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Montrose retailers saw an increase in retaul in July based on the latest use and sales tax report

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Housing sales boom, but for how long? Late trends represent a strong market in Montrose due to the influx of homeowners moving to the area, but questions remain on if the trend will last, especially if inventory decreases at high rates. The median sales price for single-family homes in Montrose has reached $271,823, a 7.5% increase from the same timeframe last year. Townhouse/condos have plateaued at $225,000 on the year-to-date numbers, but in August, the median sales price were listed at $256,975, a 35.3% increase from August 2019. With the uncertainty about the effects of COVID-19 on the economy, it's difficult to predict what the forecast looks like for the real estate market. THOUGHTS ON SCHOOLS COVID PLANS: Staff writer Lauren Brant is working on a story about local school district's protocols for COVID-19. If any parents or students would like to share their thoughts on how the school year is going so far, contact Lauren at laurenb@montrosepress.com or at 970-252-7031. TODAY IN HISTORY: On Sept. 16, 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England toward America. For 66 days, 102 passengers lived aboard the ship in hopes of seeking fortune and religious freedom in the new land. While the pilgrims intended to land at Virginia, storms and winds blew them north to Cape Cod where they settled in Plymouth. To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim's voyage, Mayflower II, Plimoth's full-scale reproduction of the tall ship is docked at State Pier in Pilgrim Memorial State Park.

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Sheriff: Technology, deputies foil mail thief The package a man is accused of taking from a mailbox on Chipeta Road contained a nice set of speakers — and a hidden tracking device that led deputies right to him. Read More Latest sales and tax report reveals another month of growth for Montrose retailers The latest use and sales tax report from the City of Montrose indicates an increase in retail during the month of July, marking three straight months of improvement compared to 2019. Read More Advocates work to combat suicide as Center for Mental Health's walk-in clinic hits first-year mark Rana Shaner shares her story of survival in hopes of saving others — her way, she said, of giving back after she sought and received help for suicidal thoughts and attempts. Read More

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