News from Steve Konecny, Realtor in Colorado

Market Exhibits More Opportunities for Buyers

Dec 6, 2022 About Me

Tue, 06 December 2022 | Agent Websites

Market Exhibits More Opportunities for Buyers

As the Denver market normalizes, active inventory declined slightly to 7,290 homes on the market at month’s end. However, this is an increase of 115.94 percent year-over-year. While this number re...

Colorado Association of Realtors Reports that Homebuyers are Making Gains in the Current Market

Dec 1, 2022 About Me

Thu, 01 December 2022 | Agent Websites

Colorado Association of Realtors Reports that Homebuyers are Making Gains in the Current Market

The Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR), in its October 2022 Market Trends report, says that, overall, there are more homes on the market and that listings are on the market for a longer period of ...

Metro Denver Inventory Reaches Highest Level Since 2013 as Affordability Continues to Plague Both Buyers and Sellers

Nov 22, 2022 About Me

Tue, 22 November 2022 | Agent Websites

Metro Denver Inventory Reaches Highest Level Since 2013 as Affordability Continues to Plague Both Buyers and Sellers

South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association October Market Report States that Winter Opportunities are Available for Those Wishing to Avoid the Spring Rush The South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association...

Nov 20, 2022 Market Trend

Sun, 20 November 2022 | Public News

November 2022 Real Estate Market Trends Report | Steve Konecny

November 2022 Real Estate Market Trends Report | Steve Konecny As we look forward to the year 2023 there are key real estate trends and market signals to watch. These include - the latest Denve...

Upgrading Your Home’s Insulation Can Save Significantly on Energy Costs

Nov 15, 2022 About Me

Tue, 15 November 2022 | Agent Websites

Upgrading Your Home’s Insulation Can Save Significantly on Energy Costs

When properly installed, insulation does an impressive job saving energy costs. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy & Renewable Energy reports you can save, on average, up to 200 perce...

Five Budget-Friendly Home Renovation Ideas

Nov 14, 2022 About Me

Mon, 14 November 2022 | Agent Websites

Five Budget-Friendly Home Renovation Ideas

Does your home need a little remodeling or renovation in some rooms to make it more appealing while increasing the value when it’s time to sell? Most older homes can use some updating, and if you�...

Nov 11, 2022 About Me

Fri, 11 November 2022 | Agent Websites

What is Water Backup Coverage?

Water backup coverage is one of the most useful homeowners insurance endorsements, protecting your home and personal property from sewage or sump pump backups. Standard homeowners insurance general...

Interest Rates Rise, Inventory is Down, New Listings Drop in October

Nov 10, 2022 About Me

Thu, 10 November 2022 | Agent Websites

Interest Rates Rise, Inventory is Down, New Listings Drop in October

Unfortunately, inflation is still close to a 40-year high, and as a result, the Fed raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points in October. This is the sixth hike this year. The Fed is expected ...

Six Ways to Declutter Your Kitchen for Efficiency and a Better Look

Nov 7, 2022 About Me

Mon, 07 November 2022 | Agent Websites

Six Ways to Declutter Your Kitchen for Efficiency and a Better Look

Following are six easy ways to declutter your kitchen, especially with the holidays just around the corner. Papers: Takeout menus, appliance manuals, kids’ drawings, and old shopping lists can cl...

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: Final of Four Parts

Nov 4, 2022 About Me

Fri, 04 November 2022 | Agent Websites

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: Final of Four Parts

Winterizing your home ahead of time is essential but responding to issues is even more important. Winter can really wreck havoc on your home, but your wintry home maintenance can prevent issues before...

Nov 1, 2022 About Me

Tue, 01 November 2022 | Agent Websites

17 of Denver’s Best Happy Hours

Happy hour is practically an institution in Denver, especially on those beautiful fall days when the air is cool, the sun is shining, and a patio is begging you to cut out of work a little early. Luck...

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Part Four

Oct 28, 2022 About Me

Fri, 28 October 2022 | Agent Websites

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Part Four

Depending on what part of the country you live in, you may not need to pack up that hammock as Autumn rolls in. But once the leaves begin to fall and the air begins to cool, it’s time to begin prep...

A New Social Media Challenge Could Make You More Susceptible to Car Theft

Oct 25, 2022 About Me

Tue, 25 October 2022 | Agent Websites

A New Social Media Challenge Could Make You More Susceptible to Car Theft

As you may have heard in the news, car thefts are up, in some parts of the country. Authorities are attributing the increase to a new social media challenge that encourages teens and young adults ...

Best Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Equity

Oct 21, 2022 About Me

Fri, 21 October 2022 | Agent Websites

Best Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Equity

Home equity is the amount you get when you subtract the outstanding balance you owe on any mortgages from your home’s market value. Home equity increases when you make payments on your mortgage, wh...

Bi-Annual Home Maintenance Checklist: Part II

Oct 19, 2022 About Me

Wed, 19 October 2022 | Agent Websites

Bi-Annual Home Maintenance Checklist: Part II

Not every part of your home needs a monthly checkup. Perform these home improvement tasks just twice a year to keep your home healthy. Inspect your attic and basement. Look for any cracks in the ...

Oct 18, 2022 About Me

Tue, 18 October 2022 | Agent Websites

Fall Maintenance Tips

With these maintenance basics completed you will enjoy the comforts of home all season long and protect your investment, too. Clear gutters of leaves, sticks, and other debris. This may need to be ...

Oct 14, 2022 About Me

Fri, 14 October 2022 | Agent Websites

8 Things Homeowners Do (& Don't) Regret

A house may be the largest asset you’ll ever own. Between buying a home and selling it, it's important to make smart decisions. There are common regrets (and non-regrets) homeowners have about ...

RE/MAX Masters Millennium of Greenwood Village Achieves 100 Percent Participation with REALTORS® Political Action Committee

Oct 13, 2022 About Me

Thu, 13 October 2022 | Agent Websites

RE/MAX Masters Millennium of Greenwood Village Achieves 100 Percent Participation with REALTORS® Political Action Committee

GREENWOOD VILLAGE – James T. Wanzeck, Managing Broker and owner of RE/MAX Masters Millennium of Greenwood Village, is proud to announce that the leading real estate brokerage has achieved 100 percen...

Is Denver a Good Market for Rental Property Investments?

Oct 10, 2022 About Me

Mon, 10 October 2022 | Agent Websites

Is Denver a Good Market for Rental Property Investments?

A third of the metro Denver area is comprised of rental properties. Since housing inventory is scarce, prices are going up much faster than wages, and the younger population is more comfortable renti...

5280 Magazine's Best 25 Best Restaurants in Denver 2022

Oct 5, 2022 About Me

Wed, 05 October 2022 | Agent Websites

5280 Magazine's Best 25 Best Restaurants in Denver 2022

THE GREENWICH RiNo The Greenwich is motivating us to eat more vegetables, one plate of Colorado-grown turnips, spinach, and potatoes at a time. Last summer, chef Justin Freeman moved to the Mile Hig...

Median Price for Single-Family Home Falls for Fourth Straight Month

Sep 29, 2022 About Me

Thu, 29 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Median Price for Single-Family Home Falls for Fourth Straight Month

The median price for a single-family home in the metro Denver area and across Colorado fell for a fourth straight month, signaling a return to a “somewhat normal” market, according to the Colorado...

Average Home Price in Colorado Declines by $5,665 from June Through August

Sep 28, 2022 About Me

Wed, 28 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Average Home Price in Colorado Declines by $5,665 from June Through August

Home prices continued to rise this summer in all but eight states, including Colorado, which has averaged some of the steepest price drops of any state since June, according to an analyst from QuoteWi...

With Mortgage Rates Rising, Here Are Six Ways to Negotiate a Lower Rate

Sep 22, 2022 About Me

Thu, 22 September 2022 | Agent Websites

With Mortgage Rates Rising, Here Are Six Ways to Negotiate a Lower Rate

If you’re a prospective homebuyer, rising mortgage rates are probably cause for concern. Higher mortgage rates could price some people out of the market. There are, however, several ways to negoti...

It’s Time to Complete Your Fall Season Home Maintenance Tasks

Sep 21, 2022 About Me

Wed, 21 September 2022 | Agent Websites

It’s Time to Complete Your Fall Season Home Maintenance Tasks

Summer is on the wane and the fall season is just around the corner. That means welcome changes are afoot: a painter’s pallet of beautiful reds, oranges, and greens on trees, cooler weather for hik...

Is Denver a Good Place to Invest in Real Estate?

Sep 16, 2022 About Me

Fri, 16 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Is Denver a Good Place to Invest in Real Estate?

Should you consider investing in real estate in Metro Denver? You need to drill deeper into trends if you want to know what the market holds for real estate investors and buyers this year and in 2023...

Metro Denver Real Estate Market Forecast for 2022 and 2023

Sep 15, 2022 Real Estate

Thu, 15 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Metro Denver Real Estate Market Forecast for 2022 and 2023

Metro Denver real estate market predictions for the balance of 2022 and through most of the first half of 2023 points toward positive growth in home prices, according to some real estate observers and...

The 10 Best Roadhouses and Après-Adventure Hot Spots in Colorado

Sep 13, 2022 About Me

Tue, 13 September 2022 | Agent Websites

The 10 Best Roadhouses and Après-Adventure Hot Spots in Colorado

Sipping a beverage after an adventure—in the woods, on the water, on a sheer rock—holds a special place for Coloradans. It is the exclamation point to any outdoor escapade and signals a triumphant...

Summer’s Cooling Real Estate Scene Shifts Market to More Realistic Balance in August

Sep 12, 2022 Real Estate

Mon, 12 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Summer’s Cooling Real Estate Scene Shifts Market to More Realistic Balance in August

July 2022 showed a summer market that is receiving a “cooling off” condition, but it’s still not enough to push metro Denver’s current seller’s market to a buyer’s market. Data ...

Paint Your Garage Floor to Protect From Oil Stains While Enhancing Appearance

Sep 9, 2022 Real Estate

Fri, 09 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Paint Your Garage Floor to Protect From Oil Stains While Enhancing Appearance

You can protect your garage floor from oil stains and update the entire space’s appearance with just a couple of coats of epoxy paint. All you need is a weekend to get started. Part-time workshop,...

Denver Housing Market Sees Significant Shift but Still Not a Buyer's Market

Sep 8, 2022 Real Estate

Thu, 08 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Denver Housing Market Sees Significant Shift but Still Not a Buyer's Market

The pendulum is swinging in the Denver metro housing market, now favoring buyers more than it has the past two years. Inventory is up 17% from this time last year, and houses stayed on the market a...

Economists Warn of Impending Drop in Housing Prices

Sep 2, 2022 Real Estate

Fri, 02 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Economists Warn of Impending Drop in Housing Prices

During COVID and as interest rates fell, the demand for housing was high. Sellers were seeing their homes being valued at nearly double what they were in 2019. Now, things are about to get real, acc...

Five More of the Latest Bathroom Remodeling Trends: Part II

Sep 1, 2022 Real Estate

Thu, 01 September 2022 | Agent Websites

Five More of the Latest Bathroom Remodeling Trends: Part II

Here are five more of the latest bathroom remodeling trends for 2022 and 2023. Wood Accents Are Back and Trendier Than Ever: As mentioned in last week’s post, grey is slowly making its way out o...

Five of the Latest Bathroom Remodeling Trends: Part One

Aug 29, 2022 Real Estate

Mon, 29 August 2022 | Agent Websites

Five of the Latest Bathroom Remodeling Trends: Part One

The latest bathroom remodeling trends include the newest textures, patterns, sinks, vanities, and all sorts of things that are inspirational and will add value to your home when it’s time to sell. ...

Aug 26, 2022 Real Estate

Fri, 26 August 2022 | Agent Websites

America’s Richest Real Estate Investors

There are several billionaires in the United States who have made their fortunes primarily from real estate investments, which goes to show that real estate does pay, and many times handsomely. Many ...

These Colorado Companies are Among the Fastest-Growing in America

Aug 16, 2022 Real Estate

Tue, 16 August 2022 | Agent Websites

These Colorado Companies are Among the Fastest-Growing in America

Inc. Magazine included 146 Colorado-based companies Tuesday on its list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private ventures in the United States. The number of Colorado companies that made the Inc. 5000 ...

FOUR IN FIVE METRO AREAS NOTCHED DOUBLE-DIGIT PRICE GAINS IN Q2

Aug 12, 2022 About Me

Fri, 12 August 2022 | Agent Websites

FOUR IN FIVE METRO AREAS NOTCHED DOUBLE-DIGIT PRICE GAINS IN Q2

Despite escalating mortgage rates and slumping home sales in the second quarter of 2022, a greater number of markets experienced double-digit annual price gains compared to the prior quarter, accordin...

July Real Estate Market Show More Balance in Favor of Buyers

Aug 5, 2022 About Me

Fri, 05 August 2022 | Agent Websites

July Real Estate Market Show More Balance in Favor of Buyers

Metro Denver real estate market statistics for July 2022 shows a slight move to a more balanced state that favors buyers for the first time in months. The market is down 3.33 percent month-over-month...

What are the Most Popular Home Styles in Metro Denver?

Aug 4, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 04 August 2022 | Agent Websites

What are the Most Popular Home Styles in Metro Denver?

When you visualize your dream home, what do you see? Is it modern and sleek, a cozy bungalow or a statelier Victorian abode? Do you want a split level, two stories, or do you want to keep it all on ...

Fun Things to Do in Denver, August 2 to August 8

Aug 3, 2022 About Me

Wed, 03 August 2022 | Agent Websites

Fun Things to Do in Denver, August 2 to August 8

From a burger showdown to a National Oyster Day feast, here are the best events in and around the Mile High City this week. SUNSET YOGA SERIES AT CATBIRD Get some midweek stress relief at this rec...

Mortgage Rates Moving LOWER After Fed Hikes by 0.75%

Jul 29, 2022 About Me

Fri, 29 July 2022 | Agent Websites

Mortgage Rates Moving LOWER After Fed Hikes by 0.75%

The Federal Reserve concluded one of its 8 regularly scheduled meetings in 2022 today. As expected, they announced a rate hike of 0.75%. But if you still think that means mortgage rates moved higher,...

Colorado Ranked Fourth for Business and Tourism

Jul 27, 2022 About Me

Wed, 27 July 2022 | Agent Websites

Colorado Ranked Fourth for Business and Tourism

A new study from a major cable news network compared all 50 states in 10 categories that are featured in its economic development marketing materials to demonstrate why current and potential businesse...

Denver's Housing Vacancy Rate is Among Nation's Lowest

Jul 26, 2022 About Me

Tue, 26 July 2022 | Agent Websites

Denver's Housing Vacancy Rate is Among Nation's Lowest

The Denver area has one of the nation's lowest overall housing vacancy rates. Of the 51 cities analyzed in the report by real estate data company Anytime Estimate, Denver had the third lowest h...

Jul 25, 2022 About Me

Mon, 25 July 2022 | Agent Websites

What to do after a car accident

When you get into a car accident, there are certain steps you may want to take in order to help make sure everyone is safe, to follow the law and to get the insurance claim process started. Accordi...

Tips to Create a Simple, Affordable Garage Workshop

Jul 22, 2022 About Me

Fri, 22 July 2022 | Agent Websites

Tips to Create a Simple, Affordable Garage Workshop

Garages often harbor a not-so-secret second life: Heroic home workshop. They’re well-suited to the task, with a tolerance for the noise and dust of do-it-yourself projects. You can assemble a b...

NAR Report Shows Housing Costs Soaring, Shortage of New Construction

Jul 21, 2022 About Me

Thu, 21 July 2022 | Agent Websites

NAR Report Shows Housing Costs Soaring, Shortage of New Construction

Anytime a new report from President’s Biden’s administration is released, something is inherently wrong. Figures are showing new problems as being worse than we thought. It’s not that the man ...

Five of Denver’s Most Affordable Neighborhoods

Jul 20, 2022 About Me

Wed, 20 July 2022 | Agent Websites

Five of Denver’s Most Affordable Neighborhoods

Finding an affordable home in Denver is a tough task to say the least. Housing prices have set historic records, with the average cost of a single-family home now exceeding $600,000 in many areas, an...

Colorado Housing Market Watch - Month of June 2022

Jul 15, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 15 July 2022 | Agent Websites

Colorado Housing Market Watch - Month of June 2022

▪ June metrics point to a significant shift in the market after policymakers approved the biggest interest rate hike in 28 years. Affordability became a significant consideration as the prospec...

What was the turning point for home price growth?

Jun 30, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 30 June 2022 | Agent Websites

What was the turning point for home price growth?

Housing experts and historians looking to peg down exactly when the home market took its foot off the gas after a pandemic-fueled price hike spree, may want to circle April on their calendars. Home...

Pending home sales increase in may after 6 months of decline

Jun 29, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 29 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Pending home sales increase in may after 6 months of decline

Pending home sales inched slightly higher in May, ending six straight months of declines, according to new data. Pending sales crept up 0.7 percent to 99.9 during May, but were down 13.6 percent fr...

What kind of property should you invest in: commercial or residential?

Jun 28, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 28 June 2022 | Agent Websites

What kind of property should you invest in: commercial or residential?

Real estate investing can be difficult to understand for those who are unfamiliar with it. What kind of property should you invest in? Which area of the country is performing the best? Are commercial ...

Home affordability declines to 15-year low, passing

Jun 27, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 27 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Home affordability declines to 15-year low, passing "inflection point" for buyers

Zillow has dropped its forecast for home-price growth over the next 12 months as buyers grapple with the most unaffordable landscape in at least 15 years. Monthly mortgage payments in April took up...

Existing-Home sales prices reach new record after topping $400k

Jun 24, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 24 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Existing-Home sales prices reach new record after topping $400k

Sales of existing homes fell for the fourth-straight month in May, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors. Total sales of existing homes, condos, and co-ops drop...

What are the advantages of hardwood floors versus carpeting?

Jun 23, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 23 June 2022 | Agent Websites

What are the advantages of hardwood floors versus carpeting?

Before considering any of the cost, insulation, or safety factors, it’s necessary to note that the main difference between carpet and hardwood is the feeling of each and the appearance of each. Carp...

Decline in builder confidence may be sign of slowing housing market

Jun 22, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 22 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Decline in builder confidence may be sign of slowing housing market

Builder confidence marked its sixth-straight month of declines in June as builders felt the effects the economic headwinds currently rocking the sector. Builder confidence fell 2 points in June to ...

The biggest housing surprises of 2022 to date

Jun 21, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 21 June 2022 | Agent Websites

The biggest housing surprises of 2022 to date

At the outset of 2022, a group of forecasters at Realtor.com laid out their expectations for the year to come. Now, they’re taking a second look. The listing portal’s economists revisited th...

New home buyers spend double on 1st-tear improvements: study

Jun 20, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 20 June 2022 | Agent Websites

New home buyers spend double on 1st-tear improvements: study

Buyers of newly built houses are even more likely to spend big on home improvements in their first year of ownership, according to data from the U.S. government’s Consumer Expenditure Survey. The...

Jun 17, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 17 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Benefits of HOA Restrictive Covenants

If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association (HOA), you are probably subject to restrictions on how you can use or maintain your property. These restrictive covenants are generally d...

Raging national housing market shows signs of cooling off

Jun 16, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 16 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Raging national housing market shows signs of cooling off

The robust national housing market that has kept climbing over the past year is apparently starting to cool off to a more reasonable level, according to a market research firm. The most recent data sh...

Bidding wars: common mistakes buyers make

Jun 15, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 15 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Bidding wars: common mistakes buyers make

Multiple offers on a home sale are still common, and buyers may get caught up in the competition and make some mistakes in the process. One common mistake: buyers who are willing to empty their ban...

Shifting market will slow prices down, but not entirely

Jun 14, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 14 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Shifting market will slow prices down, but not entirely

What’s going on with home prices right now? Though the real estate industry has been collectively holding its breath since the coronavirus pandemic started more than two years ago, a consensus ha...

New home sales plummet as recession continues unabated

Jun 13, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 13 June 2022 | Agent Websites

New home sales plummet as recession continues unabated

Sales of new homes in the U.S. plummeted last month at the same time mortgage interest rates began to rise. When you add this to skyrocketing prices on homes throughout the country, the market is feel...

Are government policies destroying home sales in america

Jun 10, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 10 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Are government policies destroying home sales in america

High inflation and empty shelves are just two of the damaging results of the current administration in Washington, D.C. America is now a needy nation, compounded by the energy crisis, southern border ...

Billions in PPP loans went to real estate agents during pandemic

Jun 9, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 09 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Billions in PPP loans went to real estate agents during pandemic

Some agents who thrived financially during the pandemic also had tens of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans forgiven, a new report finds. Real estate entities that said they had a single...

As supply grows, buyers regaining some control in housing market

Jun 8, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 08 June 2022 | Agent Websites

As supply grows, buyers regaining some control in housing market

Buyers are regaining some control as the market shifts and supply grows, according to a new report. The report, released Thursday by the online brokerage Redfin, found that more than one in five se...

Nearly 68% of housing markets are overvalued. Is this a housing bubble?

Jun 7, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 07 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Nearly 68% of housing markets are overvalued. Is this a housing bubble?

For weeks now, housing experts and economists have debated whether or not the country is in a housing bubble. Home prices and mortgage rates have surged, while wages have trailed behind. Within the...

Home showings experience abnormal april decline. is this a sign of things to come?

Jun 6, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 06 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Home showings experience abnormal april decline. is this a sign of things to come?

A new report out Tuesday indicates that showing activity in April was down compared to both last year at the same time, as well as to March of this year — a trend the report describes as “unusual....

Is Metro denver’s overvalued housing market headed for a reset?

Jun 3, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 03 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Is Metro denver’s overvalued housing market headed for a reset?

Home values in the metro Denver area are currently at 38.5 percent above what would normally be expected, and a recent study suggests there is a day of reckoning coming soon. Housing prices and premiu...

Lower mortgage rates fail to attract new homebuyers

Jun 2, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 02 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Lower mortgage rates fail to attract new homebuyers

Rates for most types of mortgages continued to retreat last week from highs set during the first week in May, but lower rates failed to rekindle homebuyer demand for loans. The Mortgage Bankers Ass...

Ten easy ways to remove dog odors from your home

Jun 1, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 01 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Ten easy ways to remove dog odors from your home

If your dog has been around for the past 15 years, you are all too familiar with the chronic case of dog odor your home may have. And the amount of fur that flies on a daily basis is shocking. Here ar...

New home sales decline to 2-Year low, short of expectations

May 31, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 31 May 2022 | Agent Websites

New home sales decline to 2-Year low, short of expectations

New home sales took a hit for the fourth-straight month in April 2022, falling well short of economic estimates and hitting a low not seen since the height of pandemic uncertainty in April 2020 as buy...

Pros and cons of living on a golf course

May 27, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 27 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Pros and cons of living on a golf course

For avid golfers, there is a notable upside to being able to walk out your front door and play golf any time you want. In addition to having your next round of golf right outside your door, living on ...

Atlantic city is the most affordable american beach town in 2022

May 26, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 26 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Atlantic city is the most affordable american beach town in 2022

With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, many Americans are looking forward to the start of beach season. Unfortunately, due to the higher real estate values typically associated with waterfron...

8 Popular, surprisingly affordable cities

May 25, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 25 May 2022 | Agent Websites

8 Popular, surprisingly affordable cities

Homebuyers have had a tough time, with home prices and mortgage rates rising relentlessly. As buyers continue to reassess where they want to live and relocate at record rates amid the ongoing pande...

Rental returns diminish due to skyrocketing home prices

May 24, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 24 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Rental returns diminish due to skyrocketing home prices

According to a new report: Returns on single-family rentals are dropping across the United States as home price growth outpaces rent growth. The report, from real estate data curator Attom Data Sol...

Mortgage demand falls despite easing of rates

May 23, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 23 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Mortgage demand falls despite easing of rates

For the first time in three weeks, homebuyer demand for purchase loans slipped, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Purchase applications fell 12 percent...

Biden administration releases 5-year plan to increase housing supply

May 20, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 20 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Biden administration releases 5-year plan to increase housing supply

The Biden administration announced on Monday a five-year plan to ease housing costs for American families by boosting the country’s affordable housing supply. The plan focuses primarily on the fe...

Builder confidence drops to lowest level since june 2020

May 19, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 19 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Builder confidence drops to lowest level since june 2020

Homebuilder confidence took a steep drop in May, tallying a fifth consecutive month of declines, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) re...

Five reasons to love living in a cul-de-sac

May 18, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 18 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Five reasons to love living in a cul-de-sac

Did you grow up living in a cul-de-sac? Do you live in a cul-de-sac now or are you hoping to find a similar property to raise your family? You are not alone because cul-de-sacs are a highly desired...

Will denver’s housing market remain scorching hot throughout 2022?

May 17, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 17 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Will denver’s housing market remain scorching hot throughout 2022?

More homes were purchased in 2021 in the metro Denver area than in any previous year in recent history with a total of 63,684 homes sold last year, according to the Denver Metro Association of Real...

Foreclosure activity ticks down slightly in April

May 16, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 16 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Foreclosure activity ticks down slightly in April

Foreclosure activity dipped slightly in April, as the United States continues to see a highly elevated level of foreclosures compared to 2021. A total of 30,674 U.S. properties filed for foreclosur...

Metro Denver’s robust economy provides consumers with more to spend on housing: resulting in higher real estate prices

May 13, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 13 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Metro Denver’s robust economy provides consumers with more to spend on housing: resulting in higher real estate prices

Metro Denver’s real estate market has the distinction of being one of the best long-term real estate investments in the country. Prospective homebuyers in the region have more money to spend on hous...

Buyers see little relief, even as sellers drop prices

May 12, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 12 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Buyers see little relief, even as sellers drop prices

Sellers across the United States are dropping their asking prices at the highest rate seen since 2015, but that’s not translating to relief for buyers, according to a new report. Data from the on...

Demand for mortgages stays consistent in april

May 11, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 11 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Demand for mortgages stays consistent in april

As mortgage rates continued to climb to their highest levels in nearly 13 years last month, many would-be homebuyers gritted their teeth and locked in a rate. But lenders saw much of what was left of ...

Hiring in real estate keeps pace with strong job growth

May 10, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 10 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Hiring in real estate keeps pace with strong job growth

The real estate industry posted yet another strong month of hiring in April as national jobs numbers came in higher than expected. Real estate employers — a category including brokerages, among o...

Q1 home price growth driven by secondary markets: NAR

May 9, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 09 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Q1 home price growth driven by secondary markets: NAR

Home price growth continued its breakneck pace during the first quarter of 2022, with secondary markets in Florida and elsewhere leading the charge, according to the National Association of Realtors�...

As mortgage rates plateau, demand for purchase loans increases

May 6, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 06 May 2022 | Agent Websites

As mortgage rates plateau, demand for purchase loans increases

Demand for purchase loans picked up last week as mortgage rates took a breather from their meteoric rise, raising hopes that spring home sales won’t be floored by the one-two punch of soaring home p...

Is now a good time to buy a home? agents meet mortgage puzzle

May 5, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 05 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Is now a good time to buy a home? agents meet mortgage puzzle

Eager to downsize from his longtime home, one of Connie Dornan’s clients is finding his options surprisingly limited. The house is large and beautiful, and would sell in a heartbeat, Dornan, an @...

Foreclosures account for 53% of listing growth on auction site Hubzu

May 4, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 04 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Foreclosures account for 53% of listing growth on auction site Hubzu

Inventory on the online real estate auction platform Hubzu has grown by 53 percent in the past year, following the expiration of foreclosure moratoriums and borrower protections implemented during the...

Real Estate continues to thrive, despite faltering U.S. economy

May 3, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 03 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Real Estate continues to thrive, despite faltering U.S. economy

A surprising reversal in the U.S. economy’s fast-paced growth was the result of a large net decline in American exports — not its real estate industry or consumer spending. Residential investme...

May 2, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 02 May 2022 | Agent Websites

New home sales hit in March 2022

New home sales took a hit in March 2022 as rising home prices and mortgage rates made homebuyers think twice before purchasing a new home, with sales reaching their lowest rate since November 2021. ...

Questions to ask your realtor when selling a home: part I

Apr 29, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 29 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Questions to ask your realtor when selling a home: part I

When selling your home, you hope to get top dollar by using the service of an experienced Realtor. To further enhance your peace-of-mind, here are some important questions you should ask your Realtor ...

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...

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...

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