I called the County Planning Department today (10/12/2026) and was told they currently have "290 something" STR licenses. Chaffee County created and implemented a series of rules and regulations for short term rentals in the county. Buena Vista, Salida, and Poncha Springs regulate STRs within … [Read more...] about Chaffee County STR Regulations Update
Chaffee County Housing Market Buyer demand pulled back in July as prospective buyers took a closer look at their finances given today’s home prices and higher interest rates. The number of July closings was lower than both last July and last month throughout the county. Although still higher than … [Read more...] about July 2022 Buena Vista and Salida Colorado Real Estate Report
These are the numbers you've been waiting for. These are the first monthly real estate sales statistics for properties sold in the Arkansas Valley. The Chaffee County real estate sales numbers are stronger than expected given we were not allowed to show homes for most of April. Most of the homes … [Read more...] about April 2020 Arkansas Valley Real Estate Report
The March numbers look fairly normal. The COVID19 stay-at-home order didn't come out until April. I expect April and May numbers to be significantly down from where we expected them to be. The real estate market is still alive and functioning in Buena Vista, Salida, Twin Lakes, Leadville, and Park … [Read more...] about March 2020 Arkansas Valley Real Estate Report
The COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) has paralyzed the world. Colorado has been under a official Stay-at-home order for 10 days and we have several more ahead of us; April 30th at the earliest. Thankfully we have not yet experienced a serious outbreak in Buena Vista. I have friends in New York City and … [Read more...] about Grateful to live in Buena Vista, CO during COVID-19
The Coronavirus has paralyzed the entire state of Colorado, nation and world; however, there is hope we will all emerge stronger. I have friends all over the country and world and I can tell you with certainty, there is no place I'd rather be during these trying times. The grocery stores still have … [Read more...] about Homes Still Selling in Buena Vista, CO
