Is the recession over in Colorado? It seems things are getting better, but is this really the case? According to a new study released at the 18th Annual Forecast Breakfast on Wednesday, the answeris a resounding, YES! œI am unabashedly telling you this cycle has turned, said [...]

Do you have a pile of used electronic equipment lying around the house you need to get rid off? Instead of sending it off to the dump, how about recycling it, for free! This Saturday,January 29th,Thunderstorm Computers will be hosting a free electronic recycling event in the RockyMountain Driveline parking lot at 42nd and Tennyson from 10AM [...]

What are the best schools and school districts in Denver? This s an often asked question from prospective home buyers, those that live in the city already and those that are relocating from out of state. And surprisingly, I get this question a lot even from buyers who do not have kids. It doesn't seem like a common question for people [...]

How accurate are Zillow estimates, or Zestimates, for homes in Denver? I hear this question quite a bit, especially when buyers see a house they really like, then look on Zillow and the Zestimate is $50,000 below the list price. Or the opposite with sellers who think their house is worth way more than it really is because of the Zestimate [...]

I'm looking at buying a short sale in Denver. How should I decide on what to offer? This is a great question. As if the actual process of going through a short sale isn't enough, deciding on what a fair offer price is can be just as confusing. The issue with pricing on a short sale is that nine times out of ten, the price the short sale is [...]

I thought we would see a lot of new listings after New Years. So far, nothing. When will there be new listings hitting the market in Highlands? I have been asked this question by numerous clients since we ushered in the New Year and find myself asking it on a personal level as well. In mid-December, a home I was under contract with crashed [...]

Where are the best Dog Parks in Denver? Even though it is winter in Denver, it doesn't mean your dog is going to give you a break. They still need the same amount of exercise and socializing that they did in the summer, so what better place to take them than your neighborhood dog park. That way they can roll around in the snow, hopefully not [...]

A lot of sellers that I speak with want to know what they can do to help attract buyers, get an offer and sell their home quickly, for the best possible price. The January issue of REALTOR magazine had a great article addressing some common home improvements, and what sellers could expect to recoup when they go to sell their home. It may not be surprising that four out of the top five improvements have to do with curb [...]