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Is it still a good time to sell your home?
The past few years have been a home seller’s dream: High demand and tight supply sparked bidding wars, with buyers waiving inspections and other traditional safeguards to land a home. Meanwhile, prices hit record highs, and sellers reaped huge rewards. Now the tables seem to be turning. Higher mortgage rates are dampening...
Colorado’s unusual Halloween events offer spooky good times
Tired of haunted houses and pumpkin carvings? How about coffin races and spooky mini golf? When it comes to celebrating Halloween, Colorado offers so many unusual options, it’s downright scary. Why settle for the boring old hauntings when you can try something new? Here are a few events around the state that will bring...
Enjoy area pumpkin patches and corn mazes
There’s nothing like a clear, crisp October day in Colorado. And with Halloween on the way, pumpkin patches and corn mazes provide a great way for parents to enjoy those days while entertaining kids at the same time. Colorado.com suggests the following options: Cottonwood Farms (Boulder) Pick out a pumpkin, take a wagon...
RE/MAX of Cherry Creek Appoints Sarah King as Managing Broker
We are so excited to welcome Sarah King into the role of Managing Broker here at RE/MAX of Cherry Creek! She has 20+ years of experience as a licensed real estate broker, and over this time has gained a wealth of knowledge when it comes to contract language, risk mitigation, and transaction strategy. She, together with...
New study reports that Denver-metro rental rates rose 12.6% in one year
Denver rents increased by double digits between August 2021 and August 2022, according to a new report. The report, issued by the Apartment Association of Metro Denver, noted that average rents increased by 12.6% during the year of the study. The average cost to rent in the Denver metro area is now $1,860. Meanwhile,...
The Green Corner | Today’s Tip: Seal Your Home
Sustainability seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. But what can one person do to help save the environment and lessen the effects of climate change? A lot! Today, and in coming newsletters, we offer simple tips for going green. Today’s tip: Seal your home If you have a leaky home – one where air flows easily in...
Wall sconces add ambiance and a regal feel to any room
Proper lighting in a room is essential, not only for illuminating an area, but also for providing ambiance. And nothing is more atmospheric than the often-overlooked wall sconce. Wall sconces come in many shapes and sizes. They can be used to accent wall art, light a small area for tasks, or simply add soft light to...
Denver-metro housing market slowing down, monthly report indicates
After several years of frenzied activity, Denver-metro’s housing market is slowing down, giving buyers more leverage over sellers. According to the September Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) report, homes are taking longer to sell, prices are dropping, closings are down, and sellers are offering concessions...
Enjoy game day at one of Denver’s best sports bars
You can always watch your favorite sports team from the quiet of your home. But for the real sports experience, wouldn’t it be better to be with fellow fans while nachos, fries and beverages come your way with the wave of a hand? If you answered yes to that question, thrillest has some suggestions for you. The online...
Rising mortgage rates have you worried? Here are six ways to negotiate a lower rate
If you’re a potential homebuyer, rising mortgage rates are cause for concern. Will higher mortgage costs put your dream home out of reach? The answer is more hopeful than you might think. With the right circumstances, you can often negotiate lower interest rates on your mortgage. Here, in fact, are six paths to a lower...
Is it still a good time to sell your home?
The past few years have been a home seller’s dream: High demand and tight supply sparked bidding wars, with buyers waiving inspections and other traditional safeguards to land a home. Meanwhile, prices hit record highs, and sellers reaped huge rewards. Now the tables...
Colorado’s unusual Halloween events offer spooky good times
Tired of haunted houses and pumpkin carvings? How about coffin races and spooky mini golf? When it comes to celebrating Halloween, Colorado offers so many unusual options, it’s downright scary. Why settle for the boring old hauntings when you can try something new?...
Enjoy area pumpkin patches and corn mazes
There’s nothing like a clear, crisp October day in Colorado. And with Halloween on the way, pumpkin patches and corn mazes provide a great way for parents to enjoy those days while entertaining kids at the same time. Colorado.com suggests the following options:...
RE/MAX of Cherry Creek Appoints Sarah King as Managing Broker
We are so excited to welcome Sarah King into the role of Managing Broker here at RE/MAX of Cherry Creek! She has 20+ years of experience as a licensed real estate broker, and over this time has gained a wealth of knowledge when it comes to contract language, risk...
New study reports that Denver-metro rental rates rose 12.6% in one year
Denver rents increased by double digits between August 2021 and August 2022, according to a new report. The report, issued by the Apartment Association of Metro Denver, noted that average rents increased by 12.6% during the year of the study. The average cost to rent...
The Green Corner | Today’s Tip: Seal Your Home
Sustainability seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. But what can one person do to help save the environment and lessen the effects of climate change? A lot! Today, and in coming newsletters, we offer simple tips for going green. Today’s tip: Seal your home If...
Wall sconces add ambiance and a regal feel to any room
Proper lighting in a room is essential, not only for illuminating an area, but also for providing ambiance. And nothing is more atmospheric than the often-overlooked wall sconce. Wall sconces come in many shapes and sizes. They can be used to accent wall art, light a...
Denver-metro housing market slowing down, monthly report indicates
After several years of frenzied activity, Denver-metro’s housing market is slowing down, giving buyers more leverage over sellers. According to the September Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) report, homes are taking longer to sell, prices are dropping,...
Enjoy game day at one of Denver’s best sports bars
You can always watch your favorite sports team from the quiet of your home. But for the real sports experience, wouldn’t it be better to be with fellow fans while nachos, fries and beverages come your way with the wave of a hand? If you answered yes to that question,...
Rising mortgage rates have you worried? Here are six ways to negotiate a lower rate
If you’re a potential homebuyer, rising mortgage rates are cause for concern. Will higher mortgage costs put your dream home out of reach? The answer is more hopeful than you might think. With the right circumstances, you can often negotiate lower interest rates on...