“Selling your home is a big deal – so while it may be tempting to go with the first word-of-mouth recommendation you get, when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, it pays to do a bit more research… To make an informed choice, ask friends and neighbors for personal recommendations, but also take […]
Spring has Sprung: Tips for Selling Your House this Spring
April 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ah spring, when grass starts to become green again, flowers begin to bloom, and many people are contemplating putting their home on the market. While the housing market in Colorado is a sellers’ market, it never hurts to put a little TLC into your home before putting in up for sale. Below are a few […]
January is a Good Time to Sell
January 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Think the Colorado winter season is not a good time to sell? Think again. Colorado is rapidly growing which leaves housing demands high and inventory low. This is not something new; all through 2014 we saw drastically low inventory. Although January through March is traditionally seen as the “quiet time” for real estate, we don’t […]
What to Expect in Real Estate the First Quarter of 2015
January 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
Happy New Year! This is always an exciting time in real estate as we ramp up for another year. We have seen the average days on the market for residential homes increase and the median price remain quite stable. However, inventory remains low and there are certainly many buyers trying to find homes to buy. […]
Winter is NOT a Bad Time to Sell
January 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Myth: It’s not a good idea to sell your home in the winter. Sellers should wait until spring to list their home. Fact: Life doesn’t wait for the “right” season. Sure, the typical “selling season” tends to start in late-March, peaks during the warm summer months, and falls off around October because of colder weather, […]
Checklist for First Time Home Buyers
December 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
First-time home buyers have a learning curve; however, we love working with first-time home buyers and will gladly answer questions and help guide you through the process. When it is your first time buying a home, it can raise a lot of questions, and there are several things you should know in advance so the […]
Appreciation in Home Values is Slowing
December 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Zillow’s latest Real Estate Market Report shows that appreciation in home values is slowing definitively after nearly two years of growth, easing concerns about another housing bubble. In Denver, home values grew by 10.4 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of this year, slower than third-quarter 2013’s year-over-year appreciation of 11.3 percent. Average home values […]
Steps to Prepare for an Appraisal
October 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
You may think you own the nicest house on the block, but when it comes down to market value, getting a high house appraisal is crucial. If you need to appraise your home, here are a few suggestions to help get that high number you’re looking for. Curb Appeal First impressions matter, so make sure […]
High Home Prices – This is the Time to Sell
June 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With a low unemployment rate and a great lifestyle, Denver has become a hotspot for new residents. Last year, Denver was recognized as one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, with a population increase of 1.9%. If trends continue like they are, that number will keep climbing for the next few years. As […]