Denver, Colorado has been attracting a variety of new residents in recent years, drastically affecting the real estate market. This real estate boom can be attributed to the beautiful mountain views, but we believe it goes deeper than that. A National Recession Left Real Estate Wide Open After the 2008 stock-market recession, the people of […]
Understanding Value
May 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Value may be controlled by the market, but we understand that value. In previous articles, we have talked about how to value your home, how to command the highest price for your home, for buyers how to present winning offers, and how to negotiate contracts. We are here as valuable resources and trusted advisors. You […]
Local Luxury: Top 10 Landscape Architects in Colorado
April 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Spring is here and it’s time to tidy up your landscaping. Colorado’s unique weather can make landscaping complicated, so leave it to the professionals. Here are 10 of Colorado’s best landscape architects: Ivy Street Design – Outdoor settings that feel alive and burst with color. Take a look at their award winning projects to get […]
Love Where You Live: How to Create a Meditation Space in Your Home
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Your home is the space in which you will spend the most time. It should be relaxing, aesthetic, functional and representative of your personality. This new series, “Love Where You Live,” will show you how to bring new life to your home and make it the space you’ve always wanted it to be. In the […]
How an Experienced Real Estate Agent Prepares to Sell His Home
March 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Jon Terry, founder of Alaris Properties, is in the middle of selling his home. With years of experience in both law and real estate, he has developed a keen sense of what works to set a home apart. While it may seem obvious to keep your home clean and organized while it is on the […]
“The epitome of patience and good humor…”
January 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
Patrick and I put Jon Terry to the ultimate Realtor® test in patience and endurance! We set out on a quest almost a year ago to find a home in the Denver area which meant searching in an area we weren’t familiar with having lived in Vail Valley for the last 14 years. With a […]
Looking Back at 2013 Predictions
January 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The ten 2013 real estate trends we asked you to watch at the beginning of last year proved themselves true. 1. Rising home prices 2. Rising rent 3. Fewer foreclosure bargains 4. More short sales 5. More first-time home buyers 6. Higher home construction costs 7. Property management boom 8. Rising mortgage interest rates 9. […]