For the people who truly love the great outdoors, there's no better state to live in than the state of Colorado. For those who love Colorado, there's no better place in it to enjoy the outdoors than to live on the Western Slope.

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Sure, Colorado is an expensive state. However, Fruita and Grand Junction remain two of the more affordable places to buy or rent a home. What was the deciding factor that helped you pull the trigger and buy the home you live in today?

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Western Colorado's Backyard

Where else on Earth can you enjoy the world's largest flattop mountain, practically in your backyard? From the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the Colorado National Monument, life in Fruita, Grand Junction, and Montrose rank high above any of the nine states I have lived in over the years, and I know people who have lived here their entire lives feel the same way.

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The Downside of Home Ownership in Colorado

While we all know Colorado is far from perfect, it is the place we call home and the state we love. The same goes for whichever town you live in on the Western Slope. Today, we're going to let out some steam with the help of our station app and talk about some of the things we would all love to change about home ownership in the place we love most.

So tap the chat button on our station app to tell us the part of home ownership in Colorado that frustrates you the most, and feel 'guilt-free' about doing so. We've shared several of the comments from those brave enough to go first in the gallery below and welcome more.

Coloradans Dish: Most Frustrating Parts of Home Ownership

We asked you to tell us what the most frustrating part of home ownership has been for you in Western Colorado over the years. Open our station app and hit the chat button to share your answer after scrolling through some of Grand Junction's very honest responses.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

UP NEXT: The 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Grand Junction

Did you know that Grand Junction is home to 22 different neighborhoods? We're taking a look at the ten most expensive ones according to real estate prices and the average rental cost. Which neighborhood do you think is at the top of the list? Scroll on to find out.

Gallery Credit: Wes Adams

MORE: 10 Unspoken Rules About Colorado That Newbies Should Know

Americans are constantly moving to the state of Colorado. In 2023, Census data shows an additional 19,167 residents came to the Centennial State. Some of them struggle to adjust to the ways of the Rocky Mountain people, while others easily adjust because they read and abide by our unspoken rules.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams