Who’s the Best Date in Denver? A Homeowner!

If you invite that certain someone back to your place after a date, you’ll have a better chance of success if you own it rather than rent it. In fact, you’ll have a better chance of getting the date in the first place. In a recent survey of 1,000 singles… Read More »

Positive Labor Market Good for Denver Buyers

If you’re a current Denver homeowner looking to refinance or a potential Denver home buyer, the labor market has just given you something to smile about. The recent Jobs Report confirmed that job numbers have gone up and the unemployment rate has gone down. More than 257,000 private-sector jobs have… Read More »

Investors Tout Denver Real Estate Market for 2012

If you’re looking for a great place to buy or invest in real estate, head straight to Denver, Colorado says Greg Rand, CEO of OWNAMERICA. Appearing recently on the FOX Business Channel, Rand discussed all the things that make Denver the choice of both real estate owners and investors for… Read More »

DENVER REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE – DECEMBER 2011

  Market Metrics:   The inventory of active listings at November month end hit a new low at 12,634 units, a decline of 11% month over month and 37% year over year.  Buyer demand continues steady at a seasonally adjusted rate for the holiday season.  Declining supply and steady demand… Read More »

House Flippers Impacted Current Denver Home Prices

If you thought you knew all the reasons why your Denver home has lost value, think again. As the Government continues to investigate the recent housing crisis, they have discovered something rather interesting. A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that speculative real estate investors, commonly… Read More »

Worst Denver Home Upgrades That Won’t Pay You Back

Denver homeowners remodel for many different reasons and justify the expense as an “investment” that will be returned when the house is sold. This, however, does not always come to pass, especially if you do an “over-the-top” remodel.   If you’re planning a Denver home renovation or addition, here are… Read More »

Is Your Denver Property in a Flood Zone?

You probably think that if you live in Denver or other areas of Colorado, you are safe from the threat of flooding.  After all, Denver gets very little rainfall annually and is 5,280 feet above sea level. Yet over 2000 people in Denver live on a flood plain, and the… Read More »

Keep Your Credit Scores High to Buy Homes in Denver

If you’re planning any sort of large financial transaction—such as refinancing or buying a home in the Denver area—be aware of your credit score. Higher credit scores can mean a better chance of getting approved for a loan as well as a lower interest rate.   Here are five things… Read More »

METRO DENVER REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2011

Market Metrics:   In October, the unsold inventory of active listings in metro Denver hit a new low at 14,156 units, the second month in a row for setting a new low record.  As we are moving into new territory, there is steady demand by buyers and low inventory.  When… Read More »

Colorado is Third in Nation for High-Tech Jobs

If you’re a high-tech worker, Colorado is a very good place to live.  According to the recent Cyberstates 2011 report from the Tech America Foundation, Colorado has the third-highest concentration of high-tech workers in the country. There were 156,900 high-tech workers in Colorado in 2010, and the state’s high-tech payroll… Read More »