Dee Plucinski, Steffens & Company Realty

  If   homeownership   is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. A big priority is ensuring you have a plan in place for things like  closing costs ,   down payment , and more. Here are a few strategies that can help speed up that process. Budget and Track Your Expenses:  To start, create a detailed budget that tracks the money you’ve got coming in and the money going out. This will give you a better look at your finances as a whole. Cut Down on Unnecessary Spending : Now that you have your budget sheet done and you know how you’re spending  your money , look for any line items that aren’t absolutely essential. If you cut down on those, you can re-allocate that cash toward  buying a home . Even the little things can add up. As the  National Association of Realtors  (NAR)  says : “The majority of first-time buyers did make financial sacrifices to purchase a home. For those who did, the most common sacrifices buyers reported were cutting spending on

  2625 County Road A-32 Del Norte, CO 81132 $220,000   Buyer Agency Compensation Here is the exact location in Google Maps   Off-grid hunting cabin on 40 acres bordering National Forest in the Mountains of Southern Colorado. You need to check this one out!  Located 20 minutes Northwest of the town of Del Norte, you'll find a remote off-grid retreat complete with incredible views, a small cabin, and a well & septic are already in place.  A dry creek bed runs through the Southwest corner of the property.  Cottonwood trees provide privacy from Road 32C.  The well permit is #238396.   This domestic well is 100 feet deep and pumped 12 gallons per minute when it was drilled in 2002. Located in Game Unit 79, this property is between winter and summer ranges for both Elk and Mule deer, and close to the migratory route between the two.  The property borders National Forest on two sides and touches public lands at another point across the valley. Road 32 C continues up Old Woman's Cr

  4100 Wilderness Canyon Road Del Norte, Colorado $850,000 Buyer Agency Compensation ↑↑    See the Drone Video above    ↑↑ Nestled in the sunny mountains of Southern Colorado lies a grand mountain abode spread across 42 acres of serene land, offering tranquility and seclusion just minutes away from town on well-kept roads. Bordered by millions of acres of pristine wilderness, this property invites you to step outside and immerse yourself in nature's adventures, with endless ATV trails, hiking paths, and hunting grounds right at your doorstep. And if you're a horse enthusiast, you'll find this property perfect for your four-legged friends!   ↑↑     See the video tour above    ↑↑   Tucked away at the end of the road within the Ghost Mine Ranch development in Saguache County, this Southwestern-style home exudes charm and elegance. Although it sports the classic Adobe appearance, it's built with state-of-the-art 12" thick  Rastra brand ICF block s and a  freshly painte

  7541 Indian Creek Road, Fort Garland $272,500 Buyer's Agency Compensation 👆   VIDEO TOUR   👆 RARE FIND! For Sale - this two-story, off-grid cabin sits along the banks of Indian Creek outside of the small town of Fort Garland , Colorado. $279,000 👇 DRONE VIDEO 👇 The Sangre De Cristo Ranches Covenants can be found HERE This serene mountain getaway runs on solar electricity and propane, yet it also features a large & efficient woodstove as well as a kitchen cook stove. Downstairs you'll find the living room, dining room, pantry & bathroom. Upstairs you'll find one, large room that could easily be made into two bedrooms. Outside, Indian Creek runs along the Northern boundary of the property. Upstream and downstream, the creek is just a creek, but on this particular lot, your mountain stream spreads out and becomes a gorgeous, one-acre pond! Dragonflies, ducks, geese, and fish all enjoy this gorgeous, mountain wetland. If you raise your eyes above t