Hazel Hackett - Realtor - Durango Colorado

05/27/2026

Our peak week for new listings coming on the market in 2025 was the last week of May. In 2024, it was the last week of June. Have we reached it yet in 2026? Probably not. Our biggest week of new listings thus far, earlier this month, had 20% fewer new listings come on market.

Market Update for the week of 5/25. Stats represent residential sales in the MLS in La Plata County and Montezuma County to Cortez. The average price is calculated only from the homes that sold in the last seven days.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from Durango 🇺🇸

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Grateful for their sacrifice, their families, and the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

Special thanks to my darling husband for getting us out to enjoy the Memorial Day flyover today — and for capturing this moment along the way.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

— Hazel Hackett | Destination DRO Real Estate
Hazelhackett.com

05/09/2026

Farmers market down town Durango! Busy and Bustling!

04/28/2026

What do we expect from the summer real estate market? With rates currently around 6 ½%, we expect market momentum to slow down from our busy early season. Countering this will be the excitement buyers often feel this time of year when inventory is popping and the summer selling season is edging closer. Hopefully, buyers will decide to make a move still, even if their choices are different from what they would make without the higher rates.

Market Update for the week of 4/27. Stats represent residential sales in the MLS in La Plata County and Montezuma County to Cortez. The average price is calculated only from the homes that sold in the last seven days.

04/15/2026

In La Plata County, sold listings in March 2026 increased 34.8% overall compared to March 2025, encouraged by the vast amount of inventory coming on market; there are +23% active listings than in March of 2025. The median price held almost steady at +1.7% over March 2025.

Market Update for the week of 4/13. Stats represent residential sales in the MLS in La Plata County and Montezuma County to Cortez. The average price is calculated only from the homes that sold in the last seven days.

04/09/2026

🌲 Wildfire Adapted Partnership

A great reminder for homeowners across Durango and La Plata County — free 2026 home wildfire risk site assessments are now open through the Wildfire Adapted Partnership.

This is an excellent opportunity to better protect your property, improve defensible space, and prepare early for wildfire season.

🔗 Sign up here:
https://www.wildfireadapted.org/site-visit⁠

04/08/2026

🚲 Durango Bike Network Map
The City of Durango just released its new Bike Network Map, and it’s such a great resource for locals and visitors alike. It shows low- to high-stress street and trail routes, making it easier to plan safe rides around town, whether you're commuting, cruising downtown, or heading to the trails. A great reminder of why Durango’s lifestyle is so special.

🔗 Explore the map here:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/eb42117f738540af8f30f2649a725fe9/⁠