Market Updates

Last month was the most difficult month ever to buy a home in Metro Denver. Low interest rates and a desire for more space propelled buyers into the market. Record low inventory, stricter lending standards and high home prices made the market extremely competitive. It was difficult for many buyers to get the homes they

Every home in America just got a flood-risk score. Your home – and any home you may purchase – has an easy-to-access “Flood Factor” score that “is an indicator of its comprehensive flood risk” and shows a property’s “likelihood of flooding and the potential depth of that flood.” FEMA flood maps can be unreliable predictors of future flooding and

There still aren’t enough homes for sale in Metro Denver to satisfy buyer demand. Statistics for July indicate scarcity of choice was one reason detached homes sold at a record average price last month – $601,863. This is nearly ten percent higher than a year ago (9.92% to be precise) and up 7.68% compared to June.

Last week, we mentioned that some analysts believe home prices will decrease in the metro area by next May. Even if prices do decrease, it may make sense to buy a home now rather than wait. The biggest reason for this is interest rates. Interest rates for 30-year mortgages hit record lows last week, going below