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Home prices and inventory dropped in August, offering mixed signals for the Denver metro area
Home prices dipped slightly in August, while properties took longer to sell. But it’s too soon for buyers to uncork the champagne, as inventory also dropped, keeping the market tight and competitive. The Denver Metro Realtors Association’s (DMAR) monthly report for August carried mixed news for both buyers and sellers....
With rents rising in the metro area, purchasing rental property makes good sense
Do you have money you’re looking to invest? With rents on the rise in the Denver-metro area, purchasing rental property makes sense – but only if your finances are in order and you’re ready for the responsibility. Before jumping into the fray, Investopedia offers these questions to consider: Are you sure you want to be a...
Time for picking out pumpkins and conquering corn mazes
Fall brings cooling weather, beautiful leaf colors… and pumpkin patches and corn mazes. If you’re looking for a way to entertain the kids and enjoy a gorgeous autumn day at the same time, Colorado.com offers the following list of regional options: Cottonwood Farms, Boulder: In addition to running through the corn maze and...
4 amazing Colorado drives for fall leaf peepers
Colorado’s scenery is grand any time of the year, but none more so than fall when the leaves change from green to brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange. It’s a quiet show of splendor that lasts only a short time, so now is the time to start planning your fall leaf peeping excursion. For the best color displays, hit...
RMCC Gives | O’Brien School for the Maasai
We are so excited to support the O'Brien School for the Maasai in the months of September and October for RMCC Gives! We spoke with Heather Bacon, our RMCC broker who helped found the organization, and learned more about the school's history and achievements and what we can all do to help. Tell us briefly about O'Brien...
To achieve a unified feeling in your home, focus on color
Some homes feel sleek and unified, while others seem disjointed, with every room setting a jarringly different tone from the rest of the house. What accounts for the difference? Often, it’s color flow. “We’ve all been inside homes where an explosion of color created a choppy feel between rooms — and sometimes, the urge...
Soon the snow will fly. Buy your ski pass now!
With La Nina predicted for this coming winter, we may be in for more snow than usual. And that means lots of fresh powder for the ski hounds among us. If you are one of them, it’s time to consider buying season ski passes so that you can hit the slopes without paying a small fortune in ski ticket costs. This year, as...
Don’t work up a sweat pulling your bike out of a crowded garage. Use these easy storage ideas instead
There are two ways bicyclists get exercise: One is when the cyclist takes the bike out for a spin. The other is during the struggle to drag the bike out of the garage before the spin. If you’re like many, you prop your bicycle against a wall somewhere in the garage, behind random items like the lawnmower and snow shovels....
Quick Tip of the Month: Now is the time to spruce up your lawn
These days, everyone is looking to save time. We aim to help! We will offer a simple tip for everything from home renovation to cleaning to home buying in this space every month. Today’s tip: Now is the time to spruce up your lawn This year’s hot summer has taken its toll on grass. If your lawn looks anemic, with bare...
Denver home market slows in July, bringing welcome relief to buyers
In the relentless race to find a home in Denver’s tight market, buyers can finally take a breath. July’s market report showed a slight slowdown in activity. According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), active listings rose 29.92% in July over June, bringing a welcome infusion of homes to the market. ...
Home prices and inventory dropped in August, offering mixed signals for the Denver metro area
Home prices dipped slightly in August, while properties took longer to sell. But it’s too soon for buyers to uncork the champagne, as inventory also dropped, keeping the market tight and competitive. The Denver Metro Realtors Association’s (DMAR) monthly report for...
With rents rising in the metro area, purchasing rental property makes good sense
Do you have money you’re looking to invest? With rents on the rise in the Denver-metro area, purchasing rental property makes sense – but only if your finances are in order and you’re ready for the responsibility. Before jumping into the fray, Investopedia offers...
Time for picking out pumpkins and conquering corn mazes
Fall brings cooling weather, beautiful leaf colors… and pumpkin patches and corn mazes. If you’re looking for a way to entertain the kids and enjoy a gorgeous autumn day at the same time, Colorado.com offers the following list of regional options: Cottonwood Farms,...
4 amazing Colorado drives for fall leaf peepers
Colorado’s scenery is grand any time of the year, but none more so than fall when the leaves change from green to brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange. It’s a quiet show of splendor that lasts only a short time, so now is the time to start planning your fall...
RMCC Gives | O’Brien School for the Maasai
We are so excited to support the O'Brien School for the Maasai in the months of September and October for RMCC Gives! We spoke with Heather Bacon, our RMCC broker who helped found the organization, and learned more about the school's history and achievements and what...
To achieve a unified feeling in your home, focus on color
Some homes feel sleek and unified, while others seem disjointed, with every room setting a jarringly different tone from the rest of the house. What accounts for the difference? Often, it’s color flow. “We’ve all been inside homes where an explosion of color created...
Soon the snow will fly. Buy your ski pass now!
With La Nina predicted for this coming winter, we may be in for more snow than usual. And that means lots of fresh powder for the ski hounds among us. If you are one of them, it’s time to consider buying season ski passes so that you can hit the slopes without paying...
Don’t work up a sweat pulling your bike out of a crowded garage. Use these easy storage ideas instead
There are two ways bicyclists get exercise: One is when the cyclist takes the bike out for a spin. The other is during the struggle to drag the bike out of the garage before the spin. If you’re like many, you prop your bicycle against a wall somewhere in the garage,...
Quick Tip of the Month: Now is the time to spruce up your lawn
These days, everyone is looking to save time. We aim to help! We will offer a simple tip for everything from home renovation to cleaning to home buying in this space every month. Today’s tip: Now is the time to spruce up your lawn This year’s hot summer has taken its...
Denver home market slows in July, bringing welcome relief to buyers
In the relentless race to find a home in Denver’s tight market, buyers can finally take a breath. July’s market report showed a slight slowdown in activity. According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), active listings rose 29.92% in July over June,...