Colorado property tax relief: Polis reveals plan to ease skyrocketing tax bills

Colorado property tax relief: Polis reveals plan to ease skyrocketing tax bills

Colorado property taxes were set to jump almost 50% in some markets which finally go the attention of the Colorado Governor.   At the last minute, Governor Polis put together a proposal that supposedly will drastically save taxpayers.  What is in the new...
Taxes jump, you have 30 days, how do you appeal (quick guide) and should you?

Taxes jump, you have 30 days, how do you appeal (quick guide) and should you?

Get ready for sticker shock; as you will be receiving your new  tax assessment in the next few weeks (typically the beginning of May) and time is of the essence as you have a limited window if you want to fight your tax value.  How can assessed values continue to...
Taxes jump, you have 30 days, how do you appeal (quick guide) and should you?

Denver prices set to fall 16%, will Golden handcuffs come off

I’m asked daily what happens to prices in high cost cities like Denver. Will prices stabilize due to the Golden handcuffs of low rates?   Will prices go into a free fall due to higher mortgage rates?  Historically there is a correlation between rents...
“Apparently we are too stupid”; Colorado Mayors Blast Polis’ statewide zoning proposal

“Apparently we are too stupid”; Colorado Mayors Blast Polis’ statewide zoning proposal

With a supermajority, the legislature has been busy crafting bills that will radically alter the real estate landscape.  The recent proposal allows the state to dictate zoning in every county throughout Colorado and eliminate single family zoning. Colorado mayors...
Big changes to traffic patterns and Colorado mountain real estate post Covid

Big changes to traffic patterns and Colorado mountain real estate post Covid

Anyone who has ventured into any Colorado ski town recently has noticed a profound change since Covid.  Everything seems to be busy all the time, prices have skyrocketed, and longtime locals are quickly priced out.  What is causing the swift changes and what...