Welcome to DurangoRealEstateExpert.com - the website of Shane Dawson, Durango real estate specialist and the leading resource for the finest homes, ski condos, land, and ranch properties available in this beautiful and unforgettable city known as Durango and the surrounding areas of Southwest Colorado including the Animas Valley and Durango Mountain Resort and Ski Area.
When people speak of Durango, Colorado, they can hardly help themselves from calling the city and its environs a ‘paradise’. This is not a superficial Durango real estate term that has been slapped on for marketing purposes – the people who visit and reside in Durango are truly awestruck by the many natural wonders of the area. From the breathtaking San Juan Mountains to the lush Animas River Valley and everything in between, this is a haven for anyone who appreciates our nation’s natural beauty.
Countless articles have been written about the Durango experience, in magazines ranging from Outside Magazine to National Geographic, pointing out the distinctive qualities of the area. Where else can you kayak along the Animas River in the valley in one season and then in another travel up to Durango Mountain Resort “Purgatory” for some incredible skiing? With activities available all year round, from hiking and biking, skiing, rafting, kayaking, golfing, and even canyoneering, outdoor enthusiasts who relocate to Durango do find themselves on cloud nine.
Recent Durango write-ups:
• #4 of the 6 Most Terrific Towns on the Water by CNN Money (2008)
• The Next Best Places to Ski, Live, Invest and Retire by Ski Magazine (2008)
• 7 Great Mountains to Ski with Your Kids in Ski Magazine (2007)
• A Hot Spot to Buy Real Estate in Robb Report (2007)
• Top 20 Ski Resorts in North America in Conde Nast Traveler Magazine (2007)
• Where the Smart Money is Buying Real Estate in the Robb Report Collection (2007)
• 3rd Best American Dreamtown by Bizjournals.com (2006)
• Best Mountain Biking Town by Outside Magazine (2006)
• One the Best Places to Live and Play by Adventure Magazine (2006)
• #1 Micropolitan Community by Colorado College Rocky Mountain Report
But Durango is not just about recreation and nature; there is a thriving city economy here, bolstered by the many large businesses in the area. There are numerous employment opportunities in the tourism industry, oil & gas industry, medical field, and local government, including employers like Mercy Medical Center, Durango School District 9R, Fort Lewis College, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Durango Mountain Resort, and Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Historic downtown Durango offers its residents and visitors fine dining (More restaurants per capita the San Francisco, CA), unique shopping, spas, art galleries, entertainment venues, a new library, the Animas River Trail, and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durango also has a first-class medical facility in the newly constructed Mercy Regional Medical Center, the convenience of the Durango – La Plata County airport (Daily flights by United, US Airways & Frontier Airlines), and the diversity and educational opportunities brought by Fort Lewis College. In the near future, we will see the downtown Durango Conference Center and the Transit Center move from the planning stages to reality.
Durango Colorado is also close to many surrounding visitor attractions, such as Durango Mountain Resort, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride Ski Area, Pagosa Hot Springs, Sky Ute Casino, and the Million Dollar Highway. There are numerous day trip opportunities to nearby Moab, UT, Canyonlands & Arches National Parks, Taos, Santé Fe, and Albuquerque, NM. You never get bored with all the opportunities.
With so much promise and potential to offer, the value of Durango real estate has remained strong and is expected to continue to appreciate steadily. The homes in the area, ranging from charming single-family homes close to downtown, riverfront properties, luxury homes, ski properties and expansive ranch properties, are exemplary of the future of this incredible city. It is amazing that we are still priced well below other resort mountain towns such as Telluride, Aspen, Vail, and Jackson Hole - and with much more to offer.
Come with me to discover what Durango has to offer you…
Warm Regards, Shane
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