Real Estate

  1. Still No Cooldown in Northern Colorado Real Estate

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    One half of 2022 is in the books and it has been an adventure to say the least.  At the beginning of the year it seemed as if it would be "business as usual" - fast paced market, huge gains and intense competition for very few homes, but inflationary concerns have led to almost a 2% increase in rates which might help the market cool down a bit for the rest of the year, however, there is still no …Read More

  2. Home Prices Up 20%+ Across Northern Colorado

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    It doesn't seem like rising interest rates, monkey pox or recession fears have slowed down the real estate market yet, if anything, these pressures are pushing buyers to act now by hustling to get their purchase under contract, beating out the hoards of buyers descending upon Northern Colorado. It'll take a well crafted offer, solid financing, and perfect timing to see a home, write an offer and b…Read More

  3. Consider These 5 Clauses When Writing Your Best Offer

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    It's hard out there for buyers in the Northern Colorado real estate market.  Dwindling supply and ever increasing competition from other buyers, cash buyers and investors have driven prices up, up, up.  When competition is fierce, we have some tools in our toolbox to help you compete.  It's all about removing contingencies and providing comfort to the seller, as long as it doesn't leave you fur…Read More

  4. Prices Climb 20%+ Across Northern Colorado in December

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    Wow - What a year!  2021 started out pretty casually.  Many experts weren't exactly sure what to expect after a year of COVID made real estate extra interesting.  Even my own predictions were low.  I certainly wasn't able to predict the huge demand and rising prices we saw.  I expected 6-8% increases in real estate across the region, but when all was said and done, the entire region increased…Read More

  5. Home Prices Continue to Gain Momentum

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    May 2021 was the month that prices really surged across the region in the most aggressive fashion I've seen in my decade plus of working in the Northern Colorado market.  Word got out in March and April that inventory didn't seem to be moving up at all, which is rare for the spring selling season, and buyers flooded the depressed market and drove prices up, up, up.  As those home sales closed, w…Read More

  6. Tips For Offering Over List Price

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    It's no secret that the real estate market along the front range is accelerating at a feverish pace.  Depressed levels of inventory coupled with huge demand from both local and out of state buyers is driving prices up across the board, in all price points.  2021 is the hottest and most frustrating market for many buyers who could be competing with 10-20 offers. While I've covered, in length, wha…Read More

  7. Huge Increases in Home Values Across Northern Colorado

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    April 2021 is the month that we'll finally get to see some comparisions get pretty skewed due to the COVID shut down across Northern Colorado in March and April of 2020. Keep in mind, at this point last year, real estate professionals were unable to physically show homes until a home was under contract - this kept some buyers on the sidelines who couldn't take that kind of leap of faith.  It also…Read More

  8. Moving: Should I Sell or Rent Out My House?

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    When the time comes to make a move, in the right circumstances it may make sense to keep your previous house as a rental instead of selling.  While every situation is different, if done thoughtfully, renting your home can help your family create long term, meaningful wealth.  It does require extra work, some forethought, and a lot of number crunching.  Here's the process I give my clients who m…Read More

  9. A Market Unlike Any Other

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    2021 is coming in like a lion across the Northern Colorado market with prices popping.  I've been doing this a while, and although 2015 had a very similar feel to this year, 2021 is just something completely different.  2015 ended up having a few months, at least in the Fort Collins market, of 20%+ gains year over year because of a drastic decrease in the amount of homes for sale.  In March 201…Read More

  10. All About Appraisal Gaps

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    Because of the competition within the market for a limited number of homes, buyers and their agents are coming up with all kinds of unique and creative ways to make their offer stand up against other buyers.  Late 2020 and early 2021 has been the most competitive market I've ever witnessed, and short of offering a first born child, there have been plenty of interesting contract provisions.  Buye…Read More