Economics 101 Colorado Real Estate Market Update ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Colorado added 45,800 non-agricultural jobs over the past 12 months, a growth rate of 1.8%. Within the metropolitan market areas included in this report, annual employment growth was seen in all areas other than Grand Junction (where employment was stable) with substantial growth seen in Fort Collins (4.6%) and Greeley (3.5%). In August, […]
For Buyers & Sellers #YourStoryIsOurStory: Taking the Time to Make the Right Move When Gordy was offered a promotion, he and his wife Linda would need to relocate and give up their custom home. It wouldn’t be easy, but lucky for them, they found Windermere Real Estate agent, Dawn Hardman. Over the course of a year, Dawn and Linda spent a lot of time together. Dawn took on the role of host to her new […]
Foundation Windermere Foundation Has Donated Nearly $1,000,000 This Year! Thanks to the generosity of Windermere agents and the community, the Windermere Foundation collected over $903,500 in donations through the second quarter of 2017. This is an increase of 10 percent compared to this time last year! Individual contributions and fundraisers accounted for 62 percent of the donations, while 38 percent came from donations through Windermere agent […]
Housing Trends How an Investment in Green Technology Can Pay off for Today’s Homeowner   Studies continue to show that real estate buyers are willing to pay a substantial premium for homes that feature highly efficient, environmentally friendly “green energy” technology. While the added value depends on the location of the home, its age, and whether it’s certified or not, three separate studies all found that newly constructed, Energy […]
Housing Trends 10 Home Projects That Need a Pro If you are working on a DIY remodel, deciding whether to call in a specialty contractor to perform a specific task comes down to several areas you’ll need to consider: Skill. Do you have the necessary skills to build a sound structure, and do it safely? Scale. Is the size of the project one that […]
For Sellers Selling Your Home: The Impact of Staging How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? The answer is with some “home staging”. According to the Wall Street Journal, implementing some basic interior design techniques can not only speed up the sale of your home but also increase your final selling price. It all comes down to highlighting your home’s strengths, […]
Economics 101 Should You Wait out the Housing Market? The housing market is remarkably tight across the U.S., and you may be wondering if you should wait for home prices to slow before making your move. Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, shares why waiting could end up costing you more money in the long run.
For Buyers & Sellers How to Avoid the Most Common Buying/Selling Mistakes There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid those potential pitfalls and common mistakes? Look to your real estate professional […]
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Housing Trends Seven Trends That Will Define the Home of the Future As sophisticated as homes are today, experts predict they’ll be far more so in the not-too-distant future— especially when it comes to their use of technology. Included are seven evolutionary trends that many expect to define the home of the future. #1: Faster home-construction Today, it takes somewhere between 18 months and two years to […]
For Buyers & Sellers Downsizing: 5 Things to Consider Downsizing is on the minds of many homeowners today. Some are ready to retire. Others want to live more simply. Many want to save money and say goodbye to home maintenance. If you can relate to any of those sentiments, ask yourself these five questions: Have you done the math? The financial savings that can […]
Economics 101 Housing Supply is an Issue that Will Not Improve Any Time Soon and Here’s Why There are two common concerns about the housing market that one hears from both consumers and real estate professionals alike. First, they question whether or not we are on the brink of another housing bubble, and second, they want to know why there aren’t more homes for sale. I don’t plan on addressing the concern […]
Economics 101 How Homeownership Impacts the U.S. Economy Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains how a strong, stable housing market is critically important to the overall U.S. economy.
Housing Trends 6 Ways to Personalize a White Kitchen White-on-white kitchens have been a classic look for many years. Why does this trend endure? For starters, white connotes cleanliness, makes small spaces appear larger, and brightens rooms that are naturally dark. Although many all-white kitchens are just lovely, some can appear a bit stark or cold. To help clients warm up their white, I […]
For Buyers & Sellers Why Owning a Home is Such a Smart Investment After succumbing to the “Great Recession” ten years ago, the stock market has made a comeback. So, does that mean you should forget about buying a new house and invest in stocks instead? The answer to that question, say experts, depends on your investing savvy, your financial discipline, your age, and your current financial situation. […]
Colorado Real Estate Colorado’s Home Price Appreciation Rankings New Rankings The new rankings are out from the Federal Housing Finance Authority which ranks all 50 states plus close to 300 individual metropolitan markets for home price appreciation. We trust this source because they track actual sales of individual homes versus simply looking at average prices. Their home price index is one of the […]
For Sellers Don’t Stress About Selling… We’ve Got You Covered ☂️ Have you wondered how much 💰equity💰 you have in your home? If so, perhaps you’ve thought about selling. It can be daunting to think about the process and all it takes to get a home ready to sell, but we have you covered ☂️! Eric Thompson, President of Windermere Real Estate in Colorado, explains how […]
Colorado Real Estate Gardner Report – Market Analysis Check out the latest Gardner Report below with information and stats on the Northern Colorado Real Estate Market! You can download the 4-page PDF here: Gardner Report PDF Download The following analysis of the Metro Denver and Northern Colorado real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that […]
Finance Interest Rates Rise… So What? The Federal Reserve raised their benchmark interest rate 0.25% this week. So what does this mean for real estate? Some perspective is in order… First, mortgage rates are not directly tied to the Fed Funds rate. They are, however, closely tied to the 10-year Treasury. While the Fed was raising their rates this week, mortgage […]
Denver Real Estate Market Two Years & Top 3% in Metro Denver Market Windermere Real Estate, the largest regional brokerage in the Western U.S. is celebrating its second year in the Denver market this month.  After just two years, the Seattle-based company now ranks in the top 3% of all real estate brokerage companies in the metropolitan area. While Windermere has been growing over the last two years, […]
Colorado Real Estate Colorado Real Estate Market Update ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Annual employment growth in Colorado was measured at a respectable 2.2% in November and will likely finish the year having created around 55,000 new jobs. Within the metropolitan market areas included in this report, we are seeing employment growth at or above the state level and I anticipate that this will continue to […]