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Blog Timnath Ranch Beauty! This is the opportunity to call Timnath your home! 6858 Rock River Rd is a well-kept Salida model by Meritage Homes in Timnath Ranch South backs to open space and the community park. Many custom touches have been added including wood accent walls and built-ins. The gourmet kitchen has double ovens, 5 burner gas cook-top […]
Blog 96 Weeks Mortgage rates have been below 4% for 96 weeks in a row.   Today, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 3.17%.   This is 0.5% lower than January and exactly 1.0% lower than March 2020.   Rates recently ended a 31-week streak of being under 3%.   Over the last 5 years, rates […]
Blog Working with a Buyer’s Agent What is a Buyer’s Agent? A typical real estate transaction involves a buyer’s agent representing the buyer and a listing agent representing the seller. A buyer’s agent helps the buyer identify potential homes to pursue, advises them on negotiations, and helps navigate any hurdles during the buying process. Once they are under contract, the buyer’s […]
Blog Johnstown Custom Ranch 1202 N 3rd St is a beautifully designed custom ranch! Located in the heart of Johnstown near parks, schools, shopping and trails, this breathtaking home, on a large lot, backs to open space. It offers a spacious open floor plan, high ceilings, wood floors, gourmet kitchen w/huge island, granite counters, luxury master retreat w/spa-like shower, […]
Blog Custom-Built Horse Property! Unobstructed panoramic views of Devil’s Backbone and Rocky Mountains! 6042 Chamberlin Ln Loveland, CO is a 3-acre horse property that has a 4 bed 3 bath quality craftsmanship custom-built home, built by the homeowner/builder. The main floor has a master bed with a deck and an updated five-piece master bath, hardwood floors and slate tile […]
Appreciation Rate 107 Straight According to research from the National Association of Realtors, home prices have appreciated for 107 straight months.   The median price in the U.S. is now $309,000.   The U.S. region with the highest median price is the West at $461,800. The lowest is in the South at $263,300.   All regions showed double-digit price […]
Advice For Sellers The Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection Pre-listing inspections can help sellers better understand the condition of their home before putting it on the market. They can also strengthen a home’s appeal to potential buyers and help to streamline the offer process, which is especially important in competitive markets. However, pre-listing inspections can also open sellers up to added liability. Talk to […]
Blog What to Consider Before Buying an Equestrian Property Buying a horse property is a very different experience from a conventional home purchase. The first and most important step is to work with an experienced equestrian specialist, but there are some additional items you should also consider before buying. Location, Location, Location When looking at equestrian properties, one of the most important things to […]
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Blog Relocating for Remote Work As the ubiquity of working from home continues, many homeowners are making the decision to move. Whether the motivation for relocating is to lower the cost of living, to be closer to family, or simply a fresh start, there are various factors to keep in mind when relocating for remote work. Before You Relocate Before you […]
Blog Enormous Equity Hot off the press is the Core Logic Homeowner Equity Report.  This is their quarterly look at what is happening with homeowners’ equity across the country. Here are the staggering numbers coming out of their research: Collectively, U.S. homeowners with mortgages have realized a $1.5 Trillion gain in equity over the last 12 months. Only […]
Blog Homebuilder Headaches The National Association of Home Builders recently surveyed their members to ask them about the challenges they currently face and the challenges they expect to face.   Far and away, the biggest headache for homebuilders right now is the rising cost of building materials.   96% of the survey respondents cited this as a significant […]
Blog Simple Bathroom Upgrades The thought of upgrading a bathroom often brings to mind large-scale renovations, demolition, and hefty price tags. Even projects like replacing a backsplash or repairing tile can be more involved than you might think. However, it’s possible to give your bathroom a makeover without breaking the bank (or your back). Whether you’re looking to just […]
Blog Anthem Highlands Beauty! Incredibly rare opportunity to own a 2019 Epic Homes “Escape” ranch model with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an amazing finished basement and a split 3 car garage in the desirable Anthem Highlands. 16356 Ute Peak Way Broomfield, CO is an immaculately kept home stretches all the way from the welcoming front entry to the bright […]
Blog Days of Inventory In the residential real estate industry, inventory is typically measured in months.   For example, the definition of a “sellers’ market” is when there is less than 4 months of inventory on the market.  Meaning, at the current pace of sales, it would take less than four months to sell all the homes currently for […]
Blog The Importance of Pre-Approval To set yourself up for a smooth and successful home purchase, getting pre-approved is perhaps the most productive first step you can take. It strengthens your buying credibility, informs your home search, and speeds up the closing process. The Pre-Approval Process  There is an important distinction to made between two important steps of your mortgage application process: pre-qualification […]
Blog Double Lumber The price of lumber has doubled in three months.   Lumber is just one of several examples of skyrocketing materials costs which are impacting both home builders and home buyers.   The cost of lumber is now at a record-level $1000 per 1000 board feet.   These rising costs not only add to the sales […]
Blog Yes is the Answer It turns out that ‘yes’ is the answer to the most common questions we hear right now about the market… Do you think more properties will come on the market this Spring?  Yes, the normal pattern in our market is for new listings to be 40% to 70% higher in April versus January.  The peak month […]
Blog 10 Tips for Valentine’s Day at Home Valentine’s Day is a time for exchanging gifts, indulging your sweet tooth, and spending time with your significant other. Of all the places you and your Valentine could be, where better to spend the day, than in the place you love most: home sweet home. Let this list of ideas inspire your day at home […]
Blog Spacious Beauty! Warm and inviting, 7008 Shangri-La Ct Fort Collins, CO is a 3-4 bed, 4 bath, 2-story with exceptional upgrades to include bright open floor plan, beautifully finished basement, vaulted living room, extensive hardwood floors, pantry, gas fireplace, en-suite master bath, upgraded lighting w/dimmers, wired for 5.1 surround sound speakers, Trex-type deck, backs to green belt, […]
Blog West Fort Collins Condo! 1704 Pecan Street 1A is an adorable condo in desirable West Ft. Collins that’s close to CSU’s campus, Horsetooth Reservoir, the foothills, and so much more, this is an opportunity you’ll simply not want to miss out on in this HOT market! This property features two large bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attached one-car garage, […]