Jason Wilbur Realtor

08/10/2026

Niche just dropped its 2026 school rankings, and a handful of Western Slope schools scored high enough to make the list.

08/04/2026

The Lingering Effects of the Pandemic 🏡

If you’ve been wondering why the housing market feels so different lately, you’re not alone.

Over the last four years, the housing market has been a lot like a toddler—full of surprises. One minute everything is going great, and the next you’re wondering what just happened.

Normally, the market goes through natural cycles of growth and correction. But when the pandemic hit, that cycle was interrupted. Interest rates fell to historic lows, homeowners refinanced, and the pool of buyers exploded. At the same time, inventory couldn’t keep up, creating a huge imbalance between supply and demand. The result? Home values climbed at double-digit rates year after year.

As prices skyrocketed, many buyers found themselves priced out of the market. Then interest rates returned to more normal levels, and the market began adjusting.

Today, we’re in a transition period between the excitement of yesterday’s market and the reality of today’s. That doesn’t mean the market is crashing—it simply means we’re returning to a healthier, more balanced market.

We’re seeing homes stay on the market longer, more price reductions, and buyers gaining negotiating power again. That’s not bad news—it’s a sign that the market is normalizing.

If you’re selling: Be patient and price your home correctly from the start. A knowledgeable Realtor can help you understand where your neighborhood stands and create a strategy that gets your home sold.

If you’re buying: This is the most opportunity you’ve had in quite a while. You have more homes to choose from, more room to negotiate, and the ability to ask for things like seller concessions, repairs, flooring allowances, or an interest rate buydown.

The market hasn’t stopped—it has simply changed. And understanding those changes is the key to making smart real estate decisions.

Have questions about what the market looks like in your neighborhood? I’d be happy to help

-Jason Wilbur
Bray Real Estate
970-433-4473

07/06/2026

06/12/2026

435 W 4th St Palisade CO🍑

Beautiful home located in the heart of Peaches and Wine!

06/11/2026

Market is holding strong but not a lot to write home about.
If you are considering buying or selling, I’m happy to provide a more in depth market report or home evaluation.

04/12/2026

435 W 4th St. Palisade

You will fall in love with this beautiful home located downtown Palisade! This 3 bedroom home shines with character and welcomes you with natural wood floors that shine. A park like yard and RV parking are just a few of the many characteristics you will love about this Palisade🏡!!

Listed at $529,000
Listed by.
Jason Wilbur
970-433-4473

04/06/2026

102 Davis Circle, Palisade! 🏡

Beautiful 4-bedroom Palisade home sitting at the base of the Bookcliffs and peach orchards. The large kitchen has been recently remodeled, opens to a breakfast bar and dining area. The living room boasts a stunning wood fireplace with white tiles from floor to ceiling and large bay windows that look...