Marijuana banking off the table: impact on real estate

Marijuana banking off the table: impact on real estate

Facing a tough midterm election and divisions in Congress, the Biden administration is sidestepping the politically sensitive issue of loosening marijuana laws even as the idea has gained support of most Americans.  With no movement at the Federal level, what does...
Housing top priority for Colorado legislature, tax nightly rentals as commercial

Housing top priority for Colorado legislature, tax nightly rentals as commercial

Housing affordability top priority for Colorado legislature,  will they tax nightly rentals as commercial properties? “My No. 1 priority this session is to bring down the cost of living in Colorado,” House Speaker Alec Garnett, a Denver Democrat, said in his opening...
Freedom to Wade, huge changes to CO private property	rights

Freedom to Wade, huge changes to CO private property rights

Colorado has always been a bit unique on who can access rivers and where.  There is a recent case ruling that drastically upends the status quo and could radically alter private property rights. If you own a property or have a lease on a property that has live...
My property taxes went up 20% and yours went up the same or more

My property taxes went up 20% and yours went up the same or more

  Welcome to tax time in Colorado.  Property tax bills are being mailed out and you are sure to be in for a shock.  I just looked at my bill and my tax bill went up 20% from last year!  I’ve seen throughout the front range and various mountain...
My property taxes went up 20% and yours went up the same or more

Aspen suspends new construction permits and new nightly rentals

In an emergency ordinance, Aspen city council unanimously implemented radical changes to any new construction, remodeling, and expansion of  a property.  Furthermore, the ordinance halted all new nightly rental permits.  Why did the city implement this emergency...
2021 Colorado Election; big impacts on taxes ($260m) and property owners

2021 Colorado Election; big impacts on taxes ($260m) and property owners

First, happy belated Halloween.  For all the parents out there that think they have the best costume, try topping this one that I saw while trick or treating.  A real horse in costume cruising the streets 🙂  This will be tough to beat!   On to the blog.  What does the...