REAL ESTATE NEWS FROM ECCENTRIC BILLIONAIRE TO MINIMALIST WOULD-BE ASTRONAUT Shortly after the onset of the pandemic, the panic had many people scrambling to buy as much property as possible. Housing inventory was already low in many areas when the global crisis began, and prices were steadily rising. As a result, some buyers were facing… [Read More]
JAN/FEB 2022 NEWSLETTER 🎙️
FELL OUT OF ESCROW? WHY NOT BUY A CHATEAU?! January is a time of quiet reflection and a great time to set new goals. At Your Castle, we are no different. First, we calculate the top fifty agents for the year. Then, we figure out the average home price appreciation in Metro Denver. Plus, we… [Read More]
Keeping You Safe When You Sell đźŹ
If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. For nearly two years, real estate professionals have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of buyers and sellers during the pandemic. Today, they’re seasoned experts, not just in the art of buying and selling homes but also… [Read More]
Today’s Market Isn’t Normal 🤦‍♂️
There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand is still strong even while housing supply is slowly returning…. [Read More]
Oct/Nov 2021 Newsletter 🗞️
AS CLOSE TO A “NORMAL” FALL AS POSSIBLE “Normal is an illusion. What is normal to the spider is chaos to the fly.” Wise words for your amusement from fictional character Morticia Addams. And they are fitting this October when it comes to the real estate market. On the one hand, you have the metaphorical… [Read More]
Renovate or Move? 🧰
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices) 46% of respondents want… [Read More]
SEPT/OCT 2021 NEWSLETTER đź“°
COOLING DOWN (IN A CONTROLLED & ORDERLY FASHION) As we move into fall, the Denver Broncos seem to be really heating up (nice!), but the housing market is finally starting to simmer down. August did not show much of a change from July, but that is a good thing in this case. Based on the… [Read More]
Wave of Foreclosures 🌊
With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen. 1. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million households… [Read More]
Credit Report Errors ❌
You get your credit report to review your accounts, and there it is—a debt you don’t recognize that’s causing a derogatory mark. It’s important to stay calm in these situations. Sometimes things end up on your credit report that shouldn’t be there—either because your lender or creditor has made a mistake or there’s fraudulent activity… [Read More]
3 Things To Prioritize When Selling đź“ť
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory creates the ultimate sellers’ market, which means it’s a fantastic time to sell your house. However, that doesn’t mean sellers are guaranteed success no matter what. There are still some key things to know so you can avoid costly mistakes and… [Read More]