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Featured Grand Junction Realtor of the Week: Mike Queally
April 24, 2018
Congratulations to Mike Queally, Broker/Owner of Apex Realty, for being named our Grand Junction realtor of the week! Rather than focus on himself, Mike would like to take this opportunity to talk about some brand new homes going up in a subdivision in Southeast Grand Junction called River Trail:
Brand new homes going up now! Energy Star and Solar included, priced from $199,900! 7 models to choose from. Only 5 lots remain in Filing 3 for your new home! Access to the River Front Trail system out your front door! Plus, work is beginning on Filing 4, 15 lots for new single family homes available summer 2018!
Mike Queally – Apex Realty LLC – 970-216-3068
Brand new homes going up now! Energy Star and Solar included, priced from $199,900! 7 models to choose from. Only 5 lots remain in Filing 3 for your new home! Access to the River Front Trail system out your front door! Plus, work is beginning on Filing 4, 15 lots for new single family homes available summer 2018!
Mike Queally – Apex Realty LLC – 970-216-3068
Featured Real Estate Agent of the Week: Karie O'Connor
March 28, 2018
Congratulations to Karie O'Connor, Broker and Owner of Karie Hill O’Connor & Associates, our Grand Junction realtor of the week!
A Grand Valley native, Karie is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and earned a top designation in the extensive training course to become a Certified Negotiating Expert (CNE). With that background, and access to the latest technology in marketing properties, Karie excels at helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home. But rather than talk about herself, Karie would like to spend time talking about one of her properties:
400 Hawthorne St., Fruita
3BR / 3BA / 3 car / 2,070 sq ft / 0.18 acre
$359,000
New construction in Woodland Creek Estates. The home features vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has granite counters, upgraded cabinets, island with raised bar and dining area. Covered patio for entertaining and relaxing. The floor plan is very functional and has neutral colors and many windows to bring natural beauty and Quick read more or view full article light into all living areas. Master offers 2 large walk-in closets HIS AND HERS and is on the main level with washer and dryer hookups. 2 Bedrooms, a family room and a laundry room upstairs. Family room has majestic views of the Colorado National Monument. Home is 2 x 6 construction making it very well insulated.
To get in touch with Karie about this home, or any other property, give her a call at 970-216-2233. Read Less
A Grand Valley native, Karie is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and earned a top designation in the extensive training course to become a Certified Negotiating Expert (CNE). With that background, and access to the latest technology in marketing properties, Karie excels at helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home. But rather than talk about herself, Karie would like to spend time talking about one of her properties:400 Hawthorne St., Fruita
3BR / 3BA / 3 car / 2,070 sq ft / 0.18 acre
$359,000
New construction in Woodland Creek Estates. The home features vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has granite counters, upgraded cabinets, island with raised bar and dining area. Covered patio for entertaining and relaxing. The floor plan is very functional and has neutral colors and many windows to bring natural beauty and Quick read more or view full article light into all living areas. Master offers 2 large walk-in closets HIS AND HERS and is on the main level with washer and dryer hookups. 2 Bedrooms, a family room and a laundry room upstairs. Family room has majestic views of the Colorado National Monument. Home is 2 x 6 construction making it very well insulated.
To get in touch with Karie about this home, or any other property, give her a call at 970-216-2233. Read Less
Welcome to Dan Zeigler as a Broker Associate with High Desert Realty!
March 21, 2018
Please join us in welcoming Dan Zeigler to our Grand Junction real estate team here at High Desert Realty and Metro Brokers Grand Junction! Dan was born and raised in Western Colorado. His father first introduced Dan to real estate while he was still a child. Early on, Dan sold computers and soon realized he had a passion for helping people get exactly what they were looking for. Since then, Dan has been in the real estate business for years, in areas ranging from California to Colorado before coming back to be a Realtor in Grand Junction. He always brings an abundance of enthusiasm, personal knowledge, and a calming nature to his work. Dan has a large family with 7 children and a loving wife, from whom he has learned patience and caring. He enjoys spending time playing golf, hiking, fishing, and enjoying activities with his family. Dan has plenty of energy and is always ready to help people find their dream homes
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or assist them in selling an existing home. Contact Dan today, with your real estate questions. He is ready to help you make your move! 970-691-4096 danz@mbgj.comRead Less
Why rent if you can own?
February 22, 2018
Home ownership rates are the lowest they have been in the last 50 years. Yet a large portion of Americans are still renting properties, instead of enjoying a home of their own. Consumer reports believe this is an issue because of a buyer's lack of trust in their ability to purchase. It is still a long standing notion that a buyer needs 20% towards the cost of the home in order to move forward, but this isn't true. With countless down payment assistant programs, and closing cost roll-ins, a home owner could move in with as little as a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars. Which is a huge difference in the time it takes to save up to make the move.
With interest rates at an all time low, home ownership in today's market is a great investment. The money saved over a mortgage's lifespan can result in tens of thousands of dollars, if not hundreds. That's more money in your pocket today. Don't 
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/>wait to buy when interest rates soar again. With low interest rates, that means your monthly mortgage payments are at a significantly lower cost, as well.
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/>wait to buy when interest rates soar again. With low interest rates, that means your monthly mortgage payments are at a significantly lower cost, as well. With such a heated housing marketing, rental prices are soaring, and statistics are constantly showing that home ownership can be equivalent to your rental rate each month, if not less. Why get stuck in a small 2 bedroom apartment if you can move into a home and pay a monthly rate that is the same, and get a 3 bedroom house with a great backyard?
There is also a fear that a home can keep you "stuck" or "rooted" to one place, without an easy transition out if you decide to move. Although the future of the housing market isn't easily predictable from location to location, you can always discuss with your agent about buying a home in an area that has a strong turn-over rate when a home hits the market. The equity build up when it comes time to selling is going to be far more beneficial than if you put money into a rental and decided to move. The money from selling the property can be used to purchase a new home. With renting, there would be no additional funds to transition into a new place.
Now imagine if you were renting a home for $2,000/month. If your landlord is renting to make a profit, think how much less you'd be paying on a monthly basis towards your mortgage if the home was yours. Then you wouldn't be paying a landlord to profit off of you, you'd be paying a reasonable rate, and get to call the property your own. Discuss with your agent and lender the steps you need to take towards home ownership, you might be happily surprised about the type of home you can afford to move into.
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Featured Agent of the Week: Mike Queally
November 9, 2017
Congratulations to Mike Queally of Apex Realty, LLC, our featured real estate agent of the week!Mike now has several homes available in the new River Trail Subdivision which is now building & selling Filing 3. These new homes are part of Grand Junction's first and only all Energy Star, all Solar Home subdivision! All homes exclusively built by Senergy Builders, featuring cutting edge architectural designs, plus energy savings all at VERY affordable price points. This new community captures views, has an RV Storage area, promotes sustainable living and outdoor activity, is adjacent to the Colorado River and the River Front Trail system, all right out your front door! If you haven't seen this new community you owe it to yourself to come by for a visit! Homes starting at $194,900.
To get in touch with Mike, give him a call at 970.216.3068
Featured Agent of the Week: Mike Queally
May 12, 2017
Congratulations to Mike Queally of Apex Realty, LLC, our featured real estate agent of the week!
Rather than focusing on himself, Mike would rather focus on the properties he's selling. He has several homes available in the new River Trail Subdivision which is now building & selling Filing 3. These new homes are part of Grand Junction's first and only all Energy Star, all Solar Home subdivision! All homes exclusively built by Senergy Builders, featuring cutting edge architectural designs, plus energy savings all at VERY affordable price points. This new community captures views, has an RV Storage area, promotes sustainable living and outdoor activity, is adjacent to the Colorado River and the River Front Trail system, all right out your front door! If you haven't seen this new community you owe it to yourself to come by for a visit! Homes starting at $194,900.
To get in touch with Mike, give him a call at 970.216.3068
Rather than focusing on himself, Mike would rather focus on the properties he's selling. He has several homes available in the new River Trail Subdivision which is now building & selling Filing 3. These new homes are part of Grand Junction's first and only all Energy Star, all Solar Home subdivision! All homes exclusively built by Senergy Builders, featuring cutting edge architectural designs, plus energy savings all at VERY affordable price points. This new community captures views, has an RV Storage area, promotes sustainable living and outdoor activity, is adjacent to the Colorado River and the River Front Trail system, all right out your front door! If you haven't seen this new community you owe it to yourself to come by for a visit! Homes starting at $194,900.To get in touch with Mike, give him a call at 970.216.3068
Featured Agent of the Week: Mike Queally
March 16, 2017
Congratulations to Mike Queally of Apex Realty, LLC, our featured real estate agent of the week!
Rather than focusing on himself, Mike would rather focus on the properties he's selling. He has several homes available in the new River Trail Subdivision which is now building & selling Filing 2. These new homes are part of Grand Junction's first and only all Energy Star, all Solar Home subdivision! All homes exclusively built by Senergy Builders, featuring cutting edge architectural designs, plus energy savings all at VERY affordable price points. This new community captures views, has an RV Storage area, promotes sustainable living and outdoor activity, is adjacent to the Colorado River and the River Front Trail system, all right out your front door! If you haven't seen this new community you owe it to yourself to come by for a visit! Homes starting at $187,400.
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To get in touch with Mike for these homes, or any of your real estate needs, give him a call at 970-216-3068.
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Being Green. Ideas On How To Make Your Home More Eco Friendly
August 5, 2015
Over the past few years, there's been more talk than ever about going green, especially when it comes to building an eco-friendly home, but what exactly does that involve. The benefits of eco-friendly improvements to homes in Grand Junction are that it's better for the environment, it can be better for your health, and it helps the homeowners lower the cost of their monthly expenses. So let's get started on discussing some of the best changes to make for a more eco-friendly home.
Energy Star appliances
From ceiling fans to refrigerators to dishwashers, there are a huge variety of Energy Star appliances that can go in your Grand Junction home. They use less energy to run without sacrificing on quality, which will result in money saved in the short and long term.
Energy efficient windows
Energy efficient windows reduce air leakage and prevent drafts from coming in. They also have a special Quick read more or view full article sealant over them that reduces the amount of UV light that enters which, in turn, prevents the light from ruining your furniture by fading it. Not only do energy efficient windows in your Grand Junction home reduce your energy bills, but will also help save you money on furniture.
Solar panels
Installing solar panels on your Grand Junction home will not only increase your home's value, but will also save you money every month on your electric bill. In addition to them being great for the environment, they could also be wonderful around tax time as a deduction. They're also a great feature to tout should you decide at some point that you want to sell your home.
Recycled materials
Using recycled materials in any way possible in and around your Grand Junction home can be a great way to go green. For example, if a rotting tree needs to be taken down, chop it up and use it as mulch in your garden. Should you decide you want to replace an unsafe deck, use some of the planks to create a garden space. You can even use leftover granite slabs to create a counter or an island in your kitchen.
Cellulose insulation
Standard insulation consists of sheets, but blown-in cellulose insulation is comprised of recycled paper and packs in tightly so there's nowhere for air to leak through. It's also much more effective in terms of fire safety as the cellulose insulation is typically treated with flame retardant chemicals.
The best part of an eco-friendly home is that it doesn't have to start out that way. You can make simple changes to your Grand Junction home gradually as you go along, and it's amazing how little you can spend to do it but will still reap the savings every month. Even changing out your old lightbulbs for those that are energy efficient can make a big difference. Little changes can mean big results.
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