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May brought a wave a new properties to market and continued a path towards a more balanced market.

Buyers have the immense gift of choice and now have more properties to consider before submitting an offer. Sellers who prepare their properties to compete on the market will find themselves a purchaser more quickly.

More details at: https://www.westandmain.co/blog/greater-denver-area-real-estate-market-report-from-may-2024

How Much Does It Cost to Stage a House—And How Much Will You Gain? — West + Main Home staging—where you decorate your house in an effort to entice buyers to bite—may seem counterintuitive at first blush: Why spend money on real estate if you’re moving out? Simple answer: because home staging can get you more money for your

While today's mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you're ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get your own place.

The Perks of Buying over Renting — West + Main Thinking about buying a home? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you’re ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get your own place. 1. Home Values Typically Go Up Over Time There’s been some confusion over the past year or

After years of heated bidding wars and homes selling for six figures over the list price, home sellers are entering the spring housing market with “more realistic” expectations with fewer homeowners anticipating bidding wars and wild offers.

Home Sellers Are Becoming ‘More Realistic’ During the Best Time of the Year To List — West + Main After years of heated bidding wars and homes selling for six figures over the list price, home sellers are entering the spring housing market with “more realistic” expectations. As the nation enters the best week to list a home, April 14–20, fewer homeowners anticipate bidding wars and wild of...

A year ago I was listing our old house - the timing paid off for us for sure!

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here — West + Main Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of

Does the thought of your basement bring to mind a dark, damp dungeon? It's time to change that perception and turn your basement into a cozy haven that you and your family can enjoy. With a few key upgrades and design choices, you can transform this underutilized space into a welcoming retreat.

5 Ways to Transform Your Basement Into a Cozy Haven — West + Main Does the thought of your basement bring to mind a dark, damp dungeon? It's time to change that perception and turn your basement into a cozy haven that you and your family can enjoy. With a few key upgrades and design choices, you can transform this underutilized space into a welcoming retreat. E

Compass CEO and Founder Robert Reffkin recently shared his insights with CNBC on the value agents provide their clients and positive indicators as we head into the spring buying season. Robert shared that there are now more buyers and sellers and an increase in inventory than last year.

Click here to watch: https://bit.ly/49pYXAV

Kitchens and baths for the win! (And a few other solid suggestions)

16 Steps to Boost Your Home's Value Hint hint: Updated kitchens, stone veneer exteriors and converted attic bedrooms are money well spent.

Compass CEO and Founder Robert Reffkin recently shared his insights on the housing sector with CNBC's ‘Squawk on the Street.’ Robert explained how key trends impact the market and that “All key signs in housing are pointing in the right direction.” Check out the latest CNBC interview with Robert Reffkin now here: https://bit.ly/42cH99Q

Winding down the holiday season, home prices in the metro area were just above the averages from this time last year.

Leaf-peeping season will be here soon!! Where's your favorite spot to take in the views?

8 Great Fall Photo Spots From vistas of golden aspens under snowcapped mountains to scenes of slithering rivers on the plains lined by cottonwoods, Colorado is full of fall photo opportunities. September and October are the peak months to go leaf-peeping. Here are eight great spots spanning the state to capture autumn with

Thinking of buying a property to Airbnb? Here's a quick guide to considering the pros amd cons of local regulations.

How Short-Term Rental Regulations Can Impact Your Business | AirDNA Short-term rental regulations are a polarizing topic and vary from market to market. Discover how regulations can impact your short-term rental business.

First-time buyers are setting their sights on condos in hopes of more affordable — and lower maintenance — homeownership.

Axios Denver A daily look at the most significant and interesting stories affecting Denver.

This is a pretty fun Coloradan-Must-Do list. I've got three left. How about you?

Happy ! A day to celebrate state 38! 🌳

We feel so lucky to be in such a beautiful state filled with unlimited amounts of adventures! 🤩

How many have you completed on this bucket list? Add something to the list below! ⬇️

Happy Easter!

I am so ready for spring cleaning this year!

Knock Out Your Spring Cleaning List With These Tips and Hacks Start your vacuums for this year's deep-clean. Ready, set...

An interesting read including some stats on Colorado's aging population and the ratio of renters that can 'afford' to buy

What’s Working: When Colorado’s tight labor market met the state’s housing affordability issue So many jobs, so few “affordable” houses. Colorado's real estate industry met to discuss. Plus: Workers aren’t “on the couch,” labor demographics, more!

What do you think of this styling trends report? Personally, I love the decorative molding in bedrooms.

A Home Stager Shares 5 Hot Trends She’s Watching for 2023 Homes are getting more energized by unique, personality-driven design.

Renovation Reality Check: 36 Honest Insights to Keep Your Goals and Budget in Check Local industry experts share their honest insights for how to keep your goals and budget in check.

A mortgage rate drop from 7% to 6% will allow approximately 5% more households to afford a home, according to Chief Economist of NAR, Lawrence Yun. “In this scenario, the qualifying income to purchase the mid-priced home drops by more than $15,000 to $144,000 from $160,000. This could bring more buyers back to the market boosting demand for housing and increasing market competition.”

Full year-end report available at https://bit.ly/MTR-1-23

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❄️ Tips from my inspector extraordinaire ⛄️

How's the market, you ask?
Showing trends are an important part of the story that are often overlooked in market recaps. Showings (aka: competing buyers for the same listing) this September were down 49% compared to last September.
Buyers: this is why you have more time to make decisions and get more leeway on inspections, appraisals, and even contingent purchases.
Sellers: don't panic! Showings last month were really similar to those in 2019, and in 2019, it was still a hot market. Prepare your property, price correctly, and you'll be just fine!

Did you know I LOVE pumpkins? Especially the mini ones =)