by Jon Terry | Aug 26, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Residential Real Estate, Statistics, The Economy
As we move into fall, take a look at these end of summer statistics: * There were 6,104 homes sold in metro Denver in July, up 32 percent from the same month last year; * The number of single-family homes and condos sold in July also was 10 percent higher than the...
by Jon Terry | Aug 2, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Foreclosure, Housing Analysis, Luxury Homes, Residential Real Estate, Statistics, The Economy
Denver home prices have officially risen to pre-recession levels with a 9 percent year-over-year increase during the second quarter. June brought 9,187 homes for sale, up from the 8,214 available in May, with sales increasing 3 percent from May and 7 percent from June...
by Jon Terry | May 5, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home, Staging
Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom. If you have your home on the market, dirty shower doors can be distracting to prospective buyers. The soap scum that accumulates isn’t just unsightly, it contains body oils and skin particles...
by Jon Terry | May 1, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Moving, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home
As the weather turns warmer and the days grow longer, it’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer things — just make sure to store your cold-weather clothes properly. They’ll look better, wear longer, and will be...
by Jon Terry | Apr 28, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Buying A Home, Construction/Maintenance, Moving, Residential Real Estate
Did you remember to handle the most basic safety precaution for your new home? When people buy homes , there’s a tendency to think “Big Picture” on home improvements. Flooring, painting and furniture are common “just-moved-in” purchases,...
by Jon Terry | Apr 19, 2012 | Blog, Buying A Home, Housing Analysis, Residential Real Estate, The Economy
The housing market took a step back in February, but remains near post-recession highs. According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, February’s Pending Home Sale Index slipped .5% from the month prior, to 96.5. The Pending Home Sales Index is a...