It's hard to believe that 2018 is coming to a close! We hope that it has been a great year for you! ### Our office hours for the next 2 weeks are below: ### December 24th - Open 8am-12pm December 25th - Office Closed December 26th - Office Closed December 31st - Open 8am-12pm January 1st - Office Closed January 2nd - Office Closed ### From all of us at the Colorado...
### One of the more significant changes coming to the Colorado Commission Approved Contract to Buy and Sell (“CBS”) in January 2019, relates to Paragraph 13 (“Transfer of Title”) of the form. For many years, Paragraph 13 of the CBS has included a ___________ (blank) prior to describing the type of deed that seller would deliver to the buyer at Closing. ...
We have reached cruising altitude By Matthew Leprino You know the moment; you’re about 15 minutes into your flight - you’ve grabbed your tablet or magazine and are settling in to your voyage. The seatbelt light is still on and the pilot has yet to make the obligatory ‘we’ve reached cruising altitude’ message but you can feel the leveling out as you...
Earlier this month, Oakwood unveiled its 24-home development off Pena Boulevard and 54th Avenue in Green Valley Ranch. The homes are priced around $230,000. While smaller than the average Denver home — roughly 1,200 to 1,400 square feet — buyers can choose a one- or two-car garage, the number of bathrooms, and from two to four bedrooms. "The average price of...
Real Estate Titans, hosted by Greg Fowler, interviews the top real estate professionals in our marketplace, gathering insight, inspiration, and business advice from the top minds industry wide! See CAR CEO Tyrone Adams discuss preparedness, sudden change, and always believing in yourself. ...
By Kyle Malnati CEO, Broker Owner Calibrate Real Estate Denver’s apartment market has been in an Expansion Phase for 7 years, resulting in amazing appreciation for multifamily owners. Cary Bruteig, MAI, of Apartment Appraisers & Consultants has studied Denver apartment buildings for 25+ years. His firm has surveyed over 400,000 apartment units in 2,000 completed appraisals and/or market studies. Bruteig is...
When it comes to home inspectors, the amount of government oversight varies between states. Colorado is one state that chooses not to regulate home inspectors, meaning it's up to buyers and sellers to do their homework. There are buyers themselves, facing fierce competition and skipping inspections altogether in Colorado. "Unfortunately, I have seen that happen," said Matthew Leprino with the Colorado Association...
Lately, it feels like we’re hearing about wildfires erupting in the western United States more often. But how have wildfire occurrences changed over the decades? Researchers with the NASA-funded Rehabilitation Capability Convergence for Ecosystem Recovery (RECOVER) have analyzed more than 40,000 fires from Colorado to California between 1950 to 2017 to learn how wildfire frequency, size, location, and a few other traits have...
A study that found building net-zero homes costs not much more than standard homes changed the trajectory of a Pueblo housing project. Now, more than 5,000 net-zero ready homes are proposed for Colorado. Pueblo has seen an uptick in new residents moving in from the Front Range looking for a home that’s “a little less expensive,” said Scott Hobson, an assistant...
How long have you been in real estate and why did you decide to make this your career? I am a 4th generation REALTOR®, a story that began with my great grandfather, then my grandmother, to my mom, and now me. My mom is still an agent after 45 years in the business. I always joked that it’s like the mob:...