Les Schwab Tires could be first to develop on S. Townsend plot
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Les Schwab Tires could be first to develop on S. Townsend plot
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
August 19, 2024
A Les Schwab tire shop would be the first to be developed an undeveloped parcel of land if Montrose City Council approves to provide water and sewer connections to the area. The 5.14-acre  parcel of land at 1910 S. Townsend Ave. includes three “pads” or sections available for development. Les Schwab...
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New real estate rules mean buyers and agents should be cautious
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New real estate rules mean buyers and agents should be cautious
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
August 15, 2024
Real estate agents across Colorado are concerned that new rules going into effect this week could drastically change the way the industry operates. One local agent, Michelle Klippert, who owns The Real Estate Store, is concerned the new rules could result in a tougher working relationship between ag...
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Montrose Hardware permanently closed, building for sale
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Montrose Hardware permanently closed, building for sale
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
August 1, 2024
The downtown hardware store, Montrose Hardware, is permanently closed, and the building, located at 601 E. Main St. is currently listed for sale at a price of $1.938 million. It is not immediately clear why the business closed, but the owners of the building (who were leasing the property to the own...
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Developers get state funds to build more affordable housing in Montrose
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Developers get state funds to build more affordable housing in Montrose
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
July 25, 2024
An affordable-housing developer with investment in Montrose got news last week that it would receive $8 million toward a new project that would mean 60 new units, only available to individuals and families that make a percentage of the area median income (AMI) in the area. That exciting news came as...
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Rathbone Hotel and Parlor Bar the culmination of a historic preservation project
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Rathbone Hotel and Parlor Bar the culmination of a historic preservation project
By Montrose Business Times 
July 5, 2024
Wednesday, July 3 was the eve of the Fourth of July holiday, and the start of the weekend for many. But there was more than one reason to celebrate, as two years of work came to a head in the unveiling of the newly restored Rathbone Hotel. Around 100 people lined the sidewalk and braved the heat on ...
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Telluride’s Steamies Burger Bar owners have plans to open new Montrose restaurant
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Telluride’s Steamies Burger Bar owners have plans to open new Montrose restaurant
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
May 9, 2024
The owners of Steamies Burger Bar in Telluride are planning to open a new restaurant in Montrose this summer. The restaurant, named Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen, is a combination of healthy, fresh eating options. Owners James and Stanya Gorraiz spoke at Montrose City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesda...
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New Fairfield hotel now open at Colorado Outdoors
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New Fairfield hotel now open at Colorado Outdoors
By Tonya 
May 2, 2024
Montrose is now home to a Fairfield by Marriott, the efforts of Lamont Companies. The hotel opened in April. The project obtained building and site permits in 2021, and was constructed using 54 completed modular building units, stacked and organized by heavy machinery. The project is said to provide...
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Code update could allow for more types of development, like duplexes, townhomes
News, Real Estate
Code update could allow for more types of development, like duplexes, townhomes
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
May 2, 2024
The City of Montrose is in the early stages of updating its land development regulations, and that could mean more multi-family housing, in addition to the extensive single-family development the community is already seeing. Currently, the City of Montrose land development code (things like zoning) ...
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