Colorado Real Estate category.

Rental Homes See Increase In Vacancy for 4th Quarter

     Vacancy for rental housing units in the Denver metro area increased to 4.9% for the 4th quarter of 2008, according to a report conducted by the Colorado Division of Housing. Of the counties used for the measure, Boulder/Broomfield boasted the highest average rent ($1,453.82) and Douglas the lowest vacancy rate (3.7%), while Denver posted […]

Denver Housing Market Sees Positive Signs

The Denver residential market is outperforming many other markets in the nation in terms of home price appreciation, according to S&P/Case-Shiller. In their most recent comparison of home-price appreciation among 20 metropolitan statistical areas in the country, Denver posted the 2nd lowest decline for the 12-month period ending in January 2009 (5.1%) and posted the […]

Real Estate Market Stabilizing in Denver

     In a recent Denver Post article Margaret Jackson reported that improvement was seen in the residential real estate market in Denver in February from the previous month, according to a report by Gary Bauer. The report found that total sales in the period increased 9.2% to 4,183, and increases of 5.8% to $192,000 and […]

Investment Strategies in Today’s Real Estate Market

BUY AND HOLD OR FIX N’ FLIP?
                                    

In the past couple of years we’ve seen tremendous opportunities here in the Denver Colorado foreclosure market.  Investors are buying Denver REO Homes at incredible prices each week.  Investors are buying properties to fix and flip and many investors are buying REO properties to hold for long […]

Colorado Carbon Monoxide Legislation

A bill was proposed in the 2009 Legislative Session regarding carbon monoxide detectors in rental units due to the many recent deaths in Colorado due to high levels of carbon monoxide in the homes and apartments. 
This year’s bill requires any existing single-family dwelling or dwelling unit of an existing multi-family dwelling offered for sale or […]

Deal of the Week for 12/18/08

Check out these two investment properties east of Denver in northern Aurora.  These houses are located close to the new Fitzsimmons Medical Center with easy access to downtown and I-70.  Give either of these houses some remodeling work and they would make great rental investment properties. 

HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME QUICKLY

If you’re considering selling your home in Denver, recent statistics might have made you slightly hesitant. As consumer confidence wanes and higher numbers of homes stay on the market longer, it can look a bit daunting for homeowners wanting to sell their current homes. In fact, markets all across the country are experiencing long marketing […]

FLIP LIKE A PRO

While Denver residential real estate investors haven’t engaged in flipping properties as much as investors in other areas, it still can be a viable way to make money. In fact, the city is buzzing about the success of several brokers who saw an opportunity and seized it in the Glass House development near Denver’s Commons […]

SECOND HOMES COULD BE A GREAT BUY IN DENVER

With sales prices dropping, and the buyer’s market in Denver extending indefinitely, now could be a great time to consider purchasing a second home in the Denver area. Whether you’re interested in purchasing a getaway for yourself, or a home to rent to vacationers, there’s no time like now to investigate the possibility of securing […]

BROOMFIELD UNAFFECTED BY UPS AND DOWNS OF THE MARKET

Denver real estate professionals are working to bounce back from setbacks in the first quarter. The number of new and previously owned homes sold in the Denver area fell by 10.6 percent in the first quarter, compared with 2006 figures. Additionally, the median price of all homes dropped 1.3 percent to $235,000 from $238,000 in […]

WHAT’S NEW IN DENVER Builders forge ahead with new construction despite shaky market

Navigating the recent rough waters of the real estate market has proved to be a challenge for everyone in the industry. While economists expect the market to turnaround, forecasts aren’t always enough to assuage fears and concerns. One of the groups that has become the most discouraged is the nation’s home builders. According to the […]

GO “GREEN” AND SAVE!

Across the nation, more and more cities are going “green” by constructing eco-friendly developments that are conducive to a variety of lifestyles while implementing measures that benefit the environment. This month Denver proved to be one of the leaders in this trend when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Denver-based developer Forest City Enterprises with […]

VACANCY RATES TO HURT DENVER RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS?

According to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, the vacancy rate for rental condos, single-family homes and other small properties in metro Denver fell to a five-year low in the first quarter. Bad news for investors?

TIRED OF PAYING PMI?

If you purchased your home with less than 20% down, more than likely you were stuck paying private mortgage insurance, more commonly referred to as PMI. The good news is that when you’ve paid down your mortgage to 80% of the value of your home, you can appeal to your lender to have PMI removed […]

How to Avoid Mortgage Delinquency & Foreclosure

Denver homeowners are among the many Americans that have been greatly plagued by foreclosure in the last few years. But a slowly rebounding market and new legislation aimed at preventing lenders from approving loans that homeowners can’t afford are expected to curb the trend.

Beware of Mortgage Fraud

Mortgage fraud has become an undeniable blemish on the industry across the nation. According to many, fraud has become one of the leading contributing factors to the nation’s growing foreclosure rate.
 
Mortgage fraud covers a wide range of financial crimes including equity skimming, application fraud, credit or income misrepresentation, or asset and down payment misrepresentation. […]

Denver Builders Cater to Baby Boomers

As more and more baby boomers retire, many are not looking at retirement the same way their parents did. Having spent many years raising families in the suburbs, they now are looking for hip communities that can accommodate their new lifestyle as an active senior.

Denver Schools – Year in Review

When families are considering purchasing a new home, one of the first factors they consider is the quality of schools in the area. What are the average test scores? What’s the teacher-student ratio? Will our child get the best education possible?

Need More Time to Sell Your Home? Denver Sellers May Want To Consider Bridge Loans

If you’re thinking about selling your Denver area home, it may take a little longer than expected. According to Rocky Mountain News, the number of unsold homes in the Denver area market recently hit record highs. The large number of properties on the market has increased the marketing time for many sellers, even during the […]

Need More Room? Now May Be The Time To Buy Big

Have you always dreamed of owning a big, beautiful home in Denver? Do you need more room to accommodate your growing family? Well now could be the time to evaluate your options based on two critical factors. Firstly, Colorado is noted as having more large homes than most states in the U.S. Secondly, recent changes […]

Denver Teens get a Lesson in Real Estate

When many of us decided to purchase our first homes, we soon found out that we had a lot to learn. From the various types of loans available to the details of a standard real estate contract, the process was overwhelming for many of us to say the least.

Denver Plants Seeds for Job Growth

There’s great news for Denver employers and job seekers! The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported that the unemployment rate for the state in April fell to its lowest rate since June of 2001 at 3.5%. This is especially good news for individuals considering relocating to the Denver area.

Maintaining the Value of Your Home

 
 
Buying a home is one of the smartest investments you can make. But once you buy your home, it’s imperative that you maintain your investment. When appraisers inspect a home, one of they key factors they consider before determining the value is how well a home has been taken care of. Are you making scheduled […]

Denver Foreclosures: Part II

HOW TO BUY A HOME AT A PUBLIC AUCTION
 
 
According to recent statistics, approximately 9,300 housing foreclosure filings were submitted in the first quarter. This record number pushes Denver towards a projected 25% increase in foreclosures by the end of 2007.

Denver Foreclosures: Part I

NEGOTIATING WITH A DISTRESSED SELLER
 
Many savvy investors who do well in the real estate market don’t wait until a home forecloses to make their move. Often, they keep a watchful eye and look for homes in the stages of pre-foreclosure and try to negotiate a deal with the seller.

Dispelling the Myths of High-Priced Urban Living in Denver

A great place to work and play, statistics show that Denver continues to grow more and more popular among America’s families and singles seeking exciting new jobs and adventures. Metro Denver currently boasts a population of 2.6 million and according to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation over the next few years, the city will […]

Realizing the Dream: Tips for First Time Home Buyers

Pride of ownership, appreciation and tax benefits are just a few reasons people decide to purchase their first homes. Of all the decisions you’ll make, deciding to purchase a home is one of the most important and significant steps you’ll take towards securing your future. The process can be intimidating at first but if […]

Denver: A Great City for Work and Play

 
A great place to work and play, statistics show that Denver continues to grow more and more popular among America’s families and singles seeking exciting new jobs and adventures. Metro Denver currently boasts a population of 2.6 million and according to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation over the next few years, the city will […]

Buy Real Estate With Your IRA

Invest Your IRA Funds in Real Estate
IRAs were created by amendments to the Internal Revenue Code made by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and have been one of the most successful Federal initiatives aimed at encouraging the creation of private wealth in United States history. The total value of IRA’s in the […]

Welcome to Your Colorado Real Estate Resource Blog!

Hello everyone!
Our goal with this blog is to offer our clients and visitors a place where they can learn about real estate in Colorado, including the Denver area and many towns and major suburbs. The world of real estate can be confusing, so we’re here to make it a little less so. In our upcoming […]