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Southwest Colorado is undoubtedly a beautiful place to call home. We live at an intersection of landscapes and climates, where arid desert overlaps rolling mountain foothills that rise up into impressive alpine summits. This lovely and dramatic corner of the world can...

We are no doubt in a seller’s market right now. Prices and demand are high, and inventory is precious. Durango is the place to be! But before you snap a few pictures and post a For Sale By Owner sign in the front yard, we’d like you to take a moment to consider the...

This time of year, in the limbo season of late winter just before the arrival of spring, when the days are still short and chilly, we at Team Northstar like to visit our favorite spots that remind us why we love Durango so much. Although we’ve had a fairly mild winter...

Thinking about selling your house? Look no further. Here’s our checklist of steps to help you get organized and get started.  1. Before you take any action, meet with your Team North Star Broker for a walkthrough of your home. Once we have a better feel for the...

What do you look forward to in Durango in Jan/Feb?: Snowdown! January is undoubtedly a beautiful time to be in Durango. The mountains are capped in pristine white snow and the river runs crystal clear. There are so many fun ways to spend your winter days here, but by...

Goals: we all plan to travel more (internationally), which is part of our team model. Get out of our houses. Stay healthy. We want to continue building our business with fantastic clients. Our Hopes and Goals for 2022 The arrival of a new year never ceases to amaze!...

Wow! What a year! After all of the turmoil and uncertainty of 2020, we weren’t quite sure what to expect heading into 2021. On the whole, this has been an exciting and fulfilling year for each of us here at Team North Star.  Monique - This is my 4th year as a...

Union Social House We cannot believe it’s already December! It feels like the first leaves were just changing only moments ago. If you’re like us, you have probably been too busy for Christmas shopping just yet! Somehow it always sneaks up!  Fortunately, our...

Tuesday, December 7th is Colorado Gives Day, and we’d like to encourage everyone here in Southwestern Colorado to donate what they can to help our local non profits!  We at Team North Star believe in the importance of giving back to the community we call home and...