Author Archives: Heather Erb
Off-Season Cultural Sites Near Durango
Mesa Verde, Chaco, Hovenweep and more- five ancestral Pueblo sites within a day’s drive of Durango, and how to visit them in the quiet season. Read More
September Market Update
August sales numbers in La Plata County made July’s sluggishness look like a banner month. Single-family home sales were 38% fewer YOY, but still +6% in number YTD, because our slow summer was preceded by a warmer and busier-than-usual spring Read More
Where to See Fall Colors Near Durango, Colorado
A local's guide to fall colors near Durango, Colorado, including the best hikes, town walks and scenic drives, plus when each elevation peaks color. Read More
August Market Update
July was a sluggish month for single-family sales, which are 11% lower YOY, but expected given our higher-than-normal sales in previous months and our dip in pending contracts in June. Read More
Living in Bayfield, CO: A Local’s Guide to Homes, Schools & Life
Thinking about Bayfield? A Durango-area agent's honest guide to dining, recreation, housing options, including deed-restricted homes, and schools. Read More
Things to Do with Kids in Durango, CO: A Local Parent’s Free & Low-Cost Guide
A local parent's guide to things to do with kids in Durango, CO, from the free train museum and river trail to open gym, concerts in the park, and more. Read More
Edgemont, Durango: A Buyer’s Guide to the Ranch, Highlands, and Meadows
Explore Edgemont in Durango, CO: a buyer’s guide to the Ranch, Highlands, and Meadows. Compare homes, trails, amenities, and find your mountain neighborhood. Read More
July Market Update
For four months, Durango and La Plata County single-family sales have outpaced 2025. Read More
Summer at Lake Nighthorse: A Guide to Durango’s Backyard Reservoir
Swimming, fishing, paddleboarding, and the Wibit Aqua Park, your complete local guide to summer at Lake Nighthorse, just 2 miles from downtown Durango. Read More
June Market Update
For the third month in a row, Durango and La Plata County single-family sales have surpassed sales YOY, reaching 40% in May. Read More