Relocation
Moving to Southwest Colorado
What to know before you move here or buy a second home: how the towns differ, how buying from out of state works, and how people pay for it.
Buying and financing
- What to Know Before Buying a Second Home in ColoradoFinancing, occupancy rules, wildfire insurance, wells and road access, property taxes, and short-term rental rules for second homes in Durango, Pagosa Springs, and Telluride.
- Buying a Second Home in Durango Before Selling Your FirstHow to buy in Durango, Pagosa Springs, or Telluride before your current home sells: financing options, sale contingencies, ranch timelines, and carrying costs.
- Using Your First Home as Collateral to Buy a Second HomeHow to use a HELOC, home equity loan, or cash-out refinance on your primary home to fund a second home in Durango, Pagosa Springs, or Telluride.
What living here is like
- Living in Durango: What It Actually Feels LikeNobody moves to Durango for career advancement. They move here because they decided how they spend their days matters. Here is what a regular Tuesday looks like.
- The Outdoor Life in Durango: Why Active People Plant Roots HereDurango, Colorado is one of the most active outdoor towns in the American West. Here is what that looks like day to day, and why it matters if you are thinking about buying here.
- Pagosa Springs Is One of Those Places That Sneaks Up on YouWhat living in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is actually like: the hot springs, Wolf Creek, the San Juan River, and a mountain town that still feels like a real community.
Choosing a town
Relocation to Durango and Pagosa Springs
Moving here full time means choosing between very different towns. Brett walks you through commute times, winter driving, internet and utilities, and how Durango, Bayfield, and Pagosa Springs actually differ day to day, so you pick the right town before the right house.
Out-of-state buyers
How does buying a second home remotely work?
1. Tour it live on video
Brett walks the property on a live video call you direct, room by room, plus the road in, the well, and the views.
2. Inspections lined up for you
Inspectors, well and septic testing, and surveys are scheduled locally, and every report is sent to you to review.
3. Sign and close from home
Documents are signed electronically, and most buyers can close remotely depending on the title company and lender.