Property owners will receive their assessments by May 1. They are encouraged to review their valuations and visit their respective county assessor’s website to research sales in their area during the specified timeframe. Property owners can file an appeal if their values are incorrect, and the appeals process varies for each county. To appeal, please… [Read More]
Utilize Your Home Equity to Purchase
As a homeowner, one of the advantages you enjoy is the opportunity to build equity over time. This equity can be tapped into when you sell your property to fund your next home purchase. However, before using your equity, it’s essential to understand what it means and how it accumulates. Bankrate provides a simple… [Read More]
Beyond Mortgage Rates
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about historically low mortgage rates, prompting many homeowners to buy or refinance their homes. However, as rates doubled in 2022, some homeowners put their plans to move on hold to avoid losing the low mortgage rate on their current homes. Although rates have started to decline, they’re still higher than… [Read More]
Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home?
After a steady decline during the winter months, mortgage rates have increased in recent weeks. This has raised concerns for potential homebuyers who find it harder to afford homes due to higher mortgage rates and prices. If you’re one of these buyers, you may wonder if it’s the right time to buy or wait until… [Read More]
FEB 2023/MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER
In contrast with the scenic backdrop of Telluride, a brawl is brewing between local homeowners and San Miguel County. A judge recently ruled in favor of the locals and rejected re-zoning 39 acres of land for the “Diamond Ridge” project. Instead, developers working with the county aim to build a “Community Housing Zone District,” 780… [Read More]
MAR/APR 2022 NEWSLETTER 🎙️
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 🏠
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]
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]