Denver Metro Real Estate

You know that short sales have become a national problem when the Senate steps in. For the uninitiated, a short sale is a way to avoid foreclosure. The homeowner sells the house for less than the unpaid balance of his mortgage, with the lender's approval.  Short sales, in theory, are a win-win. T...

We've been beating this dead horse for a while now: inventory is so low right now that there is stiff competition for homes, especially equity sales (non-short sales/foreclosures.) And now we've got a story to prove it: Some folks who regularly read our blog decided to give it a shot and put thei...

Beginning in April, the FHA will increase the cost of up-front mortgage insurance premiums. The increase will apply to new single-family 30-year loans. The new, higher rate is part of an effort to replenish the agency's insurance fund. Read the full story here.                                    ...

Sellers: Pricing it Right is Key   When selling your house, it’s tempting to ask top dollar and hope for the best, knowing that you can always negotiate later. The problem is, by not pricing competitively, you are actually more likely to end up selling for LESS. An overpriced house will be ignore...

Foreclosure filings in Colorado's metro areas have now fallen for 14 months in a row. The number of foreclosure filings last month was lower than any other January since 2008. It was also 28.2% lower than January of 2011. Read the full story here. It's unknown exactly how the recent legal settlem...

For singles looking to make themselves more attractive to the opposite sex, apparently being a homeowner is a big draw. According to CNNMoney, a recent survey shows that over one third of women would "much rather" date a homeowner than a renter. Eighteen percent of men would prefer dating a gal w...

What are the lastest trends in home styles that buyers are looking for? Well, McMansions are out. Smaller and greener is in. Modern interiors with clean lines are favored by many builders, although they're sticking with more traditional exteriors.  There is an emphasis on free-flowing floor plan...

We heard about this recently, and the idea seems so simple and brilliant we can't believe no one has thought of it before. Solar shingles! DowSolar is bringing them to Colorado. They are part of your roof and protect your house the same as regular shingles, without changing your roof's sight line...

There are so many gorgeous sights in Colorado: how to narrow down the list? In our case, we'll just choose our favorites and let the commenters argue over what was left out. Without further ado: Ten Things to do in Colorado Before You Die! 10. Ride the Durango/Silverton Railroad. I did this with ...

If you have had any thoughts of selling your house, you really need to know what your house is worth. (Use our simple tool to find out.) The next step is to compare what it's worth to what you owe. If it's worth more than you owe on your mortgage, congratulations! You have equity! And friend, we ...