Will the golden handcuffs of low rates save Denver real estate in this cycle?  November paints an interesting picture of what the future holds.

Will the golden handcuffs of low rates save Denver real estate in this cycle?  November paints an interesting picture of what the future holds.

The prevailing theory is that this real estate cycle will be considerably better than others as so many people locked in rock bottom rates which will serve as “golden handcuffs” and prevent a meaningful increase in inventory.  This in turn will keep prices high...
Denver Long term rental licenses go into effect Jan 23; Costs and requirements skyrocket; affordable housing reduced

Denver Long term rental licenses go into effect Jan 23; Costs and requirements skyrocket; affordable housing reduced

Denver is making waves again with the passage of a new law that requires all long-term rental properties to meet “min housing requirements”.  This new law goes into effect on January 1 2023.  On the surface the new law sounds innocuous, but the reality is...
Statewide transfer tax gearing up for 2024; I’ll bet 178 million this will not work

Statewide transfer tax gearing up for 2024; I’ll bet 178 million this will not work

  It is amazing, they just called the last races in Colorado a few weeks ago and already there is a ballot initiative to increase taxes further. In the last cycle voters passed an affordable housing initiative and hot on its heals is a new statewide transfer tax...
Forbes take on the Denver market gumdrops and roses; is this reality?

Forbes take on the Denver market gumdrops and roses; is this reality?

I recently receive a Denver Metro Association of realtor’s newsletter touting:  “People have been flocking to the Mile High City from more expensive cities in search of a cheaper cost of living and to work remotely in the Rocky Mountains. “  Is this...
Wine & Beer in Colorado grocery stores, Big changes to CO liquor laws on ballot and impact on real estate

Wine & Beer in Colorado grocery stores, Big changes to CO liquor laws on ballot and impact on real estate

Colorado is an odd state, prior to a few years ago, you were unable to buy full strength beer in grocery stores. In almost every other state, you can walk into a grocery store and buy wine/beer, but not in Colorado.   A trio of ballot proposals will radically alter...
Denver values up 13%, Summit up 23% for the year, the chart should scare you!

Denver values up 13%, Summit up 23% for the year, the chart should scare you!

The Summit Daily recently posted an article that Fall is a great time to hike a 14er.   I took the pic below of a 13k foot peak the same week the article came out.  Probably not a good time to attempt a peak ascent in the snow. The article on 14ers is eerily similar...