Ask a Realtor: What goes into purchasing a rental property in the mountains?
This process may seem to complicate the acquisition of your property, but the plan of using it as an investment/lifestyle property requires more diligence as different liabilities may arise. Here’s what you need to know.
The best places to buy real estate in Colorado
People want to live in Colorado, and when they get there, those people need places to live. So, if you’re a real estate investor, where should you buy property in Colorado?
How mobile home parks could solve the affordable housing crisis
Manufactured housing communities (mobile home parks) have provided affordable housing to individuals and families since the 1950s. Manufactured homes meet the needs of those who want to live in the comfort of a single-family home but often cannot afford the associated mortgage or rent payment.
Golf course real estate makes a comeback in the mountains
There are hazards that come with golf course real estate anywhere, but when it comes to mountain golf real estate in Colorado, there are unique points to consider including proximity to ski resorts, unpredictable golf seasons and more.
Denver is the safest city in America
A study by Clever Real Estate came to this conclusion after looking at the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. through the lens of five differently-weighted core metrics: violent crime rate, property crime rate, natural disasters, drinking water violations and transportation fatalities.
In the shadow of Vail Resorts' success, Granby Ranch folds
Vail Resorts’ recent earnings update further solidifies the rapidly changing ski industry. The biggest players have figured out how to hedge their revenue with early pass sales regardless of weather conditions. Smaller resorts may not make it financially.
How subletting can revitalize your law firm's vacant space
Shadow space for law firms should be a thing of the past. Subletting space is not a new idea in commercial real estate, but it can be novel to many law firm equity partners. Filling vacant offices in a large law firm through strategic subleasing arrangements with small law firms is already successfully happening in Denver.
The skinny on jumbo mortgages: What you need to know
If you’ve purchased a large home, vacation property or live in a city where home prices are above the national average, chances are you’ve taken out a jumbo mortgage. You just may not know that’s what it’s called.
Ask a Realtor: Is sooner better than later for listing a home?
Being aware of your options and how to best present your home to potential buyers, including market value pricing, will help increase your ability to sell your home in a timely manner to the right buyer.
Trends driving CRE lending in the Mile High City
While the CRE industry can be very unpredictable, Denver has shown itself to be a prosperous CRE investment hub for the near-term.
Solutions to the affordable housing crisis in Colorado
It is vital that municipalities work with developers to provide creative incentive packages to encourage affordable housing development in their communities. A public-private approach can provide viable solutions to a growing housing crisis.
Looking forward at the 2020 Colorado housing market
From the most affordable cities and livable neighborhoods, to what real estate might look like this coming year, here's what's in store for the Colorado real estate market in 2020.