People love autumn for many reasons. For buying homes? Not so much. But this doesn’t mean autumn doesn’t have its own distinct benefits if you’re in the market for a new home.
A New Normal: How COVID-19 Has Changed Real Estate
October 2020 Residential Market Report
We don’t often like to admit it, but it is true; there isn’t much we directly control in the world around us. However, we can control our responses to events. Amidst the current pandemic that includes stay-at-home orders, social distancing and serious health concerns, the steadying influence on the economy has been real estate. For many, the response has been a swarming into the real estate market, as buyers and as sellers, but mostly as buyers. Sellers are desperately needed to meet the increasing demands!
Get Your Exterior Halloween-Ready
Between the never-ending candy supply and the various costume options, it’s hard to not get into the Halloween spirit. Whether you’re going for a scary or festive look, these themed decoration ideas will ensure that the outside of your home is ready for the trick-or-treaters (if this is allowed in your neighborhood) who come a-knockin!
September 2020 Residential Market Report
In light of the changes and recent events directly affecting the real estate market, here are some questions you might find yourself asking. Should you buy your next house without a RE/MAX Alliance Associate to walk you through the paperwork? Do you need someone else to help you understand how your finances are affected by the decisions that you make in buying or selling a house?
July 2020 Residential Market Report
The most consistent engine of growth in the communities across Colorado is the real estate industry. Sales of residential real estate as well as the sale or leasing of commercial properties yields a major influence on economic strategies, playing an expanding role in the strength of the financial foundations of our towns and cities, both rural and urban.
The Benefits of a 55 Plus Community
The Difference Between Home Staging and Decorating
Staging your home for an open house is crucial in adding appeal to buyers. However, many are unaware of the difference between full-on redecorating and simply staging a home to be presentable for showings.
Here is a breakdown of what home staging really means and how you can get your interior ready for the market.
The Difference Between a Recession and a Housing Crash
For many homeowners, the word Recession is practically synonymous with the 2008 mortgage meltdown. It brings to mind neighborhoods filled with For Sale signs and a massive foreclosure crisis. However, this is an artificial association based on recent history. If we take the long view of the economy, Recessions are generally no more likely to create significant housing downturns than any other movement in the economy.
Buying and Selling in the Summer Season
In most markets, the Spring season is the most important time of year for buying or selling a home. However, with stay-at-home orders imposed in many markets by mid-March, some new listings never saw the light of day. In addition, tightening in the mortgage markets and job uncertainty discouraged many buyers from looking for a new home this year.