Park City, Utah — a mansion fit for a Bond villain, or maybe Bond himself, is being constructed. While many of us were busy deciding whether or not to put on pants for our Zoom meetings (or months off) during the shutdown, Matt Alcone of Alcone Ventures bought some land for this surreal project. Based on the James Bond movie Spectre, this… [Read More]
Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down?
The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things slowing down, or is a crash coming? To answer… [Read More]
Market Trends Report | SEP. ’22📺
All major statistical categories point towards the market slowing down. Days in the MLS went up 120 percent since last year at this time, and the close-price-to-list-price ratio dropped below 100 percent for the first time since July 2020 to 99.41 percent. Meanwhile, the median sales price decreased 2.54 percent from the previous month. “While… [Read More]
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AUG/SEP 2022 NEWSLETTER 🎙️
TO MOAT, OR NOT TO MOAT? IS THAT EVEN A QUESTION?! While most of us “normal people” are busy deciding what color to paint a room, uber-wealthy architects have some tough choices regarding the design of their luxury estates. In this month’s example, this guy must have thought, “If I’m going to build a castle,… [Read More]
The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing
The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year: That data shows more than half of the U.S. population live in a home they own, and the percentage… [Read More]
Market Trends Report | AUG. ’22📺
The data confirms that the Denver Metro area is no longer in a shifting market. Instead, it has shifted, and the real estate market is more balanced. Month-over-month, the market is down 3.33 percent but compared to last year, it is still up 11.04 percent, indicating that a more balanced market, combined with slightly decreasing… [Read More]
Should You Buy a Home with Inflation?🤔
While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still rising. You are undoubtedly feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right now? Greg McBride, Chief Financial… [Read More]
Market Trends Report | JULY. ’22📺
As month-end active inventory skyrockets, the Denver Metro hit a new record for the average price of attached properties at $504,193. At the end of June 2021, Denver Metro ended with 3,122 properties on the market. It has almost doubled over the year, with a total of 6,057 properties currently sitting on the market. Buyers… [Read More]
Things to Avoid: Home Loan Tips💡
Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when making big purchases. Here are a few things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan…. [Read More]