Best and worst 2026 Colorado real estate, one of my choices will surprise you

Best and worst 2026 Colorado real estate, one of my choices will surprise you

2026 looks like it is going to be a quite interesting year. Is it a rinse and repeat of 25?  Inflation is remaining sticky, interest rates are high, while property taxes and insurance bills have skyrocketed throughout Colorado.  There is a ton of negative news coming...
Colorado grants itself right of first refusal on most multifamily properties

Colorado grants itself right of first refusal on most multifamily properties

There is yet another law coming out of the Colorado statehouse on affordable housing.  This new law allows state and local governments the first right of refusal on most multifamily property and requires notice to the government of any intent to sell prior to listing...
Top 10 mountain towns in total free fall

Top 10 mountain towns in total free fall

Have you seen the viral video about Colorado ski real estate where it predicts “entire communities evaporating and the seemingly perfect town that has seen its median home price slashed by over 30% in just 6 months”. How real are these  bold predictions?  Hint, look...
8300 Buildings in Colorado impacted by new law, are you?

8300 Buildings in Colorado impacted by new law, are you?

Our legislature recently enacted a new law that will impact large property owners starting this year.  Who is impacted by the “Decarbonization law”  Who will be paying millions for building upgrades (hint not the government)?  Who will be on the hook for fines up to...
What does Colorado’s debt mean for real estate prices

What does Colorado’s debt mean for real estate prices

  Look at the chart above, the debt carried by Colorado’s residents is higher than any other state in the country including expensive states like California, NY, etc. The largest factor is mortgages but also note a stark increase in variable debt (credit cards,...
Colorado Property taxes jump 40%

Colorado Property taxes jump 40%

How can property taxes jump 40% since 2023 when values are basically flat in most areas?  Is there anything you can do about it?  In 2022, with property values and in turn taxes surging, the Colorado governor signed a grand bargain to save on property taxes in...