Shelby Cannon , Maverick Homes by EXP Realty, LLC

06/22/2026

The City of Fruita has made the difficult decision to cancel the July 3 fireworks show due to current drought conditions and increased fire danger in the area.

While the fireworks show is a long-standing community tradition, the safety of residents, visitors, emergency responders, and surrounding natural areas remains the City’s top priority. With dry conditions continuing across the region, canceling the fireworks show is a proactive step to reduce fire risk.

Even though the fireworks show will not take place this year, the community is still invited to celebrate with the City of Fruita on Thursday, July 2, during a special evening of music, activities, and a drone show at Civic Center Park.

The celebration will begin with the Thursday Night Concert featuring Hazel Miller and the Collective at 7:30 p.m. Following the concert, the City will host a drone show. Civic Center Park will be the best viewing location for the drone show, and community members are encouraged to come early, enjoy the concert, and take part in the evening’s festivities.

The event will also include free swag, t-shirt screen printing, ice cream, and more as Fruita celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

The City of Fruita would like to thank the community for understanding and for doing their part to help prevent wildfires during this dry season.

For more information about the July 2 celebration, visit fruita.org.

06/22/2026

Top 5 horror movies? 🎬👻

Yep... these are them.

Some people get scared by haunted houses, creepy dolls, or things that go bump in the night. Me? I get nervous when I hear things like "Let's list high," "Zillow says," or "Market crash."

What's on your Top 5 horror movie list? And more importantly... did I get this ranking right? 😅

06/22/2026

A few years ago, sellers could say "no" to just about everything a buyer asked for.

No repairs.
No concessions.
No negotiation.

Today? The market looks a little different.

Zillow says 67% of sellers pay some or all of their buyer's closing costs.

That doesn't mean every seller should do it. But it does mean the most successful sellers today understand something important:

The market has shifted. And that's means negotiation is back on the table.

Sometimes helping with closing costs makes sense. Sometimes another concession is the better move. But it’s normal for today’s market to require some give and take.

The key is knowing what buyers are asking for in your area, and which compromises are actually worth making.

Want to know what sellers in our area are negotiating right now? Send a message or drop a comment below.

06/22/2026

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

A house sitting on the market isn’t always a glaring red flag. In today’s market, it may be your best opportunity yet.

For help deciding which lingering listings are actually worth a second look, let’s connect.

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

06/21/2026

💦☀️ CLIENT APPRECIATION EVENT IS ALMOST HERE! ☀️💦

We're partnering with **Shires Bounce Rentals** to bring **THREE HUGE water slides** to Reed Park on **August 1st from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM!** 🌊🎉

That's right... three giant water slides, food, games, and an afternoon of fun for the entire family! 🙌

This event is our way of saying THANK YOU to all of our amazing clients, friends, family, and supporters. We truly wouldn't be here without you. ❤️

🎢 3 Giant Water Slides
🍔 Food & Drinks
🎯 Games & Activities
☀️ Family Fun
🏠 Great People

What to bring:
🩱 Swimsuit
🧺 Towel
🕶️ Sunscreen
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Your family and friends

Whether we've helped you buy or sell a home, referred someone our way, or you've simply supported our business, we'd love to spend the afternoon with you!

📍 Reed Park, Fruita
📅 August 1st
⏰ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Come cool off, make some memories, and see if you can conquer all three slides! 💦😎

Who's coming?! 👇

06/20/2026

This sweet family was making a move from Minnesota to Grand Junction and searching for what they hoped would be their forever home. The challenge? They couldn't be here in person. ✈️📦

Every showing was through FaceTime. Every decision was based on videos, conversations, and trust. 📱🏠

I'm not going to lie, writing offers on homes that clients haven't seen in person always makes me a little nervous. I take that responsibility seriously. My job isn't to sell a house. My job is to help people make the right decision, even if that means pointing out things they may not want to hear.

We wrote offers on four different homes. We lost the first three. 😬

At the time, it was frustrating. But looking back, I truly believe it happened for a reason. 🙏

The home they ended up buying was the right one. 🏡✨

And despite one major obstacle in our relationship... they were Minnesota Wild fans. 😆🏒 As a loyal Avalanche fan, I wasn't sure we could overcome our differences. 😂🥅

Thankfully, we agreed on the important things: finding the right home, not just any home. 🤝❤️

Reading reviews like this reminds me how important trust is in this business. They trusted me to be their eyes, ears, and advocate from over 900 miles away, and I'm incredibly grateful for that. 🙏📱🏔️

Congratulations again on finding your Colorado forever home! 🎉🏡 Thank you for allowing me to be part of such an important chapter in your family's story. ❤️

(And for the record, I still think they chose the wrong hockey team... but they absolutely chose the right house. 😉🏒🏠)

🏔️🏒❤️

06/19/2026

Experience matters... and thankfully, I've got the "pictures" to prove it! 📸🏡

But seriously.. over the years, I've had the privilege of helping so many amazing buyers and sellers navigate one of life's biggest milestones! I'm incredibly grateful for each and every client who has trusted me along the way. Here's to many more memories and many more "SOLD" signs!

06/18/2026

Has anyone taken the time to explain how much the market’s shifted? Or what it means for your move?

In 2021, nearly every major housing market in the country favored sellers. But now, only about 1 in 3 does.

And that changes the dynamics for you.

If you’re buying, you may have more negotiating power. If you’re selling, pricing and presentation matter.

But here's the catch, it's not the same story everywhere. Some markets are strongly in buyers' favor right now. Others? Sellers are still winning. It all depends on where you live.

That’s why you need a pro. A great agent knows which way our local market is leaning and how that can change everything about your strategy.

Want to know what's happening right here? Drop a comment or send me a message.

06/18/2026

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

Want to know which way our local market is leaning and what that means for your move? Let's connect.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/18/2026

🏡 Fruita Living Without the Fruita Price Tag!

If you've been looking for an affordable, move-in ready home close to everything Fruita has to offer, this one deserves a look.🦖

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home was completely remodeled in 2023 and is packed with charm. Enjoy a fully fenced yard for pets or play, mature shade trees, and a large covered porch that's perfect for relaxing after a long day.

Located just minutes from downtown Fruita, parks, trails, shopping, restaurants, and schools, you'll love the convenience of being close to everything while still having a place to call your own.

✅ Completely remodeled in 2023
✅ 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
✅ Fully fenced yard
✅ Mature trees
✅ Large covered porch
✅ Convenient Fruita location

Lot Rent is $680/Month and Buyer must be accepted into the park.

Homes like this don't come along often at this price point. Send me a message for more information or to schedule a showing!

📲 Listed by: Shelby Cannon, Maverick Homes by eXp Realty, LLC
💰$79,900