Category: Inside Scoop: Market Updates & Tips From Our Agents

Line graph showing trends

Real Estate Market Update, Colorado – May, 2013



April 26, 2020Everyone will likely agree that the real estate market here has shown excellent signs of recovery.  The return back to a thriving market in Colorado has not come without some challenges. Real Estate Market Update The first challenge is the inventory shortage we are seeing in many areas of Colorado.  It is widespread and the cause is easy to identify, savvy homeowners have, up to this...
Tips when buying a home in Denver

The Real Estate Inspection Process – Let Your buyer’s agent Help



April 26, 2020There are some startling trends that have occurred this year in Denver Metro. As buyers rush to view properties in a severely depleted inventory. They are trying to beat out other potential buyers for the same properties.  One disturbing trend is the waiver of inspection.  Any real estate purchase is a substantial investment and there are many reasons to be thorough in the front end in order to...

Real Estate Turning Over in All Price Sectors – Flipping Is Back



April 26, 2020Real Estate Flips Back On The Rise There have been many opportunities in this busy Colorado real estate market. House flipping has been one of them, although not as lucrative for many as it once was.  There are several reasons, including fast-rising median house values in many desirable areas, rising interest rates, a plethora of eager buyers bidding up auction houses, and other factors. ...

Mid-Summer Sees Real Estate Cool-Off



April 26, 2020  Combining factors - rising interest rates, increasing inventory, median house prices rising and a bit less urgency in the real estate market is calming the turbulent waters seen earlier this summer in a VERY active real estate market.  But what does that really say where the numbers are concerned. Real Estate Interest Rates Looking back earlier this year, it was not uncommon to see...
colorado home with colorful blue gold sunset sky after rain

Colorado Real Estate – A Chart Topping Investment



April 25, 2020Colorado real estate continues to be a top performer in investment strategies.  It is well established that real estate investment offers many solid benefits to investors, yet, it is still under-represented in most investment portfolios.  Real estate, without question, is one of the most stable, long-term investment strategies where capital wealth development is concerned.  Private real estate...
Downtown Denver Colorado

Real Estate Rental Property in Denver, Colorado



April 25, 2020The tides can turn, and over a period of years, what started out to be a great investment can change course.  This is not a likely scenario for those interested in purchasing real estate for the purpose of renting it out in Colorado, particularly in the Denver Metro area.  Colorado has seen some rent increases in many popular areas, however, the Denver Metro rent increases are making national...
Row of houses in Denver Colorado

Winterizing Your Home In Colorado



April 25, 2020How much work is involved in winterizing your home?  Leaves changing and cooler fall temperature are the signal to begin preparing your home for winter.  In moderate climates, some of these measures are performed but certainly not all of them. As freezing temperatures are not something property owners have to deal with.  If you enjoy and live in an area like Colorado, we appreciate the four...