Uncategorized 7 Perennials to Plant in Colorado on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a gift that keeps on giving, consider buying perennial plants that support the Colorado ecosystem. Perennials are a great choice because they come back year after year, providing beauty and habitat for local wildlife. Here are some of the best types of perennials […]
Uncategorized Building Generational Wealth: Why Real Estate Should Be a Key Part of Your Investment Strategy Real estate is a powerful asset that can help individuals and families build generational wealth. There are two main ways that real estate can contribute to building long-term financial stability: through a primary residence and investment properties. A primary residence is often the largest financial decision that an individual or family makes. While a home […]
Uncategorized Right-Sizing Your Life: Why Downsizing to a Smaller Home Makes Sense   Downsizing to a smaller home can be a smart move for many reasons. For homeowners who are starting to plan where they’ll live when they retire, exploring downsizing opportunities can help them better understand their options. Moving to a smaller home can provide a more comfortable, manageable, and cost-effective lifestyle that allows people to […]
Uncategorized Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price: 7 Tips for Success in Today’s Market The real estate market has been rapidly changing in recent years, with a buying frenzy driving up home prices to unprecedented levels. However, as mortgage rates have risen and buyer demand has cooled, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. To maximize your home’s sale price in this market, […]
Uncategorized 5 Key Questions to Answer Before Deciding to Buy or Rent Your First Home Deciding whether to buy or rent a home can be a difficult decision, especially for first-time homebuyers. With the current state of the housing market, it can be even more challenging to determine the best time to start exploring homeownership. In this post, we’ll examine five questions to ask yourself before purchasing your first home. […]
Uncategorized Maximizing Your Tax Savings: Understanding Energy Tax Credits for Home Improvements   Energy tax credits targeting home improvements are a valuable way for homeowners to reduce their tax bill while making their homes more energy efficient. The recent Inflation Reduction Act has amended these credits to last longer and have a greater financial impact, which makes them even more appealing for homeowners who want to make […]
Uncategorized Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.   Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and […]
Uncategorized 9 Tips For Living With Less Plastic How to reduce your plastic waste Plastic sticks around in the environment for ages, threatening wildlife and spreading toxins. Plastic also contributes to global warming (almost all plastics are made from chemicals that come from the production of planet-warming fuels like gas, oil and even coal). More and more people are cutting down on the […]
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Uncategorized New Build or Existing Home: Which One Is Right for You?  Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1   Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s about 2.4 months of inventory, which is far less than the six months that is generally needed […]
Uncategorized Remote Work is Here to Stay A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other people thought working from home would be temporary, […]
Uncategorized 5 Secrets Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Virtual Home Tours For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated, to investors expanding their portfolio, to homeowners looking for a vacation getaway, this technology makes finding a house that’s a bit out of driving distance much easier. And for real estate […]
Uncategorized 9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it’s dwindling.¹ You’re not alone either if you’re already feeling drained by the complex logistics of trying to sell and […]
Uncategorized 5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing the available inventory and sparking a rise in home prices across the country.   News website The Atlantic summarized the sizzling […]
Uncategorized How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1 the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is receiving more attention than ever.   That’s because some sellers are […]
Uncategorized Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth? Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high.1 This has given an unexpected […]
Uncategorized New Year, New Home? New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing […]
Uncategorized Add Value To Your Home With These 9 DIY Improvements Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home.   The best part is, once you’ve secured the materials, most of these renovations can be completed over […]
Uncategorized 20 Ways to Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month.   Here […]
Uncategorized What You Can Do to Get Your House Ready to Sell   Some Highlights: Believe it or not, there are lots of things you can do to prep your house for a sale without even going to the store. Your real estate plans don’t have to be completely on hold even while we’ve hit the pause button on other parts of daily life. Tackling small projects […]
Uncategorized How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home […]