What projects bring the highest return for Denver homes? Off the top of my head, I would have guessed kitchens, baths or additions. But according to 2010-11Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one [...]

With Valentine's Day happening next week, Trulia asked 1,200 American couples - currently married or living together - to rank 11 home features based on what they though would best enhance their relationship.As a Denver-area Realtor who shows a lot of homes to a lot of couples, I found some of the results to be spot-on, while others to be [...]

What are HUD homes andare there a lot of HUD homes in Denver? A HUD home is a residential home acquired by HUD, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale to recover the loss on the foreclosure claim. And since [...]

What are the best options for moving in Denver? Moving. I would predict 99% of the world's population hates this word. The end result is usually worth it, but the actual moving process can be beyond painful. So here in Denver, what are the best options? [...]

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! I am unabashedly telling you this cycle has turned, said [...]

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 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 [...]