This spring's Denver area housing market has seen a buyer shortage become the new listing shortage. (You know what they say: one day you're in and the next day you're spending much longer in the MLS). Sales slumped as of May, an indicator of affordability challenges in Colorado (and across the country) while pent-up demand is beginning to [...]

You've been pining (and pinning inspo photos) over those kitchen updates, new flooring, or freestanding bathtub. And, since you're a rational human, you're probably also wondering, œWhat renovations add value to my home? Carefully planned renovations can help you sell your home more easily. However, not all renovations will get you the homebuyer attention (or equity perk-up) you're hoping for. In the end, it's important to evaluate whether the renovations will provide you with an efficient return on investment (ROI). This means that the money spent on the renovation itself must reasonably balance the perceived value added to the home. After all, you want your renovation efforts to translate into tangible value, not just aesthetic appeal. So, let's dive into the renovations that truly add value to your home and avoid those that may leave you with little to show for your investment. Then, go ahead and break out the sledgehammer. You might as well enjoy those upgrades for as long as possible before cashing in on your hard work.

Due to recent legislation, Americans looking to (re)enter the housing market are reading sensational headlines about a significant change in how homes are bought and sold.

The catalyst for all this brouhaha? A $418 million settlement reached by the National Association of Realtors in response to an antitrust lawsuit. This decision is set to abolish the longstanding and widespread practice of expecting buyer and seller agent commissions to be paid from the seller's net proceeds. The legal action stems from a staggering $1.8 billion verdict in Kansas City, Mo., which cited industry practices that as the plaintiffs argued artificially inflated commission rates. Faced with numerous similar lawsuits, the association opted for a nationwide settlement.

Last month, the Denver real estate market began its seasonal spring into action, despite Colorado's shifting economic landscape. April 2024 real estate trends reveal the lingering effects of Covid-era mortgage loan interest rates, the profound impact of inflationary pressures, and an expected seasonal upswing for April albeit a tamer early [...]

Spring is officially here (despite the snow in the forecast), and it's time to start thinking about your summer lawn and garden! When you think of a pleasant lawn, turfgrass is often the first thing that comes to mind. Grass, in all its varieties, has been the go-to lawn covering for generations. [...]

Spring showers, spring forward, spring allergies of all the things that come along with spring, few are as helpful (or as quintessential) as an annual spring cleaning.

As the days grow longer and the weather warms, there's an undeniable urge to freshen up our surroundings and shake off the remnants of winter. It's a time to throw open the [...]

We're a quarter of the way into the year, and barely even a quarter of a percent down in interest rates. The dawn of 2024 brought optimism for lower rates and a revived housing market. But now that the sun's up and spring is in sight, it's becoming clear that rates might largely stay put at least for a [...]

After more than a year of consistent mortgage rate hikes, interest rates dropped by 0.25% in the second week of November. Along with the rate adjustment came an uptick in mortgage applications and maybe some light at the end of the home (un)affordability tunnel.

But wait, there's more to the story. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors released its November real estate market trends report, which captures data from October home sales and purchases in the [...]