News from Vickie Hall, Realtor in Colorado

Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?

Mar 2, 2021 For Sellers

Tue, 02 March 2021 | Partner News

Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?

The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is determined by the suppl...

These 5 trends are driving the real estate inventory crisis

Mar 1, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 01 March 2021 | Agent Websites

These 5 trends are driving the real estate inventory crisis

This situation isn't just COVID- 19 related In March of last year, just as the pandemic lockdown was upon us, Brad Inman invited me on his podcast to discuss the looming crisis we both expected...

What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?

Mar 1, 2021 Buying Myths

Mon, 01 March 2021 | Partner News

What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. ...

February Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Feb 26, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 26 February 2021 | Public News

February Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The February Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for January shows listings DOWN 55.2% from January 2020. This lack of homes for sale (3,192)) is creating bidding wars agai...

Feb 26, 2021 For Sellers

Fri, 26 February 2021 | Partner News

It’s a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Over the past year, homeowners have gained an unprecedented opportunity to sell with great success while buyer demand is soaring. With homes selling twice as fast as they did last...

Keep your home network safe with this smart device

Feb 26, 2021 Product

Fri, 26 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Keep your home network safe with this smart device

With more people working from home, students engaging in distance learning, and smart home devices being connected to your home network, it’s important to keep that network safe. Firewalla is a p...

Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

Feb 25, 2021 Buying Myths

Thu, 25 February 2021 | Partner News

Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll ...

Pending-home sales declined 2.8% in January: NAR

Feb 25, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 25 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Pending-home sales declined 2.8% in January: NAR

Pending-home sales dropped 2.8 percent from December to January, marking the fifth-consecutive month-over-month decline, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Thu...

How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?

Feb 24, 2021 For Sellers

Wed, 24 February 2021 | Partner News

How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?

The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sal...

Realtors are the ones who make home happen

Feb 24, 2021 For Buyers

Wed, 24 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Realtors are the ones who make home happen

Despite the daily onslaught of market disruptors seeking to remove Realtors from the equation, there will always be a need for the personal touch in walking clients through the sale or purchase of the...

Metro Denver's housing market likely to keep booming

Feb 23, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 23 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Metro Denver's housing market likely to keep booming

Despite COVID, Denver homes sell at record highs Metro Denver housing market is 'HOT HOT HOT' Supply still can’t keep up with demand. New numbers from the Denver Metro Association of ...

The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You

Feb 23, 2021 Buying Myths

Tue, 23 February 2021 | Partner News

The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You

We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of...

Redfin: United States median home price now costs $330,500

Feb 22, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 22 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Redfin: United States median home price now costs $330,500

The pandemic’s effect on the real estate market has been quite the opposite of what many experts feared at the start of the outbreak — as inventory dwindled, home prices and sales both soared in 2...

Feb 22, 2021 For Buyers

Mon, 22 February 2021 | Partner News

Where Have All the Houses Gone?

In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed t...

Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

Feb 19, 2021 First Time Home Buyers

Fri, 19 February 2021 | Partner News

Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home. Locking in a low rate...

New construction permits soared in January 2021

Feb 19, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 19 February 2021 | Agent Websites

New construction permits soared in January 2021

Continuing a strong upward trend seen through the end of 2020, new construction permits soared in the first month of 2021 — even as starts and completions lagged slightly. Privately owned housing...

Knock expands to Tuscon and Colorado Springs, pushing total to 17 cities

Feb 18, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 18 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Knock expands to Tuscon and Colorado Springs, pushing total to 17 cities

Helping sellers sell before they buy and move without worrying about showings, Home Swap is now available in 17 markets across the country Two more cities in the western United States are eligible ...

Looking for an affordable apartment in Colorado? Prepare to feel the squeeze

Feb 17, 2021 For Renters

Wed, 17 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Looking for an affordable apartment in Colorado? Prepare to feel the squeeze

After tagging along on a few of my adult-daughter’s apartment-hunting trips, I was perplexed about why rent had skyrocketed in Colorado. Apartments are being built everywhere, especially in north...

Nationwide rent prices just keep climbing: CoreLogic

Feb 16, 2021 For Renters

Tue, 16 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Nationwide rent prices just keep climbing: CoreLogic

Nationwide rent prices rose 3.8 percent year-over-year in December, continuing an upward trend that has been largely unaffected by the pandemic. According to the latest Single-Family Rent Index rep...

4 Mortgage tech tools you need in your life

Feb 15, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 15 February 2021 | Agent Websites

4 Mortgage tech tools you need in your life

Prospective buyers are in good company if they’re hoping to buy a home in 2021. Many are eager to take advantage of low rates, creating even more competition for that perfect dream home. As properti...

Almost 90% of metros experience double-digit price gains in Q4: NAR

Feb 12, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 12 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Almost 90% of metros experience double-digit price gains in Q4: NAR

The fourth quarter of 2020 saw widespread year-over-year home price growth across all metro areas analyzed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), according to the association’s latest report...

5 Steps to get approved when you apply for a mortgage

Feb 11, 2021 For Buyers

Thu, 11 February 2021 | Agent Websites

5 Steps to get approved when you apply for a mortgage

Applying for a mortgage is pretty straightforward. You’ll choose a lender, start the application (typically online), and provide supporting documents like tax returns and bank statements to verif...

Feb 10, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 10 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Affordable cities are making a comeback

Over the last several months, America’s cities have waned in popularity as the suburbs found new life. But, recent data shows that cities are making a comeback, and young white-collar workers are se...

When in doubt, disclose... Top 10 disclosure musts

Feb 9, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 09 February 2021 | Agent Websites

When in doubt, disclose... Top 10 disclosure musts

My wife and I just purchased a historic property and were wondering how we could trace its history. It was a foreclosure, and the seller provided absolutely no information. As it turned out, we ne...

In struggling economy, mortgage rates remain low

Feb 8, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 08 February 2021 | Agent Websites

In struggling economy, mortgage rates remain low

It may be a new year and a new presidential administration, but mortgage rates are continuing to hover near all-time lows. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stayed flat from last week at 2.73...

Double-digit price gains in metro denver housing market carry over into 2021

Feb 5, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 05 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Double-digit price gains in metro denver housing market carry over into 2021

Metro Denver’s worsening imbalance between supply and demand has 2021 starting out with annual home price appreciation solidly into double-digit territory, according to the Market Trends Report out ...

Feb 4, 2021 For Buyers

Thu, 04 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Buying a condo? 5 negotiating tips

Single-family and multigenerational homes are seeing a massive surge of interest as families are spending far more time together at home. Now that they’re using their homes for work, daycare, school...

Tips for preparing a vacation home for sale

Feb 3, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 03 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Tips for preparing a vacation home for sale

As a real estate agent, my specialty is selling vacation properties in Cape Cod. I also live in the area, and it’s not usually until the summer that I start to see my neighbors returning to their pr...

Why sellers need a real estate agent: 7 risks home sellers takes when they go it alone

Feb 2, 2021 For Sellers

Tue, 02 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Why sellers need a real estate agent: 7 risks home sellers takes when they go it alone

In today's market, the stakes are high and there is so much pressure on everyone in the transaction. Reasons to have a real estate agent by your side It may be winter, but the temperature of ma...

Housing inventory in U.S. descends to all-time low

Feb 1, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 01 February 2021 | Agent Websites

Housing inventory in U.S. descends to all-time low

Homes for sale in rural areas across the nation plunged 44.4 percent year over year during the four weeks ending January 21, driving an all-time low in active listings, according to a new report from ...

RE/MAX executive reveals 2 things all agents should be doing right now

Jan 28, 2021 For Agents

Thu, 28 January 2021 | Agent Websites

RE/MAX executive reveals 2 things all agents should be doing right now

Appearing on Inman Connect's morning show, RE/MAX Chief Customer Officer Nick Bailey gave advice to agents on how to overcome the lack of housing inventory An inventory shortage shouldn’t be ...

Jan 28, 2021 For Buyers

Thu, 28 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Steps to own your dream home

It takes a lot of sacrifice to get out of debt and secure a solid financial foundation for yourself. Maybe you’ve rented a less-than-ideal house instead of buying one. Or maybe you’ve stayed in a ...

2021 Housing Market Predictions Report: Denver is expected to outpace many other cities in the nation

Jan 27, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 27 January 2021 | Agent Websites

2021 Housing Market Predictions Report: Denver is expected to outpace many other cities in the nation

Denver was named among the nation's top 5 hottest housing markets in a new report that predicts where people will be buying homes in 2021. While growth is expected in every large U.S. city, exp...

Challenges remain for 2021 but market will still be hot

Jan 26, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 26 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Challenges remain for 2021 but market will still be hot

In 2020, the housing market seemed continually flush with buyers as sellers became ever more scarce. Buyers, enticed by record-low mortgage rates, sought out new homes in droves, creating a rapid-pace...

Breaking down the numbers in Denver Metro's real estate rush

Jan 25, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 25 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Breaking down the numbers in Denver Metro's real estate rush

While the last year certainly kept consumers on the edges of their seats with the many ebbs and flows of the real estate market, Denver Metro turned what could have been a tragedy of a year into a suc...

Rent continue to grow fast despite pandemic

Jan 21, 2021 For Renters

Thu, 21 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Rent continue to grow fast despite pandemic

Rent prices across the country rose by 3.7 percent in November, a significant spike from 2.8 percent rise recorded during the same time last year. Unemployment has not managed to dampen rent growth...

Economist predicts Northern Colorado housing market will continue cruising in 2021

Jan 20, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 20 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Economist predicts Northern Colorado housing market will continue cruising in 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic may have dampened overall economic growth in 2020, the virus did little to slow down the red-hot residential real estate market in Northern Colorado. As recovery gains spee...

Real estate tech platform predicts 30% rise in home sales by end of January

Jan 19, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 19 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Real estate tech platform predicts 30% rise in home sales by end of January

If MoxiWorks predictions are correct, the US will see 422,000 home sales in January and another 447,000 in February, a significant increase from 2020 Real estate tech platform and marketing agency ...

Low inventory for homes across all of Colorado in December

Jan 18, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 18 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Low inventory for homes across all of Colorado in December

Metro Denver wasn’t the only housing market in Colorado that saw the cupboards empty and buyers starved as 2020 came to a close. It pretty much happened across most of the state, according to statis...

The Barry & Larry real estate radio show on 630 KHOW AM Makes First Broadcast from new state-of-the-art studio at RE/MAX Masters Millennium

Jan 15, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 15 January 2021 | Agent Websites

The Barry & Larry real estate radio show on 630 KHOW AM Makes First Broadcast from new state-of-the-art studio at RE/MAX Masters Millennium

Informative Program Showcases Variety of Guests and Topics in Live Format Saturday Mornings from Exciting New Facility in DTC Office GREENWOOD VILLAGE – James T. Wanzeck, Managing Broker and visi...

These two rooms need the most attention when you are ready to sell your home

Jan 14, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 14 January 2021 | Agent Websites

These two rooms need the most attention when you are ready to sell your home

If you’re planning to put your home on the market, it’s important to maximize your limited time and extra cash by focusing on the two “hot spots” in your home that are the primary focal points...

New initiative Aaims to boost home ownership Among Native Americans

Jan 13, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 13 January 2021 | Agent Websites

New initiative Aaims to boost home ownership Among Native Americans

CBC Mortgage Agency, a tribally owned housing finance agency, has launched an initiative to increase homeownership among Native Americans living off of reservations. South Jordan, Utah-based CBCMA ...

U.S. foreclosure filings decline as moratorium is extended through January

Jan 12, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 12 January 2021 | Agent Websites

U.S. foreclosure filings decline as moratorium is extended through January

U.S. foreclosure filings decreased 14 percent in November 2020 from the month before to a total of 10,042 properties with foreclosure filings (including default notices, scheduled auctions or bank rep...

2021 starts with mortgage rates at new record low

Jan 11, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 11 January 2021 | Agent Websites

2021 starts with mortgage rates at new record low

Despite predictions that mortgage rates would slowly tick back up in 2021, the new year opened this week with the same old story: mortgage rates hitting a new record low. The average rate for the ...

Rent drops in expensive cities as 2021 begins

Jan 8, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 08 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Rent drops in expensive cities as 2021 begins

A flood of people leaving pricey places like New York and Boston have sent rents in those cities plummeting, while rents in traditionally more affordable areas have climbed. San Francisco, New York...

Jan 7, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 07 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Housing market: what to expect in 2021

The housing market will enter 2021 blazing hot with off-the-charts demand and an extreme shortage of homes for sale. While the risk of a double-dip recession hovers in the background, home sales and p...

Metro Denver housing market surprises with record-setting year despite pandemic

Jan 6, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 06 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Metro Denver housing market surprises with record-setting year despite pandemic

Metro Denver’s housing market ended 2020 with a bang, popping the roof with a record-high number of home sales and busting through the basement with the fewest listings available for sale, according...

Jan 5, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 05 January 2021 | Agent Websites

How low will mortgage rates go in 2021?

Mortgage rates ended 2020 near a record low. Will record-breaking rates continue in 2021? Mortgage rates plummeted to historic lows in 2020, with the rate seemingly topping itself every week. The p...

Colorado stood out as one of the best states to live in 2020

Jan 4, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 04 January 2021 | Agent Websites

Colorado stood out as one of the best states to live in 2020

As we reflect back on 2020, we are reminded of the many challenges that the year presented. Although Colorado, as well as the rest of the country, has faced hardships, our home has garnered the attent...

Historic neighborhood lights up for the holidays, a rare listing comes on at $625,000

Dec 29, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 29 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Historic neighborhood lights up for the holidays, a rare listing comes on at $625,000

Denver’s historic Highlands neighborhood, where hopes run high for its reemergence as a dining hub after coronavirus moves into the rearview mirror, is suffering both sides of the pandemic’s econo...

GDP in Q3 of 2020: Housing and consumer spending are driving the recovery

Dec 28, 2020 Market Trend

Mon, 28 December 2020 | Agent Websites

GDP in Q3 of 2020: Housing and consumer spending are driving the recovery

The third and final estimate shows the GDP rose at an annualized rate of 33.4% in the third quarter from the second quarter of 2020. This strong growth nearly wipes out the pandemic-induced losses in ...

Cash no Longer the norm when It comes to buying a Denver home

Dec 23, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 23 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Cash no Longer the norm when It comes to buying a Denver home

Homebuyers who showed up with cash have long had an advantage in beating out the competition, but their grip on the market could be slipping. Seattle-based brokerage Redfin estimates that 15.2% of ...

December Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Dec 22, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 22 December 2020 | Public News

December Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The December Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for November shows listings DOWN 47% from November 2019. This lack of homes for sale (5,107)) is creating bidding wars agai...

Metro Denver Real Estate Market Predictions for 2021 Mostly Positive with Strong Sales but Modest Price Gains

Dec 22, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 22 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Metro Denver Real Estate Market Predictions for 2021 Mostly Positive with Strong Sales but Modest Price Gains

Americans have embraced every challenge, moved immovable obstacles, and defeated powerful enemies with steadfast determination since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. As we enter the New Year, mos...

Will Colorado become one of the most expensive states for housing in the next 10 years?

Dec 21, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 21 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Will Colorado become one of the most expensive states for housing in the next 10 years?

If the next 10 years are like the past 10 when it comes to home price appreciation, Colorado will become one of the most expensive states in the country for housing, according to Renofi, a website tha...

Colorado real estate market lacks inventory: what that means for consumers

Dec 18, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 18 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Colorado real estate market lacks inventory: what that means for consumers

Ever since the end of spring, real estate markets across Colorado have been surging with homebuying activity. Low-interest rates on 30-year mortgages coupled with the transition to working-from-home f...

Dec 17, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 17 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Colorado housing market

President of Windermere Real Estate Colorado, Eric Thompson, was interviewed by Windermere Real Estate’s chief economist Matthew Gardner on Colorado’s housing market. The interview offered an in-d...

Market will shine brighter for Denver home sellers than buyers in 2021

Dec 16, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 16 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Market will shine brighter for Denver home sellers than buyers in 2021

2021 brings strong sales but more modest price gains A lack of inventory and continued demand will keep sellers firmly in control of metro Denver’s housing market next year, but higher mortgage r...

Boulder Valley home prices fall in November

Dec 15, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 15 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Boulder Valley home prices fall in November

The residential real estate market remained remarkably tight across Northern Colorado and the Boulder Valley in November. Despite yearly lows in active listings in many of the local markets, prices...

Colorado real estate boom can’t be stopped as home sales continue to rise

Dec 14, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 14 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Colorado real estate boom can’t be stopped as home sales continue to rise

Although the close of 2020 is quickly approaching, the end of Colorado’s real estate boom is nowhere in sight. Homes across the state, including Denver’s six-county metro area, continue to fly off...

8 steps to hit the ground running in 2021

Dec 11, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 11 December 2020 | Agent Websites

8 steps to hit the ground running in 2021

The end of an era is upon us. This year will be long remembered for the quarantine, the COVID-19 pandemic, a historic presidential election and so much more. That said, we are experiencing a perfec...

2021 market for Western cities will excel amid strong

Dec 10, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 10 December 2020 | Agent Websites

2021 market for Western cities will excel amid strong

Next year is poised to be a good one for the real estate industry, according to a new report — but a handful of techie western cities are likely going to do especially well. The report, out Monda...

Low inventory causes metro denver housing market to slow

Dec 9, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 09 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Low inventory causes metro denver housing market to slow

Metro Denver’s housing market showed signs of running out of gas and stalling last month, with sales dropping sharply and higher-priced homes dominating a dwindling supply of available listings, acc...

Home construction at highest point since 2005 in Colorado Springs area

Dec 8, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 08 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Home construction at highest point since 2005 in Colorado Springs area

With more than 4,100 permits issued for single-family home construction through November in El Paso County, the area has reached a 15-year high for homebuilding. The area's housing market, whic...

Top 25 housing market in the country heading into 2021

Dec 7, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 07 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Top 25 housing market in the country heading into 2021

Millions of Americans have embraced the work-from-home life. And the shift toward remote working is beginning to influence where people call home. A new report from Realtor.com identified the housi...

Homesnap predicts: Low inventory and rising prices to continue in 2021

Dec 4, 2020 For Buyers

Fri, 04 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Homesnap predicts: Low inventory and rising prices to continue in 2021

While a large amount of buyers have continued to seek their dream home during the pandemic, inventory has declined and median sales have slowly increased. Based on an analysis of data from 2018 thr...

Dec 3, 2020 For Buyers

Thu, 03 December 2020 | Agent Websites

December: Best month to buy a home

Ever since states began easing restrictions on home showings and COVID-related business closures in late spring, the housing market has seen a flurry of homebuyer activity spurred by low interest rate...

October contract signings was up 20.2 percent from last year's levels: NAR

Dec 2, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 02 December 2020 | Agent Websites

October contract signings was up 20.2 percent from last year's levels: NAR

The number of pending home sales is far outpacing last year’s totals, according to data released Monday by the National Association of Realtors. October’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a for...

Planning to rent? things you need to be aware of Today's realities

Dec 1, 2020 For Renters

Tue, 01 December 2020 | Agent Websites

Planning to rent? things you need to be aware of Today's realities

Buying a house in this era of the coronavirus is an intensive experience: homes are selling faster than anyone imagined. You might think that renting is a temporary solution, but you should be aware o...

Eight things you need to know before buying new construction in 2020

Nov 30, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 30 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Eight things you need to know before buying new construction in 2020

With heated real estate markets throughout so many areas of the country, new construction is no exception. This sector of the market has been fast moving as the pandemic has motivated people to seek s...

Amount of mortgage purchases grows as rates hit all-time low

Nov 25, 2020 For Buyers

Wed, 25 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Amount of mortgage purchases grows as rates hit all-time low

Mortgage purchases and refinances ballooned this week as the average mortgage rate fell from 2.99 percent to 2.92 percent for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, a record low for the Mortgage Bankers Assoc...

Be careful: second-generation Ring video doorbells catching fire

Nov 24, 2020 Product

Tue, 24 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Be careful: second-generation Ring video doorbells catching fire

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission received 23 reports of second-generation Ring doorbells catching fire Amazon has recalled more than 350,000 of its second generation smart doorbells follow...

November Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Nov 24, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 24 November 2020 | Public News

November Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The November Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for October shows listings DOWN 46% from October 2019. This lack of homes for sale (4,442)) is creating bidding wars again....

Jefferson County opens survey about short-term rentals

Nov 23, 2020 For Renters

Mon, 23 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Jefferson County opens survey about short-term rentals

Jefferson County is seeking input from the public about short-term rentals in the unincorporated part of the county as part of a process to modify housing regulations. Currently, short-term rentals...

DOJ has filed an antitrust lawsuit against NAR, alleges illegal restraints on Realtor competition

Nov 20, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 20 November 2020 | Agent Websites

DOJ has filed an antitrust lawsuit against NAR, alleges illegal restraints on Realtor competition

Proposed settlement would require the trade group to repeal or change several rules the US Department of Justice deems anticompetitive The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit ...

Home prices rise in opportunity zones in the third quarter of 2020

Nov 19, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 19 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Home prices rise in opportunity zones in the third quarter of 2020

Median home prices increased in 74 percent of opportunity zones year over year, and rose by more than 10 percent in more than half of these zones, according to Attom Data Solution’s third quarter op...

Home Sales to reach 490K in November, 519k in December, according to MoxiWorks

Nov 18, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 18 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Home Sales to reach 490K in November, 519k in December, according to MoxiWorks

MoxiWorks, a real estate tech platform and marketing agency, projects a total of 490,000 U.S. home sales in November and 519,000 in December. According to data from the National Association of Realtor...

NAR’s Yun says median home price going up “too fast”

Nov 17, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 17 November 2020 | Agent Websites

NAR’s Yun says median home price going up “too fast”

Record-low housing inventory and low mortgage rates has driven home price increases throughout the year. The National Association of Realtors is saying that the median single-family home price grew ye...

Aspen: Where are all these homebuyers coming from?

Nov 16, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 16 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Aspen: Where are all these homebuyers coming from?

Throughout the summer and fall, Aspen locals have seen plenty of evidence of people visiting or moving here from different parts of the country. There seems to be a noticeable increase in vehicles wit...

Report shows Colorado Springs is not the only city with soaring housing costs

Nov 13, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 13 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Report shows Colorado Springs is not the only city with soaring housing costs

Colorado Springs has plenty of company when it comes to soaring housing costs. Single-family home prices in the Springs rose by a robust 13.6% in the third quarter when compared with the same perio...

Avoid these five big mistakes when buying your first home

Nov 12, 2020 For Buyers

Thu, 12 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Avoid these five big mistakes when buying your first home

Buying a home is often accompanied by anxiety, which is amplified for those seeking home ownership for the first time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and easier to fall into a few common traps. Here a...

Four of the five best cities to live in America are in Colorado

Nov 11, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 11 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Four of the five best cities to live in America are in Colorado

Colorado cities took four of the top five spots in the U.S. News and World Report listing of the Best Places to Live in the country in 2020-2021. Boulder took the top spot in the annual list, with ...

Since the start of the pandemic Denver has seen rents declining

Nov 10, 2020 For Renters

Tue, 10 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Since the start of the pandemic Denver has seen rents declining

The online real estate company Apartment List has been tracking a steady decline in Denver rents since the start of the pandemic. The analysis from apartment list put the median for a two-bedroom a...

The 25 hottest denver neighborhoods for young professionals in 2020

Nov 9, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 09 November 2020 | Agent Websites

The 25 hottest denver neighborhoods for young professionals in 2020

Sixty-three percent of millennials working from home across the U.S. are planning on buying a house directly as a result of their ability to work remotely, according to survey results released Wednesd...

Buyers, beware: The 12 myths of first-time home buying

Nov 6, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 06 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Buyers, beware: The 12 myths of first-time home buying

Here’s what Andrew Hall said about his experience buying his first home:“Annoying.’’ “There was a lot of hearsay’’ in the deal, Hall explained in an e-mail.“I kept wishing I could s...

Highlights of a competitive housing market

Nov 5, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 05 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Highlights of a competitive housing market

The nationwide housing market has been surprisingly strong throughout 2020. That said, some cities are experiencing higher demand than others. Denver is one such city. Earlier this year, median sale p...

Unexpected boom to small Colorado town due Covid-19

Nov 4, 2020 Market Trend

Wed, 04 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Unexpected boom to small Colorado town due Covid-19

Rural areas around the country are seeing their economies improve as city dwellers working remotely look for places to ride out the pandemic. SALIDA, Colo. — The last of the aspen and cottonwood ...

This Colorado Springs apartment community has the lowest density rate in the area

Nov 3, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 03 November 2020 | Agent Websites

This Colorado Springs apartment community has the lowest density rate in the area

Colorado-based developer Etkin Johnson Real Estate Partners, recently completed FalconView, a 288-unit apartment community located near the intersection of I-25 and InterQuest Parkway in Northern Colo...

Homeowners and renters will receive help from colorado housing connects

Nov 2, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 02 November 2020 | Agent Websites

Homeowners and renters will receive help from colorado housing connects

Colorado Housing Connects received a grant for $927,000 last month to help the organization serve people struggling to pay rent or keep their homes. Since the start of the pandemic, they have received...

Find a Sustainable 1-Bedroom Condo Among RiNo's Restaurant Row in Denver

Oct 30, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 30 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Find a Sustainable 1-Bedroom Condo Among RiNo's Restaurant Row in Denver

Sushi-spot Uchi is just the beginning of the dining options within two blocks—including Il Posto, Barcelona Wine Bar and tapas, Work & Class, Cart-Driver southern Italian, and The Ramble Hotel �...

Oct 29, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 29 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Colorado Springs ranks as nation's "most confident" metro area, according to survey

Several times, Colorado Springs has been one of the most desirable places to live and now has another No. 1 ranking to add to its trophy case, having one of the hottest housing markets. LinkedIn, t...

Maximize your tax refund with the CARES Act

Oct 28, 2020 Market Trend

Wed, 28 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Maximize your tax refund with the CARES Act

Roof coatings, which the IRS classifies as a maintenance expense, can be deducted in the current year as well. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was passed in late March, short...

Denver is experiencing its most competitive housing market in history

Oct 27, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 27 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Denver is experiencing its most competitive housing market in history

It’s a destination for tech workers fleeing the pricey Bay Area and for metropolitan East Coasters looking for more expansive outdoor space. The new work-from-anywhere culture of the coronavirus pan...

Reasons buyers should pull the trigger this season

Oct 26, 2020 For Buyers

Mon, 26 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Reasons buyers should pull the trigger this season

What better advertisement for residential real estate than a government-mandated sheltering in place? While that seems ancient history now, our homes were required (and still are) to function as offic...

Seller projects that'll help buyers fall in love

Oct 23, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 23 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Seller projects that'll help buyers fall in love

If homeowners could see their properties through buyers’ eyes, our jobs would be so much easier. Providing that buyer’s-eye view is something you, as their agent, need to do whenever they decide t...

Rent prices for single-family homes rising again

Oct 22, 2020 For Renters

Thu, 22 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Rent prices for single-family homes rising again

Rent price growth across the country rose above 2 percent for the first time since the pandemic started. According to the latest data released by CoreLogic on Tuesday, nationwide rent for a single-...

First-time sellers? Set home buyers expectations with these 7 truths

Oct 21, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 21 October 2020 | Agent Websites

First-time sellers? Set home buyers expectations with these 7 truths

How buyers find their new home has changed dramatically, and maybe even permanently, this year. Remember that what’s normal for us now is all new to sellers — especially the first-timers Charac...

Why FSBOs fail epically even in a hot market

Oct 20, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 20 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Why FSBOs fail epically even in a hot market

With so many red hot real estate markets across the country, DIY-minded sellers might get ahead of themselves and decide they can sell their own home. With low inventory levels and sky-high prices...

Oct 19, 2020 For Buyers

Mon, 19 October 2020 | Public News

How to Prepare for a Bidding War

-With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. -From pre-approval to making your best offer, here are three tips to make sur...

Since 2010 average apartment shrank 9.7%

Oct 19, 2020 Market Trend

Mon, 19 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Since 2010 average apartment shrank 9.7%

Centrally located, small and more affordable living spaces dominated the past decade, according to new data released by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors The average apartment unit size shrank by about 9....

October Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Oct 18, 2020 Market Trend

Sun, 18 October 2020 | Public News

October Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The October Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for September shows listings DOWN nearly 47% from September 2019. This lack of homes for sale (7,051)) is creating bidding w...

Since 2017 median home prices see greatest annual growth

Oct 16, 2020 Market Trend

Fri, 16 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Since 2017 median home prices see greatest annual growth

The U.S. median home price stayed near its summer peak of $350,000 and hit record-high year-over-year growth of 12.9 percent during the first week of October, according to realtor.com’s weekly housi...

Suburban living: New trend for millennials with kids

Oct 15, 2020 Market Trend

Thu, 15 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Suburban living: New trend for millennials with kids

According to surveys from the National Association of Realtors, millennials with kids are showing an increased desire for bigger homes and larger yards than they did before the coronavirus pandemic. ...

Mortgage rates have been looking good: How low will they go?

Oct 14, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 14 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Mortgage rates have been looking good: How low will they go?

The big story Mortgage rates have been remarkably low for quite a while now, and there are a few reasons as to why. Part of this has to with the notable recent volatility of tech stocks such as App...

10 reasons buyers are swiping left on your listing

Oct 13, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 13 October 2020 | Agent Websites

10 reasons buyers are swiping left on your listing

Sellers must learn how to manage the 7-10 seconds a potential buyer will spend on their listing. If buyers don't like something, it’s on to the next one. As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ...

Three marketing ideas for luxury listings during the holidays

Oct 12, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 12 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Three marketing ideas for luxury listings during the holidays

It’s been a challenging year, to say the least. Believe it or not, it’s coming to a close, which means the holidays are right around the corner. But because this year is the unusual year that it i...

Bridge Investment Group bought Pembrooke on the Green apartments for $163 million

Oct 9, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 09 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Bridge Investment Group bought Pembrooke on the Green apartments for $163 million

A Salt Lake City-based real estate investment management firm added to its Colorado holdings with the highest-priced multifamily deal to close to date this year in the Denver metro area. Bridge Inv...

Four Colorado Cities Make Livability.com Top 100 List

Oct 8, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 08 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Four Colorado Cities Make Livability.com Top 100 List

Fort Collins Ranked Number One in the Nation; Longmont, Castle Rock, Loveland Named in Top 50 Fort Collins, Colorado, has been ranked the number one city in America by Livability.com, outpacing mor...

Intense market demand: New median US home price record

Oct 7, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 07 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Intense market demand: New median US home price record

Amid intense market demand and low inventory, the U.S. median home price hit a record high of $319,769 in the 4 weeks ending September 27, according to data from Redfin. The 14 percent year-over-ye...

Now Denver has one of the most competitive housing markets in America

Oct 6, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 06 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Now Denver has one of the most competitive housing markets in America

In September, Denver had a record-low number of homes for sale, not by a little, but by nearly half. There were 3,041 single-family homes listed for sale, down from the previous low of 5,693 in Septem...

How real estate market is managing through COVID-19

Oct 5, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 05 October 2020 | Agent Websites

How real estate market is managing through COVID-19

As the repercussions of COVID-19 began to unfold, CBRE – and the world – saw building after building close in quick succession. Property managers rushed skillfully in the flurry of closings to ide...

Commercial real estate in metro Denver is improving

Oct 2, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 02 October 2020 | Agent Websites

Commercial real estate in metro Denver is improving

If the last recession walloped overstretched housing markets, commercial real estate brokers in Denver are bracing for the hardest blows to come their way this time around. But they also remain hopefu...

How to make your home cozy, comfy, warm and inviting to help sell it quicker and for a great price

Oct 1, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 01 October 2020 | Agent Websites

How to make your home cozy, comfy, warm and inviting to help sell it quicker and for a great price

Have you ever stumbled upon a photo of a home that looks cozy and beautifully decorated, and then wish that your home looked like that? Creating an inviting home that feels warm, comfy, and friendly i...

Aspen Heights Partners has started construction on luxury multifamily project in Lakewood

Sep 30, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 30 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Aspen Heights Partners has started construction on luxury multifamily project in Lakewood

Aspen Heights Partners, a vertically integrated real estate developer of lifestyle-oriented residential communities, has started construction on a 351-unit multifamily community on Wadsworth Boulevard...

Checklist: 5 must-do's for sellers in today's market

Sep 29, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 29 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Checklist: 5 must-do's for sellers in today's market

Unfortunately, we are going into yet another month of the COVID-19 pandemic. People across the country have been forced to realize this as a new normal, with a new set of rules that govern our lives d...

3 low cost actions that help home-sellers achieve 'sky-high ROI'

Sep 28, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 28 September 2020 | Agent Websites

3 low cost actions that help home-sellers achieve 'sky-high ROI'

Buying a house is the biggest investment in most people’s lives, a house represents a powerful emotional space. As the pandemic has reminded us, no place in life is more important than “home.” ...

Demands and expectations of the perfect home have changed

Sep 25, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 25 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Demands and expectations of the perfect home have changed

Among all the shifts that have happened this year, the fact that businesses rely on a distributed workforce has become an accepted fact; as a result, we know homeowners spend the majority of their tim...

Helping buyers make their second homes into their first homes

Sep 24, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 24 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Helping buyers make their second homes into their first homes

For many luxury buyers, a dream home is within reach — in fact, they might already own one. As homeowners adapt to remote work, it’s easier than ever to live full-time in vacation properties and l...

Real estate developer Urban Frontier Inc. proposes Residence Inn near Children’s Hospital Broomfield campus

Sep 23, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 23 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Real estate developer Urban Frontier Inc. proposes Residence Inn near Children’s Hospital Broomfield campus

Denver real estate developer Urban Frontier Inc. has submitted plans to build a 119-unit Residence Inn near a key junction near Interstate 25 in Broomfield. According to site plans submitted to Bro...

Denver Metro’s real estate market sales have not stopped going into the fall

Sep 22, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 22 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Denver Metro’s real estate market sales have not stopped going into the fall

Over the past few months, the Denver Metro real estate market has shown strength and resilience. Despite the uncertainties of the fall quickly approaching, such as the start of cold and flu season, th...

Covid-19 has pushed for safer office builds

Sep 21, 2020 Market Trend

Mon, 21 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Covid-19 has pushed for safer office builds

Colorado’s developers and architects normally design office buildings to be resilient in the face floods, fires and those seemingly ever-changing tenant tastes. And while the desire for office space...

Why 'Missing Middle Housing' should become popular again

Sep 18, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 18 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Why 'Missing Middle Housing' should become popular again

Housing harkening back to the 1940s could be just what the market needs in 2020. Duplexes, fourplexes, cottage courts, and courtyard buildings are all examples of “missing middle housing,” a conce...

Tips to get your listing ready for a 360 Virtual Tour

Sep 17, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 17 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Tips to get your listing ready for a 360 Virtual Tour

COVID-19 crisis has been bringing so many changes and the demand for 360-degree virtual home tours is one of them. Buyers and sellers alike want options to view homes remotely and keep everyone involv...

Airbnb is having a new trend... long-term bookings are on the rise

Sep 16, 2020 Market Trend

Wed, 16 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Airbnb is having a new trend... long-term bookings are on the rise

Airbnb has experienced a wave of ups and downs over the course of the pandemic, and now, bookings appear to be on the upswing again as the company experienced a 22 percent year-over-year increase in c...

Newly upgraded Castle Rock day care has a new owner

Sep 15, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 15 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Newly upgraded Castle Rock day care has a new owner

A new owner-user purchased a retail property in Castle Rock for $1.13 million and will bring its early learning center to the space. Buyer 1354 Park St LLC purchased the 5,797-square-foot retail pr...

Virtual Schools are Changing Homebuyer Needs

Sep 15, 2020 For Buyers

Tue, 15 September 2020 | Public News

Virtual Schools are Changing Homebuyer Needs

With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. If you’re trying to make room for your fam...

Average sold price of homes in metro Denver for August surpasses a record $600,000

Sep 14, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 14 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Average sold price of homes in metro Denver for August surpasses a record $600,000

Even though single-family homes and condominiums available for sale in August were down approximately 50 percent from a year ago, buyers were still snatching up homes in rapid fashion. A total of 5,59...

September Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Sep 14, 2020 For Sellers

Mon, 14 September 2020 | Public News

September Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The September Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for August shows listings DOWN 40% to 8,019 from August 2019. This lack of homes for sale (inventory of homes) is creating...

Luxury Home Market in America is Boosting Economic Recover

Sep 11, 2020 Market Trend

Fri, 11 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Luxury Home Market in America is Boosting Economic Recover

Demand for big-ticket second homes is propping up the housing sector of the economy, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Stay-at-home orders and social distancing have put a new v...

Buyers Close on Record Number of Homes and Condos in July

Sep 10, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 10 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Buyers Close on Record Number of Homes and Condos in July

Ignoring both the pandemic and a dismal economy, buyers in metro Denver closed on a record number of homes in July, driving sales prices to record highs, according to the Denver Metro Association of R...

Advantages of hiring a real estate agent

Sep 9, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 09 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Advantages of hiring a real estate agent

The process of buying or selling a house can be very stressful without help. Hiring a real estate agent can be really helpful for the process, here is our list of the top six benefits: MoneyNo mat...

Plans to build a 1M sf of office space at Peña Station Next

Sep 8, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 08 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Plans to build a 1M sf of office space at Peña Station Next

KDC a leading developer of corporate build-to-suit campus projects, entered a partnership with master developer L.C. Fulenwider Inc. to build the new project of more than 1 million square feet of buil...

How do capitalization rates impact commercial real estate values?

Sep 7, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 07 September 2020 | Agent Websites

How do capitalization rates impact commercial real estate values?

Commercial property values recently were hitting peaks with investors rushing to invest in high-quality commercial real estate as yields on other assets like Treasurys continued to languish. Now the t...

Fear of loss hits Denver housing market?

Sep 4, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 04 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Fear of loss hits Denver housing market?

Despite the consequences that COVID-19 brought for the economy, Denver real estate market has not slowed down. Sales have actually accelerated in recent months, and bidding wars that had seemed a thin...

Sep 3, 2020 Real Estate

Thu, 03 September 2020 | Agent Websites

What is next for Colorado's real estate market

The number of homes and condos sold in July, was a record in Denver. Something the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) said indicates the housing market is detached from the struggles of the n...

Sep 2, 2020 Market Trend

Wed, 02 September 2020 | Agent Websites

6 Real estate trends for fall

The coronavirus crisis has brought “unprecedented” changes.The U.S. economy has experienced a record jump in unemployment, record-low mortgage rates and a whipsawing stock market. All of that leav...

Housing Market: one of the hottest trends in a pandemic

Sep 1, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 01 September 2020 | Agent Websites

Housing Market: one of the hottest trends in a pandemic

As consequence of the Covid-19, an interesting phenomenon was occurring across the country. Americans have been moving. In fact, the National Association of Realtors found in their recent June report ...

Real estate trends that have emerged from the covid-19

Aug 31, 2020 Market Trend

Mon, 31 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Real estate trends that have emerged from the covid-19

Today’s real estate trends reflect the reality that, after months of quarantine, Americans who have not been economically impacted by the pandemic are looking at their homes and realizing that they ...

Faustson tool founder plans a new project in sun valley

Aug 28, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 28 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Faustson tool founder plans a new project in sun valley

The founder of an Arvada-based aerospace products manufacturer plans to build nine-story apartment building in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood. The project, submitted earlier this month, would be d...

Mortgage rates experienced some volatility

Aug 27, 2020 Market Trend

Thu, 27 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Mortgage rates experienced some volatility

Housing statistics of the past week's has showed that recovery from the economic impact of the coronavirus has been much faster than anticipated. Last month, sales of previously owned (existing) h...

New project is completed in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood

Aug 26, 2020 Real Estate

Wed, 26 August 2020 | Agent Websites

New project is completed in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood

The $6.6 million recently completed construction by Taylor Kohrs is a low-income housing tax credit project in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The wood-frame building is 26,022 square feet in fi...

Hottest ZIP codes in the USA: Colorado Springs first on the list

Aug 25, 2020 Real Estate

Tue, 25 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Hottest ZIP codes in the USA: Colorado Springs first on the list

Millennials keep moving away from cities during the pandemic looking for more affordable housing and space to raise a family, according to Realtor.com’s annual list of hottest ZIP codes in the USA. ...

Lone Tree’s first affordable residential project

Aug 24, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 24 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Lone Tree’s first affordable residential project

Two new residential projects are planned for the RidgeGate community in Lone Tree at the transit-oriented district site on the east side of the community: a market-rate apartment complex and housing ...

Despite Covid-19, Colorado’s housing market broke records this summer

Aug 20, 2020 Market Trend

Thu, 20 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Despite Covid-19, Colorado’s housing market broke records this summer

The real estate market across Colorado broke records in July as buyers raced to snap up a dwindling supply of homes for sale. A record 10,771 single-family homes sold statewide, increasing 15.7% co...

Denver's average single-family home price hit a record in July 2020

Aug 19, 2020 Market Trend

Wed, 19 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Denver's average single-family home price hit a record in July 2020

Despite to dismal economy due to COVID-19, Denver’s average single-family home price exceeds $600,000 for first time. Last month 6,664 homes sold in the 11-county Denver Metro, according to the late...

Covid-19 and impact on investment property market

Aug 18, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 18 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Covid-19 and impact on investment property market

Hindsight is classically 20-20, but it’s difficult to imagine that on Jan. 1, 2020, any participant in Colorado’s retail investment market could’ve accurately predicted the dramatic shift we enc...

Denver Metro Area Weekly housing market statistics: August 10, 2020

Aug 10, 2020 Real Estate

Mon, 10 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Denver Metro Area Weekly housing market statistics: August 10, 2020

These are the highlights of week-to-week market statistics for Denver Metro Area: The Median Closed Price for homes was $468,500, 2% increase from last week and 10% higher than this week last yea...

Today’s Buyers Are Serious about Purchasing a Home

Aug 4, 2020 For Buyers

Tue, 04 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Today’s Buyers Are Serious about Purchasing a Home

Today’s homebuyers are not just talking about their plans, they’re actively engaged in the buying process – and they’re serious about it. A recent report by the National Association of Home Bu...

Key indicators show that denver is not entering a housing bubble

Aug 1, 2020 Market Trend

Sat, 01 August 2020 | Agent Websites

Key indicators show that denver is not entering a housing bubble

Ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been whispers of a housing bubble forming in the Denver Metro real estate market. With the virus scaring consumers out of the marketplace in t...

Low mortgage rates drive record housing market rebound of 20% in June 2020

Jul 25, 2020 Market Trend

Sat, 25 July 2020 | Agent Websites

Low mortgage rates drive record housing market rebound of 20% in June 2020

The economy may be on life support due to COVID-19, but housing sales across the nation soared in June 2020, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. It found that housing sale...

Jan 10, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 10 January 2020 | Public News

Buyers Are Waiting For Your Home

There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your House If you’re following what’s happening in the housing market right now, you know that many people believe the winter months aren’t a good...

Dec 24, 2019 Other

Tue, 24 December 2019 | Public News

The Santa Tracker and NORAD story

There is such a fun story behind the history of NORAD's Santa Tracker. In 1955 a Sear's advertisement had a typo for a Santa hotline. The incorrect phone number actually went to a secret red...

Some Sellers Want Convenience Over Profits

Jun 24, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 24 June 2019 | Public News

Some Sellers Want Convenience Over Profits

Picture from Colorado Association of Realtors Some sellers want convenience over profits. For those type of sellers, an ibuyer might be a consideration. At the press of a button you can recei...

February Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview

Mar 24, 2019 Real Estate

Sun, 24 March 2019 | Public News

February Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview

In this February Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview we continue to see an increase in homes for sale – 35% increase over the same month the prior year. That continues to be great news for buye...

Mar 24, 2019 Real Estate

Sun, 24 March 2019 | Public News

Tips for Buying Your Retirement Home

Picture from RE/MAX.com/blog If you're thinking about buying your retirement home, here's some tips: 1) Location, location, location - also applies to retirement homes; 2) Don't Del...

Feb 11, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 11 February 2019 | Public News

Homeowner Tax Deductions

You probably remember that there were tax law changes that might affect your 2018 tax return. Here's a list of the major areas that might affect you as a homeowner: -Standard Deduction Chang...

3 Repairs to Consider Before Listing Your Home

Jan 8, 2019 Real Estate

Tue, 08 January 2019 | Public News

3 Repairs to Consider Before Listing Your Home

Picture from Realtor Magazine If you're thinking about selling your home, here's three repairs that could save your sale and be cost effective: 1) Fix Flooring Flaws 2) Repair Water S...

Dec 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate ABC's A-K

Like many other industries, the real estate industry has its own lingo. But buying a home is your biggest investment, so you want to understand the terms that you are hearing. What's the differe...

Dec 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate ABC's L - Z

Like many other industries, the real estate industry has its own lingo. But buying a home is your biggest investment, so you want to understand the terms that you are hearing. What's the differe...

9 Real Estate Trends to Watch for in 2019

Dec 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 December 2018 | Public News

9 Real Estate Trends to Watch for in 2019

Pictures from Colorado Association of Realtors Here are 9 Real Estate Trends Expected in 2019: 1. Wanted: More homes for sale 2. Home prices will keep going up 3. Mortgage rates will continu...

Bidding Wars for Real Estate at 8 year low

Dec 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 December 2018 | Public News

Bidding Wars for Real Estate at 8 year low

Chart from Nation Mortgage Professional Good news for buyers - bidding wars are the lowest they have been in the last 8 years. Redfin has been tracking bidding wars since 2011. Last year 45% ...

More Homes will Sell Below Their Asking Price

Dec 15, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 15 December 2018 | Public News

More Homes will Sell Below Their Asking Price

Picture from Magazine Realtor According to a new forecast, in the first quarter of 2019, 77% of homes will sell below their asking price. Sellers need to get more realistic about the changing ma...

Dec 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate Can Build Wealth

Picture from Forbes There are numerous reasons that real estate can build wealth. Besides appreciation that most other asset classes have, real estate can have: -cash flow -depreciation -le...

Dec 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 December 2018 | Public News

Winter is a Good Season to Buy a Home

Winter can be a better time to buy a home instead of spring or summer. The sellers that have their homes on the market tend to be very motivated to sell and move. Fewer buyers are out in the market ...

Dec 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 December 2018 | Public News

Conforming Loan Limits Increased

Picture from HousingWire Conforming loan limits have increased for the third year in a row. They increased 6.9% from $453,100 to $484,350. That applies to any mortgage loan that is sold to Fa...

Dec 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 December 2018 | Public News

US Housing Market Slowing Down

Picture from HousingWire.com Housing Market is slowing down across the nation. Goldman cites three main reasons: 1) Mortgage Rates are Continuing to Rise 2) Home Prices are Rising Faster ...

Nov 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 25 November 2018 | Public News

Benefits of Home Ownership

Have you ever heard people complaining about the renters in the neighborhood? It seems like the renters let their home and yard deteriorate. They are missing the "Pride of Ownership". The...

Proposal to reduce need for appraisal for government backed mortgages

Nov 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 25 November 2018 | Public News

Proposal to reduce need for appraisal for government backed mortgages

Picture from Housingwire.com For Government backed mortgage loans, Federal Regulators are proposing to decrease appraisal requirement for homes $400,000 or lower. The current threshhold is $25...

Nov 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 November 2018 | Public News

Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

One thing to educate yourself about before buying a home is the hidden costs of buying and owning a home. Most people are aware about the cost of an inspection and appraisal. But these are 5 other t...

Nov 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 November 2018 | Public News

Scary Real Estate Terms

Picture from RE/MAX.com/blog Every industry has their own language and own terms. But these terms have to do with one of the biggest purchases you will make. That helps make them more scary a...

Details on Popular Places to live in Colorado

Nov 11, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 11 November 2018 | Public News

Details on Popular Places to live in Colorado

"From the hustle and bustle of Denver, to the charming streets of Steamboat Springs, and the quaint neighborhoods of Littleton, Colorado has area has so much to offer. Whether you're searching...

Nov 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 04 November 2018 | Public News

2019 Housing Market Forecast

Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors®, recently gave his 2019 housing forecast. Several key points he made: - home prices to continue to increase, though at a slo...

Nov 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 04 November 2018 | Public News

Best Time to Buy a New Home

Picture from New Home Source Most people think that spring is the best time to buy a home. Well, it's definitely the busiest time to buy a home. Plus that timing makes the most sense for ...

Oct 27, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 27 October 2018 | Public News

Denver Real Estate Market Cooling

Picture from Denverite.com Prices are still rising but the hot seller's market is cooling some. RE/MAX found home sale closings were down 19% in Sept. 2018 from Sept. 2017. Nationally sales...

Don't worry about these item while house hunting

Oct 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 21 October 2018 | Public News

Don't worry about these item while house hunting

While house hunting, there are numerous things to consider. However, according to Zillow, these are 10 items that you should not be worried about: 1) A Home's Age; 2) Paint Colors; 3) Wonky Wall...

Oct 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 21 October 2018 | Public News

Home Defect Warning Signs

When you are starting to look at homes, besides looking at the neighborhood, floor plan and upgrades, you should also watch for these possible home defect warning signs: -Overpowering scent (bad sc...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for September

Oct 11, 2018 Market Trend

Thu, 11 October 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for September

We continue to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had a 20% increase in homes for sale in Sept 2018 (12,024) over Sept 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 6.7% from a year ago. The Averag...

Oct 11, 2018 Real Estate

Thu, 11 October 2018 | Public News

What Determines Your Interest Rate

When you start thinking about buying a home, you probably start doing research on interest rates. When you look online, you see different answers as to what current interest rates are. Sometime that...

New Home or Resale Home - which is right for you?

Oct 6, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 06 October 2018 | Public News

New Home or Resale Home - which is right for you?

Since this article is written for a new home magazine, the focus seems to be on the advantages of buying new: -Energy Consumption/Green Building -Flexibility for Space & Wiring Customization -Repla...

25 Top Denver Area Neighborhoods to Live In

Oct 2, 2018 Education/Classes

Tue, 02 October 2018 | Public News

25 Top Denver Area Neighborhoods to Live In

5280's 2nd annual list of the Mile High City's Most Livable neighborhoods is out. They used 4 variables to determine their ranking: Crime Data, Home Prices, School Rankings and an X factor. ...

Sep 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 September 2018 | Public News

Fall Bring Price Drops

Picture from Realtor.com Magazine Redfin reports that 1 out of every 4 home seller dropped their asking price for the month between mid August to mid Sept. We are experiencing more homes on ...

How Much Will the Utility Bills Cost for a Particular Home?

Sep 30, 2018 For Services Providers

Sun, 30 September 2018 | Public News

How Much Will the Utility Bills Cost for a Particular Home?

Picture from Cohomeblog.recolorado.com Whether you're are thinking about renting or buying a home, one thing that will take a bite out of your budget is the utility bills. Here's a way...

Sep 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 September 2018 | Public News

Frozen Credit Files

After the latest Equifax data breach more and more consumers are opting to freeze their credit files to help prevent fraud. Not a bad idea. BUT that could cause problems when applying for a mortgage...

Home Buying - Read and Understand the Contract

Sep 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 September 2018 | Public News

Home Buying - Read and Understand the Contract

This article has the regular advice on things to do before buying a home. But it also adds one important step - read and understand the offer contract. The Colorado Real Estate Commission approved c...

Sep 16, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 16 September 2018 | Public News

Ray of Sunshine for Home Buyers

Picture from Denver Metro Association of Realtors The last 4 years has been the strongest sellers' market in our lifetime. That has made things very difficult for buyers. But now we're ...

Sep 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 September 2018 | Public News

Baby Boomers Are Not Eager to Downsize

Picture from Housingwire.com Trulia did a study on homeowners 65 years & older and compared the results to a similar survey 10 years ago. Some of the key findings were: -Baby Boomers are work...

Sep 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 September 2018 | Public News

How Does a Buyer Determine What to Offer?

Now that you've found your perfect home, how do you decide how much to offer? You can't just use a formula to determine what to offer. You need your agent to do some research and homework for ...

Sep 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 September 2018 | Public News

10 Ways to Lose a House

Picture from REMAX.com The real estate market is very competitive for buyers. Besides the tough competition, here's 10 additional Ways to Lose a House and make the home buying experience mor...

Experts say these are the best times of year to buy a home

Sep 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 September 2018 | Public News

Experts say these are the best times of year to buy a home

The perfect time for sellers to sell their home and get the best price is in spring and summer. If you are a buyer during that time period, it might feel like a stampede. The lack of homes for sale,...

Aug 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 25 August 2018 | Public News

What is MIP on a Mortgage Loan?

Picture from Realtor.com Your lender is referring to a MIP charge on top of your interest and prinicpal payment on your mortgage? You may wonder what that is and why you have to pay for it. M...

Which Denver Metro Cities have a Rent Decrease this year

Aug 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 25 August 2018 | Public News

Which Denver Metro Cities have a Rent Decrease this year

Everyone knows that home prices have been continually going up; but rents are also going up. A "new analysis found that one-bedroom rent in Denver went up on a month-by-month basis by a higher pe...

Aug 18, 2018 For Buyers

Sat, 18 August 2018 | Public News

Helpful Things to Know About Moving

Picture from Prospects Plus Moving is one of the most stressful events in life. Proper planning can help limit the stress. Besides the 4 tips in the above article, one of the best tips I have...

Aug 18, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 18 August 2018 | Public News

Mortgage Rates take a Breather

Photo from MarketWatch So far in 2018 the 30-year-fixed has averaged 4.44%, up from 3.99% in 2017. Experts have expected rates to rise to 5.0% by the end of the year. But we're now experien...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for July

Aug 11, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 11 August 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for July

Good news for buyers. We continue to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had an 16.3% increase in homes for sale in July 2018 (11,229) over July 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 7.3% f...

Aug 11, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 11 August 2018 | Public News

Have Home Prices Hit Their Peak?

The experts expected this summer to be the most competitive housing market in history. However, the expected rush of offers for the limited amount of homes on the market hasn't happened. Mortgag...

Denver Neighborhood ranked in Top 5 Neighborhoods in the Nation

Aug 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 04 August 2018 | Public News

Denver Neighborhood ranked in Top 5 Neighborhoods in the Nation

Picture from Realtormag ATTOM Data Solutions evaluated affordability, home price appreciation, school scores, crime rates, unemployment rates and property taxes of 10,000 neighborhoods. The Hunt...

Aug 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 04 August 2018 | Public News

Is a Home Warranty Worth the Cost?

Home warranties frequently cost around $450.00. A listener asks Dave Ramsey if he thinks a home warranty is worthwhile to purchase. The point Dave made was that a home warranty company could not sta...

Is the Real Estate Market Starting To Cool a Bit?

Jul 29, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 29 July 2018 | Public News

Is the Real Estate Market Starting To Cool a Bit?

Graph from National Association of Realtors Industry experts are starting to see signs that may indicate that the real estate market is starting to cool down a bit. Some buyers have been sitting ...

Jumbo Loans with 5% down and no mortgage insurance

Jul 20, 2018 Real Estate

Fri, 20 July 2018 | Public News

Jumbo Loans with 5% down and no mortgage insurance

Picture from Housingwire.com Homes are appreciating so rapidly that more and more buyers are now needing jumbo mortgage loans instead of conforming loans. More and more companies are designing p...

Can Congress Fix the Broken Credit Reporting System?

Jul 15, 2018 Other

Sun, 15 July 2018 | Public News

Can Congress Fix the Broken Credit Reporting System?

Picture from Housingwire.com In the Senate hearings there were two major concerns: 1) Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's lack of ability to penalize credit bur...

Jul 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 July 2018 | Public News

Home Prices in Denver area hold steady

Graph from Denver Metro Association of Realtors Good news for buyers. Median June home prices in the Denver metro area remained unchanged from the month of May. July is frequently the seasonal ...

Jul 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 July 2018 | Public News

Home Sellers are Using Spycams

Is there a video or recording device in this bookshelf? It's bad enough that homebuyers are competing with many other buyers. But now they have another disadvantage. More and more sellers hav...

Breather From Escalating Mortgage Interest Rates

Jul 1, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 01 July 2018 | Public News

Breather From Escalating Mortgage Interest Rates

Picture from Housing Wire Freddie Mac reports that mortgage interest rates are stablizing. As of June 28th 30 year fixed mortgage rates have decreased 4 in the past 5 weeks to 4.55% Industry ...

Real Estate Wire Transfers Become Targets for Criminals

Jul 1, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 01 July 2018 | Public News

Real Estate Wire Transfers Become Targets for Criminals

Picture from Housing Wire Criminals are always finding new ways to steal your money. One of the latest techniques is to redirect wire transfers. Historically, title companies would send the len...

Jun 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 23 June 2018 | Public News

Prepare to Visit Open Houses

Picture from ReColorado.com Some advanced preparation will help your Open House tour be more productive: -Research neighborhoods and Open Houses scheduled for your preferred day & time -Pla...

Jun 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 23 June 2018 | Public News

What You can Learn at an Open House

Going to an Open House is a good way to learn about a particular home and that neighborhood. But here are some do's and don'ts. -Politely ask Questions - ask about the home, motivations fo...

Jun 17, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 17 June 2018 | Public News

What does my Credit Score Mean?

Picture from Nova Home Loans Before you apply for a mortgage loan, you will most likely want to find out what your credit score is and what it means. The higher your credit score the less risk y...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for May

Jun 10, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 10 June 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for May

We contine to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had an 11% increase in homes for sale in May 2018 (8,625) over May 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 9.6% from a year ago. The Average ...

Jun 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 02 June 2018 | Public News

Glossary to Mortgage Lending Terms

Picture from Nova Home LoansWhen you start looking for a mortgage loan, you're greeted with a foreign language - the language of mortgages. Here's a helpful Glossary of Mortgage Terms. ...

How to Buy & Sell a Home at the Same Time - Part I

May 27, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 27 May 2018 | Public News

How to Buy & Sell a Home at the Same Time - Part I

Unless you're a first time buyer, chances are good that you also have a home to sell in order to buy a new one. Coordinating that sell and then the buy scenario can be challenging and tricky. ...

How to Avoid these 10 Real Estate Deal Killers

May 20, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 20 May 2018 | Public News

How to Avoid these 10 Real Estate Deal Killers

In the home buying process there are so many moving parts and so many people involved that it's not unusual to run into snags that end up killing the deal. About 1 out of every 3 transactions rig...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for April

May 12, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 12 May 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for April

The biggest problem that the Denver metro real estate market has had is the lack of homes for sale. That improved a lot in April. There was a 12.0% increase in "Active" homes for sale in Apr...

May 12, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 12 May 2018 | Public News

Open House Etiquette

Picture from REcolorado blog Do's - Greet the Agent - to let him/her know you are there Don'ts - Ring the doorbell or knock - if the agent is talking to other customers, they may not be ...

May 6, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 06 May 2018 | Public News

Win a Bidding War for Your Next Home

Picture from www.Interest.com In our current market, there are many buyers competing for a few homes for sale. Here's some tips from www.Interest.com on how to win the bidding war for your...

Apr 28, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 28 April 2018 | Public News

10 Questions to Ask Your Future Realtor

Picture from Realtor.comYour realtor helps you navigate thru probably the biggest purchase in your life. Here's 10 questions that will help you find the realtor that's right for you. 1) ...

Freddie Mac expanding 3% down payment program

Apr 28, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 28 April 2018 | Public News

Freddie Mac expanding 3% down payment program

One of the biggest obstacles for homebuyers is coming up with the down payment. Freddie Mac is expanding their 3% down payment program to remove geographic or income restrictions. That will allow ...

Apr 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 21 April 2018 | Public News

Put Your Tax Refund Into Your Home

Picture from cohomeblog.recolorado.com Here are three ways you can put your tax refund into your home. 1) If you're a buyer, use your tax refund to increase the money you're saving for...

Apr 14, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 14 April 2018 | Public News

How to Get Over the Home that Got Away

In this competitive seller's market, buyers find themselves frequently bidding against other buyers. But only 1 person can win the bid. If you're one that didn't win the bid, how can you...

Apr 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 April 2018 | Public News

5 Tips for Choosing a Mortgage Lender

Picture from REcolorado blog How do you decide which mortgage lender is the best one for your needs? REcolorado has 5 Tips for Choosing a Lender: 1) Shop Lenders - be sure to talk to more than ...

Mar 31, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 31 March 2018 | Public News

Considering a New Construction Home?

Picture from REcolorado.com Are you thinking about exploring the option of a new build home? The idea of a brand new home, that has never been lived in before, can be an appealing thought. ...

Mar 31, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 31 March 2018 | Public News

Tips for Buying a New Construction Home

Picture from REcolorado In order to get the guidance and help from a realtor that represents you in choosing new construction, be sure to get your realtor involved early. Instead of negotiat...

How to Increase your home value by choosing the best neighborhood

Mar 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 25 March 2018 | Public News

How to Increase your home value by choosing the best neighborhood

There are so many factors to take into consideration in choosing a neighborhood. Three strategies for choosing the best neighborhood: 1) Go where the rich are; 2) Buy close to Starbucks; 3) Buy in th...

Browsing for Homes online - what you should know

Mar 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 March 2018 | Public News

Browsing for Homes online - what you should know

It's so much fun to search online for your perfect home. You can find out a lot of information online. But browser beware! The property site you're using doesn't always stay up to dat...

Neighborhood with HOA? Or Neighborhood without HOA

Mar 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 March 2018 | Public News

Neighborhood with HOA? Or Neighborhood without HOA

Picture from Realtor.com Some buyers absolutely don't want to live in an HOA community; some request neighborhoods with HOAs. Why the difference. There are pros and cons to HOAs - like ever...

Denver Metro Market Overview for February

Mar 11, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 11 March 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Market Overview for February

The biggest problem that the Denver metro area has had in the real estate arena is the lack of homes for sale. In February we saw a welcome increase in homes for sale. February 2018 had 6,169 Active...

Mar 3, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 03 March 2018 | Public News

Let's talk about Sewer Scopes

You have found a great home and the sellers have accepted your offer. Now you're working with your realtor to set up the Inspection on your future home. Your realtor asks you if you'd like t...

Mar 3, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 03 March 2018 | Public News

What the Heck is a Radon Test

You are Under Contract to buy your new home and you're working with your realtor to schedule an inspection. Then your realtor asks you if you want a radon test done! What the heck is a radon tes...

Feb 24, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 24 February 2018 | Public News

What Happens After You Go Under Contract to buy a home

Wow! You just got your offer accepted to buy a home! You're so excited, but now what. Well, there are three major deadlines in the contract to maneuver thru. The first one is the Inspect...

Feb 24, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 24 February 2018 | Public News

What Happens During My Home Inspection

Now since you are Under Contract to purchase your new home, you'll want to have an professional inspection done. This is one of the biggest purchases you'll make so you want to make sure you&...

Determining how much to offer for a home?

Feb 17, 2018 For Buyers

Sat, 17 February 2018 | Public News

Determining how much to offer for a home?

Now you're ready to make an offer. So many things to think about. One of the biggest thing to think about is how much should you offer? In order to determine that, we have to do our homework....

Feb 17, 2018 For Buyers

Sat, 17 February 2018 | Public News

Getting Your Offer Accepted

Now you've checked your email, noticed a home that interests you, and went to see it the first day it was on the market. It checks all of your boxes and is perfect for you. Now since you have...

1st Step to Beat Denver's Low Real Estate Inventory

Feb 10, 2018 MLS

Sat, 10 February 2018 | Public News

1st Step to Beat Denver's Low Real Estate Inventory

In this competitive real estate market with very few homes on the market, the first step to being a successful buyer is to be the first to know when a home comes on the market. Your realtor will talk...

Be Ready to Act To Beat Denver's Low Real Estate Inventory

Feb 10, 2018 For Buyers

Sat, 10 February 2018 | Public News

Be Ready to Act To Beat Denver's Low Real Estate Inventory

Once you find a home that you really like, you must be ready to act in order to beat other competing buyers. That is not the time to "sleep on it"; it's not the time to make a list of the...

Hottest Neighborhoods in metro Denver area

Feb 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 04 February 2018 | Public News

Hottest Neighborhoods in metro Denver area

Picture is a Wikipedia Photo According to Redfin, the three hottest neighborhoods in the metro Denver area are Green Mountain & Applewood in Lakewood and Regis neighborhood in north Denver. Home...

Feb 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 04 February 2018 | Public News

What is a Backup Offer on a home?

Since our real estate market is so competitive for buyers right now, one strategy is to submit a back-up offer on a home that you like. So you've been looking for awhile and submitted several off...

Jan 27, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 27 January 2018 | Public News

2017 Year End Market Watch - Denver Metro Area

The 2017 year end real estate market statistics for the Denver Metro area are: Average Sold Price in 2016 was $399,035 vs Average Sold Price in 2017 - $434,074 - up 9% Average Sold Homes in 2016 was...

Jan 27, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 27 January 2018 | Public News

How Buyers Purchased Their Homes

While lack of homes for sale has affected most buyers throughout the nation, this is how the most recent buyers purchased their home. - 88% obtained a mortgage - not surprising - 10% was the Media...

How Might the Government Shut down affect R.E. Buyers and Sellers

Jan 20, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 20 January 2018 | Public News

How Might the Government Shut down affect R.E. Buyers and Sellers

Well, now that the government has shut down for who knows how long, how does that affect Real Estate Buyers and Sellers? There are 3 main ways this could create delays on the paperwork and documentat...

Denver homes frequently sold above asking price in 2017

Jan 13, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 13 January 2018 | Public News

Denver homes frequently sold above asking price in 2017

You keep hearing about how competitive the Denver metro area real estate market is for buyers. We talk about homes receiving multiple offers the first weekend it's on the market. Now we have som...

How to Save for a Down Payment on a home

Jan 13, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 13 January 2018 | Public News

How to Save for a Down Payment on a home

Saving for a Down Payment on a home seems like a daunting task. But as with all daunting tasks, breaking it down into different steps helps. 1) Decide how much home you can afford - there are lot...

Jan 6, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 06 January 2018 | Public News

4.5% mortgage interest rates in 2018?

Three major real estate giants are predicting mortgage interest rates to increase past 4.5% during 2018. We have certainly been spoiled with such low mortgage interest rates for so long. But will th...

Not Buying a Home is Millennial's single biggest mistake

Jan 6, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 06 January 2018 | Public News

Not Buying a Home is Millennial's single biggest mistake

Self made millionaire, David Bach, tells Millennials that not prioritizing home ownership would be their single biggest mistake. He goes on to state that "...the average homeowner to this day is ...

Higher Mortgage Loan Limits coming next week

Dec 30, 2017 Market Trend

Sat, 30 December 2017 | Public News

Higher Mortgage Loan Limits coming next week

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Mortgage Loan Limits are increasing approximately 7% effective Jan. 1, 2018. The new loan limit is $453,100, up from $424,100. FHA pegs their loan limits to Fannie & Freddie...

Will the newly passed tax law cause home prices to decline?

Dec 30, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 30 December 2017 | Public News

Will the newly passed tax law cause home prices to decline?

Good news. Colorado is not a high tax state on either the east coast or the west coast. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for National Association of Realtors, is predicting about a 5% home price declin...

New Tax Bill Retains tax break for Home Sellers

Dec 23, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 23 December 2017 | Public News

New Tax Bill Retains tax break for Home Sellers

One of biggest benefits for home owners and sellers is the ability to exclude $500,000 ($250,000 for single filer) profit from capital gains tax if they have lived in their home for 2 out of 5 years. ...

Tax Law Keeps Most Real Estate Interest & Property Tax Deductions

Dec 23, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 23 December 2017 | Public News

Tax Law Keeps Most Real Estate Interest & Property Tax Deductions

Everyone is wondering how the new tax law that was signed yesterday will affect them personally and specifically on real estate. It's still early in the tax plan analysis, but CNBC has this analy...

How does the Feds raising interest rates affect mortgage rates?

Dec 16, 2017 Market Trend

Sat, 16 December 2017 | Public News

How does the Feds raising interest rates affect mortgage rates?

Mortgage interest rates are not directly tied to the Federal Funds interest rates, but mortgage interest rates are frequently affected by what the Feds do. The Feds voted Wednesday to increase the in...

Denver metro average rental & vacancy rate

Dec 9, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 09 December 2017 | Public News

Denver metro average rental & vacancy rate

Slightly good news for renters. The average Colorado multi-family vacancy rate has increased slightly from 4.9% in the 2nd quarter to 5.1% in the 3rd quarter. And the average Colorado multi-family r...

Dec 2, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 02 December 2017 | Public News

Buy a home? Or Rent a home?

The $100 question... Should you continue to rent? Or buy a home? As more households are renting now than any time in the past 50 years, here's three questions you should ask yourself before mak...

What questions should you ask a home builder?

Dec 2, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 02 December 2017 | Public News

What questions should you ask a home builder?

So you have found the perfect new home development in the perfect part of town. But there are several different builders there. Does it matter which home builder you go with? To help you make a...

Metro Denver Real Estate Trends November 2017

Nov 18, 2017 Market Trend

Sat, 18 November 2017 | Public News

Metro Denver Real Estate Trends November 2017

In the month of Oct, fewer homes came on the market (-4.8%), more homes went Under Contract (+6.4%) and the median price (point where half of the homes were lower and half of the homes were higher) wa...

Nov 18, 2017 For Buyers

Sat, 18 November 2017 | Public News

Real Estate Home Buying Process

You've started dreaming about what it might be like to own a home. But where do you even start the process? Here's the top 6 steps you need to take: 1) Start looking at your finances - ho...

Nov 9, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 09 November 2017 | Public News

Down Payment Report - Centennial

Many buyers have misconceptions about down payments - the most common myth is that you need 10% or 20% down payment. Not true. Some loans, such as VA or USDA offer 0% down payment. Some FHA loans r...

How to Agree on the Perfect Home with Your Spouse

Nov 4, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 04 November 2017 | Public News

How to Agree on the Perfect Home with Your Spouse

Sometimes house hunting can cause conflict with couples. Here's some tips on how to find the perfect home for BOTH of you. 1) Make separate lists on your top 10 must have features. Then compar...

Mortgage Interest Deduction proposed changes

Nov 4, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 04 November 2017 | Public News

Mortgage Interest Deduction proposed changes

The Republican tax change proposals include a reduction in the amount of mortgage interest that homeowners can deduct - from the current mortgage debt of $1,000,000 to the proposed mortgage debt of $5...

Oct 23, 2017 Market Trend

Mon, 23 October 2017 | Public News

Denver Housing Market Cooling a tad

If you've been thinking about buying a home but just didn't think you could compete in this current real estate market, I have some encouraging news. The market appears to be cooling a little...

Rents will soar if Denver wins the Amazon Headquarters bid

Oct 23, 2017 Real Estate

Mon, 23 October 2017 | Public News

Rents will soar if Denver wins the Amazon Headquarters bid

If Denver wins the bid for the 2nd Amazon Headquarter, studies show that rents would increase drastically - approximately 1.1% more per year than they are already increasing. Amazon's 2nd Hea...

South Metro Denver Real Estate Statistics & Trends

Oct 16, 2017 Market Trend

Mon, 16 October 2017 | Public News

South Metro Denver Real Estate Statistics & Trends

The statistics and market trends for Sept. 2017 in South Metro Denver are now in. Even though we had fewer listings - down 5.8% from this time last year - we put more homes Under Contract in Sept. - ...

Most Livable mid-size communities in the nation

Oct 12, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 12 October 2017 | Public News

Most Livable mid-size communities in the nation

You've always known Colorado is the perfect state to live in. Now SmartAsset's 2017 report on the 10 most livable mid-sized places in the US confirms it. The Denver Metro area boasts 3 (THRE...

Oct 12, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 12 October 2017 | Public News

This Home Has Good Bones....

What in the world does the realtor mean when she tells you this home has good bones? Should you run? Well, if you're up for doing a little work that will enhance your home's look and value, ...

Neighborhood Characteristics to seek out

Oct 6, 2017 Real Estate

Fri, 06 October 2017 | Public News

Neighborhood Characteristics to seek out

What characteristics should you look for in a new neighborhood? The attached article shows 10 things to look for in a neighborhood. My experience is that most buyers search for: 1) Great schools ...

Oct 5, 2017 For Buyers

Thu, 05 October 2017 | Public News

What's your Ideal Down Payment Amount?

What is your Ideal Down Payment amount? The most popular option was the 10% down payment option. However borrowers 35 years and younger put only an average of 8% down payment to buy a home. Do you ...

7 mistakes homebuyers make and how to avoid them

Sep 28, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 28 September 2017 | Public News

7 mistakes homebuyers make and how to avoid them

1) Assuming you won't get approved for a mortgage - do you know that there are mortgage loans where you only need 3.5% downpayment? There are some loan products where you don't need any downp...

Sep 28, 2017 Market Trend

Thu, 28 September 2017 | Public News

Denver Area Real Estate Market Watch

It's typical for the market to slow down this time of the year - the kidlets are back in school so the spring/summer shuffle is over. But I'm feeling something a lot stronger than a normal ma...

Centennial named in Best Real Estate Market report

Sep 22, 2017 Real Estate

Fri, 22 September 2017 | Public News

Centennial named in Best Real Estate Market report

It looks like Wallet Hub agrees with us about the City of Centennial. Centennial was named 9th Best in Small Real Estate Market and 20th best overall in all National Real Estate Markets. The repor...

How will the labor shortage in home building industry affect you?

Sep 7, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 07 September 2017 | Public News

How will the labor shortage in home building industry affect you?

70% of home builders nationwide are experiencing a shortage of construction workers. The natural disasters we're experiencing (flooding, fires) will make the situation worse. As people lose thei...

Sep 7, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 07 September 2017 | Public News

Might you qualify as a "First Time" homebuyer?

Surprisingly, even if you've owned a home before, you might still qualify for first time home buyer benefits. What? Yup, I'm not pulling your leg... Fannie Mae defines first time homebuyer ...

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