New Ghost tax in Denver: how much will it cost you?

New Ghost tax in Denver: how much will it cost you?

  I’m amazed at the creativity in Denver to tax property owners more.  The recent proposal is a “ghost tax” on select rental properties throughout Denver County.  This ghost tax could be a game changer for the rental industry in Denver.  What is in the new...
What does Colorado’s debt mean for real estate prices

What does Colorado’s debt mean for real estate prices

  Look at the chart above, the debt carried by Colorado’s residents is higher than any other state in the country including expensive states like California, NY, etc. The largest factor is mortgages but also note a stark increase in variable debt (credit cards,...
Are Colorado ski towns running a Pyramid scheme?

Are Colorado ski towns running a Pyramid scheme?

Colorado ski towns are promising high returns from tourism to fund just about everything from roads to affordable housing and everything in between.  The theory is that increasing tourism will essentially solve every budget desire in each ski town.  What does this...
Are politics leading to lower Denver house prices?

Are politics leading to lower Denver house prices?

Can Denver’s fall in housing prices off its peak be contributed to politics?  How does Denver stack up to other cities with different politics?  Are Denver’s current woes a blip or a trend?  Where do prices head from here?  Take a look at the chart above, what is...