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Congrats to my clients on a successful closing on this great 2 bedroom condo in Erie! Big thank you to Stewart Title for a smooth transaction.

New Year’s Eve is our chance to say goodbye to the current year while ringing in the next; however, New Year’s celebrations aren’t one-size-fits-all since what is fun for one person might not work for another. So, to say so long to 2022 and hello to 2023, consider having a celebration that fits your personal interests and preferences.

Customize Your New Year’s Eve Celebration — Mike Johnson Homes New Year’s Eve is our chance to say goodbye to the current year while ringing in the next; however, New Year’s celebrations aren’t one-size-fits-all since what is fun for one person might not work for another. So, to say so long to 2022 and hello to 2023, consider having a celebration that fit...

The holiday season is a wonderful time for relaxing and having fun with family and friends, but it can also add a lot of extra stress to an already tight budget. Perhaps you spent more than you originally planned, or maybe you aren’t even sure how much you paid for all the holiday gifts, decor, travel, and various other expenses. Either way, once the holidays are over, it’s important to take the time to get your finances back on track to help ensure that you start off the new year on the right foot. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Getting Your Finances on Track after the Holidays — Mike Johnson Homes The holiday season is a wonderful time for relaxing and having fun with family and friends, but it can also add a lot of extra stress to an already tight budget. Perhaps you spent more than you originally planned, or maybe you aren’t even sure how much you paid for all the holiday gifts, decor, tr...

Cleaning up after the holidays can be a time-consuming and downright frustrating process. And it’s a reminder that one of the most joyous times of year has come and gone. However, it doesn’t have to be such a dreaded chore if you plan now.

A Guide to Post Holiday Cleanup — Mike Johnson Homes There are two camps of people after the holidays. On January 2, one camp makes a mad dash to tear down the tree and put away every trace of the season. The other camp dreads post-holiday packing and waits until the first buds of spring to arrive to do so. No matter which camp you fall into, cleanin

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and all the best for the New Year!

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5 Tips to Effectively Stage Your Home This Fall — Mike Johnson Homes There are so many enjoyable fall activities, from carving pumpkins to lounging around the bonfire. Autumn can also be a great time to enter the housing market. While there may not be as many interested parties as there are during spring and summer, you may face less competition selling your home, an

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Late Summer Buying and Selling Secrets — Mike Johnson Homes Most real estate experts would tell you that spring and early summer is peak season for buying or selling a home, and statistics show that they’re right. But that doesn’t mean that the rest of the summer is wasted time for people looking to buy or sell. August, in particular, can be a productive...

A huge congrats to my clients for having their offer accepted and going under contract on this excellent ranch property! With record low inventory and values through the roof, it's essential to be persistent, act fast, and be flexible if you are a buyer.

Mike Johnson
RE/MAX Alliance

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The In-Law Suite Life — Mike Johnson Homes At first glance, multigenerational living arrangements may seem unusual, but they were once the rule, not the exception. In mid- to late-nineteenth-century America, the majority of elderly parents and grandparents lived with their children. By the twentieth century, this trend steadily declined, hit

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The Pros and Cons of a Virtual Home Tour — Mike Johnson Homes If you’ve been in the market for a new home or rental property, you’ve probably scoured the internet for options and, in many cases, you probably encountered a virtual tour. Virtual tours are the new norm in most every sales-based business. If a customer can’t preview your product from the com...

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8 Things Not Included in a Home Inspection — Mike Johnson Homes The home inspection is an essential part of your homebuying journey. Your inspector can identify potential problems in the house, such as foundation damage and a leaky roof, before you head to closing—giving you time to negotiate repairs. However, the inspector only conducts a basic visual inspect...

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February 2022 Market Report — Mike Johnson Homes With January 2022 tucked securely up under our belts, the new year is in full swing, and everyone is wondering what we can expect across our Front Range from the 2022 housing markets moving forward. Is this the best time to buy? The best time to sell? Year over year stats shows only slight changes

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3 Steps to Create Healthy Habits in Your Home and Life — Mike Johnson Homes Habits create a domino effect; once you begin a habit and stick with it, you can see the effects of it flowing into other areas of your life, for better or worse. But what if it’s easier than you think to make the healthy choice?

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January 2022 Market Report — Mike Johnson Homes Join us as we take a quick look back before moving into what’s to come in 2022. Throughout the year, we experienced incredibly fast turn-around times from market to sold status. In fact, on average, over 80% of homes were selling in less than 30 days. Starter homes became as much a challenge to fi...

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Here’s What Must Stay and What Must Go When Selling Your Home — Mike Johnson Homes Moving day is getting close, and you’re all set with boxes, tape, and a truck. But before you begin packing everything in your home, it can be helpful to know which items typically stay with the house and which items you should take with you. Use this list to help make your move easier and avoid p...

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What’s the Difference Between Prequalified and Preapproved? — Mike Johnson Homes The homebuying process comes with a language all its own, and two of the terms you may have heard are prequalified and preapproved. While both can be essential parts of obtaining a mortgage and buying a home, you may not know what they mean. Check out the information below to learn how each term may

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Your 2022 Homebuying Game Plan — Mike Johnson Homes Over the past year, the real estate market has been marked by unpredictability and, at times, overheated competition. This has resulted in some buyers bowing out after one too many disappointments while other potential buyers put off their home-buying plans, hoping that things would settle down. Wh

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Will Housing Inventory Increase in 2022? — Mike Johnson Homes If you’ve been following the real estate market, you probably know that it has been many months since buyers and sellers enjoyed anything like business as usual, with record-low interest rates and inventory in markets both large and small. But now we may be able to envision a return to a real esta...

My heart goes out to all of those affected by the fires. Growing up in both Louisville and Superior it's absolutely heartbreaking to see the devastation caused. Our offices have set up donation drop-off sites for many everyday essential items.
Here's how you can help.
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Disaster Relief for Superior and Louisville Fires | RE/MAX Alliance Stay up to date on the various events happening in Colorado Real Estate

Two things are certain when it comes to 2021: it was another year of uncertainty due to COVID-19, and Colorado’s real estate market saw another year of record-low inventory and rising prices.

Here are a few stats from Colorado’s 2021 real estate market.

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Meditate Your Way into the New Year — Mike Johnson Homes When it comes to making personal New Year’s resolutions, the majority of them are geared towards making more sensible food choices and buying a gym membership. However, to adopt an overall healthier lifestyle, it’s important to put as much emphasis on bettering our minds as we do our bodies.

Warmest wishes to you this holiday season! I wish you and your family happiness, health, good cheer, and all that is meaningful and brings you joy all season long and throughout the new year.

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Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Winter Storm — Mike Johnson Homes Depending on where you live, dangerously low temperatures and mounds of snow are par for the course during the winter. Not only can a winter storm impact our daily lives, it can also do a number on our homes. While we can’t put a halt on the change of seasons, we can take the proper measures to en...

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December Residential Market Report — Mike Johnson Homes Ho Ho Ho Housing is on our minds this holiday season, and the number 1 priority on people’s Wish List right now is the desire to have MORE SPACE! For a lot of us, it's still hard to believe summer is over and the clocks have already rolled back. But it is December and the holiday season is well un...

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Out of the Box Gift Wrapping — Mike Johnson Homes There are two kinds of people in the world: those who like to wrap presents and those who don’t. If you’re the latter, the task of getting tangled in paper and ribbon is the most tedious part of the holiday season, but with these alternatives, you can wrap all of your gifts with ease!

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Here’s How You Should Really Be Cleaning Your Home — Mike Johnson Homes Sometimes it can feel like you don’t know where to start when cleaning your home—especially on those lazy Saturday afternoons when you’d rather do anything else. Even though it can be intimidating, it can also be satisfying when it’s finally finished. Try incorporating the cleaning tips belo...

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9 Hacks to Help Keep Your Home Warm This Winter — Mike Johnson Homes A cold winter breeze infiltrating your home can chill you to your core. However, by making a few simple and cost-effective changes around your house, you can stay warm and cozy all winter long.

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The Top 8 Home Improvement Projects for Winter — Mike Johnson Homes While winter is the season when you may want to curl up under a blanket to stay warm and cozy, it doesn’t mean you should take a break from maintaining your home. Instead of hibernating during the coldest months of the year, give your home some TLC with these projects.

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5 Easy Ways to Take Control of the Holiday Hustle and Bustle — Mike Johnson Homes The holidays are a merry time, but the preparations leading up to them . . . well, maybe not so much. That’s because when we dedicate so much time and effort to get everything we need and meet everyone else’s needs, it becomes a blur of chaos. Here are some quick, handy tips to make the holidays...

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Hardwood Floor Maintenance Tips — Mike Johnson Homes Everyone loves a shiny hardwood floor, but there are a variety of daily activities that can cause wear and tear, such as moisture imbalances, pet claws, and common foot traffic. To keep that attractive sheen you love, it’s incredibly important to keep up regular, proper maintenance.