What the Housing Report Means for Denver Homeowners

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July 30, 2011

I wrote last month about a report that should be of interest to Denver homeowners – the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller Home Price Index for 20 large cities. This monthly report is compiled by comparing matched-price pairs for thousands of… Read More »

Gen Y Could Be Great for Denver Home Sellers

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July 28, 2011

If you’re wondering where the demand for the next wave of homebuyers will come from, look no further than “Generation Y.” Economists at the University of Southern California Lusk Center for Real Estate are reporting that “Gen Y” will drive… Read More »

Denver Real Estate Market Update – July 2011

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July 26, 2011

Market metrics (based on June data): In June, 4,080 units closed at an average price of $266,493 which resulted in $1.08 Billion of closed dollar volume.  This is the first month in 2011 where the closings exceeded $1.0 Billion.  On… Read More »

Top ROI Remodeling Projects for Denver Homeowners

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July 22, 2011

Here’s a great tool for Denver homeowners who may be considering remodeling projects. Remodeling Magazine’s latest Cost Versus Value Report 2010-2011 will help you determine how much of the cost of that project you’re considering you’ll be able to recoup… Read More »

Singles Could Represent a Big Slice of Denver Home Buyer Pie

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July 16, 2011

Many people think home ownership is primarily for couples or families, but the National Association of Realtors recently reported that singles have become a major force in the real estate market. Their research showed that last year unmarried women made… Read More »

Foreclosure Power of Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) May Surprise Denver Homeowners

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July 14, 2011

A condominium complex or patio home neighborhood can offer many advantages, but one component of living in this type of area is that everyone is subject to the rules of the homeowners’ association (HOA). One in five homeowners is now… Read More »

Pending Home Sales Up in Denver and Everywhere

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July 9, 2011

Indicators are pointing to higher housing activity in the second half of this year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales rose strongly in May with all regions experiencing gains from a year ago. This is… Read More »

Forbes Survey Confirms Denver is a Great Place for Business and Careers

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July 7, 2011

Most of us who live here already know about and appreciate the many benefits of living and working in Denver, Colorado. But a recent survey of the “Best Places for Business & Careers” by Forbes magazine helped spread the news… Read More »

DENVER REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE – JUNE 2011

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July 2, 2011

   DENVER REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE JUNE 2011 The Denver real estate market continues to slowly improve. The May 2011 month end inventory of unsold homes is at 19,573 units, even with last month and down 11% from May, 2010…. Read More »