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Debt-Free Real Estate Investing: Is it Possible, and Should You Strive for It?
While most people buy investment properties with mortgages or other financing, there are plenty of perks to debt-free real estate investing, too. Investors who choose this route won’t typically grow their portfolios as quickly as those who use debt to buy properties. But in exchange, they’ll have the peace of mind of owning [...]
Rising Property Taxes Add to State’s Housing-Affordability Woes
A new study by the Denver-based Common Sense Institute (CSI) examines the skyrocketing cost of property taxes and the implications for housing affordability in the state. Released April 9, the study, “Colorado Property Tax Primer: Where do Property Taxes Stand and Where are They Going?” notes that a dramatic increase in home[...]
Navigating Denver’s New Rental Licensing Program: Impact and Insights for Landlords and Tenants
People who own rental properties have mixed feelings about Denver’s new rental licensing program. On one hand, they appreciate the program’s intent of ensuring apartments and single-family rental units are fit for people to live in. On the other hand, they worry about added expenses, with some calling it a “money grab” f[...]
5 Ways to Lower Operating Expenses For Your Investment Properties
You’ve got your eye on an investment rental in Denver that looks like a once-in-a-decade opportunity — but how do you know for sure? There are plenty of metrics an elite investor can use to evaluate a potential investment, but one of the simplest, and most insightful, is to look at how the operating expenses […]
Exit Strategies for Real Estate Investors: Maximizing Profits and Minimizing Losses
Investing in real estate is an exciting venture. It comes with many opportunities to make a profit — if you can overcome the challenges that arise. Expensive surprises often occur while you own a property, which is why it’s important to do your due diligence before making a purchase. Even seasoned real estate professio[...]
Marshall Fire Recovery: Expedited Permitting Speeds Rebuilding
The Marshall Fire in Boulder County shocked everyone with its speed and devastation. Within a few hours it had taken more than 1,200 homes and businesses. After 34 months the recovery is remarkable. The cities of Superior and Louisville, the two most affected, have made a Herculean effort to restore the homes and neighborhoods, [...]
New Report Sheds Light on Workforce Housing in Mountain Communities
Housing affordability for workers has long been an issue in Colorado’s mountain communities. Analyzing the problem, the 2023 Regional Workforce Housing Report, released Nov. 2 by the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and the Colorado Association of Ski Towns, examines housing programs and projects at 37 rural resort me[...]
From Boardrooms to Bedrooms: How Denver is Turning Vacant Office Towers into Residential Properties Post-Pandemic
All across the country, office tower values have been doing their best Humpty Dumpty impression in 2023. In Denver, the valuation of Wells Fargo Center (aka the “cash register building”) dropped from $475 million in 2019 to $287 million in 2023. The bust is largely due to an office vacancy rate that has remained stubborn[...]
Smarter House Hunting: How AI Is Changing The Homebuying Process in Mayberry, Colorado
Mayberry, a new community in Colorado Springs, might be inspired by the walkable towns of the past, but it’s taking a cutting-edge approach to selling homes through a partnership with OpenHouse.ai, a fast-growing company pioneering AI real estate solutions. The collaboration offers a new level of convenience and personalizati[...]
Top Company 2023: Real Estate
Now in its 36th year, ColoradoBiz magazine’s Top Company Awards program recognizes businesses and organizations based in Colorado or with a significant presence in the state that are leading the way in their fields, as demonstrated by financial performance, notable company achievements and community engagement. To be considere[...]
Real Estate Crowdfunding Projects — 9 Reasons it’s a Great Option for Investors
Investing in real estate requires big money, right? Every headline shouts of new developments that cost tens of millions of dollars, which makes it hard to imagine ever breaking into the investment game. But there is a way in through real estate crowdfunding — powered primarily by social media and word-of-mouth marketing. Cr[...]
Maximizing Investments: Harnessing Data-driven Real Estate Strategies
If you’re a seasoned real estate investor, you’ve probably used data analytics your entire career. Calculating cap rates, cash-on-cash returns or even putting together a standard comparative market analysis (CMA) are all forms of basic data analysis. And data-driven real estate strategies are more important than ever. But as[...]
