Some Highlights: Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 11th at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Saving Time. Unless of course, you are a resident of Arizona or Hawaii! Every hour in the United States: 614 homes are sold, 81 homes regain equity (meaning they are no longer underwater on […]
Tag Archives: Denver metro real estate market
Denver’s New Green Roof Ordinance
Green roof, Denver Botanic Gardens Source: Denver Green Roof Initiative Denver passed a green roof initiative this past November that took effect on January 1, 2018. I am hopeful that over time, it will improve Denver’s air quality, and I think it will be interesting to see it evolve. In today’s blog, I wanted to give […]
What if I Buy Now and the Market Crashes Next Year?
One of the questions I often get from buyers is, “What if I buy now and the market crashes next year?” I absolutely understand where buyers are coming from. For most people, their home is their single biggest investment. They want to be sure they’re making the wisest moves. The question gives me the chance […]
Denver Real Estate Market Update June 2017
Jenny Morrissette – your best resource for South Metro Denver real estate – here with a market update. Click the image above for the video version. Here are the highlights: Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 1279 which changes the rules of lawsuits so that condo associations must now have a majority vote of owners to take […]
Property Tax Assessments – What Do They Mean for Me?
Credit: Flickr user Maitham Rushaidan Did you get your property tax assessment recently? If so, you may very well be making a skeptical face just like this guy! Property tax assessments are made in odd-numbered years. Every Colorado homeowner should receive notice of their assessed values soon (if you haven’t already). Property tax assessments come […]
New Model Home Listing, Market Update, and Fun Things to Do in May
Click on the image for video Here’s a sneak peek at a gorgeous ranch-style Richmond American model home that has just come on the market in Copperleaf in Aurora. This home (the Alcott; see the floor plan here) is roughly 2,000 square feet on the main floor (3 beds, 2 baths, plus office), with another […]
Five Fixes for Top-Dollar Sales
Updated flooring throughout the main floor can help you get top dollar when you sell. Source: Pixabay contributor Midascode Every week – and some weeks, every day – I get questions from homeowners about what remodeling they should do and what fixes they should make to their homes to get top dollar when they sell. […]
Tips for Water-Wise Landscaping in Colorado
Drought-tolerant plants can still pack some serious flower power! Source: Denver Botanic Gardens, Roads Water-Smart Garden Now that spring has officially begun, many homeowners get excited about making their yards beautiful. We eagerly thumb through magazines, spend hours poring over Pinterest, and lurk in the local garden center. How do I know? I’m guilty of […]
Allergy Relief Begins at Home
For many Americans, spring equals allergies. Itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, congestion—it can be enough to make you want to skip the season altogether. But with these five steps from DIY Network, you can help reduce allergens in your home and find a brief respite. Remove clutter: Less stuff means fewer places for allergens […]
Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces
Our amazing weather has me bubbling with ideas and plans for sprucing up my outdoor living spaces! Are you feeling it, too? I came across a surprisingly great resource I want to share with you: the Costco Connection magazine. If you’re a Costco member, you receive the magazine in the mail, but it’s also available […]