New bill makes it unprofitable to own a rental in Denver

New bill makes it unprofitable to own a rental in Denver

For the last 20 years Denver has been an amazing rental market with increasing house prices and in turn increasing rents.  The tides have suddenly changed with prices stagnating and rents also falling in many areas.  But the biggest changes killing property owners are...
Ikon and Epic passes increase, will this impact ski real estate?

Ikon and Epic passes increase, will this impact ski real estate?

Wow, how skiing has changed over the last decade.  Assuming a family of 4, a full ikon pass will cost almost $5k/year and that is before you take a bite of an overpriced slice of pizza!.  On the flip side, an epic pass for 4 will be closer to 4k/year.  What do the...
Will Colorado follow lockstep with California insurance crisis

Will Colorado follow lockstep with California insurance crisis

In the last several weeks, I’ve had two deals fall through due to insurance.  One was on a rural property that they could not find reasonable insurance on, and the other was on a condo in Denver that was under insured due to the huge jumps in insurance costs for the...
What two factors predict Colorado ski town prices

What two factors predict Colorado ski town prices

Colorado ski resorts continue holding strong in the face of higher interest rates.  Why are interest rates not the best metric for Colorado ski real estate?   What two factors are driving the difference in ski town fortunes?  Will these trends continue heading into...
New Construction law in CO will it help or hurt

New Construction law in CO will it help or hurt

  The Colorado Legislature has proposed a new law to limit lawsuits against builders in order to incentivize builders to increase supply of affordable housing.  Will the new law help or hurt the market.  What is in the new bill and how does it radically change...
Closing volumes plummet in Denver, did they really?

Closing volumes plummet in Denver, did they really?

  I’ve heard from every realtor that 2024 was a tough year in Colorado, interest rates were high and closing volumes plummeted, look at the chart above of Denver it tells a much different story, but is that the whole story.  Are volumes actually down regardless...