60 percent more realtors, what does this mean for Colorado real estate prices?

60 percent more realtors, what does this mean for Colorado real estate prices?

The top job-related search between January 2021 and January 2022 was “how to become a real estate agent.” More than 60% more people became realtors during the pandemic.   What is this statistic telling us about future real estate prices in Colorado? What was in the...
Breckenridge plunges 28%, Steamboat down 22%; what is causing the huge slowdown?

Breckenridge plunges 28%, Steamboat down 22%; what is causing the huge slowdown?

It is not surprising that Colorado ski towns like Breckenridge and Steamboat are finally slowing down.  After years of double-digit price gains, are the mountains finally turning a corner?  Is the big slowdown due to the nightly rental regulations restricting the...
Big changes to Aspen nightly rentals: no new permits, impact on property values

Big changes to Aspen nightly rentals: no new permits, impact on property values

Aspen is following Breckenridge’s lead with substantial changes to Aspen nightly rental regulations.  Aspen is proposing a cap on the number of units along with a cap on the number of rental days allowed.  How will this impact real estate prices in...
Legislature reaches compromise to reduce property taxes, but your property taxes still going up 37%

Legislature reaches compromise to reduce property taxes, but your property taxes still going up 37%

With initiative 74, which I wrote about last week, looking to likely pass, legislatures agreed to a last-minute compromise to try to avert a showdown over initiative 74. The solution, Senate Bill 238 to reduce property taxes.  Unfortunately, the math doesn’t add...
What areas/prices are the best Colorado Real Estate investments and what are the worst?

What areas/prices are the best Colorado Real Estate investments and what are the worst?

In rapidly increasing markets, everyone is an expert!  Unfortunately, the real estate investments market is transitioning and there will be winners and losers.  Everyone always touts location, location, location to pick winning properties/areas?  Is...
Denver inventory jumps 81%, are declining prices next

Denver inventory jumps 81%, are declining prices next

Spring has come in with a roar in the Denver metropolitan area as inventory from February to March jumped 81%.  What has caused the huge jump in inventory?  What does the change in inventory mean for prices?  How will Denver real estate perform compared...