Colorado Real Estate News
Longmont Association of Realtors® issues statement regarding HUD changes to the Fair Housing Act
The Longmont Association of Realtors® is deeply disappointed with the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s final rule implementing the “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act.
Colorado is a Top 20 State To Move To
With its mountain vistas and strong job market, Colorado is among the top 20 states people choose to find a better way of life.
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.
Denver Housing Market Among Top 4 in Recovery as Pace of Sales Picks Up
People are buying houses across the U.S. despite the economic slowdown and returning COVID-19 concerns. Leading the recovery are the West and Northeast, while COVID-19 concerns and economic impact are slowing recovery in the South and Midwest
Virtual Tour of Homes: Showcasing homes now through Aug. 31
Home builders across Boulder County and Northern Colorado region are proudly showing off some of the most beautiful homes our area has to offer for the 2020 Virtual Tour of Homes taking place now through Aug. 31.
Americans on the Move Due to Coronavirus
One in every five U.S. adults relocated this year, citing COVID-19 as the reason why. That totals millions of Americans uprooting to seek a safer community, housing they could afford, or even a college dorm that closed – all due to COVID-19.
Colorado Business Leaders’ Confidence Rises
Colorado is showing some early signs of economic recovery as Colorado business leaders expect sales and profits to improve in the third quarter of 2020.
Cher Smith Elected to the Colorado Association of Realtors Board of Directors for the Northeast District
Cher Smith of ERA Tradewind Real Estate was recently elected by the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) Board of Directors to the position of Chair Elect for the Northeast District.
Housing Market Showing Signs of Recovery from Pandemic-Caused Dip
Despite continued COVID-19 cases and recent civil unrest, the U.S. housing market continues to recover from the recent pandemic-caused slowdown.
Boulder and Fort Collins Among Top Most Stable Housing Markets
For the sixth year straight, Boulder’s housing market is one of the nation’s top three for growth and stable prices, according to SmartAsset’s annual analysis of best housing markets for growth and stability.
Patrick Larkin Joins WK Real Estate
WK Real Estate has announced the addition of Broker Associate Patrick Larkin to its Boulder office.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce New Eligibility Requirements for Borrowers in Forbearance
Since the novel coronavirus has had such a staggering impact on the global economy, government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have updated eligibility requirements for borrowers in forbearance.
Rise in Remote Work Reshapes Where We Choose to Live
More than half of employed Americans have tasted the freedom of working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and they like it.
Denver-Based DIRC Homes Announces New Attainable Neighborhood in Boulder
Located in the northeast area of Boulder, Velo Condos, is a new neighborhood of 70 residences conveniently located near the Cottonwood, Goose Creek and Wonderland Creek Bike Paths
Denver Metro Area in Top 10 for Economic Bounce Back Post-Pandemic
Denver and the surrounding metro area is on the short list of cities expected to have a strong recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics.
Boulder Named World’s No. 2 Best Small City
Preceded only by Lausanne, Switzerland, Boulder is the next-best small city in the world, according to Britain’s Monocle Magazine.
Pandemic Causes Rethink of Home Price Predictions
Housing forecasters are scrambling to adjust their price expectations. Back in January, CoreLogic was predicting a more than 5% gain for nationwide home prices this year. Now CoreLogic researchers are predicting that home prices across the country will be up by only 0.5% a year from now thanks to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Denver Among Top 10 Cities Best for Refinancing Now
With an average mortgage interest rate of 3.33 percent, homeowners are rushing to join the refinance boom – even in the face of the pandemic uncertainties. And lucky homeowners in some metros – like Denver – could save a lot more than others.
Colorado Horse Rescue is in Urgent Need of Assistance & Temporary Foster Homes
Since 1986, Colorado Horse Rescue has been saving at-risk horses that otherwise would be sent to unsafe situations or slaughter facilities. These much-needed services are at risk due to COVID-19.
Colorado Economic Discussion: What We Know During COVID-19
Economic leaders are taking stock of the Colorado economy and finding some hope among the negative impacts of COVID-19 and the resulting stay-at-home order.
How the Coronavirus is Affecting Mortgage Rates
Although the situation is in flux and will likely evolve, here’s what we currently know about how coronavirus responses are affecting mortgage rates.
Real Estate in the Coming Months
As COVID-19 transforms daily routines, people are concerned an economic slowdown, which may affect the housing market, is on the horizon.
Single women buy more homes than single men
The fact is this: single women buy more homes than single men. The statistic holds true of much of the U.S., according to two recent reports by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and LendingTree.
Generation Z strongly desires homeownership, despite challenges
Gen Z, teenagers, and young adults ages 14 to 23 expect to attain the goal of homeownership by age 30, three years younger than the current median homebuying age of 33.
Interfaith Quilters of Longmont’s 34th annual show and sale
Interfaith Quilters of Longmont will present its 34th Annual Quilt Show and Sale on March 6 and 7. The event will be held at First Lutheran Church located at 803 Third Ave. in Longmont.
Boulder-Denver Metro area dominates Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work
Colorado is home to nearly half of the top 50 companies on Outside Magazine’s 2019 50 Best Places to Work, 20 to be exact.
The Changing State of Colorado Front Range Housing
For those paying attention to real estate in Colorado, it’s no surprise that the housing market continues to evolve. We sat down with David Sinkey, President and Founder of Louisville’s award-winning homebuilder, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, to get a local perspective on Front Range housing.
2020 Economic Forecast: Boulder County Grows, But Slows
As national headwinds build, Boulder County and Colorado will continue its positive course say local economic experts at the recent Boulder Economic Forecast.
Millennials willing to compromise more to buy a home
Young buyers are willing to make more sacrifices to buy a home – like drawing from retirement savings, delaying starting a family and living in lower-cost or faraway neighborhoods for the chance to build equity, according to a new study.
The Group Inc.’s Larry Kendall named to Colorado Business Hall of Fame
A co-founder of The Group Inc. Real Estate in 1976, Kendall was inducted on Thursday into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame.
