Colorado construction defect law and the build-to-rent trend

Colorado construction defect law and the build-to-rent trend

The build-to-rent concept in both multi-family and single-family homes can fulfill a consumer need for having a place to live. However, it draws away builder resources from providing homes to buy, putting further pressure on the current inventory shortage.

At home on the beach – Part 1

At home on the beach – Part 1

There are quite a few things to take into account in order to make the vacation home buying experience a happy one.

Boulder Top Gen Z city nationwide

Boulder Top Gen Z city nationwide

Generation Z is setting a new direction in the type of place they like to call home. For those born between 1997 and 2021, vibrant small towns in America’s heartland are their first choice in locations to live.

Moving home could help renters save for a down payment

Moving home could help renters save for a down payment

For the record number of young adults who moved back home during the pandemic fortunate to still have a job, homeownership may be more attainable than they think, according to a new report released today by Realtor.com®.

Help with Rent During the Coronavirus Crisis

Help with Rent During the Coronavirus Crisis

On July 17th the State of Colorado government announced a $20 million fund, which will assist tenants and landlords with rent and mortgage payments during the coronavirus crisis.

What Makes Buyers Fall in Love with a Home?

What Makes Buyers Fall in Love with a Home?

Across the U.S., people swoon over fabulous pools, stunning water views and ever-sexy storage space, but a new analysis released today by Realtor.com® reveals what really makes home shoppers’ hearts skip a beat.

10 tips for buying rental property

10 tips for buying rental property

Should you take the plunge on a rental property? Experts offer a qualified yes, provided you do your homework first. Here are 10 things to consider before diving into income property.

The 4 most common mortgage and real estate scams and how to stop them

The 4 most common mortgage and real estate scams and how to stop them

The last thing consumers should have to worry about is being scammed when they buy or rent a home, or consider refinancing options. Unfortunately, criminals are getting more creative in how they target their victims, leading to major financial headaches for their unsuspecting victims.

To Rent or Buy? Pros and Cons of Renting a Home

To Rent or Buy? Pros and Cons of Renting a Home

Deciding whether to buy or rent a home? Weigh both of your options and take into consideration price, your lifestyle and your overall goals. Below we highlight the pros and cons of pursuing the rental path. PROS: Fixed price Renting a home has its benefits. The first...

To Rent or Buy? Pros and Cons of Home Ownership

The decision to rent or buy a home is an important one. When weighing your options, look at price, your lifestyle and the bigger picture. Here, we lay out the pros and cons behind purchasing a home.  PROS: Tax benefits There are many pros to buying a home, but perhaps...
Boulder Rent Prices Decline

Boulder Rent Prices Decline

BOULDER – The usual story of ever-rising Boulder rents took a new turn this month. Data for August 2018 shows Boulder rents fell slightly by 0.1 percent last month and by 0.1 percent year-over-year, according to the latest report from rental site Apartment List. That...
Getting Smart About SmartRegs for Rentals

Getting Smart About SmartRegs for Rentals

BOULDER – The December 31 deadline for SmartRegs compliance for residential rental properties in the city of Boulder is looming. When the City Council adopted the ordinance on September 21, 2010, the deadline seemed far in the future. However, that deadline is now...
Airbnb essentials

Airbnb essentials

DENVER – Airbnb has become extremely popular across the nation. “However, many homeowners do not understand how to turn their home into an Airbnb,” said Broker Associate Sarah Clark, of Kentwood City Properties, who Airbnbs her personal residence as well as a home in...
The 9 affordable buys that make every first home look expensive

The 9 affordable buys that make every first home look expensive

Whether you’re moving into your first apartment or a new rental, there’s always a myriad of things to consider. But perhaps the first and foremost is your budget. While your stylish eye wants all the designer pieces, your frugal purse is looking at those luxury...
More adults are living together than ever, analysis shows. Here’s why

More adults are living together than ever, analysis shows. Here’s why

CHICAGO – Striking out on one’s own is a rite of passage, but it would appear more adults are doing less solo living lately. According to a recent analysis by Zillow, as rents rise, more adult renters are finding roommates to cut costs – be they strangers, friends or...
College housing: How to buy a kiddie condo instead of renting

College housing: How to buy a kiddie condo instead of renting

BOULDER – With the tight rental market in Boulder, instead of fully relaxing during the upcoming family weekend at CU-Boulder, many parents face signing a high-rent lease for their child’s off-campus housing next year. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Parents can...
Rent too darn high to save for a home? The Fed has a plan

Rent too darn high to save for a home? The Fed has a plan

Rents keep skyrocketing, making it harder for people to save enough money to make a down payment on a home. The Federal Reserve might have a solution. Fed economists are proposing a new kind of 30-year, no-down-payment mortgage that features a fixed monthly payment....

Study: More US households renting than at any point since 1965

More U.S. households are headed by renters than at any point since 1965, according to a new Pew Research Center study based on data from the Census Bureau. The number of renters has “increased significantly” in the past decade, and those less likely to rent, such as...