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Three Reasons Why We Love February (yes, February)
1. Because it snowed a lot in the mountains. 2. Because it’s over…and we don’t have to deal with Valentines’Day for another year. 3. Because the Denver Housing market continues to thrive, pushing aside all seasonal norms like an anxious crocus pushes a blanket of March snow. If you’d like to have your very own [...]
Buying a Home? Find what makes you feel good.
If you’re like me, you suffer buyer’s remorse any time you get a new pair of jeans. So what happens when you plunk down a quarter, half or million dollars for a house? Here are some great “homeopathic” remedies to help you avoid (or reverse) that bitter pill. 1. Before you start, imagine your life [...]
How Low is Denver Housing Market Inventory?
It’s “Cruiseship Limbo Contest” winning low. It’s Barry White “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love” low. It’s “Bring out the charts and graphs!” kinda low. When you look at the housing market, it’s all relative. “Fewer people buying houses with a lot more people having to sell them”, that’s the kind of market we got used [...]
Congress Park Bungalow For Sale: Artisan & Craftsman
Congress Park Craftsman New on the Denver Real Estate Market. 1048 GARFIELD STREET is one of those rare Congress Park homes where the upgrades don’t interfere with the integrity of the original Craftsman architectural detail and design. Quarter Sewn Oak built in hutch in formal dining room, gleaming hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths, enlarged [...]
Sell Your House in a Weekend? Happens every day
It’s a snowy March Monday. Getting ready to take some clients on round two of shopping trip for second showings of properties. The market is moving fast so there is no time to lose, especially if you’re going to list one home for sale and buy another. [...]
Before I Die… A Community in Communion
Before I die, I want to… Driving the streets north of Downtown Denver one might turn some dodgy corners. The gentrification of Curtis Park, Ballpark and Five Points neighborhoods has pushed up real estate prices as artist lofts and galleries, restaurants and the urban infill townhomes that follow, found their place beside the old Victorians. [...]
Color Me (Re)Blue
One of my favorite things about being in real estate is looking at houses. I’m mad about architecture, color, design, shape and style. I love staging that brings out the best features in the home while keeping it homey. Watching home improvement shows, HGTV, and all that real estate porn… I must admit, excites me. [...]
Denver Real Estate Trends 4th Quarter, 2012
I’d like to get all geeky on ya but I’ve brought the visual aids. Click below for the famous Your Castle Real Estate map of Central Denver to compare single family residential property values with the 4th quarter of 2011. You’ll see the percent of appreciation or decline, the days on market (DOM) and months [...]
But My Brother’s Wife’s Uncle’s Best Friend’s Daughter Sells Real Estate…
My friends were thrilled to be putting their home on the market. The empty nest felt expansive and overwhelming: they made their decision, rang me up and started packing up the tchotchkes in preparation for the photos. The one big downside to their downsize would be telling their other Realtor© friend they’d listed with me. [...]