All posts by Dustin Hughes

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

Dustin Hughes is a real estate attorney and former army officer, serving the Salida, Buena Vista, and Arkansas River Valley.  See his listings at www.mysalidahome.com   Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. 1 Consequently, home […]

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

Dustin Hughes is a real estate attorney and former army officer, serving the Salida, Buena Vista, and Arkansas River Valley.  See his listings at www.mysalidahome.com   Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to […]

10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

Dustin Hughes is a real estate attorney and former army officer, serving the Salida, Buena Vista, and Arkansas River Valley.  See his listings at www.mysalidahome.com   The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have […]

7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Dustin Hughes is a real estate attorney and former army officer, serving the Salida, Buena Vista, and Arkansas River Valley.  See his listings at www.mysalidahome.com   No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family […]

Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

Dustin Hughes is a real estate attorney and former army officer, serving the Salida, Buena Vista, and Arkansas River Valley.  See his listings at www.mysalidahome.com   The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising […]

Colorado Outpost Retail Center Announces New Restaurant

The Colorado Outpost Retail Center, currently under construction in Poncha Springs, welcomes its newest tenant—a new restaurant by Mr. Tracy of Currents Restaurant in Salida.  Now 83% leased, there is still 5,000 square feet available in the center. For more information, contact Walt Harder at 719-539-2000. 

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

Dustin Hughes is a real estate attorney and former army officer, serving the Salida, Buena Vista, and Arkansas River Valley.  See his listings at www.mysalidahome.com   Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest […]

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

Dustin Hughes is a real estate attorney and former army officer, serving the Salida, Buena Vista, and Arkansas River Valley.  See his listings at www.mysalidahome.com   We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare […]