Malia Bowkett: Destination DRO Real Estate Group

11/18/2025

If you're in town for Thanksgiving, a great place to stock up on goodies!

10/24/2025

Happy fall!!

10/16/2025

I love hot air balloons - so majestic!

09/07/2025

Good advise here about how to protect your home against wildfire risk!

Preparing your home for wildfire begins with mitigation and taking action before the next wildfire. 80-90% of homes that burn in a wildfire are ignited by em...

08/18/2025

I love that we have an airport right on our doorstep!

Visitors to Durango-La Plata County Airport will now be greeted with a brand-new 8,000 square-foot baggage claim and welcoming space, marking the conclusion of the first phase of the airport’s 27-mont...

02/18/2025

I'm so excited for my Clients, and pleased that they are staying in my neighborhood!

Congratulations to Malia Bowkett and her clients in finding a beautiful home in Durango West II that was being sold by owner. If you are looking to purchase this season, be sure to reach out to Malia and put her local knowledge to work for you!

Listed at $889,000
Sold at $851,000

01/13/2025

January is radon action month! Radon is a common problem in our part of the country, but luckily one with an easy solution. Learn more about radon here:
https://www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-month-information

12/31/2024

This 3 bed home in a sunny south-facing location in Forest Lakes has been fully remodeled!

MLS 820045

10/23/2024

I feel so lucky to live where I can mountain bike on a midweek morning!

09/13/2024

Great news for buyers with rates falling!

The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.2% this week as investors set their sights on next week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

08/14/2024

We are SO excited about our new listing at 72 Wilderness Drive-a beautiful mountain home with workshop and guest quarters!
Situated in an unbeatable location just past Lemon Reservoir and a short distance from thousands of acres of San Juan National Forest, this Colorado home offers everything you’ve been searching for. Move-in ready with all furnishings and equipment included, you can start enjoying your home away from home or embrace full-time mountain living immediately!

Cozy up in the winter in front of the expansive picture windows under the vaulted ceiling in the living room, complete with a fireplace and wet bar. A separate gas fireplace in the dining room sets the perfect ambiance for gatherings with family and friends—making this the ideal home for entertaining in the mountains!
The well-appointed kitchen features stunning granite counters and backsplash, beautiful cabinetry, and a breakfast bar/sitting area, extending to a formal dining area for versatile meal options.
The functional floor plan includes a lovely office space with a view, three bedrooms, and an upstairs sitting area that accommodates overflow guests. Outside, enjoy two decks overlooking the aspen and pine forest on your own private five-acre lot, with wildlife right at your doorstep.

Just beyond, the enormous workshop and garage with guest quarters above provide ample space for up to five cars and all your outdoor toys. The guest quarter apartment above the garage is simple yet functional, featuring a balcony with metal railing, its own wood stove, and sleeping space for two, along with plenty of storage and a kitchen. The home has been meticulously maintained. One of the standout features is the security system, which allows you to remotely adjust the thermostat so you can step into a cozy home every time.
Check all your boxes with this property, conveniently located at the beginning of the subdivision. Just steps from the beauty of the upper Florida River and Lemon Reservoir where you can enjoy water recreation and fishing, plus miles of hiking and biking trails, fantastic hunting, and a 4WD paradise in the nearby San Juan National Forest.

08/08/2024

Check out this beautifully remodeled home in Durango Hills!

Listed by Heather Erb.