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Spring Cleaning: Garden Edition!

22 April 2:43 pm

How lucky are we to have such a beautiful Public Gardens in our City and Surrounding areas? As we edge into Spring it is hard not to get excited about our Gardens and the possibilities that come with them. We all ask ourselves what will bloom first? what vegetables will we Grow? when is safe to plant new things? While these are the exciting parts of gardening we must first clean out our existing perennials and old vegetable gardens to get them ready to soar once our warm weather starts to stabilize. Enjoy the article below from the Denver…

Denver Market Update

8 April 8:57 am

Andrew Abrams said it well this month when he said, “What does a breath of fresh air look like? It may be a gentle breeze on a warm day or in a Realtor’s life, increased inventory, and glimpses of hope for a market desperate for more balance. March was a breath of fresh air.” We could not agree more, and we believe we are just getting started to what could be a more balanced Spring Market here in Metro Denver. The average February to March increase in the number of Active Listings is 6.44%. This past February to…

Village Invest Charity: Helping Ukraine

1 April 11:57 am

World Central Kitchen On February 24, Russia launched a large-scale attack on neighboring Ukraine, invading the country on several fronts. As a result, more than one million Ukrainians have fled their homes in search of safety, with many more expected to follow. Working at a 24-hour pedestrian border crossing in southern Poland, World Central Kitchen began serving hot, nourishing meals immediately. Now, we’ve expanded our efforts to serve people across the region in Romania, Moldova, and Hungary. World Central Kitchen is also partnering with restaurants inside of Ukraine to get hot meals to anyone in need. World Central Kitchen…

Weekly Wrap: Rocky Mountain Waterfall Edition

1 April 11:51 am

Rocky Mountain National Park is home to 30-some waterfalls and many more less official, but just as beautiful “cascades” waiting to be found by adventurers like you! With spring around the corner, it’s time to start exploring our breath-taking state again so this week we are sharing some of the favorites! Adams Falls: The hike to Adams Falls begins from the East Inlet Trailhead near the town of Grand Lake on the west side of the park. This is a great option for out-of-towners, and families with little ones as you will arrive at the observation area in less than…

What Buyer’s Want to See in 2022

25 March 6:56 pm

In the first months of 2022 Home Buyers have been less choosey than they have been in the past because of the lack of choices (housing supply). We know that as interest rates rise Buyers will be able to afford less and we think that will begin to change their mindset. Moving from buying anything in their price range to being more selective in what they will go and see and buy. The higher the cost of a particular product generally creates a pickier purchaser! If you are convinced that this Spring 2022 is your time to sell…

Why This Spring May Be a Seller’s Pot of Gold

18 March 2:43 pm

If you are thinking about selling your home this Spring is looking like an ideal opportunity. You will want to balance getting the most of out of the sale of your home and making a good decision when you buy your next. We think you will be able to get the best of both worlds in Spring of 2022 and here’s why: Your Equity Should Be Increasing Faster Than Ever According to some of the housing data experts, the most recent study says that nationally, the average homeowner has $55,300 in equity added to their homes in the…

Denver Market Update

11 March 4:42 pm

Welcome to more of the same for home Buyers and Sellers. Sellers experienced 6.75% appreciation from January to February, an increase in value that usually would be considered incredible for an entire year! Buyers continue to put all their cards on the table to win their dream home! Investors ROI is getting squeezed for those that use leverage, as interest rates and home prices climb. Are Open Houses making a comeback? Last month there were several open houses that reported 50+ people in addition to the 50+ showings for a couple of properties. These kinds of statistics suggest…

Denver March Happenings

4 March 3:04 pm

Just like that, it’s March! Spring and summertime are just around the corner, but don’t miss out on some of this month’s Denver must-do’s! Especially the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Boulder International Film Festival: March 3-6, 2022 Film fanatics unite! Come check out film screening, panels, workshops, themed afterparties and more! P.S. There may or may not be some pretty big names making an appearance! Mile High Beer Festival: March 5, 2022 This annual festival will highlight both well-known and the newest upcoming breweries, distilleries and ciders! For two and a half hours you get to taste unlimited…

Why It’s Time to Sell Your Home:

18 February 2:13 pm

Jump on in, the water is green! I’ve been helping people navigate the buying and selling of homes since 2007 and I can say that I have seen some crazy things in Real Estate for sure. This market, however, is the most unique I’ve seen, in that we not only have a sustained Seller’s market, but that market is now eating it’s Wheaties and producing wealth for homeowners in numbers we have not seen since before the Great Recession. This is all continually fueled by healthy appreciation and lack of inventory. Several talking heads have suggested we would need…

What Can Your Rental Do For You?

11 February 11:12 am

Buying investment real estate is a great tool to diversify your investment portfolio. Having all your eggs (savings, retirement funds) in one basket is known to be problematic. Various avenues of savings should be part of your retirement strategy and a Rental Property or two can provide just that. Rental properties purchased carefully, like we talked about in our blog- Building Your Real Estate Portfolio, can provide additional streams of income to you – Day 1. When you purchase a property that cashflows immediately you can either use that money as extra income or use those profits to pay…

Denver Market Update

4 February 3:07 pm

January started like a Rocket with more competing offers, appraisal gap language, inspection waivers, free post-closing occupancy agreements offered, earnest money going hard and every other trick buyers, with help from their agents can think of. When they find the right one, they need to put it ALL on the line because it may be another month or so before they find another home that they like. The worry for buyers right now is higher interest rates and the expected 10% appreciation gain likely to happen by years end. Our market has escalated in anticipation of an interest rate…

Village Invest: Judi’s House

1 February 3:17 pm

Judi’s House is a non-profit based in Denver, Colorado that was founded in 2002 by former Broncos quarterback, Brian Griese and his wife, Dr. Brook Griese. Their inspiration for Judi’s House came from the sudden death of Brian’s mother, Judi, at the age of 12. Along his path to healing, Brian realized that he wanted to give back to children and young adults who were also grieving the loss of an important person in their lives. Judi’s House is a community-based beareavement center for children and families with the vision that no child should be alone in grief. In…

Denver February Happenings

28 January 12:01 pm

Are you looking for a reason to get out of the house these days? Yes? Then you are in the perfect place! Here is our list of all the Denver must-do’s for the month of February! Steamboat Winter Carnival: February 9th-13th This five-day cold weather affair covers everything from horse-pulled skiers to a torched run down from mid-mountain. The Winter Carnival parties are from Wednesday to Sunday! Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament: February 18th-20th Are you a closet hockey star? This might be for you! Register now for the Pabst Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament hosted on Lake Dillon in Silverthorne,…

4 Rental Properties to Avoid Investing In:

21 January 1:00 pm

When Building Your Real Estate Portfolio Buying Your Dream Home: When shopping for a rental property, you are shopping for an investment. It’s important to remember that you are not buying the home of your dreams, you are buying a property that will make money for you. Don’t get tricked by unneeded extras while missing on major defects. For example, buying a rental that’s more damaged than it may first appear because you are blinded by a beautiful fireplace or an amazing view from the front window. Long story short, do your best to maintain objectivity throughout the process and…

Building Your Real Estate Portfolio:

13 January 12:39 pm

5 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Rental Property 1) Investing Based on Linear Appreciation People often mistakenly invest in a rental property based on the idea that it will have a linear appreciation or gain in value in the coming years. In our current market we are starting to see more and more investors use this strategy. This is not a good idea. Property values can fluctuate from year to year and often do. An investor may need to unexpectedly sell their property and doing so in bad market can lead to a loss. Instead, investors should always…