A federal trial in Pueblo could have far-reaching effects on the marijuana industry both in Colorado and throughout the country if a jury sides with a couple who says having a cannabis business as a neighbor hurts their property's value. Should you believe the hype? ...
No, this is not the beginning of a bar joke and no you do not need to drink before answering! Both Corona and Coca-Cola will drastically alter commercial real estate throughout Colorado. Constellation brands (owner of Corona and various other spirits) announced a...
It’s snow time! As I’m looking out the window watching snow fall and just read the announcement that Wolf Creek, Arapaho Basin, and Loveland will start spinning their lifts this week, it reminds me of the importance of winter weather on real estate. In markets like...
The state legislature is considering a bill that would tax residential nightly rentals (any rentals less than 30 days) as commercial properties. This would change the tax assessment on a statewide level. On the surface it doesn’t seem like a big deal, but commercial...
Is Colorado turning into California where residents lament about affordable prices and yet seek to place broad restrictions on growth that would increase supply. In Jefferson County, the city of Morrison is opening a new war in the “real estate battles”. How does...
Now that the election is over, cities/counties all over the state of Colorado have approved billions in new spending. This will all be flowing through to your tax bill shortly. The impacts will be felt by residential and commercial property owners. There is one...
Are you ready for marijuana sales in grocery stores? You can pick up a gallon of milk and marijuana in one convenient location! Canada recently passed legislation legalizing marijuana for the entire country and two provinces announced that they will allow sales in...
As a private lender for over twenty years and riding through various cycles, I’ve seen it all in real estate. There is one preventable mistake that is made by property owners that always surprises me. It is such an easy task and doesn’t cost much money but can save...
Longmont, in Boulder county Colorado, is setting some interesting real estate precedents that could impact the rest of Colorado. This precedent will be far reaching and will be very expensive not only for residents of Longmont but throughout the state. Longmont,...
The recent U.S. supreme court ruling sets one of the biggest precedents in recent history that will impact Colorado considerably beyond the case decided. The supreme court recently ruled 6-3 that states can legalize gambling. Why should Colorado care? How about...
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across the country, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Sessions will instead let federal...
Did you see the announcement last week that Amazon was buying Whole foods? There are currently 20+ whole foods stores in Colorado. Why such a large impact? Will Amazon shake up the grocery industry just like books? What does this mean for grocery anchored...
