When compared nationally, the hidden costs of owning a home in Denver are relatively low. Hidden costs are annual costs like homeowners insurance, property taxes, utilities, as well as outsourced maintenance costs, such as yard care and carpet cleaning. According to a study conducted by Zillow, only Atlanta and Phoenix have cheaper annual hidden costs […]
Archives for August 2015
Fastest Selling Homes
August 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
According to a new report by Redfin, Denver has the fastest selling homes in the country. This means that half of Denver’s new homes sell in six days or less. Redfin reported Denver’s six-day sales topped all other surveyed markets, including Seattle (nine days or less), Portland (10 days or less), and Omaha (11 days […]
What is the “real” value of a home?
August 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This question comes up in every real estate transaction. Sellers want to know at what price to list and buyers want to know the right price to offer. We see many variables that must be considered in order to guide clients to make these determinations. Sellers and buyers frequently ask their Realtor® to answer the question […]
Fastest Job Growth Rates
August 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that two Colorado counties were among the three largest U.S. counties with the fastest job growth rate in 2014. On top of that, Colorado ranked No. 3 overall for the rate of job growth among states. Weld County topped the list for a second straight year and […]
Denver’s Rent Report Card
August 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With rent constantly on the rise, the good news is that according to a new report from Apartment List, renters are extremely satisfied with the state of Colorado, as well as with the city of Denver. Colorado ranked 4th for renter confidence, receiving high marks for city satisfaction, and Denver ranked 15th out of the […]
Best Place for Business and Careers
August 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In Forbes latest annual ranking, Denver is America’s best place for business and careers out of 200 cities. It’s the first time in the 17-year history of the Forbes’ ranking that Denver has hit the top spot. Denver ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list last year. In 2013, Denver came in at No. 6. Other […]