Colorado Mountain town tax revenue continues to grow, what does this mean for real estate prices?

Regardless of all the talk of a recession, soft landing, or something in between.  Many Colorado mountain towns continue to see record tax sales revenue. How is this happening while domestic tourism is pulling back?  What does this mean for the upcoming ski season? ...
Denver sales plunge, inventory up 47%, Luxury now buyers’ market

Denver sales plunge, inventory up 47%, Luxury now buyers’ market

It looks like Black Friday is coming to Denver front range real estate with the luxury market (above 1m) officially entering a buyers’ market and on sale!   According to the November report by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors, active listings are up 47% from...

Close your Colorado Hard Money loan in 2011

I hope everyone has had a healthy and prosperous 2011. Fairview has closed hundreds of private/hard money loans this year both in Denver and throughout Colorado (below is just a small sample). Since Fairview is privately funded we are able to close loans quickly. All...

Property Values lagging behind Economic Slump

Colorado is different than many states on how Colorado property values are assessed. The assessments are done on a two year cycle, so the value we receive in May 11 will be based on sales from 1/1/09 to 6/30/10, the current taxes we are paying are last years taxes...