25/2017

Fountain Greens Condominiums in Grand JunctionFountain Greens is located in convenient North area of Grand Junction Walking trails, benches for sitting, ponds and park like grounds make Fountain Greens a popular lifestyle.Canyonview park which is the largest park in Grand Junction is just one mile away, and easy to walk to.   The new Community Hospital is 1.5 miles and Mesa Mall with major shopping, restaurants and movie theaters is 3 miles.Access to I-70 is 2 miles and access to Highway 6 & 50 is only 2 miles.The schools are Appleton Elementary, Fruita middle and Fruita Monument High School. Caprock Academy a public charter school is half a mile.Condominiums sizes range from 913 to about 1800.  Some units are top floor or bottom floor, while some buildings are like a townhome with 2 le... 01/23/2017

Subdivision Sales in Grand Junction, November 2017New Home Construction and Sales Totaled 33 New Home SalesCooler weather and shorter days didn't stop the builders and the buyers from having a record month.  Builder new home sales have been strong all year as a shortage of available homes in Grand Junction has continued all year.Heritage Heights led the pack with 7 sales and Wexford Estates had 3 sales.   Please check the featured post I did recently about Heritage Heights Homes. There are many quality builder new home subdivisions in the area.If you are looking for a home in the Grand Valley, let Sandra guide you to the perfect home! BED/Bath SQ FT $ PRICE SUBDIVISION PPSF ADDRESS 3/2 1350 202,000 Deerfield 149.63 561 Wright St.     267,400 Heritage Heights   637  24 3/4 Rd. 3/3.5 2468... 01/20/2017

 The local competition for the National Veterans Creative Arts Competition will be held at the Whitman Educational Building of the Museum of Western Colorado from January 24th-27th.  All 1st place winners ad vance to the national competition. Reception will be held on the 24th at 1 PM.  Entry categoried: art, creative writing, dance, drama, and music.Whitman Education Center is located at 248 S. 4th St. Grand Junction  At the Veteran's Art Center, our purpose is to establish a variety of programs to assist the military, veterans and families, to help them heal and to provide community support with an open studio, art gallery, and art work-shops.  Along with other free programs for Veterans and military families we are providing a community resource for all Veterans.  We are a community ... 01/18/2017

Grand Junction's Commercial Real Estate Market Has Improved Along With The Housing Market15 Commercial Real Estate Sales Closed in November 2016. The commercial sales included 4 retail buildings, 1 preschool, 2 office buildings, 1 vacant land, 5 warehouse buildings, 1 mixed use and 1 apartment building.Commercial real estate sales have stayed steady in 2016 with warehouses and apartment buildings having the most sales.  SQ Ft Land Price USE PPSF ADDRESS 4468 0,68 575.00 Retail 128.69 2893 North Ave 2100 0.26 200,000 Preschool 95.24 1159 Grand Ave. 936 0.15 124,700 Office 133.23 140 N. Plum St. 17580 0.82 450,000 Retail 25.60 2944 Hwy. 6 & 24   2.48 250,000 Vacant   2137 H Road 2500 0.14 220,000 Warehouse 88.00 917 S  Ave. 3888 0.77 350,000 Mixed Use 90.02 108  PE Road 7200 1.01 710,000 ... 01/17/2017

New Homes Under Construction in Grand Junction, CO  Heritage Heights Homes in Grand JunctionDahl Built Homes is a Builder for Heritage Heights HomesHeritage Heights Homes, a vibrant new home community in North Grand Junction is seeing good buyer demand for their homes.  Greg Dahl, owner of Dahl Built Homes is the former Construction Manager for Blue Star Industries, the largest production home builder on the Western Slope.  Greg started his own company in 2015 and Heritage Heights Homes has been well received.   Dahl Built Homes strives for high quality and creatively built homes, while maintaining an affordable product.What's The Neighborhood Like?Heritage Heights Homes is in the north area of Grand Junction.  The area is close to the Mesa Mall which has a Cabela's, Herberger's Departm... 01/16/2017

Two New Restaurants Will Open Downtown Early 2017Taco Party and Dinner Party are Entering Grand Junction Restaurant Scene!The Grand Junction restaurant scene is looking up!Downtown Grand Junction, south of Main St. on 5th St is a building being renovated and turned into two new restaurants.  The building owners, Josh and Jodi Niernberg are the owners of another successful Downtown  restaurant, Bin 707 Foodbar.  Bin 707 Foodbar is well known for its creative menu, dynamic food presentations and of course, really good food!The Niernberg's philosophy is "Grand Junction is the heart of Colorado's  Grand valley- a fertile oasis in the desert. We are surrounded by agriculture- whether its farms, orchards, or wineries- allowing us to develop strong relationships to our ingredients and our supp... 01/09/2017

 Summer Hill, Grand Junction's Premier Lock and Leave Homes Lock and Leave Homes in Summer Hill being built by Porter Homes are popular because they are truly custom lock and leave down to every detail of your home!Located in the desirable North area of Grand Junction, Summer Hill is close to shopping, Downtown, I-70 and other amenities.Yes, walls can be moved, square footage added (subject to lot size), window styles and placement are your choice, even the ceiling height and style is up to you.Summer Hill Homes Have Beautiful Views of the Bookcliffs !Recent Sales:881 Spring Crossing Road, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a two car garage and 1820 square feet.  The home was sold for $375,000 and was customized by the buyer.Available Homes:2658 Summer Crest Ct., one of the earlier homes bui... 12/23/2016

If you’re a first-time homebuyer and you’re looking at Grand Junction homes for sale, we’d love to help you.3 Tips for First-Time HomebuyersEven if you’re not a first-time homebuyer, you’ll probably find these house-hunting tips exceptionally helpful.First-Time Homebuyer Tip #1: Real Estate Never SleepsWhen you’re looking at homes and you find one you want, you may need to jump on it quickly. People look at homes online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week… so if you find something you like, ask your Realtor® to schedule a showing as soon as possible.Also, you need to know that no home is going to be absolutely perfect. Don’t get hung up on a minor detail if it’s going to cost you the house.First-Time Homebuyer Tip #2: Get Financing EarlyRefer back to Tip #1: Real Estate Never Sleeps. If your ... 12/22/2016

KickStart Internships Are Back!Businesses Needed to Participate at no Cost Participating businesses are needed to offer opportunities to young adults.Last year, the Chamber partnered with Hilltop Community Resources and the Mesa County Workforce Center to offer KickStart, a program designed to match out-0f-school, young adults 18-24, with available paid jobs and internships here in Mesa County at no cost to the employer.  All labor costs and workers' compensation are also paid for the pre-determined duration of the position.  This is an opportunity for your business to train and develop a successful employee!Each candidate participates in job readiness workshops covering topics such as communication in the workplace, customer service, conflict resolution, and workplace etiquette.  The H... 12/12/2016

Commercial Real Estate Sales Pick Up in Grand JunctionCommercial Sales are Higher in September than the first quarter of 2016. Real estate sales for September totaled 19 sales, 9 office buildings, 5 retail, 1 apartment building, 1 warehouse, 2 vacant land and 1 single family home development.From mid summer until now, sales have been higher then earlier in the year which indicates business is rebounding in Grand Junction. Sq.Ft. Lot Size Price Use PPSF Address 8252   1,100,000 Office 133.30 401 Kokopelli Blvd. 16786   750,000 Retail 44.68 546 Main St. 9766 .94 550,000 Office 56.32 737 Horizon Dr. 9381 .78 490,000 Office 52.23 1020 & 1022 Grand Ave. 3534 .15 365,000 Retail 103.28 616 North Ave. 5750 .22 349,000 Retail 60.70 457 Colorado Ave. 3520 39 296,700 Apartment 84.29 396 Monument R... 11/30/2016

 Fruita, Colorado Luxury Home SOLD   $540,000   The sprawling rancher home situated on 2.08 acres is true luxury.  Four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3674 square feet it has it all.  Living room, formal dining, kitchen with breakfast bar and real wood floors throughout. There is a glass fireplace in the living room and the family room.  Master bedroom has a sitting area and a door to the back patio.  Walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, two vanities and a dressing area are in the master bath.  An attached 4 car garage and attached RV garage with workshop is every man's dream.  There is expansive views of the Colorado National Monument from the backyard outdoor area, with two decks, BBQ , hot tub, enclosed porch and covered patio. The peaceful lifestyle just 5 minutes from the town of Fruita, Colora... 11/22/2016

 Grand Junction, Colorado HomesThis beautiful home in Ptarmigan Ridge at 3625 N. 15th St, Grand Junction sold on November 18, 2016 for $291,000.  The buyers were represented by Sandra Mathewson of RE/MAX 4000, Inc.The home is a one story, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, office and a 2 car garage.  The home sits on .35 acres with RV parking and is one of the largest lots in the subdivision.Neutral decor throughout and features a  remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters and new stainless kitchen appliances. The kitchen and dining area have real hardwood flooring and plush carpeting in the rest of the home.  There is a gas fireplace in the living room with a real wood mantel and surround.  The professionally landscaped yard has peach trees, apple trees and beautiful flowering bushes. ... 11/21/2016

Grand Junction Posted Second Highest Month This Year.Commercial real estate is rebounding with 20 commercial sales for August 2016, June was highest with 23 sales.   Sales are increasing as businesses expand and discover the Grand Valley.Mesa County commercial real estate sales are increasing and there are tax incentive programs for new businesses to come to Mesa County. Commercial Real Estate Sales August 2016 Square Feet Land Size Price Use PPSF Address 1699 .34 121,000 office/retail 71.22 1600 S. Highway 50 4960 .29 250,000 warehouse 50.40 15757   57 1/2 Road 2693 .85 695,000 restaurant 258.08 2463 Patterson Road 5150   450,000 mixed use 87.38 2297 Tall Grass Dr.  #E-F 1250   81,500 warehouse 65.20 2479 Riverside Parkway #B 3640 1.31 845,000 retail 232.14 2586 & 2588 Highway 6&50 720... 11/03/2016

 Grand Junction New Home SalesGross volume was $7,817,950Grand Junction's new home sales for August 2016 were 31 homes sold.  The average price was $252,194, average price PPSF was $148.97. Grand Junction area builders are still busy delivering new homes to buyers.  New home sales have been steady all year and out-paced 2015.   There are very few spec homes available, and in the Grand Junction north and northeast area there is nothing available that is ready for delivery.I searched the MLS for a buyer two weeks ago and came up empty.  The buyer ended up buying a resale home in Fruita, that is how tight the inventory is.  Bed/Bath Sq.Ft. Price Subdivision PPSF Address 4/2 1845 261,300 Stagecoach Trail 141.63 644 Bradford Dr. 3/2 1475 211,000 Ridgewood Heights 143.05 2815 Cumbres Ct. 4/2 ... 11/02/2016

Factory Co-Working is Connecting and Collaborating Grand JunctionCo-Working spaces provide a professional, vibrant work environment for people who work for different companies or themselves.                  A long vacant building at 750 Main St. is now undergoing a transformation to a hub of creativity called "The Factory".   This venture made possibly by leaders who have taken on the challenge to provide the next economic push for growing jobs and possibilities on the Western Slope.This is the first collaboration of its kind in the community, a nucleus for productivity, ideas and business opportunities and a center of innovation and learning for existing businesses that are already located in Grand Junction or would like to be here.The Factory is brought to the community by several pa... 10/06/2016

 Grand Junction Sold 25 New Homes in July 2016New home sales continue a steady pace following  June 2016 recorded 34 sales.  Low interest rates and tight inventory are boosting Grand Junction's housing market.Looking for a new home, do you want to know about the subdivision prices and builders?   Call Sandra to help you decide on your new home (970) 261-1686 Bed/Bath    Sq. Ft. Price $$ Subdivision PPSF Address 3/2 1401 185,900 Columbine Cottages 132.69 2818 Alta Ct.     235,500 Legacy   1196 Legacy Way 3/2 1131 205,500 Legacy 181.70 1154 Legacy Way 4/2 1927 279,500 Stagecoach Trail 145.04 3090 Lawson Way 3/3 2238 308,200 O.M. Family Estates 137.71 178 Falcon Ridge Dr. 3/2 1500 227,900 Stagecoach Trail 151.93 635 Bradford Dr.     279,000 Hunter Wash   1054  21 Road 3/1.75 1492 267,900 V... 09/13/2016