Catey Hoffer- Real Estate Agent, Grand Valley Real Estate Group

09/23/2026

FOR SALE!!!
1664 8 Road
Mack, Colorado 81525
New Price $254,900
This expansive 9.67-acre property offers breathtaking 360-degree views that truly capture the surrounding beauty of the GrandValley. Nestled in the peaceful, rural community of Mack, this lot provides a balance of privacy and open space while stillallowing for convenient access to nearby amenities- Fruita is just a 15-minute drive. You’ve got options here- build your dreamhome and live near your animals or simply enjoy the space and serenity that country living brings with this abundant, covenant-protected lot. Irrigation water is provided through the HOA, and irrigation infrastructure is already in place. Don’t let thisopportunity pass you by!
Listed by Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501

09/23/2026

Selling this fall? Starting strong matters even more this time of year.

In the fall, buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climbs. That means fewer buyers may be looking at more options – so you want your house to stand out from day one.

Here’s the cheat sheet for how to make that happen.

Price it for today’s buyers. Not what your neighbor sold for a few years back.

Make your house hard to pass up. Tackle essential repairs and spend time on your curb appeal.

Stay flexible when offers come in. This is not the season to play hardball.

And be ready to adjust when needed. If you keep getting the same feedback from buyers, take it to heart.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have the right strategy from the start. Because with the right plan, selling in the fall is a no brainer.

Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

JUST LISTED!!!
2132 Hall Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Listed at $284,900
Conveniently located near CMU, downtown, parks, and local schools, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 1,224 square feet of potential. Original hardwood floors add character, while fresh interior paint and updated copper plumbing provide valuable improvements. The spacious backyard offers plenty of room to enjoy and make your own. There is a storage shed and potential for RV parking through the back alley (with a widened gate opening). This home needs some TLC but offers great opportunity to build some sweat equity and personalize the space. Schedule a showing today!
Listed by Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501

08/20/2026

Mortgage rates aren’t random. They’re affected by 2 numbers.

The 10-year treasury yield and something called "the spread." That's the gap between the 10-year treasury yield and mortgage rates, and it usually sits around 1.76 percentage points.

Back in 2023, the gap in the spread ballooned up to 3.19 in response to economic uncertainty. If it were still that wide today, rates would be pushing almost 8%.

But the good news is the gap has narrowed to 2.01 (a lot closer to the long-term norm). And that’s a big positive for rates. It’s why today’s mortgage rate is in the upper 6s instead of touching 8%.

Here's the part a lot of people miss. Where rates are right now are already pretty close to what a totally normal spread would produce – a mortgage rate around 6.5%.

In other words, the fact that the spread has narrowed in recent years has helped mortgage rates. Sure, they’re still higher than you may want, but it could be worse.

Wondering if buying now still makes sense with rates like this? Send me a message and let's break it down.

Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501

08/19/2026

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think mortgage rates will drop dramatically.

The problem? That's not what today's forecasts say is going to happen.

Experts believe mortgage rates will actually stay in the mid to low 6s through 2027 due to a number of factors – including inflation.

What’s that tell me? Waiting may not pay off the way you hope it will.

So, if moving is important to you, I want you to know waiting isn’t your only option.

Builder incentives, adjustable-rate mortgages, assumable mortgages, and rate buydowns are just a few of the strategies worth exploring that could help with affordability right now.

I’m not saying you have to buy today, but you should at least know your options. Let's talk about what could work for you.

Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501

08/10/2026

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!!
1664 8 Road
Mack, Colorado 81525
New Price $254,900
This expansive 9.67-acre property offers breathtaking 360-degree views that truly capture the surrounding beauty of the GrandValley. Nestled in the peaceful, rural community of Mack, this lot provides a balance of privacy and open space while stillallowing for convenient access to nearby amenities- Fruita is just a 15-minute drive. You’ve got options here- build your dreamhome and live near your animals or simply enjoy the space and serenity that country living brings with this abundant, covenant-protected lot. Irrigation water is provided through the HOA, and irrigation infrastructure is already in place. Don’t let thisopportunity pass you by!
Listed by Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501

08/06/2026

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!!

1664 8 Road
Mack, Colorado 81525
New Price $254,900
This expansive 9.67-acre property offers breathtaking 360-degree views that truly capture the surrounding beauty of the GrandValley. Nestled in the peaceful, rural community of Mack, this lot provides a balance of privacy and open space while stillallowing for convenient access to nearby amenities- Fruita is just a 15-minute drive. You’ve got options here- build your dreamhome and live near your animals or simply enjoy the space and serenity that country living brings with this abundant, covenant-protected lot. Irrigation water is provided through the HOA, and irrigation infrastructure is already in place. Don’t let thisopportunity pass you by!

Listed by Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501

08/04/2026

Sticker shock keeping you on the sidelines? Condos might help.

The median condo sold for $380,000 in June, while the median single-family home went for $446,400. That's a gap of more than $66,000.

Part of that is because condos are usually smaller. But that's exactly the point. Smaller square footage can mean a smaller price tag.

So, if you can make less space work for your life, it may work for your budget, too.

For a lot of buyers, especially first-timer buyers, a condo or townhome is the difference between waiting and owning.

Curious what condos and townhomes are selling for in our area? Drop a comment or send me a DM, and I'll put together a list that fits your budget.

Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501

07/28/2026

Headlines highlighting rising foreclosures have a way of stirring up 2008 flashbacks. But the data says not to panic.

We’re nowhere near what happened back then.

In the first half of 2008, foreclosures were filed on over 1.3 million homes. The first half of this year that number was less than 250k.

Now, seeing any homeowner go through this is hard. There’s no arguing that.

But just looking at the market as a whole, we’re a long way from crash territory – even with the recent uptick. So, don’t let the headlines stir up fear.

Catey Hoffer, REALTOR (406) 861-2457
Grand Valley Real Estate Group
1114 N. 1st St, Suite 103-112
Grand Junction, CO 81501