According to a new report by CoreLogic, the prices for single-family homes rose faster in Colorado than they did anywhere else in the country. The year-over-year appreciation stood at 8.4 percent in December for the state, compared to 5 percent for the country as a whole. Texas was second to Colorado, with an increase of […]
Colorado Keeps the Highest Rate of Appreciation in the Country
March 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Colorado’s home sales prices grew by 9.1 percent in January from a year earlier, the highest rate of appreciation of any state in the country, but metro Denver’s growth rate was even higher at 10 percent. By comparison, the national average for home-price gains was 5.7 percent during the same one-year period. Along with three […]
The Pros of Mountain Living
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Do you ever think about owning a dream home in the mountains? Picture clear streams from every direction, majestic valleys filled with rich trees, and a host of recreational activities throughout the summer and winter. Moving to the mountains is very much possible and achievable. The mountains are much different from the city in terms […]
Home Spring Safety Tips
March 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
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 […]