Colorado is currently in the running of the 20 finalist cities that could become the new home for Amazon HQ2 second headquarters. While there is excitement about this potential opportunity there is also concern. Colorado's housing market is already strained and if Amazon chooses Colorado the strain could worsen. Kelly Moye a Colorado Association of REALTORS spokesperson had this to...
By Matthew Leprino It seems you can’t open your social media app or tune in to the local news without hearing about the lack of options for homebuyers these days. Denver is facing big city problems while it continues to grow into that role. Along with increased pressure on developers to turn over a quality product - and fast at that -...
The passing of the construction-defect bill was a big win for Colorado and the housing market. A big win indeed, but challenges still remain. Some of these challenges include high insurance premiums from the previous years of lawsuits related with condominium builds. These continued challenges have large builders still weary to begin projects in the state. This leaves small local builders...
Lack of inventory. It's a trending topic in real estate that we can't seem to get away from. As we begin the year of 2018 we look back on the year of 2017 to predict and anticipate the real estate market for the upcoming year. Everyone is wondering what the lack of inventory that plagued the Colorado real estate market in...
Much buzz is swirling around the proposed Tax Reform and the repercussions that will ensue if it is passed as it stands. The proposed tax reform if passed, would affect individuals who sell their home before the five year period has expired. If the house is sold prior to the five year period, the sellers would face a tax of 15%...
With the struggles of low inventory, news about a condo development in the works is exciting news for those in the real estate world. It's with great anticipation that a new development is coming to Denver in the LoHi neighborhood. This development will be condos ranging in size and price and is the first development in the area from Alpine...
The world of real estate can seem overwhelming and daunting to a prospective first-time home buyer. It is for this reason, that REALTORS® hold such an important role for those looking to purchase a home. Whether the client is a first-time buyer or a family looking to purchase a second home, a REALTORS® knowledge helps guide buyers down the path...
Recently released statewide statistics reveal that Pueblo, Colorado is active and has yet to shown signs of a typical seasonal cool down. "We continue to have a very strong seller's market because of low inventory. However, our local agents believe inventory will increase in 2018," Dave Anderson, a RE/MAX Pueblo West agent and CAR spokesperson said in a statement accompanying the...
Changes in the tax code could have pricey implications for homeowners if the GOP Tax Proposal passes. Cuts elsewhere are causing Congress to find other ways to make up the money. One area they are looking to make up the money is taxes associated with real estate. Currently, homeowners are encouraged to stay in their home for two years and are...
Despite cooler temperatures, Pueblo, Colorado is still experiencing the effects of the housing market as they remain active through the seasonal cool down and prices continue to rise month over month. CAR's Housing Market Statistics showed that the median sales price for a single-family home rose from $184,600 in September to $190,110 in October. Even though Pueblo is experiencing an increase in...