Aspen suspends new construction permits and new nightly rentals

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...
No surge in Evictions in Colorado despite the end of moratorium; how were predictions of by 750%?

No surge in Evictions in Colorado despite the end of moratorium; how were predictions of by 750%?

If you looked at almost any mainstream media, each predicted a surge in eviction filings and pleaded with Governor Polis to halt any evictions.  There were “studies” saying that 450k evictions would take place.  Fortunately the “studies” missed the mark by a factor of...
Where does Colorado ski real estate go from here?  One metric is painting a rosy picture

Where does Colorado ski real estate go from here?  One metric is painting a rosy picture

  I’m constantly amazed at Colorado ski real estate.  Many markets are up almost 40% in the last two years alone with sales continuing to exceed.  On the other hand, Denver and the front range real estate markets are starting to feel a pronounced slow down.  What...
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...
Live like a local, pay hotel property taxes; big changes in Colorado real estate

Live like a local, pay hotel property taxes; big changes in Colorado real estate

Property taxes on short-term rental properties in Colorado would more than triple under a bill drafted by state lawmakers that comes as communities from Durango to Denver grapple with surging numbers of vacation rentals.  What is in the new proposal?  How...
What city has the highest real estate appreciation in Colorado? 5 years of appreciation in one

What city has the highest real estate appreciation in Colorado? 5 years of appreciation in one

As I was writing the article, I looked out the window to see this bear cub taking a stroll through the yard (don’t worry I was far away on a two story deck with a zoom lens).  Is this a sign?  Is a bear market in the offing?  I was amazed at the recent data...