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It’s an exciting time at Metro Brokers Grand Junction, Inc.!

We are a privately owned business comprised of 15 Independent Real Estate Companies working together. Since opening its doors in Grand Junction in 1995, Metro Brokers Grand Junction, Inc. has been under the leadership of 6 shareholder owners. These are the people who, in addition to running their own real estate companies, also make the decisions for Metro Brokers Grand Junction, Inc. Today, three of our existing broker members have stepped up into new leadership roles as owners of Metro Brokers Grand Junction, Inc., bringing the number of company owners to nine. Congratulations, to Karie O’Connor, Janell Gear and Cindy Dickey, the newly added owners of Metro Brokers Grand Junction, Inc. They are welcomed by our three founding owners, Doug Ford, Mike McGinnis, Hal Heath, and our three long-time owners, Jan Garber, Dee Dee Hansen, and Greg Roles.

In the words of Mike McGinnis, VP of Metro Brokers Grand Junction, “Our business is a little different than others. With the strength and Quick read more or view full article support of an industry leader, Metro Brokers Inc., we have every resource available to us but are not limited by the traditional corporate real estate environment. We are our own business owners, we make our own decisions and each have our areas of expertise.”

From our agents who say, “Whatever your interest in real estate, including rental properties, investment properties, subdivision development, building or buying your dream home, we, the realtors at Metro Brokers Grand Junction, Inc. are here and we’re ready to help you! Come on by, have a cup of coffee, and let’s talk real estate, because at Metro Brokers, We Sell Houses – LOTS of Them!”
Our office is conveniently located at 605 25 Road, Suite 100, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Call us anytime at 970-243-3376 and visit our website to start your property search, at www.metrobrokersgj.com. 



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Looking for homes for sale in Grand Junction means you also have to decide on what mortgage would work for you and your particular situation. There are several different kinds of mortgages out there, so always talk to a lender. If you don't have one, your broker may have references available to help you.
 
Fixed rate mortgage
 
Having a fixed rate mortgage means you'll know what you're paying every month as the interest rate won't change. You can get either a 15-year or a 30-year, and while the former allows for a lower interest rate, the latter allows for lower monthly payments. It's harder to get a fixed rate mortgage than it is for one that's adjustable, and in many cases, a high down payment is necessary.
 

Adjustable rate mortgage 
 
An adjustable rate mortgage, also known as an ARM, is another mortgage option for those looking for homes for sale in Grand Junction. An ARM is Quick read more or view full article not as stable as a fixed-rate mortgage considering the monthly payment can drastically change over time, so it could be a problem for those who will be paying it into their retirement years or who don't have a paycheck with a given amount every time.
 
Combo fixed-rate and ARM
 
Those searching for homes in Grand Junction, Colorado may be interested to learn that there are mortgages that are a combo between a fixed-rate mortgage and an ARM. For a certain amount of years, the monthly payment and interest rate don't change, but then they switch over to fluctuating monthly payments. For example, there is the 10/1 ARM, the 3/1 ARM, and the 5/1 ARM where for the first 10, 3, and 5 years (respectively) the payments will stay the same, after which, every year thereafter, the interest rate will change.
 
Reverse mortgage
 
When you're buying a home in Grand Junction, another type of mortgage to consider is a reverse mortgage. It's where a person borrows against their home and will not be expected to pay back the mortgage until they sell the house or die, however, depending on the terms, the heir(s) may be able to pay back the reverse mortgage if they want to keep the home. The borrower's credit is typically not relevant because the home is essentially collateral.
 
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Here is a list of ALL the homes that we have open houses for this weekend as part of the Grand Valley Open House Weekend.
Be sure to come look at these amazing homes for sale!

Janell Gear
Gear & Associates
970-589-0002
428 City View Lane- Redlands
4 bed/3 ba $309,900
Open Sunday 1-3

Janell Gear
Gear & Associates
970-589-0002
3095 E Road-Southeast
3bed/2 baths $157,900
Open Sunday 1-3

Jan Garber
Jan Garber & Associates
970-261-0690
126 Burns Drive- Orchard Mesa
3 bed/3 bath $299,500
Open Sat & Sun 1-4

Beth Cotlar
Jan Garber & Associates
712-208-5103
607 Bear Valley - Northeast GJ
3 bed/2 bath $183,300
Open Sat & Sun 1-4

Jan Garber
Jan Garber & Associates
970-261-0690
478 Scenic Drive- Redlands
3bed/3 bath $349,900
Open Sunday 1-4

Mike McGinnis
Promark Realty Inc
970-234-6453
2025 Wrangler Court-Redlands
4bed/3 bath $439,900
Open Sunday 1-3
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Hal Heath
Heath & Co Realtors
970-250-9515
448 Pear Lane- Southeast GJ
3 bed/2 bath $159,900
Open Sat & Sun 1-4

Karie O'Connor
Karie Hill O'Connor & Co
970-216-2233
1109 Richwood Ave- Fruita
4 bed/3bath $269,999
Open Sunday 1-3

Jen Pedersen
Mesa West Real Estate
970-201-4468
1136 Inverness Way-Fruita
5 bed/3.5 bath $275,000
Open Sunday 1-4

Karie O'Connor
Karie Hill O'Connor & Co
970-216-2233
1176 W Via Le Paz Dr-Fruita
4 bed/2 bath $449,000
Open Sunday 11-1

Karie O'Connor
Karie Hill O'Connor & Co
970-216-2233
726 Shore Circle #A-North GJ
3bed/3bath $225,000
Open Sunday 1:30-3:30

Mike Queally
Apex Realty
970-216-3068
397 Green River- Southeast
4bed/2.5 baths $209,900
Open Sunday 12-3

Jen Pedersen
Mesa West Real Estate
970-201-4468
1136 Inverness Way-Fruita
5 bed/3.5 bath $275,000
Open Sunday 1-4

Jen Pedersen
Mesa West Real Estate
970-201-4468
2284 Trail Ridge Rd-Redlands
3bed/2.5 bath $369,900
Open Sunday 12-4

Larry Craven
Craven Realty
970-260-1024
215 Vista Hills- Orchard Mesa
4bed/2bath $279,890
Open Sunday 1-3
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I’m 19 years in the business, and have been a managing broker for 7 years
here at Metro-DKT Realty Inc. I specialize in residential, income properties,
farms & land sales. Also I specialize in mountain cabin sales at
Arrowhead subdivision in Cimarron Colorado and belong to the
Montrose board of realtors. 



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