For metro Denver’s housing market, 2018 will go down as a year of fire and ice, where a very hot first half flipped into a much colder second half that held December tight in its grip. “The big issue right now is that we have a larger amount of inventory, which is great for buyers,” said Sunny Banka, an Aurora REALTOR®....
More and more phishing scams are targeting real estate professionals and their clients, attempting to dupe you out of money. There are several steps to take to make sure that you and your clients aren’t the next victims. The FBI offers some of the following suggestions through its public service announcement warning businesses: Verify all requests of a change in payment type...
Every year, REALTOR.com® looks into 32,000 zip codes to see what the hottest areas are. After looking at various factors, they determined that these are the 10 steamiest zips of 2018: * It's a prosperous place for young adults (millennials). * The homes here are relatively affordable. * There's a good employment rate. With a median listing price of $297,811 and job growth up by 2.6%, Colorado...
A new national ranking of the best-managed states places Colorado in the top 10, but those who closely follow the state's economy say growth issues could make governing more of a challenge in the years ahead. Several counties in the Front Range region have agreed to attempt to limit development through existing corridors, he said, and that will further drive up...
From all of us at the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, ### Happy New Year! ### ### We are looking forward to a great 2019!...
The city leads the state for employment growth in 2018 and 2019, thanks to diversity in business, age, health care, cybersecurity. Lower housing prices have definitely attracted Denver buyers willing to brave the commute, said Donna Major, current chair of Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS®. On average, homes in the Colorado Springs region cost about a third less than houses in...
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...