. As Close to a “Normal” Fall as Possible “Normal is an illusion. What is normal to the spider is chaos to the fly.” Wise words for your amusement from fictional character Morticia Addams. And they are fitting this October when it comes to the real estate market. On the one hand you have the… [Read More]

Cooling Down (In A Controlled & Orderly Fashion) As we move into fall, the Denver Broncos seem to be really heating up (nice!), but the housing market is finally starting to simmer down. August did not show much of a change from July, but in this case, that is a good thing. Based on the… [Read More]

Let us look at this from two different angles!  1) You are buying new construction In this case, you will definitely want a realtor representing you. There is no additional cost to having one when buying new construction! The price that you are going to pay for a given new home will be the same… [Read More]

Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not a simple yes or no. Many factors play into determining whether or not building a house is cheaper than buying. Ultimately, it depends on the type of build and how customized the buyer wants their home. Let’s break it down.   Three Build Categories We believe new builds… [Read More]

Do you want to become a real estate agent and get a Colorado Real Estate License? The requirements to become an agent in CO are clear – pass a background check, complete 168 hours of Colorado real estate license education, and pass the Colorado real estate license exam. The only requirement is that you need… [Read More]

When buying a house, first-time buyers are often interested to know how the home search process works. Our search funnel helps give an idea of how this process works! Check it out.  The search funnel As a buyer, you are in control of deciding what your search funnel is going to look like. To do… [Read More]

Real Estate News Detached Housing Inventory Count Remains at 30-Year Lows The top story in real estate this year is an extreme lack of homes for sale across the nation. Inventory in Colorado Springs also continues to decline dramatically for both homes and condos. This year, the Months of Inventory (MOI) started at 30-year lows… [Read More]

Seek Out Other Fellow Professionals It’s important to dig your well before you’re thirsty. There is nothing harder than braving a new industry alone. You will want to reach out to those who have done the work and know the area so you can become the absolute best you can. Signing up for certain professional… [Read More]

REAL ESTATE NEWS A REBOUND IN CONFIDENCE, BUT INVENTORY LAGS BEHIND The “dark winter” is winding down, and spring is growing on the horizon. As we make another lap around the sun, some things are considerably different from last spring. For one, consumer confidence has come a long way since the turbulent shutdown last year…. [Read More]

This past weekend Colorado experienced a historic blizzard. Over 25 inches of snow was dropped on Denver in just one day! Recently, U.S. News ranked Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins in the Top 5 Best Place to Live. Colorado is truly just as beautiful as it is crazy. You now may be asking… [Read More]