No zombie apocalypse here, at least not in real estate
In Colorado, 2,209 homes are in the foreclosure process, with only 28 of them, or 1.27%, vacant. That puts the state among those with the lowest zombie property rates.
Real Estate
Tips for selling a home in Denver's seller's market
Denver is home to one of the most desirable housing markets in the country, and homeowners continue to enjoy a seller's market, where there are more buyers than homes for sale. What you can and can't skip when selling your home in a seller's market.
How working from home has changed the office space
CommercialCafe surveyed 4,384 individuals who have been working from home, asking them about their living situations, their professional setup at home, their must-haves and what (if any) plans they had for a work area within their living space. Do you agree?
Ask a Realtor: Is being a "For Sale By Owner" seller a good idea?
The Internet and sites such as Zillow can be great tools, but effectively marketing your property and finding the right pool of buyers–even in a seller’s market–goes beyond simply putting it on the MLS and waiting for the buyers to come knocking.
How to turn a short-term rental property into a long-term rental
While the long-term rental market in Denver is currently booming, the short-term rental market, which consists of rentals that last fewer than 30 days, is a different story. Here's advice on how to turn a short-term rental property into a long-term rental.
Renting out your law firm’s vacant space? 5 factors to consider
For law firms with vacant space, renting out available offices benefits everyone. You add to your firm’s bottom line while providing valuable work space to solo attorneys or small law firms, creating collaboration and networking opportunities for everyone. With the right subletter and contract, this is a mutually advantageous and economic solution.
How COVID-19 is transforming Colorado commercial spaces
Across industries, leaders use the lessons from this large-scale work-from-home experiment to reimagine how work is done—and what role offices should play—in creative and bold ways. The real estate industry has recognized the need for change and adaptation in response to COVID-19, as well as the need to embrace technology.
Tips for house-flipping during COVID-19
The pandemic certainly isn't slowing down the Denver housing market. According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), this past July set a record for the total number of closings that mont, and, at the same time, the average single-family home sale price soared above $600,000 for the first time. With numbers like that, it's no surprise that housing demand in Denver is breaking records. To that end, house-flipping in the area continues to be a great investment.
Rethinking office space to address COVID-19 concerns
Design protocols, shorter lease terms and welcoming, open-air environments will help companies and their employees cope with the need to perform from a workplace.
A budding relationship between cannabis and real estate
Cannabis is a $9 billion-dollar industry expected to reach $26 billion by 2025. With nearly 25 million monthly cannabis customers in the United States and more than 500,000 new jobs projected by 2022, the economics of cannabis–and as a result, their impact on real estate–can’t be ignored.
Ask a Realtor: how can I become a preferred buyer in this market?
The market in the Vail Valley, like many other resort areas throughout Colorado, has picked up over the last couple of months. Here are tips for staying informed about the real estate market in the Vail and down valley, plus options to help improve getting your offer accepted, whether you’re looking to buy here or in another seller’s market.
Denver Dairy Queen ends 55-year reign, sells for $1.4 million
The South Broadway neighborhood is experiencing creative reuse as part of a bigger plan amid changing tastes and trends. A former antiques shop was converted into Grandma’s House Brewery, a local Mexican restaurant is expanding into an ex-Taco Bell, and a onetime 7-Eleven will soon become the fourth location of Bacon Social House.
How COVID-19 has impacted the housing market in Colorado
Nationally, the housing market continues to shrink as existing home sales fell again in May, marking a three-month decline in sales as a result of COVID-19. How has the Colorado housing market fared amid the global pandemic?
6 tips for managing a vacation property during Covid-19
More and more Americans are choosing to vacation within the United States due to the pandemic, and Colorado is currently the top road trip destination in the nation. Managing a vacation property during a pandemic has its own unique challenges, as hosts need to not only keep their guests comfortable, but to keep them safe, too.
Ask a Realtor: Are virtual tours reliable for buying a home?
Touring a home these days doesn’t look the way it did at the start of 2020. Here are five tips for getting the most out of your virtual tour video
COVID-19 spawns creativity with restaurateurs
South Broadway restaurants find new ways to survive amid COVID-19. As restaurants shut down, the businesses are bringing innovation, cleverness, humor and more to help business pick up.
Vail Valley real estate experiences heightened interest amidst uncertainty
While every market experienced a pause due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, what has been unexpected is the amount of activity and price point increases throughout the Vail Valley since restrictions were eased.
Olde Towne Arvada collaborates to help businesses survive
The close-knit community of independent businesses in downtown Arvada has always supported and looked out for each other, but the pandemic heightened those bonds.
Ask A Realtor: Is fractional ownership for you?
Realtors weigh the pros and cons of fractional ownership versus owning a home and renting it in Vail Valley.
How Colorado’s commercial real estate has been impacted by COVID-19
The state economy has been profoundly impacted by the pandemic, and that’s especially true for the commercial real estate sector. While it could rebound back to its pre-pandemic highs, it’ll have to make some serious changes to do so.
What you should know about buying a home during a pandemic
Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important financial investments you will make, especially in uncertain times. Here's how to navigate this situation.
Here’s how coworking will thrive in Colorado
Although acquisitions and category consolidation will dominate industry headlines for months to come, agile, well-capitalized firms have more reason than ever to be optimistic about the future of coworking in Colorado. Here’s why.
5 Tips for saving thousands on rent
From renting during the right season to touring during off-times and working with apartment brokers, here are the top five most effective and efficient ways to save.
Property management firm tackles tenant uncertainty with new liaison
Anticipating the difficulties in the event of prolonged unemployment, Atlas Real Estate designated a liaison specifically to keep communication lines open with tenants facing financial hardship.
