http://djames01.cbdistinctive.com/blog/82/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Grand Junction's spring housing market has continued the trend of low inventory paired with high buyer demand. Average home prices for the month of April was up 12% from 2021 at $428,593. The low inventory led to a decrease of 22% in the total number of homes sold compared to the same period last year. The GJ market headed into May with 283 active listings. As mortgage rates and home prices continue to rise, buyers are eager to make a move. The competitive nature of today's market has created opportunity for sellers to take advantage of the higher home prices, before more inventory enters the market. For a detailed look at our local market statistics, take a look at the Quarter 1 Market Report, linked here.Conveniently located downtown, our office offers a large variety of agents and specialties that help sellers get the best prices on the market and assist buyers in finding their dream homes. With over 40 agents serving the Western Slope area, you’re guaranteed to find someone you connect with. Call us today at 970-243-0456!  http://djames01.cbdistinctive.com/blog/82/10372/grand-junction-market-update/ Mon, 02 May 2022 03:32:27 -0700 Warm weather is right around the bend and many of us are itching to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Grand Junction has many wonderful aspects to explore. Here are our top 10 musts for the spring! Check out the Colorado National Monument. We are so lucky to have one of the most beautiful national monuments right in our backyard. CNM not only has breathtaking views, but is home to amazing trails. Get out your mountain bike! Just a few miles away lies the many trails of the Grand Mesa. Mountain bikers can rejoice as they discover the scenery and wildlife that populates the western slope. Take on the river. Whether you’re looking for a lazy float or want to try your hand at Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP), the Colorado River is the perfect place to spend your days. Take a wine tour. Palisade boasts some of the best wineries in the country. Grab your friends and discover wonderful new flavors.Hit the courses! Grand Junction has five wonderfully designed golf courses for you to enjoy. Visit the Museum of the West. This museum is all about the western lifestyle and full of amazing details about what life was like for pioneers. Walk the Riverfront Trail. The trail is not only great for a walk, it’s full of beautiful murals that artists have painted under the once bland overpasses. The vibrant colors will delight all!Go Camping. There are so many campsites just awaiting a visitor. The Grand Mesa to Glade Park, wherever you go, you’re sure to have a blast!Hit the road in Fruita! Fruita has grown into one of the most cycling friendly areas on the west slope. With plenty of areas to ride (and plenty of bike racks downtown), it’s a cyclist's dream. Shop Downtown GJ. Our local downtown is cute! Support local businesses owners, eat at local restaurants, and enjoy Art on the Corner. A good time is guaranteed for all!  http://djames01.cbdistinctive.com/blog/82/10336/10-things-to-do-in-gj/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:52:19 -0700 Taco Party has quickly become a staple of Grand Junction residents. Their unique dishes and continually changing menu make them a one-of-a-kind restaurant. The experience that Taco Party creates caught the eye of one of the USA’s most famous foodies. Guy Fieri spent time in GJ visiting a few of our mouth watering restaurants, including Taco Party. Chefs at Taco Party design each item to be a new take on Colorado cuisine. Their food showcases products grown, made, or sourced right in the Grand Valley. The restaurant works with local farmers, ranchers, brewers, distillers, winemakers, and more! This unique approach to locally sourced food and beverages contributes to their menu, which changes daily. Each day they offer appetizers, six taco varieties, and soft serve. Located right off Main Street, they are located in the central area of downtown. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 am - 8:00 pm. For more information, visit their website https://www.tacopartygj.com  http://djames01.cbdistinctive.com/blog/82/10314/featured-restaurant:-taco-party/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:50:41 -0700 The City of Grand Junction will be hosting a Coalition for the Homeless on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital. The event will begin at 10:00 am in the Saccomanno Room #3, located on the 5th Floor.According to their website, The National Homeless Coalition is: “committed to creating the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent and end homelessness.”They are composed of a network of activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, as well as people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, and others. Together, they are committed to a single mission: To prevent and end homelessness while advocating that the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met. They have a vision of a world where everyone can experience safe, decent, affordable, and accessible homesTheir first principle of practice is for those who have formerly experienced homelessness to be actively involved in all their work alongside those who are currently experiencing homelessness. With their experienced vantage point, programs are centered around public education, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing, and are focused on the issues that immediately affect these individuals.Homelessness is not just an urban problem—thousands of families and individuals in Colorado's small cities and towns are also affected, including the Grand Valley.  http://djames01.cbdistinctive.com/blog/82/10258/gj-coalition-for-the-homeless/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:50:29 -0700 The Grand Junction Rockestra event will take place on January 22, 2021. The event will be held at the Avalon Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm and is a fundraiser for Colorado Mesa University’s Music Scholarship Program. Rockestra is a unique experience showcasing top rock music from past and current decades. The live performance features a rock band backed by a symphony and includes local singers and musicians. Rockestra is the only event of it’s kind in the country, giving attendees an opportunity unlike any other concert. This unique experience is a point of pride for the community and adds a vibrant atmosphere to local culture.We are excited to present this unique opportunity to the members of our community. It is an honor to be able to support CMU’s Music Scholarship Program and local musicians. We are thankful that we are able to help showcase the talent in our area.Tickets are on sale now and range from $10 - $35 dollars. VIP tickets are available for an extra $25 fee and include 3 beverage tickets, appetizers, and time with the musicians. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.shafercolorado.com/rockestra http://djames01.cbdistinctive.com/blog/82/10204/rockestra-to-be-held-at-avalon-theatre/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:39:17 -0700