BIG NEWS! Rates fell this week to below 6% for the first time in a long time! This is the lowest rates have been since September of 2022! On some level, it's hard to believe but the timing could prove to be a real boon to the housing market locally and nationally.                       What happens

Happy New Year The new year has blown in like a prairie storm and here we are already way on the other side of the winter holidays. What is it about that phenomenon that almost always seems way too fast for everyone? In fact, my wife just mentioned that at the store she was shopping at today they we

I've been hesitant for a month to contribute to the daily email traffic volume you're most assuredly receiving during the holidays, and a blog  post isn't much different. My desire to keep you informed has surpassed that concern, however, despite the risk of being lost in the noise. My hope is that

3 Things You Should Know About This Week 1 - The Fed Cut Rates by 0.25% for the 3rd Time in 2025. The Fed also announced it will begin buying short-term treasuries. As we approach the latter half of December, mortgage rates are now currently being reported as about 6.27%.   2 - The Denver-Lakewood-A

Big News in Real Estate (That Could Actually Save You Money) Heads up—some serious changes just landed in the real estate world thanks to a new federal bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (yes, that’s really the name—clearly a Trump Thing).   Whether you're buying your first home, moving up,

If you follow real estate headlines, you might think homes either sell instantly or the market has completely stalled. The reality is more nuanced. Even in the same neighborhood, during the same week, one home may attract multiple offers while another sits on the market for months. In fact, I recent

Every year around February and March, the same question starts showing up in conversations with homeowners. “Should we wait for the spring market?” It’s one of the most persistent beliefs in real estate — that simply listing a home in spring automatically leads to higher prices and faster sales. Lik

Freeze or Thaw? December 2024 wrapped up with promising signs of increased activity, and January 2025 has shown notable growth in new listings, hinting at a potentially busy spring ahead.    However, January brought true Colorado winter weather, with frigid temperatures and lingering snow from seaso

For many, it can make sense to keep your primary home as a rental property, especially if you’re looking to bolster your real estate investment portfolio. And for anyone who took advantage of historically low interest rates just a few years ago, they are faced with the dilemma of selling and getting

As a REALTOR, I meet with a lot of people who are faced with the question of whether or not to sell their home in order to buy the next one in the event they can afford to do so. That question has become even harder to answer now that so many homeowners took advantage of the historically low interes

The latest housing news for November 2023. In our professional opinion, here's what you need to know about today's real estate market conditions--despite what you may have heard: Mortgage Rates and Market Trends In a surprising turn of events, traders are not currently pricing in another rate hike f

When preparing your home for sale, few things can have as large and immediate impact as painting.  If you're selling your house, painting is a great way to increase your resale price. Paint color takes up much of a room's visual space — it draws the eye and can even influence your mood while you're

As closing approaches you may find yourself moving before the sale is finalized with a buyer. To ensure a smooth handoff to the buyer whether you’re still in town or not, you'll need to make sure you have completed everything you are supposed to—from negotiated terms to good seller etiquette. There

The latest housing news for October 2023. In our professional opinion, here's what you need to know about today's real estate market conditions--despite what you may have heard: Mortgage Rates at 8% Mortgage rates have reached 8%, a level not seen in 23 years. While this might be concerning, it's im

As I was packing up from another successful open house the sellers came home, right on time. We began to chat and before we knew it, we had been chatting for about 20-30 minutes. Before I had a chance to take the open house signs down outside on the driveway, an interested potential homebuyer burst

It seems that if there's one thing that any home seller wants during a home sale process is to be able to be in control of every aspect along the way. The outcome matters. So, the good news is there are actually three, but only three things that we can actually control in real estate.  And that is: