by Jon Terry | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog, Buying A Home, Colorado Living, Residential Real Estate, The Economy
According to a recent report by Zillow, Denver has 16.6 percent less homes for sale today than in 2014. In the lowest-priced homes category, that percentage is even higher at 38.7 percent. Zillow also reported that nationally, rents rose in the second quarter by 4.3...
by Jon Terry | Sep 18, 2015 | Apartment, Blog, Buying A Home, Personal Finance, Sustainability, The Economy
According to a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, more millennials are living with their parents today than at the depth of the recession, despite an improved job market. The amount of young adults living in their parents’ homes has increased from...
by Jon Terry | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog, Buying A Home, The Economy
Value may be controlled by the market, but we understand that value. In previous articles, we have talked about how to value your home, how to command the highest price for your home, for buyers how to present winning offers, and how to negotiate contracts. We are...
by Jon Terry | Aug 28, 2015 | Around The Home, Blog, Buying A Home, Construction/Maintenance, Rankings, Residential Real Estate
When compared nationally, the hidden costs of owning a home in Denver are relatively low. Hidden costs are annual costs like homeowners insurance, property taxes, utilities, as well as outsourced maintenance costs, such as yard care and carpet cleaning. According to a...
by Jon Terry | Aug 7, 2015 | Blog, Buying A Home, Colorado Living, Construction/Maintenance, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips, Rankings, Sustainability
Did you know that Denver was the first in the nation to be designated as a “Solar Friendly Community”? In the most recent solar news, Denver has signed a deal with SunShare LLC, a developer of community solar power projects, which will supply 400 kilowatts of solar...
by Jon Terry | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog, Business Savvy, Buying A Home, Foreclosure, Residential Real Estate
According to a report from RealtyTrac, foreclosures in Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood are down 3.13 percent in the first half of 2015 compared to the first half of 2014. Downside: fewer foreclosures could make it tougher for home buyers to find a home in the...