A recent realtor.com article labeled Denver the “weakest housing market” in the country.   Predictably, the headline spread quickly.   But instead of reacting emotionally to it, I decided to do something more interesting: I sent the article to a group of experienced local agents and asked for their

State of the Market: Momentum Without the Hype   At the beginning of this year, the headlines told us not to expect much.   Rates weren’t projected to fall dramatically.Inventory wasn’t forecast to flood the market. Buyers were supposed to be hungrier.Most predictions called for… more of the same.  

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

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

One of the most common questions I hear from buyers is simple: “How much house can we actually afford?” It sounds like a straightforward question, but the answer is rarely just about the purchase price. What really matters is monthly payment, lifestyle comfort, and long-term financial flexibility. I

  This month, we’re seeing mortgage rates climb back up, creating fresh opportunities for buyers while economic signals keep the market on its toes. From key updates on Denver’s inventory and affordability shifts to a national slowdown we haven’t seen since the ‘90s, October’s market is full of pivo

With a full first quarter behind us, we’re seeing improvements over last year, one of the slowest moving real estate markets in years. And, as always, we'll take a look at where the market’s been, where it’s at, and where it appears to be headed for the rest of 2024. Where We’re At | Local Housing M

Where were you Tuesday morning? Wasn't that snow squall something? We woke up with no snow on the ground and no flurries in the air. By 10:00 AM most of the Metro Area was enveloped in a fast-moving snow squall that made it look like a February Christmas in less than 2 hours. The snow stuck to the s

Mortgage rates inched up this week, prompting a pause among some prospective homebuyers. However, there are compelling reasons why waiting might not be the most advantageous strategy. Let's delve into the data and trends shaping the housing market landscape. Impact of Mortgage Rate Changes Home shop

I saw a post today that said “it’s always sunny in the Bahamas.” That’s probably mostly true. It’s often sunny here too, isn’t it? That’s what we love about Colorado. Yesterday, for instance, was beautiful. A great day for a walk. A nice day to get some sunshine and vitamin D infusion on the skin. T

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

With the new year already a month in, we’re already seeing exciting developments in the real estate market. And, in this update, we'll take a look at where the market’s been, where it’s at, and where it appears to be headed in 2024. Where We’ve Been | National Housing Reflecting on 2023, we drew a c

Are you considering buying a home this year? With a solid game plan and approach to buying a home, you can plan to win in 2024. Of course you’ll need to prepare. And hey, you’re off to a great start by reading this blog—we don’t want you to fall short of your goals either. But, like with just about

As you embark on the journey of purchasing your dream home, it's crucial to delve into the details of the inspection phase, and one aspect that often deserves heightened attention is radon testing. Radon, a naturally-occurring radioactive gas, possesses the potential to impact your health, specifica

I don’t think it’s any coincidence that Prop HH is one of the longest and most complicated taxing measures ever seen on a Colorado ballot. It amounts to 48 pages of legal verbiage affecting all kinds of taxes in Colorado. Like any measure, it’s going to appeal to someone, and there are “good” “bad”

Colorado Property Owners: Don't Overpay Your Taxes, Here's How to Protest If you're a Colorado property owner, you may have experienced the frustration of receiving a property tax bill that seems unfairly high. Early reports show some homeowners are facing as much as a 50+% hike in property taxes in