Checklist for First Time Home Buyers

First-time home buyers have a learning curve; however, we love working with first-time home buyers and will gladly answer questions and help guide you through the process. When it is your first time buying a home, it can raise a lot of questions, and there are several...

Appreciation in Home Values is Slowing

Zillow’s latest Real Estate Market Report shows that appreciation in home values is slowing definitively after nearly two years of growth, easing concerns about another housing bubble. In Denver, home values grew by 10.4 percent year-over-year in the third...

It’s all about Lifestyle

At Alaris, we have been working with many new buyers and sellers, and we have been asked to share some of our advice for those buying and selling in this real estate market. What we have come to understand is that, as much as the condition and appearance, what sells a...

Steps to Prepare for an Appraisal

You may think you own the nicest house on the block, but when it comes down to market value, getting a high house appraisal is crucial. If you need to appraise your home, here are a few suggestions to help get that high number you’re looking for. Curb Appeal...