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Residential Housing

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Home prices fall in Boulder, Denver and Douglas counties. Is it a blip, or a trend?

Posted on February 13, 2019

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing, Stats & Trends

Kiss those years of double-digit annual home price gains goodbye. Depreciation has made a comeback in Boulder, Denver and Douglas counties, foreshadowing more widespread declines in the months ahead, according to a report Tuesday from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. “We are seeing a ton more properties come on the market, but not an increase in the number of sales,” said Matthew Leprino,...

REALTORS consider the barriers to the American dream faced by many Americans

Posted on February 12, 2019

Consumer Awareness, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing

Any of us looking to buy a home in Denver would have to scrape together a down payment and worry about what interest rates will do. But only some of us might, as Michael Lunden did just a few years ago, have to read an email in which sellers balk at our offer because they don’t want a gay couple moving...

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Housing markets off peak as sales dip in Pueblo, elsewhere

Posted on January 30, 2019

Consumer Awareness, Local Association, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing

Another busy year for home purchases in Pueblo County lost some steam in the second half as higher prices and tight inventory slowed buyers, according to 2018 sales data released by local and state REALTORS® groups. The trend matches one reported in many communities in Colorado and the nation. Last year “was a good year for the Pueblo market!” David Anderson,...

2018 a Year of Contrasts Across Colorado Markets

Posted on January 11, 2019

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Local Association, Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing, Uncategorized

A strong spring in many markets across Colorado could contradict some reports of a slowing market in 2019 ENGLEWOOD, CO. – January 11, 2019 – 2018 was a year of tremendous contrasts across most Colorado markets, giving both sellers and buyers opportunities to take advantage of ever-changing market conditions, according to the latest monthly market trends data from the Colorado Association...

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A glimpse into why Colorado Springs’ economy is attracting so many outsiders

Posted on December 19, 2018

Communities, Consumer Awareness, General, Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing, Stats & Trends

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...

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We have reached cruising altitude

Posted on December 14, 2018

Consumer Awareness, Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing

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...

Colorado developer builds single-family homes for under $250,000

Posted on December 12, 2018

Construction, Consumer Awareness, REALTOR® News, Residential Housing, Stats & Trends

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...

Holiday Housing Market a Gift to Buyers?

Posted on December 12, 2018

Communities, Consumer Awareness, Local Association, Market Trends, Market Trends & Statistics, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing, Uncategorized

Holiday and seasonal slowdowns combine to create more opportunities, less stress for homebuyers across the state ENGLEWOOD, CO. – Dec. 12, 2018 – Despite the start of the typical seasonal and holiday slowdown in the housing market, median sales prices continued to tick upward while inventory supply and active listings continued to deliver mixed results in markets across much of the state...

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Did you know? Home inspectors not regulated by state of Colorado

Posted on December 4, 2018

Consumer Awareness, REALTOR® News, REALTORS® in the News, Residential Housing, Uncategorized

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...

Homes with no energy bills are catching on — even in Pueblo — and the extra cost isn’t as high as you’d think

Posted on December 3, 2018