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New Construction in Denver is Buzzing With Activity

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Real Estate Agent with Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado CRE# 40005863

 

New Construction in Denver is Buzzing With Activity

 

constructionI was out all day yesterday with my business partner, Will Hamm, showing new homes to two sets of buyers.  I remember a couple years ago when we walked in to a new home development and the sales consultants were so glad to see us and break up the boredom of their day.  Not anymore!

 

Yesterday, every new home site we visited was bustling with activity. 

 

We visited Lennar Homes at Sorrel Ranch with one of our buyers.  The new home consultant was so busy he had people lined up to talk to him.  We asked him about current inventory and he said he had two people waiting in his office to write on two of the homes we were interested in and he only had dirt starts available for our client. 

 

Our buyer wanted to know how much of a discount we would be able to get for her on a new home.  I am so glad she saw the activity with her own eyes on a Wednesday afternoon.  I tried to explain to her that builders just aren’t offering many discounts in Denver, Colorado these days.  At best, we might get some closing cost paid. 

 

dirtThe builders are selling DIRT.  When was the last time we saw that? 

 

If you are shopping for a new home in Denver, be ready to be aggressive.  There is no time to let grass grow beneath your feet these days.  Next thing you know, that home you loved will be snatched up by another buyer.

 

Comments(7)

Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Belinda, this is awesome for Denver area! We're seeing new homes in Clermont area as well, their starting prices have increased year over year and they're SELLING..

Jan 24, 2013 12:39 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good news for builders and new home buyers in the Denver area!  We are seeing new construction picking up as well but not at the pace as your area.  May the real estate force continue to be with us all.

Jan 24, 2013 02:34 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Belinda - What a change from a few years ago! The builders are back up here as well and they're really racking up some good sales. Mary has written four new construction contracts already this year. I'd like to see the resale market take off this way as well.

Jan 24, 2013 02:34 AM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Belinda, I have to agree with you and see the same thing happening here in Charlotte.  It is good to see lots of activity and our buyers will need to be more aggressive.  Nice post!

Jan 24, 2013 04:44 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Belinda,

It is good to hear that builders in Denver are thriving, and we are delighted you are benefitting. A

Jan 24, 2013 07:46 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Belinda, We don't have new construction going on here, and the little we have is nothing compared to what's going on in the Denver market...lucky you!

Jan 24, 2013 08:40 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Belinda -- I like that your buyer saw first-hand the activity in the sales center -- sometimes these "pictures" spur motivation for those currently on the fence.   It's great to see new construction activity becoming robust.   

Jan 26, 2013 04:03 AM