New Colorado initiatives, lots of pain, a big surprise, and lighter wallet!

New Colorado initiatives, lots of pain, a big surprise, and lighter wallet!

Now that the election is over, cities/counties all over the state of Colorado have approved billions in new spending.  This will all be flowing through to your tax bill shortly.  The impacts will be felt by residential and commercial property owners.  There is one...

Ready for pot in Grocery stores; impact on Colorado real estate

Are you ready for marijuana sales in grocery stores? You can pick up a gallon of milk and marijuana in one convenient location!  Canada recently passed legislation legalizing marijuana for the entire country and two provinces announced that they will allow sales in...
Did you make the Biggest real estate mistake?  A case study in financial ruin

Did you make the Biggest real estate mistake? A case study in financial ruin

As a private lender for over twenty years and riding through various cycles, I’ve seen it all in real estate.  There is one preventable mistake that is made by property owners that always surprises me.   It is such an easy task and doesn’t cost much money but can save...
Did AirBnB Kill the mountain town; how are towns “fighting” back?

Did AirBnB Kill the mountain town; how are towns “fighting” back?

  In just about every destination or gateway town, one hears a similar murmur: not only are short-term rentals squeezing the last drops out of the housing supply, but more pro­foundly, they are threatening the very character that drew in locals—and tourists.  In...