News from Steve Konecny, Realtor in Colorado

Six entrance tweaks to boost your home’s value

Jan 19, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 19 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Six entrance tweaks to boost your home’s value

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, and if you’re selling your home, the first impression buyers get is the appearance of your entrance. A few inexpensive changes can boost y...

Listings drop to lowest point since 2016 in latest metro denver real estate market report

Jan 18, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 18 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Listings drop to lowest point since 2016 in latest metro denver real estate market report

New listings in the metro Denver area dropped to the lowest total since 2016 in the latest market report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR). As mortgage rates continue to be low, buy...

Mortgage rates reach highest point since early 2020

Jan 17, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 17 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Mortgage rates reach highest point since early 2020

Rising mortgage rates are “closing the door” on opportunities for homeowners to refinance at lower rates, but demand for purchase loans remains steady, according to the Mortgage Bankers Associatio...

Jan 17, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 17 January 2022 | Public News

“How is the Denver Metro Housing Market?”

“How is the Denver Metro Housing Market?” December closed the year with record-breaking low inventory and record-breaking prices according to the latest Denver Metro housing market statistics. I...

The top 10 housing markets of 2022 for first-time buyers

Jan 14, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 14 January 2022 | Agent Websites

The top 10 housing markets of 2022 for first-time buyers

First-time homebuyers have had a difficult time over the past few years, with inventory hitting some of its lowest lows as competition and prices have continue to increase. But with remote work now...

Are first-time buyers driving the surging housing demand?

Jan 13, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 13 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Are first-time buyers driving the surging housing demand?

In the immediate aftermath of the housing crash of 2008, government tax credits helped propel first-time buyers to their greatest share of home sales in at least four decades. But when those credit...

Top five cities in the world voted the best places to live

Jan 12, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 12 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Top five cities in the world voted the best places to live

If you had to live somewhere other than in the United States, where would it be? The world is full of beautiful and exciting place to live, but when considering where to live, there ae a variety of fa...

Jan 11, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 11 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Demand for vacation homes declines

Demand for vacation homes slipped modestly in December, but remained 77 percent above pre-pandemic levels prior to March 2020, according to a report released Thursday from Redfin. The December numb...

Homeowner still cheaper than renting, except in biggest cities

Jan 10, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 10 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Homeowner still cheaper than renting, except in biggest cities

Home ownership is a less expensive option than renting in a majority of U.S. housing markets, even as median home prices shoot through the roof, according to a new report. A report released Thursd...

10 Factors creating a perfect storm in real estate inventory

Jan 7, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 07 January 2022 | Agent Websites

10 Factors creating a perfect storm in real estate inventory

No matter the source, the message is the same: We are experiencing a record-breaking lack of homes for sale. Since the trends being reported have been national in scope, I dove into our local county r...

Rent control: does It make housing affordable?

Jan 6, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 06 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Rent control: does It make housing affordable?

Once upon a time, there was a quirky little parochial town called St. Paul, Minnesota — not to be confused with its twin, Minneapolis. (I also call it home.) The city of St. Paul plans on fixing the...

Jan 5, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 05 January 2022 | Agent Websites

U.S. Median rent increased 11% in 2021

The median asking rent in the U.S. increased 11 percent over the course of 2021 as inflation hit Americans in full force, according to a report from online rental marketplace Dwellsy. That’s thre...

Near-Record home price growth continues, despite upcoming slowdown

Jan 4, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 04 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Near-Record home price growth continues, despite upcoming slowdown

Home prices soared once again in October, but offered more signs that the rate of growth may have peaked for now. Homes sold in October went for 19.1 percent more than they did in the same month la...

As omicron triggers market volatility, mortgage rates decline

Jan 3, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 03 January 2022 | Agent Websites

As omicron triggers market volatility, mortgage rates decline

Buyers who locked in mortgage rates this week got a bit of a reprieve as they continued to race to get ahead of the long-term rate increases to come. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage fell to...

Dec 30, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 30 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Ten most common new year resolutions

Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions in an attempt to spark positive change. The recurring themes each year include a more active approach to health and fitness, improved finan...

For years, homeowners have stayed put. Why that is about to change?

Dec 29, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 29 December 2021 | Agent Websites

For years, homeowners have stayed put. Why that is about to change?

After housing prices plummeted in 2008, homeowners became newly reluctant to sell and move. Midway through the pandemic, however, the floodgates have opened for the first time in more than a decad...

Existing-Home sales rise again, fueled by climbing mortgage rates

Dec 28, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 28 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Existing-Home sales rise again, fueled by climbing mortgage rates

Existing-home sales increased by 1.9 percent from October to November 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.46 million, according to the National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) existing-hom...

Forbes group makes predictions for 2022 real estate market and beyond

Dec 27, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 27 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Forbes group makes predictions for 2022 real estate market and beyond

The Forbes Biz Council recently shared their insights on the future of real estate and what trends they believe will impact the market in the coming years. The complexity of local zoning and permit...

Dec 24, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 24 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Home inventory decreases to record low

Home inventory has grown even more scarce as the number of houses on the market reached an all-time low last month, Redfin reports. The seasonally adjusted number of homes for sale was 18 percent l...

Realtor Group predicts extreme seller’s market in 2022

Dec 23, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 23 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Realtor Group predicts extreme seller’s market in 2022

The state’s largest real estate association has predicted a massive inventory shortage in 2022, creating an “extreme” seller’s market in the New Year. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors ...

Filing your tax returns early has several advantages

Dec 22, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 22 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Filing your tax returns early has several advantages

By filing your income tax returns early, you will be among the first returns to be e-filed on January 31st, which also means you will be among the first taxpayers to receive their refund early if one ...

10 Booming housing markets to watch in 2022

Dec 21, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 21 December 2021 | Agent Websites

10 Booming housing markets to watch in 2022

Experts have said that the real estate market is finally showing signs of slowing after a year of surging home prices and intense buyer competition. But desirable markets across the Mountain West and ...

U.S. Home Price Growth Accelerates to 45-Year Record

Dec 20, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 20 December 2021 | Agent Websites

U.S. Home Price Growth Accelerates to 45-Year Record

U.S. home price growth surged a record 18 percent year over year in October to the highest growth rate in the 45-year history of CoreLogic’s Home Price Index. While the rate of annual home price ...

What kids around the world leave for santa claus on christmas eve

Dec 17, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 17 December 2021 | Agent Websites

What kids around the world leave for santa claus on christmas eve

It’s customary for most children here in the United States to leave milk and cookies for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Some kids prefer to leave a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Leaving a treat f...

What you need to know before deducting charitable donations on your taxes

Dec 16, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 16 December 2021 | Agent Websites

What you need to know before deducting charitable donations on your taxes

There are several things you should know before you give donations to a charity. Many people give to charities each year during the holiday season. It’s a great time to help those less fortunate. Bu...

Decline in demand for mortgage refinancing previews what's to come

Dec 15, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 15 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Decline in demand for mortgage refinancing previews what's to come

Homebuyer demand for purchase mortgages picked up last week after adjusting for the Thanksgiving holiday, but requests to refinance were down sharply as mortgage rates rose for the third week in a row...

Realtor.com report: 2022 real estate market may be

Dec 14, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 14 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Realtor.com report: 2022 real estate market may be "mixed bag"

A new report from realtor.com indicates 2022 should see an increase in existing homes sales, though challenges with supply will likely linger and turn the year into something of a “mixed bag.” ...

Record increase in Fannie, Freddie loan limits sparks debate

Dec 13, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 13 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Record increase in Fannie, Freddie loan limits sparks debate

Rapid home price appreciation during the pandemic means loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will make a record-breaking leap in 2022, fueling a debate over housing affordability and competition...

Housing prices predicted to increase by 16 percent in 2022

Dec 10, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 10 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Housing prices predicted to increase by 16 percent in 2022

Housing prices in the metro Denver area are about to increase at a record rate, according to investment bankers. Goldman Sachs recently released a forecast of the nation’s housing market future. The...

Dec 9, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 09 December 2021 | Agent Websites

New home sales climb to 6-month high

After increasing by double digits in September 2021, sales of new single-family homes slowed significantly in October, rising by a modest 0.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000, t...

Unique holiday foods from around the world

Dec 8, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 08 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Unique holiday foods from around the world

Food is the cornerstone of the holiday season. It brings friends and family together to share memories, cultural traditions, and great flavors. From figgy pudding to fruit cake, many foods bring on...

2021 on pace to be biggest year for existing-home sales since 2006

Dec 7, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 07 December 2021 | Agent Websites

2021 on pace to be biggest year for existing-home sales since 2006

Existing-home sales increased by just 0.8 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.34 million but the resiliency should push sales beyond 6 million homes, the highest volume since ...

Internal revenue service announces dirty dozen tax scams

Dec 6, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 06 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Internal revenue service announces dirty dozen tax scams

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to COVID-10 tax relief, including Economic Im...

Home prices and sales expected to decrease over next 2 years

Dec 3, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 03 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Home prices and sales expected to decrease over next 2 years

Inflation is heating up and could accelerate further, but the impact on mortgage rates is likely to be modest thanks to the Federal Reserve laying out a clear roadmap of its plans to withdraw its supp...

5 Reasons why the 2022 housing market Looks to be strong

Dec 2, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 02 December 2021 | Agent Websites

5 Reasons why the 2022 housing market Looks to be strong

For almost the past two years, real estate professionals have been riding the housing boom to record sales and transaction volume. However, as home prices reach astronomical levels, some experts, agen...

Unique gifts help make the holiday season fun and memorable

Dec 1, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 01 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Unique gifts help make the holiday season fun and memorable

Life is more interesting when things get a little unusual, and the same is true for the holidays. While everyone else is busy snatching up the latest electronic games and singing along to their favori...

U.S. Experience record-breaking 8th month of high-speed sales

Nov 30, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 30 November 2021 | Agent Websites

U.S. Experience record-breaking 8th month of high-speed sales

The pace of home sales broke a record for the eight consecutive month during October even amid slowing seasonal patterns, according to a report from realtor.com released on Wednesday. Amid the cont...

NAR: Home prices experience double-digit growth across 80% of metropolitan areas in Q3

Nov 29, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 29 November 2021 | Agent Websites

NAR: Home prices experience double-digit growth across 80% of metropolitan areas in Q3

Home prices continued their impressive upward climb during the third quarter of 2021, with the median sales price of single-family existing homes increasing in 99 percent of the 183 markets measured b...

The top 10 benefits of living in an HOA community

Nov 26, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 26 November 2021 | Agent Websites

The top 10 benefits of living in an HOA community

When you consider purchasing a home within an HOA community, there are several questions you may have, such as “What are the benefits of living in a covenant-controlled neighborhood.” First, you n...

Recent decline in mortgage rates increases home demand

Nov 25, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 25 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Recent decline in mortgage rates increases home demand

What at first appeared to be a brief blip in mortgage rate growth deepened this week into a more persistent dip as rates for 30-year loans dropped back below 3 percent. The average rate for a 30-ye...

As mortgage rates dettle, will borrowers respond?

Nov 24, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 24 November 2021 | Agent Websites

As mortgage rates dettle, will borrowers respond?

Mortgage rates eased at the end of October, but it remains to be seen whether lower rates will drive increased demand for mortgages. That’s because most of the decline in rates tracked by the Mor...

Nov 23, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 23 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Recent decline in mortgage rates increases home demand

What at first appeared to be a brief blip in mortgage rate growth deepened this week into a more persistent dip as rates for 30-year loans dropped back below 3 percent. The average rate for a 30-ye...

How will inflation impact the housing market?

Nov 22, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 22 November 2021 | Agent Websites

How will inflation impact the housing market?

It seems that nothing ever stays the same. The United States is currently experiencing the highest inflation rate it has seen in the past 30 years, with a 6.2 percent rise in consumer prices last mont...

America's most expensive enclaves: the big climbers and fallers of 2021

Nov 19, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 19 November 2021 | Agent Websites

America's most expensive enclaves: the big climbers and fallers of 2021

America’s most exclusive home markets got even more expensive in 2021, and new numbers from PropertyShark show just how much. All 10 of the nation’s priciest ZIP codes surpassed $4 million in m...

Home sales believed to be immune from economic pessimism

Nov 18, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 18 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Home sales believed to be immune from economic pessimism

Americans’ confidence that the economy is on the right track is at its lowest level since 2013, but increasingly negative consumer sentiment is not seen as an immediate threat to home sales as homeb...

Rise in mortgage rates stabilizes; don't expect it to last

Nov 17, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 17 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Rise in mortgage rates stabilizes; don't expect it to last

Amid an otherwise consistent pattern of steep hikes, mortgage rates dipped this week for only the second time since late September. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped back to 3.09 perc...

Zillow spent big in Colorado’s Front Range this summer, months before collapse of home-flipping business

Nov 16, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 16 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Zillow spent big in Colorado’s Front Range this summer, months before collapse of home-flipping business

The collapse of Zillow Offers — the online real estate giant’s venture into buying and selling homes — announced Nov. 2 can be traced, in one small part, to its over eagerness to invest in Color...

Metro denver home sales, listings drop in october

Nov 15, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 15 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Metro denver home sales, listings drop in october

Home sales and listings in the metro Denver area dropped considerably in October as the market appears to cool compared to this time last year, according to the most recent market report from the Denv...

4 Big real estate trends to bet on in 2022

Nov 12, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 12 November 2021 | Agent Websites

4 Big real estate trends to bet on in 2022

Looking toward the future is a huge part of any real estate agent’s job but just what that means can be a challenge to figure out. Should you be keeping your eye on blockchain and cryptocurrency? Fi...

Homeowners who left forbearance now more likely to require help

Nov 11, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 11 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Homeowners who left forbearance now more likely to require help

More than half a million homeowners who put their loans in forbearance during the pandemic are now in active loss mitigation, a 37 percent jump from a month ago, as relief programs that allowed millio...

Questions to ask yourself before buying a vacation home

Nov 10, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 10 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Questions to ask yourself before buying a vacation home

Did you fall in love with your last vacation destination and know that you absolutely must buy a home there so that you can recreate those magical experiences. You are not alone. According to the Nati...

Why the housing market will cool in 2022

Nov 9, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 09 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Why the housing market will cool in 2022

You’re hearing it from every corner: Home values are rising so fast that a cooling period is imminent. And according to Zelman & Associates CEO Ivy Zelman, there are some strong indicators that a tu...

As prices climb to historic record, new home sales beat expectations

Nov 8, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 08 November 2021 | Agent Websites

As prices climb to historic record, new home sales beat expectations

Sales of new single-family homes spiked 14 percent between August 2021 and September 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing...

30-Year Mortgage Rates reach highest point since early spring

Nov 5, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 05 November 2021 | Agent Websites

30-Year Mortgage Rates reach highest point since early spring

Rates for 30-year mortgages earlier this week reached their highest levels since April as the U.S. housing market continued to navigate a host of unprecedented conditions. A month of sharp growth h...

Existing-Home sales recover in september after august decline: NAR

Nov 4, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 04 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Existing-Home sales recover in september after august decline: NAR

Existing-home sales surged 7 percent in September 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.29 million following August’s 2 percent dip in sales, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) repo...

2021 on track to be one of the strongest years in real estate history for home sales

Nov 3, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 03 November 2021 | Agent Websites

2021 on track to be one of the strongest years in real estate history for home sales

A new report from real estate tech firm MoxiWorks predicts that a strong fall and winter homebuying season should mean 2021 will wrap up with nearly 7 million total sales — making it one of the stro...

Rent prices experienced close to rare double-digit growth in August: CoreLogic

Nov 2, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 02 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Rent prices experienced close to rare double-digit growth in August: CoreLogic

Nationwide, rent for a typical single-family home surged 9.3 percent in August, notching a year-over-year increase in growth unparalleled since at least 2005, according according to CoreLogic’s late...

As list prices keep soaring, many homebuyers are not playing along

Nov 1, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 01 November 2021 | Agent Websites

As list prices keep soaring, many homebuyers are not playing along

The share of homes that sold for more than they were initially listed for dropped in September for the third consecutive month, according to a report released Thursday by OJO Labs. Approximately 43...

Mortgage rates for home loans reach highest levels since june

Oct 29, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 29 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Mortgage rates for home loans reach highest levels since june

Homebuyers took rising mortgage rates in stride last week, but interest in refinancing continued to dwindle as rates for home loans hit their highest levels since June. The Mortgage Bankers Associa...

Robust market may be cooling as we enter the winter season

Oct 28, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 28 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Robust market may be cooling as we enter the winter season

Real estate market observers report that the robust metro Denver real estate market may be cooling somewhat as we enter the winter months. The record-breaking home buying and selling activity in Color...

Housing affordability improves for 2nd straight month

Oct 27, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 27 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Housing affordability improves for 2nd straight month

Despite market headwinds, housing affordability improved for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors’ August Housing Affordability Index. Affordability imp...

Oct 26, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 26 October 2021 | Agent Websites

What mortgage loan is best for you?

Unless you can buy your home entirely in cash, finding the right property is only half the battle. The other half is choosing the best type of mortgage. You’ll likely be paying back your mortgage ov...

If Mortgage Rates keep rising, home price may moderate

Oct 25, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 25 October 2021 | Agent Websites

If Mortgage Rates keep rising, home price may moderate

After months of relative stability, mortgage rates are headed up as investors who fund home loans digest the prospects for long-term inflation and the Federal Reserve’s plans to taper support for mo...

Oct 22, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 22 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Five things to keep in mind when buying a brand new home

Brand new homes can be very appealing. They haven’t been lived in, you can customize features, and you avoid the improvement costs that can come with older homes. If the new home is part of a pla...

Denver ranked among the top food cities in the country

Oct 21, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 21 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Denver ranked among the top food cities in the country

Denver is one of the top cities in the country for food lovers, according to a report from WalletHub. Denver ranked 18th overall when considering several categories. While Denver wasn’t ranked first...

Think twice before dealing with companies that want to buy equity in your home

Oct 20, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 20 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Think twice before dealing with companies that want to buy equity in your home

Home equity investment companies lend you money, based on your home’s equity, for a fixed period of time. For this, you give them a percentage of your home’s future appreciation. This is risky bec...

Better Holdco enabling homebuyers in 12 states to make cash offers

Oct 19, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 19 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Better Holdco enabling homebuyers in 12 states to make cash offers

Demonstrating once again that it’s about more than just mortgages, Better Holdco Inc. has rolled out a cash offer program to its real estate brokerage clients that it’s already scaled up to 45 mar...

Tips for finding listings in a highly competitive market

Oct 18, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 18 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Tips for finding listings in a highly competitive market

Becky Eakle believes that 60 percent of a real estate agent’s work should be with sellers. And if an agent has been in the business for more than two years, that percentage should tick up to 70. The...

Oct 15, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 15 October 2021 | Agent Websites

US home prices soar to 45-year high

U.S. home prices soared 18.1 percent in August, notching the highest annualized rate of acceleration since CoreLogic began recording the data in 1977. U.S. home prices increased by 1.3 percent betw...

Essential workers dismiss space and age of home to afford rent: Zillow

Oct 14, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 14 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Essential workers dismiss space and age of home to afford rent: Zillow

In September, a CoreLogic report showed that single-family rents hit a new record in July 2021, and renters are making sacrifices to afford those skyrocketing rents. Millions of essential workers i...

Is staging your home for sale worth the effort?

Oct 13, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 13 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Is staging your home for sale worth the effort?

Is staging your home for the market really worth the time and effort? When potential buyers come to view your home, you want them to see themselves living there. They need to feel at home, so many per...

Buyers wonder if sellers are getting greedy, as asking prices soar to new records

Oct 12, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 12 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Buyers wonder if sellers are getting greedy, as asking prices soar to new records

The median asking price of newly listed homes for sale surged 12 percent year over year to a new record high of $361,250 during the four-week period ending September 26, according to tech-powered brok...

U.S. Home price growth experiences biggest gain in a generation

Oct 11, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 11 October 2021 | Agent Websites

U.S. Home price growth experiences biggest gain in a generation

U.S. home price growth soared 19.7 percent in July, extending an unprecedented 14-month streak of increases and setting a new record for annual price growth, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. Nat...

Median home price in metro Denver escalates dramatically

Oct 8, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 08 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Median home price in metro Denver escalates dramatically

The median home price in the metro Denver area saw an increase year-over-year of anywhere from 15.2% in Wheat Ridge to 41% in Lone Tree, with everything in between. The metro area has been at less tha...

Short-Term rental demand will likely be high for fall, winter

Oct 7, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 07 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Short-Term rental demand will likely be high for fall, winter

Short-term rental demand fell below 2019 levels for the first time since April 2021 in August, dropping by 0.9 percent, according to a report from short-term rental analytics company AirDNA. As fam...

For 2nd consecutive month, new home sales see modest gains

Oct 6, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 06 October 2021 | Agent Websites

For 2nd consecutive month, new home sales see modest gains

Sales of newly built single‐family homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 740,000 in August 2021, up 1.5 percent from the revised July rate of 729,000, according to data released on Friday b...

Home costs stay in acceptable range thanks to low mortgage rates

Oct 5, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 05 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Home costs stay in acceptable range thanks to low mortgage rates

Low mortgage rates and rising incomes have kept monthly housing costs largely within affordable levels, but those costs have been creeping closer to the limits of what lenders recommend. The main c...

Oct 4, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 04 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Five free and easy ways to save energy

Every step you take to save energy helps you save money and reduce your home’s impact on the environment. If every American simply replaced one light bulb with a more energy-efficient variety, we wo...

Fall housing forecast: moderating prices, tighter inventory, less competition

Oct 1, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 01 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Fall housing forecast: moderating prices, tighter inventory, less competition

It looks like real estate agents will have time to pause and take in a breath of crisp, fall air as they transition from the summer to the fall real estate market, according to insights from industry ...

As inventory situation improves, demand for mortgages surges

Sep 30, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 30 September 2021 | Agent Websites

As inventory situation improves, demand for mortgages surges

Demand for purchase loans rebounded last week to the highest level seen since April, as demand for housing remains strong and more listings become available in some markets. The Mortgage Bankers As...

Struggling homeowners may evade foreclosure due to surging prices

Sep 29, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 29 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Struggling homeowners may evade foreclosure due to surging prices

According to a survey of real estate experts and economists, only 1 in 20 homes that hit the market next year will be foreclosed properties According to a recent survey sponsored by Zillow, as evic...

Multifamily housing starts deliver august surprise as single-family starts decline

Sep 28, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 28 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Multifamily housing starts deliver august surprise as single-family starts decline

Multifamily housing starts beat expectations in August, rising 3.9 percent from the revised July estimate to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,615,000, likely buoyed by softening lumber prices, a...

Rent prices increase dramatically once again: CoreLogic

Sep 27, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 27 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Rent prices increase dramatically once again: CoreLogic

While June’s rental prices were the highest since 2005, July’s numbers set new records yet again. According to the latest Single-Family Rent Index report from CoreLogic released on Tuesday, rent f...

Home sales expected to stay strong this fall: MoxiWorks

Sep 24, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 24 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Home sales expected to stay strong this fall: MoxiWorks

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the looming autumn season, a new report from real estate tech firm MoxiWorks suggests home sales will remain strong during the next month and a half. Th...

Fewer homes sell in August than last year, a first since pandemic boom

Sep 23, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 23 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Fewer homes sell in August than last year, a first since pandemic boom

For the first time since the pandemic-fueled housing boom began, fewer homes sold in the month of August than in the same period the previous year. Home sales dropped 1.4 percent from July to Augus...

Mortgage Rates remain stable as virus continues

Sep 22, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 22 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Mortgage Rates remain stable as virus continues

Rates for 30-year loans that have remained almost eerily stable for weeks posted yet another period of minimal change, according to results from Freddie Mac’s latest lender survey. Uncertainty ov...

Profit margins on fixer-uppers decrease as flip sales increase

Sep 21, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 21 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Profit margins on fixer-uppers decrease as flip sales increase

It’s not the most lucrative time to flip houses, but that’s not stopping investors from getting back in the game. Profit margins on home flips in the second quarter of the year hit their lowes...

Foreclosure rate hits 22 year low, with every state tallying declines

Sep 20, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 20 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Foreclosure rate hits 22 year low, with every state tallying declines

After a year of downward action, foreclosure rates have hit a historic 22.5-year low: 0.2 percent. Total delinquency rates fell to 4.4 percent in June, down 2.7 percentage points from last year, ac...

U.S. appears to be headed for 2nd wave of homeowner reshuffling

Sep 17, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 17 September 2021 | Agent Websites

U.S. appears to be headed for 2nd wave of homeowner reshuffling

Nearly half of American employees want to work from home exclusively, a trend that could have broad implications for the nation’s housing market depending on how many employers follow suit. A new...

Home construction material costs decrease for first time in 2021

Sep 16, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 16 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Home construction material costs decrease for first time in 2021

Prices for a broad range of construction materials dropped in August for the first time this year, signaling at least a momentary reprieve from the conditions that had been driving them to astounding ...

Here are the most family-friendly suburbs in America

Sep 15, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 15 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Here are the most family-friendly suburbs in America

Even with cities beginning to reopen after nearly two years of uncomfortable pandemic conditions, demand for suburban homes continues to thrive, luring urban dwellers with a desire for more space even...

Buying or selling a home in the Mile High City

Sep 30, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 30 September 2019 | Public News

Buying or selling a home in the Mile High City

Well, maybe not everything. But thanks to scant housing inventory, massive population growth, and still-low interest rates, buying or selling a home in—or even near—the Mile High City means steppi...

Seventy-one percent of Homeowners say now is a good time to Sell

Sep 27, 2019 Real Estate

Fri, 27 September 2019 | Public News

Seventy-one percent of Homeowners say now is a good time to Sell

Seventy-one percent of homeowners say now is a good time to sell, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’s second-quarter Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey. The ...

Aug 31, 2019 Market Trend

Sat, 31 August 2019 | Public News

RE/MAX National Housing Report-March 2017

Aug 19, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 19 August 2019 | Public News

Builders struggling to find workers

Builders throughout the country are struggling to find workers, and it's causing major problems: Labor costs are rising, homes are taking longer to complete and buyers are facing higher prices. ...

Jul 8, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 08 July 2019 | Public News

Did You Know Not all Real Estate Licensees are REALTORS®! Why use a REALTOR®?

All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®�...

Metro Home-Price Growth Up 6.9 Percent in First Quarter!

May 15, 2019 Market Trend

Wed, 15 May 2019 | Public News

Metro Home-Price Growth Up 6.9 Percent in First Quarter!

WASHINGTON (May 15, 2017) — The strongest quarterly sales pace in exactly a decade put significant downward pressure on inventory levels and caused price growth to further accelerate during the firs...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Increased Values Leads to Property Tax Spike

Apr 26, 2019 Real Estate

Fri, 26 April 2019 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Increased Values Leads to Property Tax Spike

Homeowners across metro Denver should brace themselves for notices of property valuation arriving soon in the mail that will weigh heavily on property taxes during the next two years. The short of it...

Castle Pines development projected to double it housing and population.

Apr 6, 2019 Real Estate

Sat, 06 April 2019 | Public News

Castle Pines development projected to double it housing and population.

It is situated along an interstate highway, at the heart of one of the fastest growing counties in the country. Yet, over the last half decade Castle Pines has remained somewhat of a silent observer a...

City of Lone Tree is one of the fastest growing suburbs in metro Denver.

Apr 6, 2019 Real Estate

Sat, 06 April 2019 | Public News

City of Lone Tree is one of the fastest growing suburbs in metro Denver.

LONE TREE, Colo. -- The city of Lone Tree isn't looking so "lonely" these days. It's one of the fastest growing suburbs in metro Denver. The city's population has grown by more th...

Apartment rents in Highlands Ranch have gone up 17 percent in the past year.

Apr 3, 2019 Other

Wed, 03 April 2019 | Public News

Apartment rents in Highlands Ranch have gone up 17 percent in the past year.

Rents in Highlands Ranch kept soaring in March, and apartments there remain the priciest in the Denver area. According to the latest data by San Francisco-based Apartment List, rents in Highlands Ran...

Mar 29, 2019 Other

Fri, 29 March 2019 | Public News

Best States To Retire-Colorado # 2.

Many of us long for a retirement that will feel like going on a permanent vacation. But before we buy that beach bungalow, box up our stuff and break out the Costco-sized wine spritzers, a reality che...

Home Listings are Scarcer while Buyer Demand are High; Bidding Wars?

Mar 20, 2017 Market Trend

Mon, 20 March 2017 | Public News

Home Listings are Scarcer while Buyer Demand are High; Bidding Wars?

Likely to be a hallmark of this year’s spring home selling season: Bidding wars. As home listings are scarcer and buyer demand remains high, home shoppers are finding a lot more competition this spr...

Where Can Single Men and Women Afford a Home?

Mar 9, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 09 March 2017 | Public News

Where Can Single Men and Women Afford a Home?

The housing market across America has been accelerating over the past few years, and most cities have managed to pick themselves up and thrive after the recession of the last decade. The other side of...

Hottest housing markets in the country, #4 Denver-Aurora-Lakewood.

Mar 6, 2017 Market Trend

Mon, 06 March 2017 | Public News

Hottest housing markets in the country, #4 Denver-Aurora-Lakewood.

California cities continue to dominate the list of the hottest housing markets in the country. In Vallejo-Fairfield, Calif., days on the market for listings have dropped by half over the past year, wh...

Denver #4 in Real Estate Markets for February 2017

Feb 28, 2017 Market Trend

Tue, 28 February 2017 | Public News

Denver #4 in Real Estate Markets for February 2017

The tight just keep on getting tighter. In the last, briefest month of winter (yay!) supplies were scarcer than ever in the residential real estate market, according to a preliminary analysis of our d...

Feb 25, 2017 Market Trend

Sat, 25 February 2017 | Public News

February 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report

Feb 25, 2017 Market Trend

Sat, 25 February 2017 | Public News

February 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report

Home Sales In January Set Record Pace February 17, 2017 DENVER – With the tug-of-war between rising home sales and shrinking inventory intensifying, January set records for the RE/MAX National H...

Feb 24, 2017 Market Trend

Fri, 24 February 2017 | Public News

Home Sales Up 3.3% in January 2017

In this video, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about January existing-home sales, seasonal price trends... ...

38.8 Percent of Denver-Aurora Residents Leasing!

Feb 23, 2017 Market Trend

Thu, 23 February 2017 | Public News

38.8 Percent of Denver-Aurora Residents Leasing!

With 38.8 percent of its residents leasing, Denver-Aurora ranks 128th our of the 400 largest cities in the U.S. for people who rent rather than own. That's according to a new report from Madison,...

What are the Top Ten Moving Destinations in the U.S.?

Feb 9, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 09 February 2017 | Public News

What are the Top Ten Moving Destinations in the U.S.?

Atlanta, Ga., was the top moving destination in the U.S. for 2016, according to a newly released study by Penske Truck Rental, which reflects the company’s one-way rental truck data. Atlanta has cla...

Jan 31, 2017 Real Estate

Tue, 31 January 2017 | Public News

Any New Tax reform must Protect Homeownership!

The 115th Congress is gearing up for an intense legislative session, and tax reform is set to play a starring role. That’s good. America’s tax system deserves an overhaul, with an eye toward ens...

First-time buyers represented 32 percent of nationwide sales in all of 2016

Jan 25, 2017 Market Trend

Wed, 25 January 2017 | Public News

First-time buyers represented 32 percent of nationwide sales in all of 2016

Many first-time buyers are starting to feel like they just can’t catch a break. The continued limited inventories of homes for sale in the entry-level market and a number of other factors are pressi...

Amazon to open center in Aurora, hiring 1,000 employees.

Jan 23, 2017 Education/Classes

Mon, 23 January 2017 | Public News

Amazon to open center in Aurora, hiring 1,000 employees.

Amazon.com Inc. said it will open a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Aurora that will employ 1,000 people. The new facility will augment Amazon's (Nasdaq: AMZN) existing 452,000-squa...

Denver area's hottest real estate neighborhood this year will be Greenfield

Jan 21, 2017 Real Estate

Sat, 21 January 2017 | Public News

Denver area's hottest real estate neighborhood this year will be Greenfield

What will be the hottest real estate neighborhood in the Denver area in 2017? You've got to look southeast. According to online real estate company Redfin, the Denver area's hottest real es...

Mortgage Rates Lower for Third Consecutive Week

Jan 20, 2017 Market Trend

Fri, 20 January 2017 | Public News

Mortgage Rates Lower for Third Consecutive Week

After trending down for most of the week, the 10-year Treasury yield rose following the release of the CPI report. In contrast, the 30-year mortgage rate fell three basis points to 4.09 percent, the t...

Jan 17, 2017 Market Trend

Tue, 17 January 2017 | Public News

RE/MAX National Housing Report - December 2016

RE/MAX National Housing Report - December 2016...

Will this be the year our legislature’s will reach a positive resolution on the Construction Defect Issue.

Jan 17, 2017 Real Estate

Tue, 17 January 2017 | Public News

Will this be the year our legislature’s will reach a positive resolution on the Construction Defect Issue.

In our January profile of incoming House speaker Crisanta Duran, I wrote that in 2017, the veteran legislator's to-do list included her intention to "craft legislation that's as bipartisan...

Second decline in mortgage rates since the presidential election.

Jan 12, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 12 January 2017 | Public News

Second decline in mortgage rates since the presidential election.

After absorbing a mixed December jobs report; the 10-year Treasury yield fell 8 basis points. The 30-year mortgage rate moved in tandem with Treasury yields falling 8 basis points to 4.12 percent, the...

Jan 5, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 05 January 2017 | Public News

Benefits of Homeownership

Buying a home may be the American dream, but it’s also a monumental task: You have to clean up your credit, apply for a mortgage, scrape together a down payment, and then move all your worldly posse...

Denver area ranks high in the U.S. for competition in buying homes.

Jan 5, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 05 January 2017 | Public News

Denver area ranks high in the U.S. for competition in buying homes.

When it comes to competition for buying homes, the Denver area ranks high in the U.S. According to new data from real estate brokerage Redfin, the Denver area has seven of the nation's most 30 ...

Jan 5, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 05 January 2017 | Public News

Higher Interest Rates?

Mortgage rates have risen since the election of Donald Trump, from 3.5% to the recent 4.2%. Bond investors are perceiving an economic stimulus package to uplift the economy. More business activity, gr...

Rents drop for first time in three years in Denver

Jan 5, 2017 Real Estate

Thu, 05 January 2017 | Public News

Rents drop for first time in three years in Denver

DENVER - Sky high rents aren't really surprising to Coloradans anymore. What did catch us by surprise is the first drop in average rental prices in three years. “It doesn't tell us a lot ...

Jan 3, 2017 Market Trend

Tue, 03 January 2017 | Public News

Housing and the Economy in 2017

It’s hard to believe 2016 is coming to an end. Three things rose over the past year: mortgage rates, existing-home sales and home prices. What’s in store for 2017? Watch my discussion from earl...

Dec 31, 2016 Real Estate

Sat, 31 December 2016 | Public News

Original asking price of $10.75 million, Aspen couple paid $2.75 million for John Denver's Aspen home.

How much would you pay to live in the Aspen home once owned by legendary singer-song writer John Denver? An Aspen couple just paid $2.75 million for it and it was a steal compared to the original a...

Dec 21, 2016 Market Trend

Wed, 21 December 2016 | Public News

Even with interest rate going up our housing market will continue to move forward.

The United States economy will enter 2017 in a rate-rising environment. The recent December short-term rate hike is only the first of six to eight additional rounds of increases over the next two ...

Nation's housing inventory is unprepared for older population

Dec 15, 2016 Market Trend

Thu, 15 December 2016 | Public News

Nation's housing inventory is unprepared for older population

The nation's housing inventory is unprepared to meet the needs of an increasingly older population through the next two decades, according to a new report released by the Harvard Joint Center for ...

Sellers are opening their doors to the public for showings and should take extra precautions!

Dec 15, 2016 Other

Thu, 15 December 2016 | Public News

Sellers are opening their doors to the public for showings and should take extra precautions!

When your clients are opening their doors to the public for showings, they need to take extra precautions. Share these suggestions to help them keep their belongings safe. After Christmas, many peo...

Dec 12, 2016 Market Trend

Mon, 12 December 2016 | Public News

October Home Sales

Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS®. Possible impact of higher mortgage rates on the housing market....

Dec 12, 2016 Market Trend

Mon, 12 December 2016 | Public News

RE/MAX National Housing Report - November 2016

RE/MAX National Housing Report - November 2016...

Nov 28, 2016 Other

Mon, 28 November 2016 | Public News

Drone Flew Over Colorado-Breathtaking Footage

Colorado is home to some of our country’s most beautiful scenery and natural wonders. But, no matter how many trails we hike or incredible mountains we climb, there are certain views that can only b...

Tax Returns indicate great migration in Colorado slowing down

Oct 15, 2016 Real Estate

Sat, 15 October 2016 | Public News

Tax Returns indicate great migration in Colorado slowing down

Colorado’s great migration wave looks like it has crested, according to tax return counts the Internal Revenue Service released Friday. The IRS counted 76,123 Colorado tax returns filed last year...

Sep 6, 2016 Market Trend

Tue, 06 September 2016 | Public News

Home Price Gains 6% Nationwide since July 2015

Home price increases continued to exceed CoreLogic's own projections in July. The company's Home Price Index (HPI) indicates that home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, rose 1.1 ...

Millennials Won't Leave the Nest-Colorado 23.5%.

Sep 2, 2016 Real Estate

Fri, 02 September 2016 | Public News

Millennials Won't Leave the Nest-Colorado 23.5%.

Colorado 23.5%. Nearly a third of all U.S. millennials still live with their parents. But in some states, the trend is particularly paramount. New research from State line, using 2014 Census B...

RE/MAX National Housing Report- August 2016

Sep 2, 2016 Market Trend

Fri, 02 September 2016 | Public News

RE/MAX National Housing Report- August 2016

DENVER (August 19, 2016) – Unlike the month’s temperatures, July home sales cooled off from June’s highest year-to-date level. In the RE/MAX National Housing Report analysis of 53 U.S. cities, J...

Sep 2, 2016 Market Trend

Fri, 02 September 2016 | Public News

RE/MAX National Housing Report- August 2016 YouTube Video

Published on Aug 25, 2016 Unlike the month’s temperatures, July home sales cooled off from June’s highest year-to-date level. In the RE/MAX National Housing Report analysis of 53 U.S. cities, Jul...

Aug 25, 2016 Market Trend

Thu, 25 August 2016 | Public News

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun-Home Sales for July 2016 slipped 3.2 percent.

Existing-home sales for July 2016 slipped 3.2 percent as inventory shortages in many parts of the country continued to affect buyer choices and put upward pressure on prices. NAR Chief Economist Lawre...

Aug 9, 2016 Real Estate

Tue, 09 August 2016 | Public News

Consumers Looking Online Three Years Prior to Buying

Google study finds people start hunting on real estate sites three years before they even buy! Sign up on my website, www.SteveKonecny.com for a great app. Americans spend an average of 55 minutes ...

Denver, Colorado is number three in the medium to large U.S. markets selling the fastest.

Jul 30, 2016 Market Trend

Sat, 30 July 2016 | Public News

Denver, Colorado is number three in the medium to large U.S. markets selling the fastest.

July 2016 may end up as a month for the record books. According to new realtor.com® data, the U.S. is seeing the hottest July for home buying and selling in a decade. Read more: These Real Estate ...

Jul 29, 2016 Market Trend

Fri, 29 July 2016 | Public News

Existing-Home Sales Post Slight Increase in June.

Published on Jul 27, 2016 NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun releases June 2016 Existing-Home Sales figures. Sales increased 1.1 percent to a sales pace of 5.57 million units....

July 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report

Jul 26, 2016 Market Trend

Tue, 26 July 2016 | Public News

July 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report

DENVER (July 14, 2016) – With the market now in the midst of the popular summer selling season, both home sales and prices are rising with the summer temperatures. Homebuyer demand in June kept sale...

Jul 24, 2016 Real Estate

Sun, 24 July 2016 | Public News

REALTOR® Safety

In this award-winning video*, consumers learn about the potential safety protocols they may encounter when working with a REALTOR®. It’s a great resource to share with clients to educate them about...

Sterling Ranch will have 12,000 homes, 33,000 residents living in neighborhoods.

Jul 22, 2016 Real Estate

Fri, 22 July 2016 | Public News

Sterling Ranch will have 12,000 homes, 33,000 residents living in neighborhoods.

The development sits west of Santa Fe Drive and south of Chatfield Reservoir, just east of the Roxborough community and next to Roxborough State Park. Pastures, dirt roads and a small enclave of homes...

Housing Starts in U.S. Increased More Than Forecast in June

Jul 19, 2016 Market Trend

Tue, 19 July 2016 | Public News

Housing Starts in U.S. Increased More Than Forecast in June

New-home construction in the U.S. rose more than forecast in June, providing some momentum for residential real estate near the end of its busy selling season. Residential starts increased 4.8 percen...

It’s Not a Housing Bubble, It’s Just Expensive

Jul 19, 2016 Market Trend

Tue, 19 July 2016 | Public News

It’s Not a Housing Bubble, It’s Just Expensive

Home prices have hit record highs in some major U.S. metropolitan areas, and house-flippers are behaving like it’s 2005: It’s no wonder people are chattering about another housing bubble. But res...

Jul 11, 2016 Market Trend

Mon, 11 July 2016 | Public News

Metro Denver sees a big jump in the inventory of homes for sale in June

New home listings rose in June in metro Denver, but the pace of sales softened, boosting the number of properties available on the market. There were 6,796 homes and condos available for sale at th...

Metro Denver home inventory up in June, but prices climbed faster

Jul 7, 2016 Market Trend

Thu, 07 July 2016 | Public News

Metro Denver home inventory up in June, but prices climbed faster

Active home listings in metro Denver increased by 9.7 percent year-over-year in June, but average home prices increased at a faster clip, jumping 12.2 percent, according to a report Wednesday from the...

Jun 28, 2016 Market Trend

Tue, 28 June 2016 | Public News

Existing-Home Sales Grow in May as Prices Continue to Rise

Published on Jun 27, 2016 In this video, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about the growth in existing-home sales in May 2016, and rising home prices....

June 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report

Jun 27, 2016 Market Trend

Mon, 27 June 2016 | Public News

June 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report

DENVER (June 16, 2016) – As home buyer demand continues, May saw a 10.3% jump in sales over April and a 5.1% increase over May last year, which is slightly higher than the average year-over-year sal...

Jun 27, 2016 Market Trend

Mon, 27 June 2016 | Public News

RE/MAX National Housing Report-June 2016

Homebuyer Demand Moves Market Higher...

These common title problems can snag your home closing

Jun 20, 2016 Real Estate

Mon, 20 June 2016 | Public News

These common title problems can snag your home closing

In almost all real estate transactions, there are title issues that must be cleared up in order to transfer ownership of the home from the seller to the buyer. Does the seller have the legal right ...

Jun 14, 2016 About Me

Tue, 14 June 2016 | Public News

92% of Mortgaged Properties Have Equity

More home owners now have equity. About 46.7 million residential properties with a mortgage had equity at the end of the first quarter of 2016, according to data from CoreLogic. Home equity rose year-...

Denver home values up nearly 50% since Great Recession, biggest gain in nation

Jun 13, 2016 Real Estate

Mon, 13 June 2016 | Public News

Denver home values up nearly 50% since Great Recession, biggest gain in nation

Home values in Denver have increased 49.3 percent since their Great Recession peaks 10 years ago, which is the biggest gain in the country. According to mortgage resource company HSH.com's " ...

Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

Jun 13, 2016 Real Estate

Mon, 13 June 2016 | Public News

Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

Down payment assistance programs can help home buyers save big over the lifespan of a loan. On average, qualifying home buyers can save $17,766 over the life of the loan, according to a new report of ...

New Listing-5328 S Shawnee St, Aurora 80015-$309,000

Jun 10, 2016 Real Estate

Fri, 10 June 2016 | Public News

New Listing-5328 S Shawnee St, Aurora 80015-$309,000

Welcome Home. Pride of ownership. Move in condition, spacious Ranch/One story home, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, 2 car garage located in The Bluffs at Saddle Rock, Cherry Creek School District. Open and s...

Open House-2625-Bellavista Street, Castle Rock, CO 80109-$595,000-Saturday, June 11th, Noon-2 pm

Jun 10, 2016 Open House

Fri, 10 June 2016 | Public News

Open House-2625-Bellavista Street, Castle Rock, CO 80109-$595,000-Saturday, June 11th, Noon-2 pm

Amazing Mountain Views. Former Richmond Riesling Model with over $200,000 in upgrades! Hand scraped hardwood floors throughout the main level. Gourmet kitchen, GE profile appliances, gas stove, island...

Buyers Beware: You May Be Under Surveillance

Jun 2, 2016 Real Estate

Thu, 02 June 2016 | Public News

Buyers Beware: You May Be Under Surveillance

Surprise, home buyers: You might be on hidden camera. You may believe you’re having private discussions about the merits of a homeowner’s wallpaper, the ugly, orange tiles in the bathrooms, or ...

May 29, 2016 Market Trend

Sun, 29 May 2016 | Public News

RE/MAX National Housing Report-May 2016

10,000 new homes expected in Denver this year as builders kick into overdrive

May 26, 2016 Real Estate

Thu, 26 May 2016 | Public News

10,000 new homes expected in Denver this year as builders kick into overdrive

The cost of a new home in metro Denver now averages $503,768 New home starts in metro Denver were up 47 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, Metro study reports Metro Denver home co...

May 19, 2016 Real Estate

Thu, 19 May 2016 | Public News

Voice for Real Estate 46: Board of Directors, Hill Visits

More than 8,000 REALTORS® were in Washington in mid-May for their 2016 Legislative Meetings to advocate for real estate on Capitol Hill. The NAR Board of Directors approved new core standards for ass...

How Denver ranks among 25 major cities for startup activity

May 18, 2016 About Me

Wed, 18 May 2016 | Public News

How Denver ranks among 25 major cities for startup activity

A detailed analysis of 25 cities measuring where they rank in the "technology revolution," shows Denver is among the very best, giving cities like Boston and the San Francisco Bay Area a run f...

Government Affairs Materials for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

May 13, 2016 Real Estate

Fri, 13 May 2016 | Public News

Government Affairs Materials for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

The 2016 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo represents an important opportunity for REALTORS® to meet with their U.S. Senators and house staff and communicate the issues critical to their b...

May 13, 2016 Real Estate

Fri, 13 May 2016 | Public News

Help on the Way for Younger Buyers

Attendees of the 2016 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo learned issues surrounding condo financing and student loan debt may see real progress soon....

May 13, 2016 Real Estate

Fri, 13 May 2016 | Public News

Yun: Watch Out for Inflation

Home sales will grow modestly this year, but a continuing inventory shortage will keep upward pressure on prices and make it hard for many people to buy, even though interest rates remain low. That...

Frustration rises as a fifth of Denver home sale deals fall through in April

May 7, 2016 Market Trend

Sat, 07 May 2016 | Public News

Frustration rises as a fifth of Denver home sale deals fall through in April

Homebuyers and sellers took off their gloves and went at it in April, with an unusually large share of contracts — as many as 23 percent — falling through, according to a report Thursday from the ...

Apr 29, 2016 Market Trend

Fri, 29 April 2016 | Public News

First Quarter Housing Market Trends

The housing market continued to make steady and modest gains in the first quarter of the year. Home prices were broadly rising and thereby helping homeowners accumulate equity. Hard to believe that ho...

The HOME-BUYING PROCESS in PLAIN ENGLISH with ELIZABETH BANKS

Apr 29, 2016 Real Estate

Fri, 29 April 2016 | Public News

The HOME-BUYING PROCESS in PLAIN ENGLISH with ELIZABETH BANKS

Knowing When You're Ready Buying a home is so grown-up and impressive, but there are a few things you should think about before you start telling everyone how grown up and impressive you are. ...

Mar 29, 2016 Real Estate

Tue, 29 March 2016 | Public News

2016 Spring Home Buying Trends

This infographic looks at consumer trends in home buying and the outlook for market and the economy. It was created using data from the Spring 2016 HOME Survey, which is a report that reflects consume...

Mar 22, 2016 Market Trend

Tue, 22 March 2016 | Public News

March 2016 National Housing Report

DENVER – As the popular home buying season approaches, February sales saw a jump from both January and last February. The year-over-year change was 4.8% and the increase over January was 5.8%, which...

Homebuyer beware: FTC, Realtors issue warning on mortgage closing cost phishing scheme

Mar 21, 2016 Real Estate

Mon, 21 March 2016 | Public News

Homebuyer beware: FTC, Realtors issue warning on mortgage closing cost phishing scheme

Hackers pose as agents or title companies to steal mortgage funds. The Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of Realtors issued a warning Friday to consumers, advising them that the...

Colorado's real estate tax rate at the lower end nationally

Mar 15, 2016 Real Estate

Tue, 15 March 2016 | Public News

Colorado's real estate tax rate at the lower end nationally

Colorado's effective real estate tax rate is on the low end, at 0.62 percent, according to a new report compiled by financial analyst site WalletHub. The rate — calculated by dividing the media...

WHAT IS THE NEXT “HOT” NEIGHBORHOOD IN DENVER? YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED…

Mar 15, 2016 Real Estate

Tue, 15 March 2016 | Public News

WHAT IS THE NEXT “HOT” NEIGHBORHOOD IN DENVER? YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED…

The title for “hottest” neighborhood in Denver metro area seems to change on an annual basis. The LoHi (Lower Highland) neighborhood could not get any hotter a few years back. Then, the title shif...

Millennials Are Heading to the ‘Burbs, After All

Mar 10, 2016 Real Estate

Thu, 10 March 2016 | Public News

Millennials Are Heading to the ‘Burbs, After All

Millennials are leaving the city. While many millennials choose to live in urban areas as renters, when they're ready to buy, they're increasingly seeking single-family homes outside of urban ...

What salary it takes to buy a typical home in metro Denver

Mar 8, 2016 Real Estate

Tue, 08 March 2016 | Public News

What salary it takes to buy a typical home in metro Denver

A buyer of a median-priced home in metro Denver needs to make a salary of $68,436 a year to qualify for a mortgage and cover basic expenses such as property taxes and insurance, according to a report ...

Mar 3, 2016 Real Estate

Thu, 03 March 2016 | Public News

Renovations & 2016 Trends

NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry released their first-ever Remodeling Impact Report in December 2015, which looks at the cost, resale value, and customer satisfaction of 12 ...

Gold glitters, but owning a Denver home shines as an investment

Feb 29, 2016 Real Estate

Mon, 29 February 2016 | Public News

Gold glitters, but owning a Denver home shines as an investment

Gold glitters, but owning a Denver home shines as an investment POSTED BY JOHN REBCHOOK · FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Gold glitters, but owning a Denver home is better. Denver home prices have soared...

Feb 29, 2016 Market Trend

Mon, 29 February 2016 | Public News

Pending Sales Ease Slightly in January

In this video, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about January 2016 pending home sales, contract activity, home buying momentum, and his prediction on new home sales for the remainder of the year...

Feb 25, 2016 Real Estate

Thu, 25 February 2016 | Public News

CAPITAL GAINS: The Stepped Up Basis

If you are married, and file a joint income tax return, the tax laws allow you to exclude up to $500,000 on any gain you make on the sale of your principal residence. There are some basic rules (condi...

Feb 22, 2016 Real Estate

Mon, 22 February 2016 | Public News

Your New Buyer: The Landlord Parent

Your New Buyer: The Landlord Parent DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Parents are increasingly helping their adult children financially purchase a home, finding themselves in a ne...

Feb 20, 2016 About Me

Sat, 20 February 2016 | Public News

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