What’s that? Only 5? Impossible! Durango is full of outdoor adventure and activities; how do I narrow my list down to “5 Summer Activities Not to be Missed in Durango”? The jig is up, Durango was founded and known for our local railroad, the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and both visitors and locals love our train. But apart from riding the rail, let me dive into other activities our town offers in the summer months. In no particular order, here it goes! 1. Lake Nighthorse Day PassFork ... read more

Edgemont Highlands is Durango’s premiere master planned community. Located just 5 miles northeast of historic downtown Durango, it is just far enough to climb to 7500 feet of elevation and bring you to the tall Ponderosa Pines and Gamble Oak, yet conveniently close to town.  This high-end community offers a complete package of the Colorado outdoors, complimented by social neighborhood events and architectural design controls.  It’s the perfect balance...and at about 17 years old it is just now... read more

Durango, Colorado is a western town in the Rocky Mountains that came to life in the early 1880’s during a bustling time of mining, smelting, agriculture, railroads and expansion.  Today, much of the architecture and charm of the early prominent homes can be found along the Historic East Third Avenue “Boulevard”.  As you drive along East Third Avenue notice the landscaped center median, big beautiful trees and architectural masterpieces. I wonder what the scene was like to live in back th... read more

TIM PAPI JOINS COLDWELL BANKER DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties Welcomes Tim Papi, Realtor Durango, CO (April 2, 2021) - Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties is excited to announce that Tim Papi, Realtor, is bringing his years of experience and expertise as a full-time independent sales associate to its Durango, Colorado office. "We are thrilled to have Tim join our Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties team," says Heather Erb, Managing Director. “He provides first-class servi... read more

There are a million of us Realtors. Let’s face it. We are ubiquitous. But we are not all equal. People are different. We have different strengths and weaknesses, different communication styles, different demeanors, different motivators, different whys.  When customers ask me why they should choose me to represent them, I often tell them it’s as simple as because you want to. Because it feels like we could work well and closely together. Because it is easy to communicate with me. Because you trust m... read more