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Just The Extraordinary Facts
Here are the latest facts in the Denver real estate market to keep you informed and make great financial decisions.
Can I Get Cancelled For Turning In A Homeowner’s Insurance Claim?
In recent years in Colorado, there has been an increasing trend in both the number of homeowners’ insurance claims and the severity of these claims. Insurance underwriters are taking a second look at which clients they wish to retain and which clients no longer represent a good risk.
Broncos Tickets: Part Of The Offer?
We recently experienced a prospective buyer who was unable, or unwilling to go higher in purchase price with their offer on our seller’s home. Instead, the buyer included their coveted, Broncos season tickets as part of the proposed purchase contract. Whether you are a Broncos fan or not, this is indicative of what buyers in the greater Denver real estate …
7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone
How to keep bugs away from your patio? And from there, getting into your house? Here’s how to have a bug free backyard, and keep they out of your home.
6 Creative Hacks to Put a Shoe Organizer to Work
Get shoe organizer ideas and organization hacks from the experts at HouseLogic. These uses for shoe organizers go way beyond shoes to kick clutter in every room.
Colorado Real Estate in 2021: A Sizzling Start (and a long-term simmer)
A look at Colorado Real Estate now that we are into 2021. What is happening, why, and things to consider.
7 Genius Entryway Storage Ideas to Get You Out the Door Faster
These clever entryway storage ideas will help you save time and hassle in the morning for you and your family. Find entryway organization solutions at HouseLogic.
How to Disinfect Your Home in the Time of Coronavirus
Need to know how to disinfect your home against the coronavirus? Use a bleach solution or rubbing alcohol to keep your high-touch surfaces sanitized.
2020 Metro Denver Real Estate Market Update and Predictions for 2021
In this market update I bring you an overview for what happened in the Denver Metro Real Estate Market for 2020.
I will also go over some projections for 2021 based on our teams research and analysis.
Low Inventory Isn’t a Lack of Sellers, Just More Buyers
Inventory is down, prices on Denver area homes are up. Read this post for a detailed look on what’s causing it.
9 Essential Things You Need For A New House
Image: donatas1205/Shutterstock These must-haves will make things a lot easier in the first few weeks. When Lauren Hunter and her husband moved into their first home in Hilliard, Ohio, the previous homeowner had left behind a ladder. “It turned out to be awesome,” Hunter says. “You don’t realize how many situations where ladders make things easier. Hanging pictures is one thing, but …
Strong Denver Real Estate Market Marches On
It’s election season and an incredibly contentious time in the United States. We are cautious to arrive at any conclusions about the direction of the Denver real estate market with the number of social variables at play. Are buyers and sellers waiting for things to calm down following the presidential election? What policies will be implemented about public health and …
Renting Out Your Home? Get Landlord Insurance
If you’re renting out your home, it might not be covered by home owners insurance, so look into landlord insurance instead. Maybe you’re moving up to a bigger home and holding on to your former residence as a rental property. Or maybe you’ve tried to sell your home without success. Whatever the reason, if you’re thinking about renting out your …
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
You’d be surprised at what your home insurance policy doesn’t cover. Here’s what is and isn’t covered by your insurance. What does your homeowners insurance cover? The short answer is: “A basic homeowners insurance policy (called HO-1 in insurance lingo) covers your home and possessions if they’re damaged or destroyed by these things: Fire Lightning Windstorm (unless you live in a hurricane …
4 Genius Yard Upgrades Even a Klutz Can Crush
Image: Mr. Interior/Shutterstock No DIY skills necessary for these outdoor projects. Did we mention they’re really, really easy? You don’t need to be the host of an extreme home makeover show to build an amazing backyard. In fact, the transformative projects below are easy enough for even the klutziest home improvement newbie to complete. Just don’t be shocked when the Johnsons …
Inventory, Price, and Sales All Up
New homes for sale was 14% higher last week than the last 3-year average with 1,447 homes hitting the market. Eventually, this increased seller activity may lead to rising inventory levels and a slowing of home value appreciation in the Denver metro market. But not yet. Last week saw 44.6% more homes go under contract than the last 3-year average, …
Are Sellers Getting Too Aggressive?
These numbers are staggering: 68.5% of all homes sold in the last two weeks sold at or above the FINAL asking price. 59.5% sold at or above the original asking price. And yet, looking at the remaining 31-40% of the Denver market transactions helps us understand the mindset of sellers, the competence of agents, the importance of property preparation and …
9 No-Sweat Hacks to Deep Clean the Cruddiest Things
Image: Rafa Fernández/ImageBrief Like using a drill on your tub. (Why didn’t we think of it sooner?!) Ahhh! Sparkling floors, gleaming windows, and zero dust bunnies. A thorough cleaning can make your abode feel brand new. But that immaculate house comes with a price — sore biceps. Here’s how to deep clean your house without skimping, or pulling a muscle. Best of all these brilliant …
What To Do With Your Massive Equity Gains
The average sales price of a single-family home in the Denver Metro real estate market hit $624,048 last week. That is up $116,000 from just 18 weeks ago. What should homeowners do with that equity, if anything at all? Some will say sell and capitalize, some will say pull the equity out. The answer is always the same however, it …
