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REAL ESTATE NEWSPet Patrol: Keeping Tabs from AfarIn our industry, people are always finding innovative ways to make their living spaces work for them — even when they're miles away. Smart

REAL ESTATE NEWSA Very Brady Home SaleIn a quirky bit of real estate news — the iconic home that many remember as the "The Brady Bunch" house now belongs to a new owner, Tina Trahan. She

Mikaela Shiffrin's Denver Condo Hits the MarketOne of our very own Realtors®, Ben Babbitt, is spearheading the sale of none other than Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin's second home in

REAL ESTATE NEWSColorado Property Owners Protest Against Record Tax HikesThere are no boring days in the local housing market! Colorado homeowners are protesting and appealing property valuations at

REAL ESTATE NEWSThe Battle Over Affordable Housing in The MountainsIn contrast with the scenic backdrop of Telluride, a brawl is brewing between local homeowners and San Miguel County. A judge

The buzzword in the industry now is “assumable loans”.It makes sense that buyers would prefer a lower interest rate. Rates went from sub 3% to around 7%, now in the low 6% range. Many

The buzzword in the industry now is “assumable loans”.It makes sense that buyers would prefer a lower interest rate. Rates went from sub 3% to around 7%, now in the low 6% range. Many

2022 will go down as one of the most interesting real estate markets I’ve seen in my 35 years in the industry. What was an incredibly strong market at the beginning of the year, turned into

2022 will go down as one of the most interesting real estate markets I’ve seen in my 35 years in the industry. What was an incredibly strong market at the beginning of the year, turned into

REAL ESTATE NEWS A Mega Mansion Right in Colorado In an effort to seek out local real estate news that is not super depressing (the media really sensationalizes any change in the market) here is a

If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely

If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely

REAL ESTATE NEWSA Year End RetrospectiveEveryone knew that 2022 would be a turbulent year for the economy. For one, the FED had announced that they would be rolling back their pandemic measures, in

At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing

At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing

If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home&rsquo

There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific

There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific

REAL ESTATE NEWSFrom the Ashes, Hope Springs EternalIt is hard to believe, but it was almost a year ago that the Marshall Fire blazed through Boulder County, Superior, and Louisville. It was a

Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a

Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a

Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do

REAL ESTATE NEWSWhat the Heck is a “Trophy Tree”?When people achieve a certain amount of wealth, there are not many problems their money can’t solve. So, at the highest levels, it

If you only look at the headlines, the world seems very scary right now.  But today, two of my mentors, Joe Massey and Lon Welsh, are here to talk about national trends in real estate and break

Some HighlightsIf you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers.Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising,

Some HighlightsIf you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers.Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising,

If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one.Inflation and the

If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one.Inflation and the

Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices have risen

Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices 

A Home Fit For a Bond VillainPark City, Utah — a mansion fit for a Bond villain, or maybe Bond himself, is being constructed. While many of us were busy deciding whether or not to put on

A Home Fit For a Bond VillainPark City, Utah — a mansion fit for a Bond villain, or maybe Bond himself, is being constructed. While many of us were busy deciding whether or not to put on pants

If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn

If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn

The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices

Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert AdviceIn a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before