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...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Dec. 12, 2017 – With a significant decline in new listings and active listings continuing to define a low inventory market across the metro area and the entire state, median home prices are holding their own, according to the latest housing report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). With limited new housing starts, the record low inventory...
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...
Lack of inventory and massive year-over-year gains in the price of entry-level homes are not the only factors preventing prospective first-time homebuyers into taking the leap towards homeownership. According to NAR's 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Speak report, first-time homebuyers are struggling to afford the costs that come with purchasing a home. In fact, 1 in 3 first-time...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Alec Garnett, House Assistant Majority Leader for District 2, was awarded the 2017 Legislator of the Year Award by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® on Monday. Rep. Garnett is one of the first recipients of the award, given to a Colorado legislator who has put considerable effort into legislative efforts that support the American dream of homeownership. Alec...
The housing market for Logan/Sterling county remains active and on the rise. The county showed a decrease in the third quarter median sales price for 2017 when compared to 2016. This decrease is not a sign of a slow down, but rather outside factors that are affecting the statistics for this market. Sales volumes in Logan county have also decreased from last year,...
Colorado has many wonderful features that drive people to our state. The views are breathtaking with the states varying terrain, residents are able to experience all four seasons, and of course the adventures that are offered with our great outdoors. Colorado has a lot going for it. But did you ever think investment property was one of them? According to Markets Insider, Colorado...
Kelly Moye, a CAR spokesperson and a real estate broker at RE/MAX Alliance in Bloomfield, Colo. spoke with National Mortgage News about her views on the impact of the legalization of marijuana on the real estate market. According to Kelly Moye, "we can see that it has absolutely affected our market". Data shows that the legalization of marijuana initially affected the...
Colorado's low inventory has caused frustration and a limitation on housing market growth. Luckily, statistics show a major increase for residential building in areas across Colorado. DODGE Data & Analytics reported that September construction starts in the metropolitan statistical area of Denver-Aurora, consisting of Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park in Colorado. According to Dodge Data &...