Adopted via Resolution No. 17, Series 2023 on February 14th, 2023. 1 Water Allocation Policy PURPOSE This policy is established via Resolution No. 17, Series 2023 for the purpose of allocating Town’s available and usable water rights to align with community goals and needs. The desired outcomes … [Read more...] about Town of Buena Vista Water Allocation Policy
Chaffee County STR Regulations Update
Buena Vista updated Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Information
Buena Vista & Salida February 2024 Real Estate Report
The Chaffee County housing market saw an increase in new listings of homes for sale for the third consecutive month. Throughout the month, sellers brought 50 homes to the market, 25% more than last year and 11% more than last month. Buyer activity was down from last year but increased for the second … [Read more...] about Buena Vista & Salida February 2024 Real Estate Report
Buena Vista & Salida January 2024 Real Estate Report
Chaffee County Housing Market The Chaffee County housing market kicked off the new year with a jump in new listings of homes for sale. Throughout the month, sellers listed 45 homes, 18% more than last year and 67% more than last month. Buyer activity was down from last year but increased … [Read more...] about Buena Vista & Salida January 2024 Real Estate Report
Zillow’s 2024 Housing Market Predictions
In 2024, Zillow economists predict home buyers will have more options and a bit more affordability breathing room — but only a bit — after the inventory crunch and mortgage rates rising to 20-year highs were this year’s headline news items. Buying a home will remain expensive, keeping … [Read more...] about Zillow’s 2024 Housing Market Predictions
Chaffee County Real Estate Report December 2023
Chaffee County Housing Market Market Analysis - December 2023 December was an active month for the Chaffee County housing market. The number of listings that closed saw a 50% increase from last year and was 11% higher than last month. The median price of the listings that closed was $665,000, which … [Read more...] about Chaffee County Real Estate Report December 2023
Buena Vista & Salida November 2023 Real Estate Report
As the temperatures have cooled, so has the Chaffee County housing market. In November, the number of listings that closed dropped 18% from last month and saw a 10% year-over-year decrease. The median price of the listings that closed was $645,000, which is down slightly from October, but 17% more … [Read more...] about Buena Vista & Salida November 2023 Real Estate Report
Buena Vista & Salida October 2023 Real Estate Report
The Chaffee County housing market continued to experience seasonal cooling in October. The number of closings dropped 15% compared to September and saw a 31% year-over-year decrease. The median price of those closed listings was $659,000, which is 13% more than last October. The increase in price … [Read more...] about Buena Vista & Salida October 2023 Real Estate Report
How does a Septic System work?
The septic tank holds wastewater from the home until solid debris settles at the bottom of the tank (the sludge layer) and lighter waste, such as oil, rises to the top to form the scum layer. Between the two layers lies clarified liquid, which flows into an outlet pipe and is gradually dissipated … [Read more...] about How does a Septic System work?