Funny how everyone thinks that the Denver real estate market is in the tank.  I've had several clients relocate to the area recently, and their impression of pricing is that the 20% discount is a possibility given the meteoric rise in real estate prices over the last several years.  This kind of flawed thinking just goes to reinforce that all real estate is local.  

The fact of the matter is that the Denver and even the Boulder real estate markets never saw the huge double-digit gains in real estate appreciation over the past several years that places like Florida and California have seen.  The result is that list pricing is pretty accurate for the most part.  It's fairly common to see about 3%-4% difference between list and sold prices.   

There are still many neighborhoods (including Louisville) and Metro area cities that remain very strong.  We've been involved in several competing offers recently.  Yes, that still happens.

While we may not have the best real estate market in the country, we certainly aren't in the tank.  Foreclosures continue to rise, and they'll continue to place downward pressure on homes in many neighborhoods.  That said, we're seeing an increase in the number of buyers who are simply looking for a place to live...not the quick-flippers.  And this market seems to reward conservative buyers looking for mid to long-term purchases. 

 

Boulder Beauty in Table Mesa
04/09/2008
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The ever-popular Table Mesa neighborhood continues to thrive in this difficult market. With open space, trail systems, and park-and-ride to Denver just steps away, Table Mesa remains popular for all the right reasons. Take a look at 3310 Emerson Ave… more
Awesome Brick Ranch
04/04/2008
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If you're looking for a terrific piece of Denver real estate in move-in condition, then you must check out 1380 S Eaton Ct Priced at $235, 000, this remodeled home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It also boasts a finished basement with a 4th… more
Highlands Ranch
04/02/2008
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The Denver real estate market has something for everyone. Highlands Ranch remains a very popular destination even in this difficult market. We've created a wonderful resource to help our clients research this area- our Neighborhood Pages. Check… more
FHA vs Sub-prime
03/19/2008
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We're seeing many more Denver real estate shoppers using FHA programs as opposed to the ridiculous sub-prime deals. It's also the VERY rare deal that sees 100% financing or the dreaded "Stated Income" programs that were so popular… more
Your Perfect Neighborhood
03/18/2008
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The problem with most real estate search engines is that you have to search by zip codes, cities, or VERY LARGE areas. Sometimes you may have a very specific area that you'd like to search. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to limit your… more
Short Sale Madness
03/12/2008
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Note to all short sale agents: honesty is the best policy. The Denver real estate market continues to be a hotspot for short sales. The main problem here is that there is sometimes a complete lack of communication between lenders and listing agents… more
Anecdotal vs. Actual
02/04/2008
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Sometimes you have to take what you read and watch in the news with a grain of salt. Then there are times like these, and news like the foreclosure rate in the Denver real estate market. I've been reading about this trend for months and months,… more
Do Emotions Rule Markets?
01/29/2008
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I love investing in the stock market. I got started managing our families investments years ago when I looked at the fees we were being charged by the large firm who was managing our portfolio, as well as the rate of return we were getting. That was… more
Arvada Loyalty
01/22/2008
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So many of my clients discover Arvada only after focusing on other popular neighborhoods and towns. It's funny, but a handful of clients over the last year discovered Arvada almost entirely by accident while searching the Denver real estate… more
 

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