Here are some spring safety reminders about underground lines and snow-packed gas meters. If you’re ready for gardening, an important first step is to call 8-1-1 and arrange to have some buried utilities located and marked in your dig area. This is a free service offered by most utility companies across the country, including Xcel […]
Archives for 2015
Denver Remains Among the Fastest Growing Cities
March 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Forbes Magazine has recently ranked the Denver metro area among the top 10 fastest-growing cities in the nation. Denver was not only pegged as one of the top 10 states for job growth in a recent Leeds study, but also broke its annual oil production record last year. To compile the ranking titled “America’s Fastest […]
2015: A Year to Thrive
March 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In case you need any more proof that Denver is thriving and will continue to thrive, there are a couple of recent examples. Denver has recently been placed as one of the richest cities in the United States by USA Today (Denver ranks No. 9, sandwiched between Los Angeles and Austin). The list was created […]
Colorado Leads the Nation for Home Price Gains
March 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As we reported last month, the 2015 real estate market continues to perform at very high and dynamic levels. In fact, as reported by CoreLogic, Colorado led the nation in January with a 9.1% increase from the previous year. The national average was 5.7% during the same period. As per usual, real estate prices track […]
Find Your Mountain Dream Home
February 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What does your dream home look like? Does it have high ceilings and an open kitchen? Do you dream of a large patio with a view of the mountains? Or maybe your dream home is a small, secluded cabin tucked away in the Foothills. We know that everyone’s tastes are different, but that doesn’t mean […]
The Dynamic Market of 2015
February 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to one of the most dynamic real estate markets we have seen in a long time. Homes go on the market and we oftentimes see offers within hours. Buyers make offers on homes only to discover they are competing with several other buyers. For sellers, the question becomes how to maximize the value of […]
Existing-Home Sales Cool in January
February 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
According to the National Association of Realtors®, existing-home sales declined in January to their lowest rate in nine months, but the pace was higher than a year ago for the fourth straight month. Total existing-home sales, which are completed transaction that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops, fell 4.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted […]
Where is the Most Expensive Home Market in Colorado?
February 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Aspen and Vail might be thought of as some of the most expensive home markets in Colorado, however, according to a recent analysis, Boulder is at the top of the list. Aspen actually didn’t even make the list because the study considered what it would cost to buy a four-bedroom, two-bath house. Neither Aspen nor […]
Tips for Condo Sellers
February 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With record-high lease rates for apartments, demand for existing condos has never been greater. We have seen an explosion of new projects all across Denver, and the need for more is growing. In fact, demand is so great that brokers are sending out fliers to condo owners seeking willing sellers, which means the current Denver […]
The Question of Senior Housing
February 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
America’s older population may have difficulty finding housing as they age. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the American Association for Retired Persons Foundation recently published “Housing America’s Older Adults – Meeting the Needs of An Aging Population,” which shows that, nationwide, one-third of adults over age 50, and 37 percent of people […]