http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/archive_201901/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ *Image courtesy of Owensimagery.comIt is Winter in Grand Junction, but the cold weather and snow does not mean you can’t get outside and enjoy nature and all the beauty the Valley has to offer. Enjoy seeing the beautiful red rock canyons and stunning towering monoliths at the iconic Colorado National Monument. Grab your Winter hiking clothes, and your family and friends and plan a memorable day hiking trails including Devil’s Kitchen, No Thoroughfare and Liberty Cap Trails. For those wishing to take a shorter hike the popular Coke Ovens trail is recommended. Hikers often see bighorn sheep and eagles soaring high above.     *Image courtesy of Colorado.com and visitgrandjunction.comHikers can camp overnight year around at an 80-site campground. Some of the camping sites take reservation March through October. The Colorado National Monument is open year 24 hours a day year around. The visitors center is open in the Winter from 9:00am until 4:30pm. Before heading out for a hike be sure to check the park hotline at 970-858-3617 for updates and storm or temporary closures. Please visit Colorado National Monument for a complete list of entrance fee and pass information. There are numerous days per year where entrance to the Colorado National Monument is free.   http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/6746/hike-colorado-national-monument/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:46:37 -0700 *Image courtesy of Pro.comAre you thinking about listing your home for sale but hesitant because it is Winter? If the answer is yes, then it is seriously time to reconsider and get your home on the market ASAP. Here are 4 mistakes that should be avoided when selling your home this Winter.*Image courtesy of Domesticaclean.comWaiting to list your homeOne of the biggest mistakes you can make is trying to perfectly time when to list your home for sale. In the Winter time traditionally less people are house hunting, but all it takes is one person to be the right person to buy your home. *Image courtesy of Facebook.comExpecting zero interest on holidaysYou might expect that house hunters will not be looking at homes on a holiday or snow day, but this is not always the case. Serious buyers do not always have an abundance of time to find their next dream home and this means if your home is on their short list of homes to see you will not want to miss an opportunity for them to see it even if it is an inconvenient day for you to show it. Image courtesy of Soilmatter.wordpress.comNot having your home prepared for a showingWhen your home is on the market it needs to always be ready for potential buyers to come and see it. This means your driveway and walkway need to be clear of any ice or safety hazards. The last thing you would want is for someone to come and tour your home and slip and fall. Keep salting supplies on hand and pay attention to the weather report. *Image courtesy of Docksiderealty.caPricing your home to highThere is less people house hunting in the colder months, so it is vital that you do not over price your home and turn off buyers before they even see your home. Be sure to do your research and price your home competitively so you get as many people as possible in to see it. If your home is listed and it is overpriced most likely you will have to do a price reduction and in the meantime it is time on the market that your home could have already sold in. http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/6744/4-mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-your-home-this-winter/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:43:41 -0700 What’s Happening This Weekend in Grand Junction*Inage courtesy of Collegiatereviw.orgMarch has officially begun, and Spring is right around the corner. Get out and enjoy some of the very exciting events happening in Grand Junction this weekend. Here are a few of our favorites in no particular order. *Image courtesy of Goodjerseys.coOn Friday March 1st the classically trained “Jersey Proud” Jersey Tenors are coming to Grand Junction High School for their Rock/Opera Mash Up that is unlike any other performance around. With songs from Frank Sinatra, Frankie Valli and Figaro these four men highlight opera and some of Jersey’s most popular artists including Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $15 for students. Doors open at 6:45 and the show begins at 7:30pm. To purchase tickets or for additional information please visit The Jersey Tenors.*Image courtesy of downtowngj.orgFriday March 1st kicks off the beginning of Grand Junctions 2nd Annual Downtown Restaurant Week. From March 1st until March 10th enjoy dining at participating Downtown restaraunts for breakfast, lunch and dinner with pre-fixed menus created to showcase some of the best cuisines the restaraunts have to offer. This event is sponsored by Alpine Bank. Please visit Grand Junction Restaurant Week for additional information including participating restaraunts. *Images courtesy of Visitgrandjunction.comFriday evening at 7:30pm the Love Recital Hall is the place to be for the Winter Choral Concert. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students. On Saturday and Sunday let your artistic side have fun creating your pets unique water color portrait at the Grand Mesa Arts Center. Pet Portraits Watercolor Class with Arleta Pech is from 10:00am until 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday. To attend both days the cost is $90 per person and for just one day it is $50. Most of the instructions will be given in the first class and while it is not required that you attend both classes if you only attend the first you will not go home with a completed project. For additional information and tor reserve your seat please visit Grand Junction Pet Portrait. http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/6743/what’s-happening-this-weekend-in-grand-junction/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:39:33 -0700 *Images courtesy of Realtor.comAre searching for a large family home in Mack Colorado? If the answer is yes, then 1715 Oasis Drive needs to be on your must-see list. This spacious one-story home features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,480 square feet and is listed for $275,000. As an added bonus there is an attached in-law suite that has its own private entrance. The home has a large open concept that makes entertaining easy. The large master suite has great natural light and has a private five-piece bathroom with dual vanities, and a relaxing deep soaker tub that will help keep future house owners warm on the cold winter nights. This home sits on a sprawling 5.17 acres with plenty of room for storage and all the toys and recreations space anyone could want. The serene views are remarkable and simply beautiful. To schedule a tour to see this home please contact RHONDA BEVER at 970-201-2108 or gjhomesbyrhonda@gmail.com TODAY! http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/6742/for-sale:-1715-oasis-drive-mack-co/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:28:52 -0700 *Image courtesy of FacebookbowwowfilmfestivalOn Saturday February 16th the Avalon theatre in Grand Junction proudly presents the 4th Annual Bow Wow Film Festival. Come spend a fun day celebrating your beloved furry family members and the enriching joy they bring to our lives each day. Highlights will include films about working dogs that are both old school and new school, films filmed internationally, and back by popular demand Ask Frank with his unforgettable advice column. Bow Wow is a film festival that travels around the county celebrating, inspiring and educating viewers about everything dog related through the art of short films. *Image courtesy of Avalontheatregj.comThis event is fun for everyone in the family with two shows the first beginning at 1:00pm and another at 7:00pm. These films will sure to have you laughing, cheering and possibly even sentimentally tearing up. Tickets can be purchased in advance and are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12 years old. Tickets purchased the day of at the Avalon Theater are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12 years old. Tickets can be purchased at Bow Wow Film Festival. *Image courtesy of Bowwowfilmfestival.comProceeds from this event go towards benefiting the very important work of the Roice-Hurst Humane Society of Grand Junction. http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/6741/bow-wow-film-festival/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:25:35 -0700