Yearly Archives: 2021
November 2021 Market Update
The snow is finally falling, but the real estate market in Denver hasn’t quite cooled down yet. Buyers are looking to find homes while interest rates are still low, so sellers are still seeing multiple offer situations and record-high sales
October Market Update
While no all-time records were broken this October, just about every October record was broken. This October featured the least amount of listings, the highest average close price, and the lowest days on the market of any October on record.
What Happened with Zillow? A Realtor’s Perspective
It all started with the Zestimate. Launched in 2006, Zillow created an algorithm that they believed accurately predicted a home’s value based on comparable neighborhood sales. In the next few years, millions of people used Zillow as a resource for
September 2021 Market Update
As the fall chill blew through Denver this September, it did nothing to cool down the market. After the inventory lull in August, the moderate increase in September inventory felt significant and gave buyers more options. The number of closed
Fast Facts About ADUs
As Denver grows, density becomes more and more important. One way to add density is the addition of ADUs or accessory dwelling units. An ADU can take shape as a finished walk-out basement, a granny flat, or a carriage house.
August 2021 Market Update
Seasonality is always a factor in the real estate market. This transition season between summer and fall, had a lot of buyers sitting August out. Many Denverites took advantage of a final summer vacation and almost all school-aged kids prepared
Fall 2021 Generator Development Update
In the last few years, Generator Development grew Little Man Ice Cream from their single LoHi location to 6 additional ice cream emporiums. Since then the team has been a little quiet, so it must be time for an update.
July Market Update
At first glance, the July numbers suggest a cooling market, but in a broader context, buyer competition doesn’t look to be letting up quite yet. Inventory ticked up this month, but it was still the lowest inventory for July on
June Market Update
We generally see the peak of the busy season in June. 2021 was no different. Denver saw record-breaking stats for the number of closings, average close price, and new listings. The June inventory increased 50.46% over last month. For reference,
May Market Update
As spring turns to summer, the real estate market in Denver continues to be competitive for buyers. This year, for the first time in 13 years, the inventory at the end of May was actually less than the beginning of
April Market Update
The Denver market continues to race forward into spring. Inventory in April was up 35.03% over March, but that still made for the lowest April inventory on record. 6,699 listings hit the market in April, but by the month’s end,
Denver Approves New Program for Landlords
Denver City Council has approved a new program that requires licensing for all landlords. The purpose of the program is to establish new renter protections and to better understand the number of rentals in the city. The bill was introduced
Spring Maintenance Tips from Pillar to Post
Spring is on the way, and that means it’s the perfect opportunity to get your home ready for the months to come. We asked the Scott Lunsford team of home inspectors from Pillar to Post for their top tips to
Paris to Hollywood at the Denver Art Museum
These days, our lives could use a little more glamour. Find all the glamour of the golden age of Hollywood at Denver Art Museums’ newest exhibit, Paris to Hollywood: The Fashion and Influence of Veronique and Gregory Peck. The collection
March Market Update
As spring arrives, the market in Denver usually picks up. What does this mean for a year that never slowed down? Even more competition and not nearly enough inventory to keep up. The average days in the MLS for homes
February Market Update
February 2021 saw many of this winter’s trends continue. Low average days on market, limited inventory, and creative offers characterize the market. It is hard to overstate the speed at which homes are being listed and going under contract. The
January Market Update
The Denver market continues to see high demand and increased appreciation even in January. While we often see reduced available inventory in the winter months, this January was a new record low with just 2,316 active listings at month-end. New
6 Ways to Prepare your Home for Sale
Whether you are hoping to sell your home next week or next year, try our tips to make your house feel brand new. Cleanliness is the number one priority, wiping down light switches, using a magic eraser to buff out
Valentine’s Day To-Go
If you are planning on celebrating this Valentine’s Day at home, there’s still time to make it extra special! By far the greatest upside of an at-home Valentine’s celebration is the wealth of amazing local businesses making it easy to
December Market Update and Year End Review
The close of December brought the end to a year that no one could have expected. The month ended similar to the whole of 2020, with record-low inventory and record-high sales volume. December ended with 2,541 active listings on the