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Monica McCarthy - HomeSmart Preferred Realty

Name: Monica McCarthy - HomeSmart Preferred Realty
Address: 112 F Street, Salida, CO, 81201, US
Telephone: +15126357338

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Looking to buy or sell a home in Salida or surrounding areas? Monica can help with your Chaffee County, CO real estate needs.

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10/28/2026

Salida doesn’t just celebrate Halloween… we go ALL in! 🎃👻

Every year, F Street closes so trick-or-treaters can take over downtown. Alpine Park fills up with food vendors and fun all evening long. Then the zombies show up. 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ Locals dress up as the undead and dance the Thriller dance all through the evening, and it’s something you have to see at least once!

This is one of my favorite small-town traditions, and a big part of why people fall in love with Salida. It’s a place where the whole community comes out to celebrate together.

Would you be trick-or-treating, grabbing a bite at the park, or busting out your best zombie moves?

👇 Tell me in the comments!

10/27/2026

September 2026 brought one of the most interesting months we’ve seen in the Chaffee County real estate market this year. On paper, prices look strong. The median closed price reached $772,500, up 10% from last September and the highest September median in five years. But that number only tells part of the story.

Behind the headline price, the market is moving at a much slower pace. Homes spent a median of 74 days on the market, compared to just 33 days a year ago. Inventory has grown to about nine months of supply, and only 36 homes closed in September. The median went up mainly because more higher-end homes sold this month, not because every home suddenly gained value.

For buyers, this is a window worth paying attention to. Sellers received 95.9% of their asking price on average, which leaves about $10,000 more negotiating room on an $800,000 home than buyers had last year. With less competition expected through fall and winter, there’s room to take your time, negotiate, and ask for concessions.

For sellers, pricing matters more than ever. Homes that are priced right for today’s market and show well are still selling, while homes priced too high are the ones still sitting.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Salida or anywhere in Chaffee County, I’d love to help you understand what these numbers mean for your situation!

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🔗 Watch the whole video on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/sept2026marketupdate

10/26/2026

Chaffee County home prices just hit their highest September in 5 years… so why are homes taking twice as long to sell? 🤔🏡

Here’s what September 2026 actually looked like:

📈 The median sale price rose to $772,500, the highest September median in five years.
⏳ Homes took a median of 74 days to sell, more than double last September’s 33 days.
📦 There are about 9 months of supply on the market, well past the 6 months that usually signals a buyer’s market.
🤝 Sellers got 95.9% of their asking price. On an $800K home, that’s about $33,000 off, or roughly $10,000 more negotiating room than a year ago.

So is it a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Don’t let the high price fool you. It’s a buyer’s market. The median is up because more higher-end homes sold, not because every home gained value.

👉 Buyers: You have time on your side. Do your homework, make offers below list, and ask for concessions. Fall and winter usually bring less competition.
👉 Sellers: Price for today’s market, not the one from a few years ago. Homes that are priced right and show well are still selling.

Thinking about buying or selling in Salida or anywhere in Chaffee County? Send me a message. I’d love to help you figure out what this market means for you.

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🔗 Watch the whole video on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/sept2026marketupdate

10/23/2026

Choose Salida if you want to park your car and forget about it for the weekend.

In Salida, so much of life happens on foot or by bike. You can grab coffee downtown, wander through the galleries in the creative district, meet friends for dinner, and end the evening with a stroll along the Arkansas River, all without ever getting behind the wheel.

It's a small town with a big buzz. There's almost always something happening, from live music and events at the Steam Plant to people floating the river on a summer afternoon. And with the hospital, schools, and trailheads like the Arkansas Hills system close by, everyday life is just plain convenient.

If being in the middle of the action sounds like your kind of mountain life, Salida might be the one.

Picture yourself here? Drop a 🚲 in the comments if Salida's walkable lifestyle is calling your name.

10/22/2026

Safety is one of those things everyone cares about, even if we don't always say it out loud.

Both towns score well on independent safety rankings: Salida earns an A- for crime and safety, and Buena Vista is close behind with a B.

That's a big difference from the Denver metro and many of Colorado's busier resort towns.

What does that look like day to day?

Kids riding their bikes around town. Evening walks without a second thought. Just an easier way to live.

Picture your kids biking to the park on a Saturday morning.

If that's the life you want, let's find the home that goes with it. DM me 'CHAFFEE' to start

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🔗 Watch the whole video on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/move-to-salida-02

10/21/2026

Salida or Poncha Springs? If you're thinking about moving here, it's probably one of the first questions on your mind. It's also one of the conversations I have with buyers most often.

Salida is the classic mountain town. You can walk or bike almost everywhere, grab dinner downtown, browse the galleries in the creative district, and be at the Arkansas River in minutes. Schools and the hospital are close by too.

Poncha Springs, just 6 miles away, is where your money stretches further. You'll often find a newer, larger home for less, with more space and privacy and quicker access to Monarch Mountain. Downtown Salida is only about a 10-minute drive. (I live near Poncha myself, so I can tell you it's a pretty easy trip!)

There's no wrong answer here. It all comes down to how you want to spend your days.

Swipe through, then comment "Salida" or "Poncha" and tell me which one sounds like you.

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🔗 Watch the whole video on YouTube: tinyurl.com/move-to-salida-04

10/20/2026

Artsy mountain town or laid-back river town?

Salida (about 6,000 people) is all historic charm and creative energy, with a downtown that's an official Creative Arts District. 🎨

Buena Vista (just over 3,000) brings river-town vibes, rafting culture, and outdoor music on South Main. 🚣

Tourists love them in summer, but locals love them year-round for the community.

Which one sounds like home? Drop a 🎨 or 🚣 below!

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🔗 Watch the whole video on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/move-to-salida-02

10/19/2026

I say this to buyers all the time, and the numbers back it up. Over the past year, the median home in Poncha Springs sold for $610,000, or about $353 per square foot. Just 6 miles down the road in Salida, the median was $740,000, or about $436 per square foot.

That difference can mean a newer home, a bigger yard, an extra bedroom, or simply a more comfortable monthly payment. Poncha has several neighborhoods that have been growing over the past few years, so there are more newer homes to choose from too.

You'll trade a bit of walkability, since downtown Salida is about a 10-minute drive. But for a lot of buyers, that's an easy trade for the extra space and value.

If you're curious what your budget could get you in Poncha versus Salida, send me a DM and I'll put together a quick side-by-side for you.

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10/17/2026

Tired of summers that hit 100° and never let up? A lot of the people I talk to come up from the South to escape exactly that. Here in Salida and Buena Vista, summer days rarely go above the 80s, so you can spend the afternoon playing in the river and still feel comfortable.

Then the evenings cool off into the 50s. Some nights you'll even want a jacket, in the middle of summer. It's the kind of weather that makes you want to be outside all season long.

Tag a friend who's already dreading next summer's heat.

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🔗 Watch the whole video on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/move-to-salida-02

10/16/2026

Life in Poncha Springs has a pace all its own, and as someone who lives here, I can tell you it's easy to love.

Poncha has been growing over the past few years, with neighborhoods like Poncha Meadows, Crossroads Village, and Tailwinds bringing in lots of newer homes. You'll often find more space and privacy here too, whether that's a bigger lot in a neighborhood or a more rural property with room between you and your neighbors.

If you love the outdoors, Poncha puts you closer to the high country. Monarch Mountain is about 20 minutes up Highway 50, and trails like Fooses Creek and Waterdog Lakes are right in your backyard for summer hikes and winter snowshoeing.

And when you want a night out? Downtown Salida is only about a 10-minute drive.

Could you see yourself living in Poncha? Save this post and reach out when you're ready to start exploring homes here.

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Address

112 F Street
Salida, CO
81201

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15126357338

Website

http://www.monicasellssalida.com/

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