Blog On Sale With interest rates so low, one could argue that money is essentially on sale. It’s actually half off. 30-year mortgage rates hit 3.75% which is exactly half of their long term average. Rates have averaged 7.5% over the last 40 years so today buyers are getting half of that rate. The “sale” on mortgage rates […]
Virtual Tour Gorgeous Home in Water Valley in Windsor! Over 6,500 square feet in this luxury 2-story home located at 1508 Pintail Bay in desirable Water Valley. This floor plan works! Kitchen features granite counter tops, and custom alder wood cabinets. Formal dining room with tray ceilings. Gorgeous main floor master retreat, main floor features great room that opens to above. 2nd floor features […]
Blog What We Notice Here are some observations we have about the market right now: Inventory is up, price reductions are up, the length of time to sell a home is up Seller concessions are more prevalent Sellers are more willing to accept contingent offers (especially in higher price ranges) If a home doesn’t sell within a week, it […]
Market News Colorado Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of the Metro Denver & Northern Colorado real estate market (which now includes Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Park counties) is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your […]
Blog Home-ownership Rate An interesting stat which can give some insight to the national market is the Home-ownership Rate. It simply looks at the percentage of Americans who own their home instead of rent. The most recent report from the Census Bureau shows the rate at 64.2%. Most importantly, this number is showing stability after many years of […]
Buyers & Sellers Protect Your Home With Homeowners Insurance In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset, and it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowner’s insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that about two-thirds of all homeowners are under-insured. According to […]
Red Feather Lakes Real Estate Beautiful Views in Red Feather Lakes! Enjoy this pristine lot at 922 Jicarilla Trail with breathtaking views of Mummy Range, perfect for your camping adventures in Crystal Lakes! Borders Rocky Mountain National Park to the North. Enjoy all that Crystal Lakes offers: fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and great hiking trails. Slash and dead trees have been removed. New gravel driveway, new gravel […]
For Buyers & Sellers Extend the Life of your Roof Your roof is one of the most important and expensive assets of your home, but no other element is quite as valuable. While the average lifespan of a roof is about 15 years, careful homeowners can extend the life of their homes without enduring too many hardships. Take a look at these three quick maintenance tips […]
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Blog Compound Effect If you have driven on I-25 lately you may have noticed that the Front Range is a popular place. The projections show that it will only get more popular in the future. Today, 4.8 million people live along the Front Range from Fort Collins down to Pueblo. In 2030, just 11 short years from now, […]
Windermere Foundation Building Stronger Communities By Helping Those In Need   We’re halfway through the Windermere Foundation’s 30-year anniversary and our offices aren’t showing any signs of slowing down their donations. Last quarter, the Windermere Foundation collected $556,937, bringing our year-to-date total to $865,029, and our grand total to $38,871,157 raised since 1989. These donations are used to support non-profit organizations and programs that help low-income and […]
For Sellers Selling your home: A step-by-step approach Whether you’re starting a family, moving for your job, getting ready to retire or embarking on a new chapter in your life, when your home no longer suits your current situation, it’s time to think about selling it. Although this can be a bit complicated, with the help of your agent, you can minimize the […]
Blog Sign Surprise Given how active our market is today and has been over the last few years, many people assume that virtually every home with a “For Sale” sign in the front yard is already under contract.   They are surprised to learn that, in most cases, the “For Sale” sign does indeed represent a home that […]
For Buyers What to Consider Before You Build If you’re short on space but don’t want to move, a home addition is an attractive way to solve your woes and turn your current home into your dream home. Whether you’re adding a whole new room or a more modest addition, it can turn into a major construction project; with architects and contractors to […]
Economy Preparing Your Garage for an Electric Car Photo Source: FleetCarma.com Electric cars help lower emissions and fuel costs, improve fuel economy, and bolster energy security. And considering the volatility of gas prices—and their general skyward trajectory—electric fuel shows promise as an economic alternative. But switching to an electric vehicle entails more than new driving habits and a conversation piece with strangers. It’s also a […]
Loveland Real Estate Bright and Spacious Home in Loveland! This stunning 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom home at 3787 Poudre Drive in Loveland that sits on the peninsula at Horseshoe Lake is a rare find! Fabulous gourmet kitchen with double ovens, large island, butler’s pantry and slab granite! Huge master suite, with 2 additional junior suites, formal living & dining room, wood floors, professionally finished basement with 4th […]
Economy The Risks and Rewards of Purchasing a Bank-Owned Home   The process of purchasing a home directly from a lender can be long and arduous, but could very well be worth it in the end. If you have your sights on a particular home or are looking to find a deal on your first, working directly with the lender may be your only option. […]
Blog Are You Better Off Paying Your Mortgage Earlier or Investing Your Money? Photo Credit: Rawpixel via Unsplash Few topics cause more division among economists than the age-old debate of whether you’re better off paying off your mortgage earlier, or investing that money instead. And there’s a good reason why that debate continues; both sides make compelling arguments. For many people, their mortgage is the largest expense they […]
Blog Over List A statistic we keep our eye on is the percentage of homes which sell for at least list price. In a robust, healthy, market with lower inventory, we will frequently see homes selling for their asking price or even higher. Here are the number of sales that occur for list price or higher in each […]
Blog Over List A statistic we keep our eye on is the percentage of homes which sell for at least list price. In a robust, healthy, market with lower inventory, we will frequently see homes selling for their asking price or even higher.   Here are the number of sales that occur for list price or higher in […]
Economics 101 Mortgage Rate Forecast Geopolitical uncertainty is causing mortgage rates to drop. Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains why this is and what you can expect to see mortgage rates do in the coming year.     Over the past few months we’ve seen a fairly significant drop in mortgage rates that has been essentially driven by geopolitical uncertainty […]